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IXF XLIX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Issac Field (ranked 1449 p4p, 2636 weight class) and Artair Fisher (ranked 153 p4p, 262 weight class). Issac Field has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issac Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Artair Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field looks to land a right hand but Fisher moved out of range.
Fisher gets a clinch.
Good body shot from Fisher.
Field wants to break free but Fisher has control.
Fisher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher working aggressively here.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher lands with a right to the head.
Fisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisher softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher works on Field's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Fisher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fisher is working Field over against the cage.
Field definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Field blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Field.
Fisher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Fisher misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisher.
Fisher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisher lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good body shot from Fisher.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Fisher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fisher.
Fisher throws an elbow that misses.
Fisher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Fisher.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisher trying to land knees to the body.
Fisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisher misses with a punch to the body.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Fisher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Fisher's coach down at Acme Island Savages was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fisher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Field wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Field tries to break free but Fisher pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Field.
Field blocks a body shot from Fisher.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Field.
Fisher tries to work over Field's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Field's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fisher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fisher has Field pressed against the cage, preventing Field from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fisher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisher is working Field over against the cage.
Field blocks a body shot from Fisher.
Fisher lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artair Fisher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fisher lands with a shot to the body.
Fisher clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fisher.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Fisher lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fisher.
Fisher lands with a left to the head.
Fisher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Field is trying to break the clinch but Fisher has him pressed against the cage.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fisher lands a hook that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Field.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Field prevents a body shot from Fisher.
Fisher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher scores with a shot to the side of Field's head.
Field blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisher scores with a shot to the side of Field's head.
Artair Fisher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Field blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher digs a right hand into Field's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Field's gas tank.
Field wants to break the clinch but can't.
Field working hard to break the clinch.
Fisher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisher working aggressively here.
Fisher lands a body punch.
Fisher misses with the head strike.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Fisher scores with a hook to the body.
Fisher stalling against the cage.
Fisher scores with a shoulder strike.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher tries to land a knee to the head but Field blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher prevents Field from breaking the clinch.
Field blocks an uppercut.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher misses with some punches.
Field taking a breather.
Good body shot from Fisher.
Fisher tries to work over Field's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Field wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisher leaning his opponent against the cage.
Field blocks a body shot from Fisher.
Nice body punch from Fisher.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fisher throws an elbow but misses.
Fisher can't find room to land a body shot as Field controls the action.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher lands with a right to the head.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Field.
Fisher misses with some punches.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Artair Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Fisher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Field moves away.
Fisher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fisher takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
Fisher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fisher throws a jab when Field was well out of range.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Field is out of range.
A combination from Fisher does no damage.
Fisher looks to clinch
and Field connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fisher rushes Field and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Fisher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Field's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Fisher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Field's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Field.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Field.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisher.
Fisher lands a left hand.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Fisher misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisher has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Fisher misses with a body punch.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Field blocks an uppercut.
Field blocking some punches.
Fisher throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fisher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Field's brow.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Fisher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fisher taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fisher throws a punch but it's blocked by Field.
Fisher misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Field.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Field is defending well for now.
Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Field's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fisher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Field is trying to break the clinch but Fisher has him pressed against the cage.
Fisher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fisher tries a body shot but Field blocks it.
Fisher tries to work over Field's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fisher struggles to land a body shot inside as Field controls his hands.
Field blocking some punches.
Fisher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fisher working aggressively here.
Issac Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Field dodges an elbow strike from Fisher.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisher.
Artair Fisher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Field wants to break the clinch but can't.
Field is trying to force a seperation but Fisher has the dominant position.
A short right from Fisher.
Field misses with a hook from the clinch.
Field dodges an elbow strike from Fisher.
Field tries a body shot but Fisher blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artair Fisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fisher has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artair Fisher!
Post fight, Artair Fisher stared into the camera and said 'A 6'7" featherweight, that's crazy. Eat a sammich dude you need it! WTF!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Dew (ranked 2556 p4p, 3085 weight class) and Kasper Hansen (ranked 257 p4p, 300 weight class). Kasper Hansen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mathew Dew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Kasper Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dew tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hansen is in Dew's guard.
Dew is trying to control the position but Hansen postures up.
Hansen preventing the sweep.
Dew keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Dew can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hansen controls the pace.
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew being controlled here, momentarily.
Dew pulls Hansen in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Dew really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dew is keeping the position for now.
Dew looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dew seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hansen stacks Dew on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hansen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Dew is looking for a sweep.
Hansen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hansen tries to move to mount but Dew blocks the move with his legs.
Dew manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dew is pressing down on Hansen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dew wants to improve his position but instead Hansen has moved into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hansen in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen wants to pass the guard but Dew is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dew manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dew trying to control the position.
Hansen content to stall in guard here.
Hansen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hansen postures up.
Hansen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hansen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew is looking for a sweep.
Dew being controlled for a moment.
We've been informed that Hansen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dew struggling a bit here.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dew keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Dew's face as Hansen controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dew is trying to get back to half guard.
Hansen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dew is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dew gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hansen throwing strikes here but Dew is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hansen is looking to work his way around to Dew's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hansen trying to control but Dew is having none of it.
Hansen wants to take Dew's back here but Dew is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dew slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dew does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kasper Hansen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hansen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dew sprawls well initially but Hansen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kasper Hansen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dew is looking for a sweep. Hansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hansen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hansen is trying to work for a kimura but Dew is defending well.
Hansen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dew swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dew working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hansen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hansen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dew wants to sweep here but Hansen controlling him for the moment.
Hansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hansen is continuing to stall.
Hansen looking to pass the guard.
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.
Dew looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dew keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
Hansen 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.
Hansen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dew is on top in guard.
Hansen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Hansen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dew postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dew preventing the sweep.
Hansen trying to control the position.
Hansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hansen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hansen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dew passes into half guard.
Hansen is looking to get back to full guard here but Dew has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hansen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dew. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dew tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dew has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hansen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dew 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.
Hansen trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hansen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hansen.
Dew is fighting to break Hansen's control of his arms but Hansen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kasper Hansen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dew gets caught flat footed, as Hansen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hansen advances to half guard.
Dew is looking to improve his position.
Hansen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen wants to work for an arm triangle but Dew is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hansen is looking for a kimura here.
Hansen is thwarting Dew's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dew wants to get back to full guard.
Dew is working hard here to advance position.
Dew trying to control here.
Dew is holding on to half guard well.
Dew trying to control from the bottom.
Dew wants to improve his position but Hansen is controlling 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.
Hansen slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hansen seems to be working for a kimura but Dew defends the submission attempt.
Hansen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hansen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dew has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hansen. Oh but Dew has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hansen goes limp - he's gone! Dew jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mathew Dew!
A relieved looking Mathew Dew thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Rection (ranked 1861 p4p, 4604 weight class) and Antonio Gomes (ranked 246 p4p, 499 weight class). Antonio Gomes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Rection!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Gomes !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
Rection fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gomes gets caught napping as Rection dives in and scores a takedown. Gomes manages to retain guard.
Gomes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rection is one step ahead there.
Rection looking to pass the guard.
Rection might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes looking to control.
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rection gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Gomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gomes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rection working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gomes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rection is tightening it up a little... Gomes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Gomes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Gomes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rection!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hugh Rection!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joaquim Mourao (ranked 2851 p4p, 2371 weight class) and Hells No (ranked 362 p4p, 300 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155
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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 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Joaquim Mourao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Hells No!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No tries to sprawl but Mourao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
No looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mourao wants to free his trapped foot but No is holding on for dear life with his legs.
No is trying to get back to full guard.
Mourao is just content to waste time from the top position. No takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
No not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
No looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao trying to control but No 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.
Mourao stays in close to No's body and controls the position.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
No keeping full guard, as Mourao tries to pass.
Mourao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
No keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Mourao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mourao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
No is controlling Mourao's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mourao moves out of range of the strikes.
Mourao fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on No's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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.
Mourao goes for a double leg but No avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as No continues to drive forward.
Mourao is trying to pull guard but No turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left hand lands to the body for No.
Mourao drops down looking for an ankle pick but No pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mourao shoots in but no luck this time.
Mourao fails with the takedown
and No counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
No has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mourao tries to reverse the position but No maintains control.
No can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mourao is looking to escape.
Mourao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
No forces the positional change into back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No is persistently looking for the submission but Mourao is defending it well.
No tightening his grip on Mourao, looking for the choke.
Mourao is really stuck here.
Mourao staying busy and making it hard for No to control.
Mourao is really stuck here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mourao is working hard here to advance position.
Mourao is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
No working for the choke.
Mourao preventing the rear naked choke attempt from No.
Mourao tries to roll but No sticks to his back.
No looking for the RNC.
Mourao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mourao tries to escape but No has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mourao has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from No.
Mourao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
No is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Mourao knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Mourao for a finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No dominated that round.
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.
Mourao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but No defends well and Mourao ends up having to push No into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No scores with a shoulder strike.
No pulls guard successfully.
Mourao wants to pass the guard but No is keeping the position.
No looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
No looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mourao trying to control but No is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
No keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Mourao working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mourao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mourao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mourao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but No is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao is really struggling to control No but he's trying to hold on to the position.
No not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
No keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
No trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mourao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts No as he jumps to the side.
Mourao shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with No but No pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Mourao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mourao moves out of range as No strikes.
Mourao dives in for a single leg takedown but No sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. No no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
No is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mourao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mourao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hells No has got the better of the ground game so far.
No looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No has his foot on Mourao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mourao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mourao throws a big elbow that misses.
No looking to control.
Mourao stays in close to No's body and controls the position.
Mourao lands a couple of decent looking shots.
No pulls Mourao in close to prevent any damage.
No looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mourao passes into side control.
Mourao is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. No knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
No can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No is looking for a sweep.
No can't do much from the bottom here.
Mourao is trying to get an arm triangle but No is defending well.
Check out the look on Mourao's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mourao is not content to let No control the position.
Mourao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but No pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mourao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No darts in and clinches Mourao up against the cage.
Mourao tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
No turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mourao wants to control but No postures up.
Mourao is looking for a sweep.
Mourao is not content to let No control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao tries to buck No off but No is having none of it.
No looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No is looking to take a break and control but Mourao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mourao is looking for a sweep.
No is staying tight to Mourao's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Mourao is looking to reverse the position.
No wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mourao, who protects the arm well.
No has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mourao wants to control but No postures up.
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.
Mourao is trying to improve his position.
Mourao struggling a bit here.
No working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mourao is looking to reverse the position.
No wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mourao keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked No off and has taken his back!
Mourao working for the choke.
Mourao tries to get the hooks in deep but No pushed the leg off.
Mourao is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. No is defending well though. Mourao let's go of the attempt for now.
No trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
No tries to escape the position.
Mourao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
No trying to control the action but Mourao just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hells No is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
No trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mourao is hanging on to No's back as he tries to escape.
Mourao struggling to land strikes to the head as No covers up.
No wants to control his opponent's hands but Mourao gets his hands free.
No defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mourao's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No controlling Mourao 's hands.
Joaquim Mourao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
No is taking damage to the body and head.
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 Joaquim Mourao.
Well No 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hells No!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Necmettin Hoca (ranked 749 p4p, 1885 weight class) and Santiago Ponziabo (ranked 99 p4p, 250 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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, Necmettin Hoca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santiago Ponziabo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Hoca finds it's target.
Hoca lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Santiago Ponziabo has been cut.
Ponziabo throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ponziabo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoca counters with a nice uppercut.
Ponziabo goes for a double leg but Hoca avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hoca continues to drive forward.
Hoca seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ponziabo dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoca sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Ponziabo.
Ponziabo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoca misses with a body shot.
Hoca misses with a hook.
Hoca gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ponziabo to score an easy takedown into full 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!
Ponziabo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo passes Hoca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoca tries to get to full guard but Ponziabo has control of the leg.
Ponziabo trying to control the pace.
Ponziabo is working for an americana but Hoca has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ponziabo was thinking about the submission.
Ponziabo wants to control from the top but Hoca keeps moving.
Hoca on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoca tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ponziabo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponziabo trying to control but Hoca is working from the bottom.
Ponziabo looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoca keeping moving, preventing Ponziabo from controlling successfully.
Ponziabo preventing the sweep.
Hoca looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ponziabo.
Ponziabo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoca defends it well.
Hoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ponziabo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoca pinned against the cage. Hoca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Hoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Ponziabo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ponziabo moves out of range of the strikes.
Necmettin Hoca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ponziabo throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ponziabo.
Hoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ponziabo staying out of range there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoca misses the jab.
Santiago Ponziabo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoca misses with an uppercut.
Hoca digs a good hook to Ponziabo's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
That's time! Hoca's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
And Ponziabo tries to counter it with a takedown but Hoca pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ponziabo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoca.
Hoca lands a head shot.
Ponziabo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ponziabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hoca 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.
Hoca is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Ponziabo is just out of range.
Ponziabo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hoca defends it well.
Ponziabo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoca.
Ponziabo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hoca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ponziabo moves away.
Ponziabo with the counter takedown but Hoca avoids it easily.
Hoca is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponziabo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hoca counters with a stiff right hand.
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoca as he avoids it easily.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Ponziabo.
Hoca connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo has his takedown stuffed
and Hoca counters with a straight right hand.
Ponziabo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ponziabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponziabo misses with a right hand
and Hoca counters with a left to the body.
Ponziabo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ponziabo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoca.
Ponziabo tries for a takedown but Hoca circles away easily
and Hoca counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ponziabo walks into a stiff left hand from Hoca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponziabo misses with a jab to the body
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Ponziabo is rocked!
Hoca throws a hook but Ponziabo avoids it easily.
Necmettin Hoca is winning the standup battle so far.
Ponziabo shoots in for a takedown but Hoca shows good takedown defense.
Hoca is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ponziabo staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ponziabo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoca is looking to counter punch.
Ponziabo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ponziabo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoca was well out of range. Poor timing from Ponziabo.
Ponziabo misses with a body punch
and Ponziabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponziabo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ponziabo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ponziabo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoca finish him?
That has opened up Santiago Ponziabo's cut even more.
Ponziabo shoots and misses
and Hoca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoca fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ponziabo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hoca misses with a straight left.
Ponziabo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ponziabo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoca misses the target.
Hoca leaves Ponziabo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ponziabo misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponziabo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoca is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ponziabo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Ponziabo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoca sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Ponziabo throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoca scores with a nice strike.
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!
Hoca missing with a left hand there. Ponziabo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Santiago Ponziabo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hoca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ponziabo.
Hoca scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ponziabo doesn't seem bothered though.
Ponziabo misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoca counters with a left to the body.
Hoca throws a hook but Ponziabo blocks it.
Hoca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ponziabo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoca pinned against the cage. Hoca gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo shoots in and drives through. Hoca sprawls well.
Necmettin Hoca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Santiago Ponziabo.
Ponziabo ducks under a wild hook from Hoca.
Ponziabo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ponziabo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoca finds it's way round the side to connect with Ponziabo's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo has his takedown stuffed
and Hoca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoca lands a big right hand that sends Ponziabo crashing to the mat! Hoca stays standing though and waves Ponziabo back to his feet!
Hoca drops Ponziabo with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ponziabo! Hoca dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Necmettin Hoca!
The defeated Santiago Ponziabo had this to say: 'Fuck off, I got work to do.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 1277 p4p, 1364 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 132 p4p, 143 weight class). 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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
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, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoenfeld looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Targaryen is keeping the position for now.
Targaryen is trying to keep Shoenfeld in close.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Targaryen is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shoenfeld controls the pace.
Targaryen wants to stand up but Shoenfeld is controlling him.
Shoenfeld pushing down on Targaryen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld tries to pass to full mount but Targaryen defends it.
Targaryen is trying to maintain the position but Shoenfeld is very close to passing his half guard.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Targaryen is a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Targaryen gets caught flat footed, as Shoenfeld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Targaryen looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Targaryen wants to hit a sweep here but Shoenfeld passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Targaryen there!
Shoenfeld has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Targaryen can't escape the position.
Targaryen stops Shoenfeld from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Shoenfeld fails to advance to Targaryen's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to hold on but Shoenfeld pushes him away.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Targaryen is having none of it.
Shoenfeld wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Shoenfeld wants to control the pace but Targaryen is squirming around nicely.
Targaryen stops Shoenfeld from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Targaryen is trying to escape the mount.
Shoenfeld takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Shoenfeld is looking to work his way around to Targaryen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld has hold of Targaryen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Targaryen 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.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Targaryen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shoenfeld fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Targaryen sprawls well initially but Shoenfeld persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Targaryen trying to hold on to Shoenfeld's head to control him but Shoenfeld postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Shoenfeld controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Targaryen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Targaryen is having none of it.
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld avoids the attempt from Targaryen to control.
Shoenfeld controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shoenfeld sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shoenfeld has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Targaryen is having none of it.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Shoenfeld is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Targaryen is surviving well by controlling Shoenfeld's body position as best he can.
Shoenfeld trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld controlling his opponent.
Shoenfeld pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Targaryen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shoenfeld stops Targaryen from getting back to his feet.
Targaryen is staying active underneath Shoenfeld, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shoenfeld is thwarting Targaryen's attempts to control the position.
Shoenfeld is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen is trying to stand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoenfeld looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Targaryen!
Shoenfeld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Targaryen, who protects the arm well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld is trying to get an arm triangle but Targaryen is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shoenfeld dives in for a single leg takedown but Targaryen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Targaryen has hold of one of Shoenfeld's legs. Shoenfeld is fighting the takedown attempt but Targaryen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Targaryen wants to stand but Shoenfeld has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Targaryen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld working for a triangle but Targaryen defends it easily.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to stand but Shoenfeld has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Shoenfeld looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Targaryen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shoenfeld is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Targaryen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoenfeld prevents Targaryen from breaking the clinch.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Targaryen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Targaryen walks away with a smile on his face. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Targaryen slaps away a takedown attempt from Shoenfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Targaryen.
Targaryen slaps away a takedown attempt from Shoenfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Targaryen fails with the takedown.
Shoenfeld fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shoenfeld keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shoenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Targaryen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Targaryen sprawls well. Targaryen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet.
Shoenfeld looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Targaryen is fending him off so far but Shoenfeld persists. Nope, Targaryen circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld drives through with a takedown into Targaryen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shoenfeld is standing up over Targaryen. Targaryen looks to escape but Shoenfeld dives into side control.
Shoenfeld passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Targaryen!
Targaryen is trying desperately to improve position.
Targaryen is squirming around, avoiding Shoenfeld's attempts to control the action.
Shoenfeld is trying to control here but Targaryen has managed to regain half guard.
Targaryen looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld wants to take a breather but Targaryen is having none of it.
Targaryen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shoenfeld is working away from the top position though.
Targaryen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Targaryen is a slippery customer.
Targaryen trying to control from the bottom.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shoenfeld sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viserys Targaryen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Shoenfeld 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 973 p4p, 735 weight class) and Jonny Thunder (ranked 146 p4p, 118 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trent Punchy!
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, Jonny Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punchy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thunder scores with a jab to the body.
Punchy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thunder.
Punchy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thunder lands a body shot.
Thunder swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder cracks Punchy with a good jab.
Thunder lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder scores with the left hand. Punchy knows he should have avoided that one.
Thunder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thunder lands with a hook. Punchy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Thunder scores with a four punch combination!
Thunder lands with a nice body punch.
Thunder takes the fight into the clinch.
Punchy pulls guard successfully.
Punchy pushes a forearm under Thunder's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thunder is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trent Punchy!
Trent Punchy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gosuke Del Valle (ranked 178 p4p, 819 weight class) and Rory Wexler (ranked 27 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gosuke Del Valle !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rory Wexler!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexler swinging wildly here.
Wexler tries to clinch there but Del Valle circles away.
Wexler wants to clinch up but Del Valle keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Wexler both land. Nice combination.
Del Valle slips a jab and a cross from Wexler.
Del Valle drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wexler sprawls and moves away.
Wexler closes the distance looking to clinch
and Del Valle counters with a takedown into side control.
Del Valle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wexler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Del Valle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wexler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Valle has hold of Wexler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Wexler seems comfortable defending it but Del Valle has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Wexler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Wexler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Del Valle couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gosuke Del Valle !
Gosuke Del Valle retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, an emotional Gosuke Del Valle said 'Noel Diaz Bitch one day you will loose to me !
Please make that fight happen ! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Squeaky Sneakers (ranked 352 p4p, 337 weight class) and Ricky Luciano (ranked 35 p4p, 32 weight class). Squeaky Sneakers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Squeaky Sneakers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sneakers.
Luciano slips a jab from Sneakers.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Sneakers misses with an uppercut
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Sneakers misses the shot to the body.
Sneakers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Luciano keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sneakers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sneakers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sneakers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Luciano can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneakers tries to pass to full mount but Luciano defends it.
Luciano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sneakers.
Sneakers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sneakers controlling the action here.
Sneakers is keen to just control but Luciano is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sneakers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luciano's head.
Luciano trying to get back to full guard but Sneakers takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sneakers working Luciano over with strikes here.
Sneakers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sneakers controlling the position easily from mount.
Luciano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sneakers controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Luciano looks a forlorn figure.
Sneakers is landing with some decent strikes but Luciano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've been hearing good reports from Sneakers'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.
Sneakers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sneakers is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Luciano can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sneakers has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Luciano's face.
Sneakers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Luciano?
Sneakers controlling the pace for now.
Sneakers lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers raining down hammerfists from mount.
Luciano is trying desperately to improve position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sneakers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sneakers cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Luciano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Luciano regains half guard.
Sneakers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that round.
That's time! Sneakers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sneakers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sneakers throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano throws a right hand that Sneakers ducks under and follows up with a left that Sneakers also avoids with ease.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sneakers was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
Sneakers dives in and grabs Luciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luciano pushes down on Sneakers's head and hops out.
Sneakers lands a jab to the head.
Sneakers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sneakers sizes up Luciano 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.
Sneakers misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sneakers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sneakers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sneakers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneakers fails with a takedown attempt.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sneakers throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sneakers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luciano.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
Ricky Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sneakers misses with a body shot.
A big left from Sneakers misses.
Luciano unleashes a big counter combination but Sneakers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Sneakers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sneakers working the ground and pound.
Sneakers is putting a hurting on Luciano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
Sneakers connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Luciano some visible discomfort.
Squeaky Sneakers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano is trying to escape the position but Sneakers is controlling the position.
Sneakers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Luciano can't do much from the bottom here.
Luciano is looking for a sweep.
Sneakers trying to control the position but Luciano is working away.
Sneakers landing a few strikes.
Sneakers trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
Luciano is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
Sneakers is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sneakers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Luciano is trying to control Sneakers's posture but Sneakers avoids it.
Sneakers remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Luciano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sneakers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sneakers controls the position from side control.
Sneakers scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sneakers scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that second round.
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.
Sneakers misses the shot to the body.
Sneakers looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Sneakers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sneakers changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sneakers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Luciano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sneakers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Luciano wants to sweep but Sneakers has passed to side control!
Sneakers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luciano keeps working.
Luciano is trying to escape the position but Sneakers is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano stops Sneakers from passing to mount.
Luciano is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneakers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Luciano taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sneakers lands some shots froms side control.
Sneakers working the ground and pound.
Luciano can't do much from the bottom here.
Sneakers working the ground and pound.
Sneakers works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sneakers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luciano down.
Sneakers taking a breather here.
Luciano is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sneakers connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers working the ground and pound from side control.
Luciano seems a little lost for a moment, as Sneakers dominates the positioning.
Luciano is looking to reverse the position.
Luciano trying to remain calm as Sneakers controls from the top position.
Luciano struggling a bit here.
Sneakers is looking to take a break and control but Luciano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers lands an elbow.
Luciano is being controlled here.
Sneakers lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Luciano down.
Sneakers working the body and head with strikes.
Sneakers is working Luciano over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sneakers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Luciano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sneakers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sneakers clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sneakers fails with a takedown attempt.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sneakers moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Sneakers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Sneakers misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sneakers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sneakers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Luciano is rocked!
Sneakers just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneakers scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Squeaky Sneakers is winning the standup battle so far.
Luciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sneakers backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Squeaky Sneakers has been cut.
Sneakers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sneakers fails to land the takedown.
Sneakers drives through with a takedown into Luciano's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sneakers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Luciano wants to hit a sweep here but Sneakers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Luciano there!
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!
Luciano is in a horrible position here. Sneakers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sneakers with shots to the head and body - Luciano looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sneakers with the ground and pound from mount.
Luciano is still in real trouble! Can Sneakers finish him?
Luciano tries to hold on but Sneakers pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers landing punches.
Sneakers postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Luciano in real trouble here! The ref calls for Luciano to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers retains his featherweight title!
Squeaky Sneakers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Car (ranked 467 p4p, 2597 weight class) and New Home (ranked 74 p4p, 378 weight class). New Car could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to New Home's chin.
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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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Car!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Car avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Home lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like New Car has been cut.
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Home throws a hook to the side of Car's head but Car sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Home throws an overhand right that lands on Car's shoulder, as Car tries to avoid the shot.
Home jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Home walks into a jab.
Home loads up on a big right hand but Car slips the punch.
Car misses with a few strikes there.
Home cracks Car with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 Car is rocked!
Home defending well as Car loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Car is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Home ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Car's jaw. Car's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Home does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Home!
New Home 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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