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VFC 22 Go Big PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Biff Bagwell (ranked 25357 p4p, 25331 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 725 p4p, 719 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Biff Bagwell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Biff Bagwell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Biff Bagwell!
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, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Bagwell throws a leg kick
and Gavin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bagwell!
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bagwell tries to buck Gavin off but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bagwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gavin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bagwell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bagwell is trying to control but can't.
Gavin wants to work for an arm triangle but Bagwell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bagwell trying to control from the bottom.
Gavin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bagwell defending well though.
Bagwell gets back to full guard.
Bagwell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagwell passes Gavin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwell trying to pass the guard but Gavin defending well.
Bagwell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gavin is just riding it out for now. Bagwell eventually gives up the hold.
Gavin manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bagwell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gavin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gavin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bagwell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bagwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gavin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bagwell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gavin defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bagwell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gavin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bagwell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gavin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bagwell is keeping the position for now.
Bagwell is looking for a triangle but Gavin pushes his legs off easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagwell has his foot on Gavin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gavin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell trying to keep a closed guard but Gavin is proving a slippery customer.
Bagwell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bagwell working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gavin has passed into half guard!
Gavin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gavin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bagwell taking some punishment here, with Gavin in his half guard.
Bagwell gets full guard.
Bagwell is trying to keep Gavin in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin with a nice head shot there.
Gavin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Gavin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bagwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Gavin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bagwell is trying to maintain the position but Gavin is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tommy Gavin will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gavin ducks right into an uppercut from Bagwell.
Bagwell misses with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a two punch combo.
Gavin ducks under a wild hook from Bagwell.
Gavin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bagwell!
Gavin throws an elbow but Bagwell slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gavin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bagwell, who protects the arm well.
Bagwell manages to get back to half guard.
Bagwell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bagwell.
Bagwell is trying to control the position but Gavin postures up.
Gavin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bagwell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bagwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Bagwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Gavin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bagwell is working for a kimura but Gavin is defending it quite comfortably.
Gavin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bagwell pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagwell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gavin sees it coming and defends easily.
Bagwell is stalling here. Gavin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bagwell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gavin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bagwell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gavin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gavin seems to be looking for submissions.
Gavin looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bagwell wants to improve his position but Gavin is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gavin in particular looking to stall.
Gavin tries to stand and escape but Bagwell is controlling the position.
Bagwell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gavin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gavin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bagwell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Gavin has his hands clasped together but Bagwell extends and breaks Gavin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Bagwell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Biff Bagwell!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian McGavin (ranked 2212 p4p, 2151 weight class) and Joaquim Caetano (ranked 130 p4p, 126 weight class). McGavin comes to the cage accompanied by Jersey Shore intro song. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julian McGavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joaquim Caetano!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGavin staying out of range there.
McGavin tries to counter by clinching up but Caetano breaks away and moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Caetano gets a clinch.
Caetano goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGavin prevents it.
Caetano pulls McGavin into guard.
McGavin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caetano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGavin has managed to get both his arms back between Caetano's legs - danger averted.
McGavin throws an elbow that misses. Caetano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McGavin's guard. Nice move by Caetano!
McGavin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caetano on the ground.
Caetano drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGavin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Caetano has McGavin in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Caetano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caetano keeping full guard, as McGavin tries to pass.
Caetano has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGavin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGavin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Caetano dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caetano wants to pass the guard but McGavin is keeping the position.
Caetano wants to control from the top but McGavin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caetano wants to pass the guard but McGavin is keeping the position.
McGavin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caetano is one step ahead there.
McGavin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Caetano forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caetano seems to be working for a kimura but McGavin defends the submission attempt.
Caetano is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGavin has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caetano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Caetano swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquim Caetano!
Joaquim Caetano decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Julian McGavin spoke after the fight, saying 'Not fair boy I was just getting started'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Penrose (ranked 1449 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 44 p4p, 81 weight class). Justin Case will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Penrose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case lands with a cross.
Penrose throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case misses with a hook.
Penrose is looking to counter punch.
Case misses the shot to the body.
Penrose feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Penrose throws a low kick but it's checked well by Case.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Case misses the target.
Justin Case seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penrose throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Penrose.
Case connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Case.
Case throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Penrose sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Penrose lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Case misses with a body shot.
Case misses the jab.
Penrose misses with a right hand
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penrose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Case.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penrose shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Case takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penrose swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Case lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Case connects with a body shot that sends Penrose's belly button to the back.
Good leg kick by Penrose.
Case stuns Penrose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Case has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Penrose is breathing heavily.
Penrose looks to land a left hand but Case moved out of range nicely.
Case tries to clinch but Penrose moves out of range.
Case digs a good hook to Penrose's body.
Case looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Case scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Case connects with a jab.
Case takes the fight into the clinch.
Case escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Case.
Penrose is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Case's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Case drops Penrose with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Penrose looks back up at him and smiles so Case waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penrose with a hook.
Case connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Penrose out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Case!
Justin Case is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Baysangur Usamov (ranked 1466 p4p, 1827 weight class) and Daniel Barbosa (ranked 216 p4p, 265 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baysangur Usamov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Usamov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barbosa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Usamov defends it well.
Barbosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Usamov cracks Barbosa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Usamov throws a poor cross that misses
and Barbosa counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Usamov is looking to control Barbosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Usamov avoid being mounted?
Usamov wants to get back to full guard but Barbosa has mounted him!
Usamov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barbosa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barbosa throws some wild stikes that Usamov manages to avoid easily.
Barbosa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Barbosa moves to the back position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa tightening his grip on Usamov, looking for the choke.
Barbosa is looking for the choke from the back position but Usamov is controlling his hands well.
Usamov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Barbosa.
Barbosa working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Barbosa has good solid back control here.
Barbosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usamov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Barbosa working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Usamov is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Barbosa has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Usamov taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Barbosa!
Daniel Barbosa is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 1044 p4p, 5055 weight class) and Marko Kraljevic (ranked 119 p4p, 442 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Kraljevic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraljevic clinches with his opponent.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kraljevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hall keeps control of Kraljevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Kraljevic avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hall has his feet on Kraljevic's thighs here. He's pushed Kraljevic off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kraljevic screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Richard Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mancha Aisland (ranked 1163 p4p, 1898 weight class) and Purple Aki (ranked 149 p4p, 234 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mancha Aisland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Purple Aki!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Aisland on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aisland keeps working.
Aki working away.
Aki scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aisland struggling a bit here.
Aisland tries to improve position but can't.
Aki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aisland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aisland manages to get back to half guard.
Aisland looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Aki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aki is looking to advance position but Aisland won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in Fogwell's Gym inform me that Aki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ground and pound from Aki.
Aisland wants to control but Aki is keeping busy.
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aisland wants to stand back up but Aki manages to pass into side control.
Aki trying to control the position but Aisland is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Aki lands a nice forearm strike.
Aisland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki grinds an elbow into Aisland's temple.
Aki has control of an arm but Aisland manages to advance to Aki's back!
Aisland is looking for the choke from the back position but Aki is controlling his hands well.
Aki wants to control his opponent's hands but Aisland gets his hands free.
Aki defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Aisland has got his arm under Aki's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Aki has spun round into Aisland's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aisland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aki controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aki controlling from the top position.
Aki won't allow Aisland to sweep him here.
Aki trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Aki is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Aisland throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Aki escapes and throws Aisland's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Aisland is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki takes a little break here. Aisland wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Aki advances to full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki with shots to the head and body - Aisland looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aisland wants to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aisland throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Aki controlling from mount.
Aki cracks Aisland with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Aki in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Aisland is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Aisland has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Aki's lack of action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aki gets a takedown into half guard.
Purple Aki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aisland is trying to maintain the position but Aki is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki trying to control from half guard but Aisland is working away.
Aki 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.
Aisland is trying to get back to full guard.
Aki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aki controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aisland slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Aki winds up and cracks Aisland with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Aki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aisland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aki is working away from the top position though.
Aki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aisland tries to get to full guard but Aki has control of the leg.
Aki working Aisland over with strikes.
Aki performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Aki is nestled in close to Aisland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Aki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aisland trying to control but Aki postures up.
Aki trying to mount his opponent but Aisland defends it.
Aisland is pressing down on Aki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aki must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aisland is looking for a triangle but Aki pushes his legs off easily.
Aki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Aisland had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aki defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aisland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Aisland's legs - danger averted.
Aki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Aisland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aisland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Aki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aisland is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aki looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland looking for subs off his back but Aki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aki has a takedown stuffed.
Aki moves out of range of the leg kick from Aisland.
Aki misses with a takedown attempt - Aisland sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aisland appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Aisland misses.
Aisland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aki.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Aki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aisland's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
Aisland trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aisland tries to get to full guard but Aki has control of the leg.
Aki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aisland is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aki pulls his head out easily.
Aki wants to control but Aisland is keeping him busy.
Aisland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Aisland.
Aisland looking to control.
Aki preventing the sweep.
Aisland controls Aki momentarily but Aki frees himself.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aki trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Aisland is looking for a triangle but Aki pushes his legs off easily.
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
Aisland trying to control the position.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Aisland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aki's guard.
Aisland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aki 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.
Aki lands strikes from half guard.
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. Aki connects with a nice short shot to Aisland's temple.
Aki is thwarting Aisland's attempts to control the position.
Aki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Aki 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.
Aki works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aki with the ground and pound from mount.
Aisland taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Aisland can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Aki looking to control but Aisland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aisland tries to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
Aisland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Aki is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Aisland is trying desperately to improve position.
Aisland tries to hold on but Aki pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Aisland is fighting to break Aki's control of his arms but Aki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aisland swivels and escapes.
Aki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aisland but Aisland pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aisland is trying to improve his position.
Aisland tries to control but Aki manages to take his back.
Aki keeps control of the position as Aisland tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki lands strikes to the head.
Aki lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Aisland hold on?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki lands a shot to the head.
Aki is landing with strikes from the back.
Aisland tries to roll but Aki sticks to his back.
Aki is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Aki is looking to control Aisland but Aisland is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Aisland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Aki's guard. Nice work there by Aisland.
Aki preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Aki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard.
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki stands up over Aisland, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aisland trying to control the position.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.
Aisland being controlled here, momentarily.
Aisland has momentary wrist control but Aki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Aki trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki is in close to Aisland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Aisland looking for a guillotine here but Aki defends easily.
Aki landing some decent shots from guard.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aki passes Aisland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Aki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aisland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aki sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki preventing the sweep.
Aki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Aisland. No joy for Aki on that attempt.
Aisland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aki.
Aki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Purple Aki.
Aki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Purple Aki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.
Aisland 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is trying to keep Aki in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland being controlled here, momentarily.
Aisland working for a triangle but Aki defends it easily.
Aki wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Aisland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.
Aki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aisland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki tries to free his leg and advance position but Aisland is retaining full guard.
Aki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aisland has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aki has managed to get both his arms back between Aisland's legs - danger averted.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aki content to stall in guard here.
Aisland keeping moving, preventing Aki from controlling successfully.
Aisland is trying to control the position but Aki postures up.
Mancha Aisland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aisland looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aisland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aisland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Purple Aki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Aki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Aisland working for a triangle but Aki defends it easily.
Aki connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aki's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aisland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aki is aware though and is defending well.
Aki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aisland looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Purple Aki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aki 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!
Purple Aki is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Purple Aki made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dye (ranked 2686 p4p, 1463 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 338 p4p, 199 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Dye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killer darts in and clinches Dye up against the cage.
Killer lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dye fails to land.
Dye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Dye misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Killer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands with a left to the head.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dye.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Dye.
Dye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dye has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Dye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Dye's shoulder, as Dye tries to avoid the shot.
Killer has Dye up against the cage in a clinch.
Dye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Killer slows down the pace here.
Dye lands a shoulder strike.
Dye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Dye.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killer lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dye.
A head punch on the inside from Dye fails to land.
Killer taking a breather.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer blocking some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Killer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
Killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Dye controls the action.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Dye presses Killer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Killer lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer has Dye pushed against the cage.
Dye lands a shot to the body.
Killer blocks a body shot from Dye.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer taking a breather.
Dye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Dye lands a nice uppercut.
Dye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dye lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dye.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Dye controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dye as Killer tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Dye controls the action.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye misses with the head strike.
Dye digs a right hand underneath Killer's ribcage. Killer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dye lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Dye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dye ducks under a wild hook from Killer.
Killer jabs at Dye's body.
Dye has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Killer finds it's way round the side to connect with Dye's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Killer, as that shot connected.
Killer misses with a double jab
enabling Dye to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Dye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Dye will probably get the nod.
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.
Killer moves into the clinch.
Dye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dye tries to keep at a distance but Killer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by Dye.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer lands a hook that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dye misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dye.
A short uppercut from Dye.
Killer has Dye pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is trying to stall.
Dye tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Dye back against the cage.
Killer is leaning against Dye and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Dye.
Dye escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killer wants to clinch up but Dye keeps it at a distance.
Killer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer drops his hands momentarily and Dye takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Killer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dye, pushing him back against the cage.
Dye misses with some punches.
Dye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dye or not.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye misses with a punch to the body.
Dye lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dye breaks the clinch.
Killer clinches with his opponent.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Dye controls his hands.
Dye has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dye is keeping busy.
Dye tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dye lands a right hand.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Dye lands with a short shot to the head.
Dye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Dye avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Dye controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Dye blocking some punches.
Dye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Killer trying to stall but Dye improves his position.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dye tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer stalling.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dye's elbow.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dye lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.
Dye pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killer staying out of range there.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Dye pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Dye pushes him off.
Killer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Killer throws a looping overhand right but Dye ducks down to avoid it.
Dye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Killer ducks under a wild hook from Dye.
Killer tries to clinch but Dye moves out of range.
Dye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good shot there by Killer.
Dye takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jack Dye will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dye blocks a jab.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Killer drives through and clinches with Dye against the cage.
Dye scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer is working Dye over against the cage.
Killer working aggressively here.
Dye lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Dye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dye throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Dye.
Dye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Killer blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Dye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Dye.
Killer taking a breather.
Dye lands a nice uppercut.
Dye softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer trying to control the position but instead, Dye has worked for underhooks and has pushed Killer into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Dye.
Killer taking a breather.
Dye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer looking to stall.
Killer trying to stall but Dye improves his position.
Killer lands a right hand.
Dye swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dye tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Dye breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buzz Killer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dye.
Dye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dye misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Dye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Killer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killer scores with a sloppy right hand. Dye should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Donk. Killer catches Dye right on the button with a cross.
Dye throws a body shot but no joy.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch but Dye swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Dye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dye is just out of range.
It looked like Dye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killer moves to clinch but Dye breaks away
and Dye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye throws a good cross that connects.
Killer is looking to clinch.
Killer throws a right hand that misses
and Dye counters with a nice right hand that sends Killer toppling to the canvas! Killer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dye finish him?!
 Killer is rocked!
Killer misses with an uppercut
and Dye counters with a crisp right that sends Killer to the canvas! Dye follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dye!
A very excited looking Jack Dye made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Soto (ranked 1117 p4p, 1726 weight class) and Frank French (ranked 64 p4p, 102 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Soto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank French!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto looks to clinch
and French connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Soto seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Soto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soto closes the distance looking to clinch
and French counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soto is looking to clinch but French is avoiding it.
French looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soto tries to clinch up but French circles away and keeps his distance.
French throws a lazy right hand but Soto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
French throws the left hand but Soto avoids the punch easily.
Soto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soto wants to clinch
and French counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto tries to clinch but French is having none of it.
French tries to keep at a distance but Soto has taken the fight into the clinch.
French breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
French has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but French paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by French there.
French avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soto wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance.
Soto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but French paws at him with a jab and circles away.
French looks to land a right hand but Soto moved out of range.
Soto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French scores with a jab to the body.
Soto forces French back against the cage and clinches.
Soto drags the fight down to the ground.
French got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, French has managed to get both his arms back between Soto's legs - danger averted.
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!
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. French gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
French is posturing up here but Soto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! French tries to roll out but it's too tight and French has to tap! Slick submission there by Soto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Rafael Soto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 1065 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Shaun Fistle (ranked 157 p4p, 188 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Old Leg Tartakov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaun Fistle!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tartakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tartakov misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tartakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tartakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fistle trying to control from the bottom.
Fistle wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov trying to mount his opponent but Fistle defends it.
Tartakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tartakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tartakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fistle is trying to get back to full guard.
Tartakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fistle wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fistle taking some punishment here, with Tartakov in his half guard.
Tartakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fistle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fistle is looking to improve his position.
Fistle controlling the position for now.
Fistle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tartakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tartakov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fistle wants to get back to full guard.
Tartakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fistle trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fistle tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
Fistle is working to get back to half guard.
Tartakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karockas Thibodeaux (ranked 818 p4p, 1841 weight class) and Angus Graham (ranked 108 p4p, 246 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karockas Thibodeaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Angus Graham!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thibodeauxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graham misses the shot to the body.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lime in the Coconut in the buildup to the fight.
Graham with a nice calf kick.
Thibodeaux clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Graham blocks it with crossed arms.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice body kick there by Graham.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut. Graham saw that one coming.
Graham lands with a cross.
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Graham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graham is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham missing with knees to the body.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Graham breaks from the clinch.
A low kick lands for Graham.
Thibodeaux throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
Graham misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Graham.
A left lands for Thibodeaux.
An inside leg kick lands from Graham.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux moves into range and clinches up with Graham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graham looks winded!
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux scores a nice knee to the body.
Graham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux drops Graham with a big knee straight up the middle! Graham is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Graham is rocked!
It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Thibodeaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Graham takes a knee right on the jaw!
A body shot lands from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thibodeaux lands a big right hand that drops Graham! The killer instinct kicks in and Thibodeaux finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Thibodeaux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
Karockas Thibodeaux retains his light heavyweight title!
Karockas Thibodeaux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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