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VFC 21 Friday Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Walls (ranked 25356 p4p, 25330 weight class) and Conan The Bavarian (ranked 743 p4p, 729 weight class). Aaron Walls has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Walls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conan The Bavarian!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bavarian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Bavarian misses with a combination
letting Walls counter with a right hand.
Walls seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Some wild striking there from The Bavarian.
It looked like Walls was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from The Bavarian.
The Bavarian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walls moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot lands for The Bavarian.
The Bavarian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walls scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Bavarian slips a jab and a cross from Walls.
Walls fails to land with a series of punches.
The Bavarian throws a leg kick but Walls sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
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!
Walls is pressed up against the cage. The Bavarian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Walls down to the mat. Walls avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Bavarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Walls swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conan The Bavarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bavarian scores with a shot to the body.
The Bavarian misses the shot to the body.
The Bavarian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bavarian shoots in looking for a takedown but Walls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing The Bavarian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The Bavarian smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Bavarian is looking to clinch but Walls is avoiding it.
The Bavarian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walls.
The Bavarian tries to clinch up
and Walls counters with a nice uppercut.
Walls shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. The Bavarian eats them both and turns towards Walls to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Conan The Bavarian has been cut.
A combination from Walls does no damage.
The Bavarian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walls.
Walls takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walls takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Walls really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Bavarian.
The Bavarian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Bavarian throws a shot to the body.
The Bavarian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walls walks into a jab.
The Bavarian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Walls checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Walls throws a hook but The Bavarian blocks it.
The Bavarian walks into a stiff left hand from Walls.
Walls connects with a combination that backs up The Bavarian into the cage. Walls lands a flurry of punches that gets past The Bavarian's guard. The Bavarian is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Walls bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Walls!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pacific Android (ranked 25301 p4p, 25340 weight class) and Sean Murphy (ranked 755 p4p, 768 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pacific Android!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Android drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Android.
Android breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
A left lands for Murphy.
Android rushes Murphy and presses him up against the cage.
Android tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Android tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Android blocking some punches.
Android goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Androids head.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Android backwards.
Android using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Android misses with a knee strike.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Android uses good head movement to avoid it.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murphy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Android doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Android can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Android pressing his opponent against the cage.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy wants to get back to striking at distance but Android won't allow it.
Android is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murphy is defending well for now.
Android tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Android.
Android missing with knees to the body.
Murphy gets through Android's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Android tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Android tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Android misses with a knee strike.
Android with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Android connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Sean Murphy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Android tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Android uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Android uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Android uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy lands with a right to the head.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Android.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Android stalling.
Android blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy wants to break free but Android has control.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murphy misses with some punches.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
Android fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy presses Android against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy presses Android against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Android using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Android blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Android throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Android tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Android is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Android.
Android with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Android can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Android misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murphy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Murphy as Android tries to tie him up.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
Android misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Murphy gets through Android's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Android tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a hook that snaps the head of Android backwards.
Murphy misses with an elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sean Murphy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sean Murphy'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.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Android fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Android connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
Murphy trying to stall but Android improves his position.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Android misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Android misses with a knee to the head.
Murphy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Android has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Android.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Android tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Android.
Murphy trying to stall but Android improves his position.
Android using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Android tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Android crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Android.
Android misses with a knee strike.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a body punch.
Murphy looking to stall.
Android misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Android.
Pacific Android has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy wants to stall.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Android using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murphy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Android tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Android is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Android tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Android trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Android.
Android misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy misses with a body punch.
A short right from Murphy.
Murphy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Android throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Android tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
Android throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murphy blocks it with crossed arms.
Android'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Android.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy avoiding damage as Android throws knees to the body.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Android.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Android's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Android with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Android doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Android gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murphy.
Sean Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Android has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Android can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Murphy to work.
Android blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Android digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Android pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good shot there by Murphy.
Murphy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Android gets a clinch.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sean Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sean Murphy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Murphy connects with a single shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Murphy!
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Murphy lands a nice uppercut.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Android tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Murphy can't find room to land a body shot as Android controls the action.
Android with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Android misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Android stalling in the clinch but Murphy improves position.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Android tries a knee to the head but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Android.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Android misses with a knee strike.
Android throws a knee to the head but misses.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Android improves position.
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murphy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Android backwards.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Android.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Android gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Android is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Android breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murphy cracks a nice hook into Android's ribs.
Murphy's corner calls for a 1-2. Murphy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy clobbers Android with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Android has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Android takes a shot to the head.
Murphy controlling the action here for a moment.
Murphy avoiding damage as Android throws knees to the body.
Android looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Android scores with a knee to the head.
Android tries to land knees in the clinch but Murphy avoids the damage to the body.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Android.
Android is trying to maintain a safe position but Murphy gets an underhook and turns Android into the cage.
Android throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Android with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Android misses with a body punch.
Murphy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Android backwards.
Android pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Android has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.
Android tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Android blocks an uppercut.
Android struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murphy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy is trying to stall.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Android manages to break the clinch.
Android takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Android on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murphy tries to bum rush Android with a series of wild strikes but Android uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Android. Android maintains the clinch.
Android misses with a knee strike.
Murphy managing to block the knees to the body from Android.
Android utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murphy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murphy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Android blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Android tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Pacific Android has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murphy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Android tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sean Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Android blocking some punches.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Android backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lio Rush (ranked 25409 p4p, 6086 weight class) and Hallzy Dogg (ranked 347 p4p, 311 weight class). Rush comes into the arena with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air blaring out of the sound system. Hallzy Dogg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lio Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hallzy Dogg!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dogg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rush knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here as Dogg stalls from top position.
Rush is trying to control Dogg's posture but Dogg avoids it.
Dogg cracks Rush with a big elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dogg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Dogg easily slips into full mount!
Rush is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogg landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dogg working for a submission but Rush is keeping him at bay.
Dogg with good strikes from the mount here!
Dogg is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Rush to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Rush shrugs it off.
Rush really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dogg is working for a guillotine from mount but Rush frees his head quite easily.
Dogg looking for a guillotine from mount but Rush is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rush wants to get back to his feet.
Rush trying to control from the bottom.
Dogg is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dogg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Dogg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rush tries to roll over but Dogg keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is trying to maintain the position but Dogg is very close to passing his half guard.
Rush could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dogg drops an elbow to the side of Rush's head.
Rush is trying to maintain the position but Dogg is very close to passing his half guard.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dogg in particular looking to stall.
Rush works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rush trying to keep a closed guard but Dogg is proving a slippery customer.
Rush has his foot on Dogg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dogg works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Dogg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rush looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rush looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rush!
Dogg wants to control but Rush postures up.
Rush scores with a couple of short elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogg wants to control but Rush postures up.
Dogg manages to get back to half guard.
Dogg is controlling Rush's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rush is taking a breather. Dogg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dogg tries to get to full guard but Rush has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallzy Dogg dominated that round.
That's time! Rush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rush looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rush changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dogg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dogg sneaks out the side door and pushes Rush away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Dogg moves into range and clinches up with Rush.
Rush breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rush enables Dogg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dogg passes Rush's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rush is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dogg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dogg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hallzy Dogg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dogg is keen to just control but Rush is a slippery customer.
Rush wants to improve his position but Dogg is controlling well.
Dogg seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogg is trying to work for a kimura but Rush is defending well.
Dogg is breathing heavily.
Dogg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dogg is working for a submission of some sort.
Dogg trying to mount his opponent but Rush defends it.
Dogg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rush is looking to improve his position.
Rush moves into full guard.
Rush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dogg wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.
Dogg stands and throws Rush's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dogg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rush regains half guard.
Rush has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dogg is working away from the top position though.
Dogg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is trying to get back to full guard.
Rush wants to control but Dogg is keeping busy.
Rush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dogg pulls his head out easily.
Dogg 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.
Dogg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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.
Dogg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rush!
Dogg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dogg avoids the attempt from Rush to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dogg tries to control but Rush wriggling away.
Dogg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rush looks a forlorn figure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hallzy Dogg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dogg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rush, pushing him back against the cage.
Dogg wants a takedown.
Rush breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rush throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nice sprawl there from Rush as Dogg shoots in.
Rush is looking to counter the offense by Dogg and move into the clinch.
Rush drives through with a takedown into Dogg's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dogg throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rush thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Dogg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dogg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rush passes into half guard.
Dogg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dogg actively working from the bottom here.
Rush wants to take a breather but Dogg is having none of it.
Dogg is looking to control Rush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dogg avoid being mounted?
Rush is nestled in close to Dogg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dogg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rush's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rush's back!
Rush tries to roll but Dogg sticks to his back.
Rush trying to control the position but Dogg manages to sink in the hooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rush's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dogg is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dogg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rush is defending well though. Dogg let's go of the attempt for now.
Rush looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogg has Rush flattened out and is raining down punches.
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rush trying to control the hands but Dogg breaks the grip.
Hallzy Dogg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rush fending off the submission attempt from Dogg.
Rush is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dogg avoiding Rush 's attempts to control his hands.
Rush is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dogg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rush is defending well though. Dogg let's go of the attempt for now.
Rush just trying to survive but Dogg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallzy Dogg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dogg 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallzy Dogg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Havelsack Gavalwack (ranked 6364 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson Vee (ranked 674 p4p, 0 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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210
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Havelsack Gavalwack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Johnson Vee!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gavalwack enables Vee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gavalwack manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gavalwack takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gavalwack trying to remain calm as Vee controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vee decides to stand back up. Vee steps back and let's Gavalwack get back to his feet.
Vee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vee gets the takedown into side control.
Vee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vee is staying tight to Gavalwack's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Vee has an Americana. Gavalwack didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Vee is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Vee hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Johnson Vee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yovko Yovkov (ranked 25324 p4p, 5898 weight class) and Joka Colucca (ranked 772 p4p, 681 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yovko Yovkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joka Colucca!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colucca closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Colucca lands in his opponent's guard.
Yovkov is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Colucca presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Colucca leaning against his opponent.
Colucca creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Yovkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Colucca is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yovkov can't fight it off and eventually Colucca manages to take the fight to the floor. Yovkov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Colucca preventing the sweep.
Colucca connects with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colucca trying to control the position from guard on top but Yovkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yovkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yovkov has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Colucca doesn't defend quickly enough and Yovkov has managed to lock this one up! Can Colucca escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yovkov on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yovko Yovkov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henri Antetokounmpo (ranked 5939 p4p, 5014 weight class) and Rantang Gustus (ranked 580 p4p, 532 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henri Antetokounmpo!
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, Rantang Gustus!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustus misses with a jab to the body
and Antetokounmpo counters with a series of strikes. Gustus will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Gustus.
Gustus closes the distance and clinches.
Antetokounmpo blocking some punches.
Gustus gets underhooks to prevent Antetokounmpo's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gustus.
Gustus can't find room to land a body shot as Antetokounmpo controls the action.
Gustus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Antetokounmpo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gustus walks away with a smile on his face. Antetokounmpo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A left and a right from Antetokounmpo both land. Nice combination.
Gustus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gustus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gustus misses with a lunging right hand
and Antetokounmpo counters with a left and a right that stings Gustus.
Gustus misses with a low kick as Antetokounmpo jumps back.
Gustus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Antetokounmpo's half guard.
Antetokounmpo lands a couple of sideways elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antetokounmpo manages to get to full guard.
Gustus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Antetokounmpo trying to control the position.
Antetokounmpo 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.
Gustus controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
Gustus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gustus trying to control the pace.
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.
Antetokounmpo trying to hold on to Gustus's head to control him but Gustus postures up.
Antetokounmpo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Gustus has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Gustus mounts Antetokounmpo! Really nice guard pass there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Antetokounmpo tries to hold on but Gustus pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Gustus has hold of Antetokounmpo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Antetokounmpo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gustus controlling his opponent.
Gustus goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Antetokounmpo is on top in guard.
Antetokounmpo trying to control but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antetokounmpo stopping the sweep attempt from Gustus.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gustus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gustus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Antetokounmpo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gustus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Antetokounmpo is one step ahead there.
Antetokounmpo being controlled here momentarily.
Antetokounmpo wants to control from the top but Gustus keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rantang Gustus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Antetokounmpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gustus.
Gustus wants to counter with a clinch but Antetokounmpo pushes him away.
Antetokounmpo's corner calls for a 1-2. Antetokounmpo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Antetokounmpo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gustus thinking.
Gustus misses with a wild body shot.
Antetokounmpo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gustus.
Antetokounmpo lands a glancing blow to the side of Gustus's head.
Gustus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gustus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Antetokounmpo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustus but great work by Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Gustus is looking to regain half guard here but Antetokounmpo keeps moving and retains side control.
Gustus sneaks back into half guard.
Gustus tries to roll over but Antetokounmpo keeps him under control.
Rantang Gustus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gustus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustus wants to improve his position but Antetokounmpo is controlling well.
Gustus is positioning himself well to prevent Antetokounmpo advancing to mount.
Gustus tries to roll over but Antetokounmpo keeps him under control.
Gustus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gustus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gustus controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustus has his foot on Antetokounmpo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Antetokounmpo works his way back into a safe position though.
Gustus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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.
Gustus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gustus seems keen to control Antetokounmpo's posture.
Gustus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Antetokounmpo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gustus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antetokounmpo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antetokounmpo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Antetokounmpo being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antetokounmpo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gustus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gustus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Antetokounmpo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gustus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Antetokounmpo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's 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.
Gustus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gustus advances to half guard.
Gustus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gustus is looking to advance position but Antetokounmpo won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Antetokounmpo sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rantang Gustus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Antetokounmpo shoots in and drives through. Gustus sprawls well.
Gustus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gustus advances to full mount.
Antetokounmpo tries to reverse the position but Gustus maintains control.
Gustus is trying to take his opponent's back.
Antetokounmpo has given up his back here.
Gustus tightening his grip on Antetokounmpo, looking for the choke.
Gustus controlling well, preventing Antetokounmpo from escaping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gustus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Antetokounmpo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Antetokounmpo for a finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustus looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Antetokounmpo taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rantang Gustus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bishnad Of Isengaard (ranked 4085 p4p, 6163 weight class) and Adracio Zalasat (ranked 531 p4p, 700 weight class). Adracio Zalasat has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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250
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285
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bishnad Of Isengaard!
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, Adracio Zalasat!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalasat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Of Isengaard counters with a good low kick that Zalasat was not able to check.
Zalasat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Of Isengaard pinned against the cage. Of Isengaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Of Isengaard scoring well with a low kick there.
A big left from Of Isengaard misses.
Zalasat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Of Isengaard defends well and Zalasat ends up having to push Of Isengaard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zalasat fails with the takedown
and Of Isengaard counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishnad Of Isengaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adracio Zalasat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Isengaard with a nice calf kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Of Isengaard.
Zalasat dives in for a single leg takedown but Of Isengaard sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Of Isengaard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Of Isengaard lands a nice looking body kick.
Of Isengaard jabs Zalasat right on the nose. Zalasat blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Isengaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishnad Of Isengaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Of Isengaard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zalasat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Of Isengaard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Of Isengaard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zalasat.
Of Isengaard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zalasat avoiding damage as Of Isengaard throws knees to the body.
Of Isengaard scores with a knee to the head.
Of Isengaard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Of Isengaard.
Zalasat looks winded!
Of Isengaard tries a knee to the head but Zalasat blocks it.
Of Isengaard could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zalasat.
Zalasat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Of Isengaard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Isengaard throws a body shot but no joy.
Zalasat drives through and clinches with Of Isengaard against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zalasat lands a left hand.
Of Isengaard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zalasat has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Of Isengaard is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Of Isengaard lands with a left to the head.
Of Isengaard has a couple of punches blocked by Zalasat.
Zalasat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Of Isengaard landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Of Isengaard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zalasat taking a breather.
Of Isengaard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Of Isengaard misses with a knee strike.
Of Isengaard tries to land knees in the clinch but Zalasat avoids the damage to the body.
Of Isengaard misses with an elbow over the top.
Of Isengaard misses with a punch to the body.
Of Isengaard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zalasat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Of Isengaard smiles and moves away.
Zalasat shoots in looking for a takedown but Of Isengaard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zalasat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Of Isengaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zalasat changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Of Isengaard tries to avoid it but Zalasat manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Of Isengaard to the ground. Of Isengaard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Of Isengaard with a hook.
A big right from Of Isengaard misses.
Of Isengaard instigates a clinch.
Zalasat jumps guard but Of Isengaard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Of Isengaard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Of Isengaard trying to land knees to the body.
Of Isengaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Isengaard lands with a left to the head.
Of Isengaard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zalasat's elbow.
Zalasat is trying to pull guard but Of Isengaard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zalasat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Of Isengaard has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Isengaard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zalasat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Isengaard clinches up with Zalasat and pushes him back against the cage.
Of Isengaard throws a head punch that misses.
Of Isengaard tries a knee to the head but Zalasat blocks it.
Of Isengaard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Of Isengaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zalasat wants to get back to striking at distance but Of Isengaard won't allow it.
Zalasat wants to take the fight to the mat but Of Isengaard manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Of Isengaard tries to land a knee to the head but Zalasat blocks with his arms.
Of Isengaard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zalasat backwards.
Of Isengaard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Of Isengaard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zalasat.
Of Isengaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Of Isengaard lands a nice elbow.
Of Isengaard swings wildly with an uppercut but Zalasat uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bishnad Of Isengaard dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zalasat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zalasat goes for a double leg but Of Isengaard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Of Isengaard continues to drive forward.
Of Isengaard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zalasat will feel that in the morning.
Zalasat tries to score a power double leg takedown but Of Isengaard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zalasat somewhat.
It looked like Of Isengaard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Of Isengaard thumps Zalasat with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalasat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zalasat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Of Isengaard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zalasat at a distance.
Adracio Zalasat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zalasat tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Of Isengaard defends well and Zalasat ends up having to push Of Isengaard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Of Isengaard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bishnad Of Isengaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adracio Zalasat.
Zalasat is breathing heavily.
Of Isengaard has Zalasat up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Of Isengaard obliges.
Of Isengaard lands an elbow inside.
Of Isengaard tries to land a knee to the head but Zalasat blocks with his arms.
Of Isengaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Of Isengaard here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Of Isengaard lands an elbow inside that Zalasat shrugs off.
Of Isengaard tries a knee to the head but Zalasat blocks it.
Of Isengaard looking to throw knees to the head but Zalasat is blocking nicely.
Zalasat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Of Isengaard throws a head punch that misses.
Of Isengaard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zalasat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zalasat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zalasat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Of Isengaard to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Of Isengaard obliges.
Zalasat blocks an uppercut.
Bishnad Of Isengaard has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Of Isengaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Zalasat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Isengaard misses with an elbow over the top.
Zalasat avoiding damage as Of Isengaard throws knees to the body.
Of Isengaard lands a nice elbow.
A short body shot lands from Of Isengaard as the two fighters clinch.
Of Isengaard utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Of Isengaard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zalasat can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zalasat.
Of Isengaard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Of Isengaard tries a knee to the head but Zalasat blocks it.
Zalasat is trying to maintain a safe position but Of Isengaard gets an underhook and turns Zalasat into the cage.
Of Isengaard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Of Isengaard lands a damaging elbow.
Of Isengaard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zalasat backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard can't find room to land a body shot as Zalasat controls the action.
Nice body punch from Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard lands with a short shot to the head.
Of Isengaard lands a knee to the body.
Of Isengaard scores with a shot to the side of Zalasat's head.
Of Isengaard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zalasat is defending well for now.
Of Isengaard with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Of Isengaard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zalasat.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Isengaard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Isengaard tries to work over Zalasat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Of Isengaard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Isengaard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zalasat.
Zalasat wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Of Isengaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zalasat's brow.
Of Isengaard tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Of Isengaard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Of Isengaard misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Isengaard working aggressively here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Of Isengaard throws an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zalasat backwards.
Zalasat pulls guard.
Of Isengaard stands and steps away. Zalasat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zalasat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Of Isengaard avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bishnad Of Isengaard dominated that second round.
That's time! Of Isengaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zalasat with a lazy takedown attempt
and Of Isengaard counters with a right hand to the body.
Bishnad Of Isengaard is winning the standup battle so far.
Of Isengaard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Of Isengaard has managed to clinch.
Of Isengaard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Of Isengaard trying to land knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Of Isengaard lands an elbow inside that Zalasat shrugs off.
Of Isengaard landing knees to the head.
Of Isengaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Isengaard lands with a right to the head.
Of Isengaard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Of Isengaard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zalasat blocks an elbow strike.
Zalasat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Of Isengaard.
Zalasat fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Isengaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard throws a punch but it's blocked by Zalasat.
Of Isengaard digs a right hand into Zalasat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zalasat's gas tank.
Of Isengaard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Of Isengaard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Of Isengaard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zalasat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Of Isengaard - that landed with a thud.
Of Isengaard tries to land knees in the clinch but Zalasat avoids the damage to the body.
Zalasat takes a knee right on the jaw!
Of Isengaard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Of Isengaard lands an elbow that stopped Zalasat in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Of Isengaard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zalasat's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Of Isengaard.
Of Isengaard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zalasat in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zalasat is trying to push Of Isengaard away but Of Isengaard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Of Isengaard pushes Zalasat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Of Isengaard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Of Isengaard missing with knees to the body.
Of Isengaard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Of Isengaard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Of Isengaard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zalasat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Of Isengaard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Of Isengaard gets underhooks to prevent Zalasat's takedown attempt.
Bishnad Of Isengaard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adracio Zalasat.
Of Isengaard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Of Isengaard tries a knee to the head but Zalasat blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Isengaard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Of Isengaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Of Isengaard digs a right hand into Zalasat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zalasat's gas tank.
Zalasat jumps guard but Of Isengaard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Of Isengaard lands a damaging elbow.
Zalasat lands a body shot.
Zalasat takes a shot to the head.
Zalasat dodges an elbow strike from Of Isengaard.
Bishnad Of Isengaard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Of Isengaard misses with a body punch.
Zalasat can't break the clinch.
Zalasat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zalasat is trying to break the clinch but Of Isengaard is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zalasat tries to pull guard but Of Isengaard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zalasat.
Of Isengaard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zalasat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Of Isengaard gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Of Isengaard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zalasat stalling in the clinch but Of Isengaard improves position.
Knees to the body from Of Isengaard.
Adracio Zalasat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zalasat trying to stall but Of Isengaard improves his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bishnad Of Isengaard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Of Isengaard, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bishnad Of Isengaard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Silverado (ranked 4549 p4p, 4522 weight class) and Paulus Nainggolan (ranked 574 p4p, 570 weight class). The key to victory for William Silverado has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Silverado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulus Nainggolan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Silverado finds it's target.
William Silverado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nainggolan shoots in but Silverado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Silverado on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silverado slaps away a takedown attempt from Nainggolan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Silverado. Those never looked like landing.
Nainggolan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silverado's guard.
Nainggolan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silverado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nainggolan has managed to get both his arms back between Silverado's legs - danger averted.
Nainggolan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nainggolan is looking to advance position but Silverado has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Nainggolan is looking to get to half guard.
Nainggolan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nainggolan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silverado is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nainggolan is surviving well by controlling Silverado's body position as best he can.
Nainggolan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silverado tries to control but Nainggolan wriggling away.
Silverado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nainggolan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nainggolan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nainggolan prevents Silverado from moving into mount.
Silverado controls the position.
Silverado is trying to get an arm triangle but Nainggolan is defending well.
Nainggolan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silverado wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nainggolan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nainggolan tries to escape but Silverado is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverado is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nainggolan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nainggolan is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nainggolan prevents Silverado from moving into mount.
The strikes coming from Silverado are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
You can see the frustration on Nainggolan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nainggolan.
William Silverado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulus Nainggolan.
Silverado misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nainggolan scores with a takedown into Silverado's guard.
Nainggolan wants to control from the top but Silverado keeps moving.
Nainggolan distracts Silverado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nainggolan preventing the sweep.
Nainggolan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Silverado's guard.
Nainggolan stays in close to Silverado's body and controls the position.
Silverado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've been informed that Nainggolan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nainggolan stays in close to Silverado's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Silverado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nainggolan shoots for a double leg takedown but Silverado sprawls well. He's pushed Nainggolan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nainggolan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silverado swivels and escapes.
Silverado displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nainggolan.
William Silverado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulus Nainggolan.
Silverado digs a good hook to Nainggolan's body.
Silverado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nainggolan circles away quickly and effectively.
Silverado lands a right hook to the body.
Nainggolan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silverado scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverado lands a slapping body shot.
Silverado throws a head kick that misses.
Nainggolan is breathing heavily.
Nainggolan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nainggolan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Silverado is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silverado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nainggolan.
Silverado throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
William Silverado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverado lands a left and a right that send Nainggolan crashing to the mat, dazed. Silverado thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Nainggolan is rocked!
William Silverado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silverado batters Nainggolan with a massive right followed by a huge left! Nainggolan is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Silverado lands a final crushing right hand to drop Nainggolan to the mat with a gruesome thud! Silverado is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). William Silverado!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Faendaer Of Beleriand (ranked 3696 p4p, 4471 weight class) and Whatever Youwant (ranked 486 p4p, 559 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Faendaer Of Beleriand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Whatever Youwant!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youwant drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Of Beleriand scores with a body shot.
Youwant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Of Beleriand.
Of Beleriand shoots in and drives through. Youwant sprawls well.
Youwant unleashes a big counter combination but Of Beleriand bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Youwant's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Youwant's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Of Beleriand darts in and clinches Youwant up against the cage.
Youwant stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Of Beleriand misses with the head strike.
Youwant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Of Beleriand misses with a lunging right hand
and Youwant counters with a series of strikes. Of Beleriand will be more careful next time no doubt.
Of Beleriand looks to land a left hand but Youwant moved out of range nicely.
Of Beleriand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Of Beleriand comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of Beleriand with a lazy takedown attempt
and Youwant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Youwant.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Of Beleriand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youwant pushes Of Beleriand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Of Beleriand cracks Youwant with a nice body shot.
Youwant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Of Beleriand clinches.
Youwant can't break the clinch.
A short left from Youwant.
Youwant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of Beleriand tries for a takedown but Youwant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Faendaer Of Beleriand. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Beleriand misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Youwant counters by moving into the clinch.
Of Beleriand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Youwant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Of Beleriand backwards.
Of Beleriand goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Of Beleriand misses with a punch on the inside.
Of Beleriand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Of Beleriand avoids the head kick by Youwant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Beleriand closes the distance and clinches up with Youwant, looking for a takedown. Of Beleriand pushes Youwant against the cage but Youwant circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Of Beleriand throws a hook but Youwant avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of Beleriand swings for the body but Youwant moves out of range.
Youwant lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Youwant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Beleriand.
Youwant moves out of range as Of Beleriand strikes.
Nice defenses there by Youwant.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Beleriand. Youwant does a little dance to reset his feet.
Youwant is looking for the big counter here.
Of Beleriand fails with the takedown.
Of Beleriand tries for a takedown but Youwant circles away easily
and Youwant counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youwant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Of Beleriand.
Youwant misses with a wild combination.
Of Beleriand tries to clinch up.
Of Beleriand moves in looking to clinch but Youwant pushes him off.
Of Beleriand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Youwant sprawls well. Youwant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Of Beleriand gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Youwant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Of Beleriand feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youwants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Beleriand shoots for a double leg takedown but Youwant sprawls well. He's pushed Of Beleriand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Of Beleriand throws a lazy uppercut
and Youwant counters with a nice body shot.
Youwant moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Youwant keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Youwant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The fighters circling - Of Beleriand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Of Beleriand throws a jab but it's blocked by Youwant.
As Of Beleriand backs off Youwant throws a huge counter combo but Of Beleriand manages to avoid it all.
Of Beleriand ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youwant moves away.
Of Beleriand just misses with a punch to the body.
As Of Beleriand backs off Youwant throws a huge counter combo but Of Beleriand manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Whatever Youwant dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Of Beleriand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Of Beleriand looks to throw the jab but Youwant is out of range.
Of Beleriand closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Youwant quickly recovers to half guard.
Youwant pushes Of Beleriand off looking to stand but Of Beleriand dives back in and keeps control.
Of Beleriand working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Youwant is defending against the submission attempts here by Of Beleriand.
Of Beleriand 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.
Of Beleriand wants to free his trapped foot but Youwant is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Youwant can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Beleriand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Youwant defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Of Beleriand connects with a nice short shot to Youwant's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youwant wants to control but Of Beleriand is keeping busy.
Of Beleriand seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Youwant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Youwant moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Youwant trying to control the position.
Youwant wants to stand up but Of Beleriand is controlling him.
Of Beleriand preventing the sweep.
Of Beleriand trying to control the position from guard on top but Youwant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Of Beleriand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Of Beleriand trying to control the position from guard on top but Youwant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Of Beleriand scoring with some ground and pound.
Of Beleriand with a nice head shot there.
Of Beleriand makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Of Beleriand postures up and lands a big shot to Youwant's brow.
Of Beleriand trying to control but Youwant is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Beleriand pushes down on Youwant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Of Beleriand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Youwant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Of Beleriand is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Of Beleriand.
Of Beleriand lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Youwant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Of Beleriand. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Youwant wants to improve his position but Of Beleriand is controlling well.
Of Beleriand is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Of Beleriand thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Youwant is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Beleriand in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Youwant tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Of Beleriand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Faendaer Of Beleriand!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Rhodes (ranked 3550 p4p, 4259 weight class) and Ren Lily (ranked 116 p4p, 141 weight class). Ren Lily is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ren Lily!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Rhodes.
Lily blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
Lily blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes working aggressively here.
Lily working aggressively here.
Lily dodges an elbow strike from Rhodes.
A head punch on the inside from Rhodes fails to land.
Rhodes throws a punch but it's blocked by Lily.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the side of Lily's head.
Rhodes lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lily throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands with a left to the head.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes misses with a knee to the head.
Rhodes avoids a wild elbow strike from Lily.
Lily blocks an elbow strike from Rhodes.
Lily trying to stall but Rhodes improves his position.
Lily misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lilys head.
Lily working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lily has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rhodes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lily looks winded!
Lily misses with some punches.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhodes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lily tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lily.
Rhodes throws an elbow that misses.
Lily misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rhodes is working Lily over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rhodes.
Rhodes slows down the pace here.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lilys head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rhodes stops a takedown attempt from Lily.
Rhodes pushes Lily back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rhodes scores with a shot to the side of Lily's head.
Rhodes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes scores with a shoulder strike.
Lily wants to stall.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhodes looking to throw knees to the head but Lily is blocking nicely.
Rhodes connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Rhodes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
Lily blocks the elbow strike.
Rhodes gets through Lily's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rhodes lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes tries a body shot but Lily blocks it.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhodes tries to land a knee to the head but Lily blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rhodes.
A nice left hand lands by Lily.
Rhodes lands a left hand.
Rhodes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rhodes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
Rhodes lands a left hand.
Rhodes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rhodes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rhodes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rhodes pushes Lily back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhodes scores with a knee to the head.
Rhodes works on Lily's body with a couple of short punches.
Rhodes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike.
Rhodes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Rhodes is stalling here.
Still in the clinch, Rhodes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rhodes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rhodes throws an elbow that misses.
Rhodes misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Rhodes.
Rhodes digs a right hand underneath Lily's ribcage. Lily let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rhodes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rhodes lands with a light punch inside.
Rhodes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rhodes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rhodes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Ren Lily has been cut.
A short body shot lands from Rhodes as the two fighters clinch.
Rhodes lands a hook that snaps the head of Lily backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Rhodes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ren Lily's cut.
That's time! Rhodes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lily avoids the head kick by Rhodes.
Lily unleashes a big counter combination but Rhodes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rhodes misses with a wild body shot.
Lily closes the distance and clinches.
Rhodes softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lily has a couple of punches blocked by Rhodes.
A short left from Rhodes.
Rhodes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rhodes lands a big knee! That's hurt Lily! Oh, he's all over the place! Rhodes lands another knee that sends Lily to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Rhodes!
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