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TR51 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 25143 p4p, 5728 weight class) and James Crazyhorse (ranked 644 p4p, 597 weight class). James Crazyhorse is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Crazyhorse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazyhorse is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ross sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ross as he jumps to the side.
Crazyhorse looks for a takedown but Ross sprawls well.
Ross quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Rick Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Ross dives in and scores a takedown into Crazyhorse's guard.
Ross trying to control the position from guard on top but Crazyhorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crazyhorse is on top in guard.
Ross pulls Crazyhorse in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross keeping full guard, as Crazyhorse tries to pass.
Ross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crazyhorse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crazyhorse is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Crazyhorse loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crazyhorse postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Crazyhorse accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crazyhorse wants to control from the top but Ross keeps moving.
Ross preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ross looking for a sweep. Not yet Ross, not yet.
Crazyhorse stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ross swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ross looking for a sweep. Not yet Ross, not yet.
Ross has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crazyhorse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Crazyhorse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Crazyhorse landing with the ground and pound.
Crazyhorse tries to free his leg and advance position but Ross is retaining full guard.
Ross keeping moving, preventing Crazyhorse from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross wants to get back to his feet but Crazyhorse is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a double leg but Ross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ross dives in and grabs Crazyhorse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Crazyhorse pushes down on Ross's head and hops out.
Crazyhorse shoots in looking for a takedown but Ross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crazyhorse's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Ross as Crazyhorse shoots in.
Crazyhorse fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Crazyhorse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crazyhorse shoots for a takedown but Ross saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crazyhorse looks winded!
Crazyhorse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ross's waist but Ross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crazyhorse off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Crazyhorse as Ross shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross leaves Crazyhorse with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ross fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Crazyhorse to the ground. Ross is now in Crazyhorse's guard.
Ross wants to control from the top but Crazyhorse keeps moving.
Crazyhorse is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ross defends well.
Ross wanted to stand there but Crazyhorse had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crazyhorse looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ross is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ross dominated that round.
That's time! Ross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crazyhorse.
Crazyhorse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ross avoids it really well and circles away.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown but Ross shows good takedown defense.
Rick Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Ross keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Ross with that takedown attempt.
Ross throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crazyhorse was covering up waiting for the punch and Ross finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross throws a big elbow that misses.
Crazyhorse looking for a guillotine here but Ross defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse has his foot on Ross's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ross works his way back into a safe position though.
Crazyhorse isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ross stacks Crazyhorse on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ross!
Crazyhorse wants to control but Ross postures up.
Crazyhorse tries to buck Ross off but Ross is having none of it.
Crazyhorse gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Crazyhorse punching from the bottom.
Ross controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crazyhorse blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ross throwing strikes here but Crazyhorse is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ross throws some wild stikes that Crazyhorse manages to avoid easily.
Crazyhorse is trying desperately to improve position.
Ross jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Crazyhorse manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Crazyhorse is looking to regain half guard here but Ross keeps moving and retains side control.
Rick Ross overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Crazyhorse is trying to escape the position but Ross is controlling the position.
Ross has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Crazyhorse wants to control but Ross is having none of it.
Ross sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Crazyhorse manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazyhorse is trying to control but can't.
Crazyhorse tries to get to full guard but Ross has control of the leg.
Ross is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crazyhorse is just riding it out for now. Ross eventually gives up the hold.
Crazyhorse wants to control but Ross is keeping busy.
Ross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crazyhorse can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crazyhorse is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Ross dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Crazyhorse tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ross defends well and Crazyhorse ends up having to push Ross into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ross closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crazyhorse circles away.
Crazyhorse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ross fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ross slaps away a takedown attempt from Crazyhorse, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rick Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Crazyhorse.
Nice sprawl there from Ross as Crazyhorse shoots in.
Ross shoots for a takedown but Crazyhorse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Crazyhorse or perhaps it was just good defense by Ross, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crazyhorse is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ross's half guard.
Ross has one foot on Crazyhorse's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Crazyhorse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazyhorse goes for a double leg but Ross avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ross continues to drive forward.
Rick Ross is winning the standup battle so far.
Ross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crazyhorse.
Ross drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Crazyhorse defending against the ground and pound.
Ross in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ross decides to stand back up. Ross steps back and let's Crazyhorse get back to his feet.
Ross shoots for a takedown but Crazyhorse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crazyhorse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ross as he avoids it easily.
And Ross counters with a quick kick to the body but Crazyhorse blocks it.
Ross throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Crazyhorse was covering up waiting for the punch and Ross finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crazyhorse controls Ross momentarily but Ross frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ross is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Crazyhorse is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crazyhorse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crazyhorse working for a triangle but Ross defends it easily.
Ross tries to free his leg and advance position but Crazyhorse is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross slips nicely into half guard.
Ross is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ross missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Crazyhorse is pressing down on Ross's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crazyhorse throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ross is looking to work some ground and pound but Crazyhorse has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ross has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Crazyhorse to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ross is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Crazyhorse pulls down on the head and he's put Ross to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Crazyhorse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hingle McCringleberry (ranked 4703 p4p, 4025 weight class) and Sindicious Lightning (ranked 539 p4p, 492 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hingle McCringleberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sindicious Lightning!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from McCringleberry. Those never looked like landing.
Lightning clinches.
McCringleberry working aggressively here.
McCringleberry tries to circle away but Lightning has him pinned against the cage.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lightning lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Hingle McCringleberry has been cut.
Lightning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCringleberry.
McCringleberry prevents a body shot from Lightning.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
McCringleberry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
Lightning can't find room to land a body shot as McCringleberry controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning misses with an elbow over the top.
McCringleberry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lightning throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCringleberry blocking some punches.
Lightning misses with a knee strike.
Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCringleberry's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lightning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lightning blocking some punches.
Lightning lands an elbow that stopped McCringleberry in his tracks for a moment.
Lightning misses with some punches.
McCringleberry throws a head punch that misses.
Lightning with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McCringleberry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lightning just leaning against McCringleberry, taking a breather.
Lightning prevents a body shot from McCringleberry.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCringleberry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as McCringleberry controls his hands.
Lightning cracks McCringleberry with a nice body shot.
Lightning lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lightning tries a knee to the head but McCringleberry blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lightning struggles to land a body shot inside as McCringleberry controls his hands.
Lightning is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lightning lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from McCringleberry fails to land.
Lightning tries a knee to the head but McCringleberry blocks it.
McCringleberry is trying to break free.
Lightning tries a knee to the head but McCringleberry blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lightning creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McCringleberry struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
McCringleberry struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
McCringleberry wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCringleberry wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCringleberry avoids the elbow strike from Lightning, against the cage.
McCringleberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lightning stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCringleberry wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lightning misses with a knee strike.
A bit of stalling here from Lightning.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
McCringleberry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lightning misses with a knee to the head.
McCringleberry is trying to break free.
Lightning tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCringleberry can't break the clinch.
McCringleberry struggles to land a body shot inside as Lightning controls his hands.
McCringleberry tries to circle away but Lightning has him pinned against the cage.
Lightning working aggressively here.
McCringleberry has had enough of the clinch but Lightning keeps him there for the moment.
McCringleberry blocks an uppercut.
McCringleberry working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lightning.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
Lightning looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCringleberry misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightning taking a breather.
Lightning throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCringleberry blocks it with crossed arms.
Lightning using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCringleberry has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCringleberry wants to get back to striking at distance but Lightning won't allow it.
McCringleberry blocks the elbow strike.
McCringleberry looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lightning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lightning tries a knee to the head but McCringleberry blocks it.
McCringleberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sindicious Lightning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hingle McCringleberry's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lightning closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCringleberry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCringleberry working aggressively here.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightning misses with a knee strike.
Lightning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lightning misses with some punches.
McCringleberry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lightning fails to land.
McCringleberry throws a head punch that misses.
Lightning pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning misses with the head strike.
Lightning misses with a knee to the head.
McCringleberry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightning slowing the pace effectively.
Lightning creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lightning misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCringleberry misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Lightning - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCringleberry wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCringleberry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCringleberry is trying to break free.
Lightning trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on McCringleberry's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lightning blocking some punches.
Lightning missing with knees to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lightning in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Lightning manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lightning scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sindicious Lightning seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lightning leaning against his opponent.
Lightning misses with an elbow over the top.
Lightning throws an elbow that misses.
Come on Lightning - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightning.
Lightning looking to throw knees to the head but McCringleberry is blocking nicely.
Lightning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lightning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lightning working aggressively here.
Lightning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lightning.
Lightning has a couple of punches blocked by McCringleberry.
Lightning looking to throw knees to the head but McCringleberry is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McCringleberry.
McCringleberry misses with the head strike.
Lightning working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCringleberry tries to throw a body punch but Lightning avoids it by throwing McCringleberry back against the cage.
Lightning has McCringleberry pressed against the cage.
McCringleberry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightning.
Lightning leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lightning content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lightning looking to throw knees to the head but McCringleberry is blocking nicely.
Lightning lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lightning scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning effectively controlling the action here.
McCringleberry takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lightning is struggling to control the position.
McCringleberry misses with the head strike.
McCringleberry misses with a punch on the inside.
McCringleberry blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lightning.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
Lightning misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Lightning throws an elbow but misses.
Lightning holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCringleberry wants to break free but Lightning has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sindicious Lightning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hingle McCringleberry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lightning blocks a leg kick.
Lightning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lightning takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCringleberry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lightning checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lightning closes the distance and pushes McCringleberry back into the cage.
McCringleberry is trying to push Lightning away but Lightning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCringleberry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lightning misses with the head strike.
Lightning just leaning against McCringleberry, taking a breather.
Lightning landing knees to the head.
Lightning throws a punch but it's blocked by McCringleberry.
Lightning is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightning working aggressively here.
McCringleberry blocks a body shot from Lightning.
McCringleberry misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lightning misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lightning.
McCringleberry misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCringleberry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lightning'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.
McCringleberry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the head but McCringleberry blocks with his arms.
Lightning tries to land knees in the clinch but McCringleberry avoids the damage to the body.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
McCringleberry misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCringleberry is trying to push Lightning away but Lightning has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McCringleberry throws a head punch that misses.
Lightning lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCringleberry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lightning just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCringleberry's brow.
Lightning pressing his opponent against the cage.
McCringleberry wants to get back to striking at distance but Lightning won't allow it.
McCringleberry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCringleberry is trying to break free.
Lightning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lightning misses with a body punch.
Lightning lands an elbow that stopped McCringleberry in his tracks for a moment.
Lightning has McCringleberry pressed against the cage.
Lightning throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCringleberry blocks an elbow strike from Lightning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCringleberry.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCringleberry avoids it.
McCringleberry can't find room to land a body shot as Lightning controls the action.
Lightning tries to land a knee to the head but McCringleberry blocks with his arms.
Lightning tries a body shot but McCringleberry blocks it.
Come on Lightning - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lightning throws a head punch that misses.
McCringleberry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCringleberry tries to break free but Lightning pushes him back against the cage.
McCringleberry working aggressively here.
McCringleberry managing to block the knees to the body from Lightning.
Lightning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCringleberry misses with a body punch.
McCringleberry has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lightning misses with a knee strike.
Lightning tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCringleberry's elbow.
McCringleberry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCringleberry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lightning misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Lightning on the inside.
Lightning misses with a knee to the head.
McCringleberry managing to block the knees to the body from Lightning.
Lightning misses with a knee to the head.
McCringleberry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lightning looking to throw knees to the head but McCringleberry is blocking nicely.
Hingle McCringleberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCringleberry tries to break the clinch but Lightning is controlling the position.
McCringleberry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sindicious Lightning is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCringleberry throws a head punch that misses.
Lightning just leaning against McCringleberry, taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sindicious Lightning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lightning 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sindicious Lightning!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niles Standish (ranked 3686 p4p, 3731 weight class) and Charles Greene (ranked 348 p4p, 350 weight class). Charles Greene will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niles Standish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Greene!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Standish is able to avoid easily.
Standish closes the distance and clinches.
Standish pulls Greene into guard.
Greene postures up in Standish's guard and throws a big left but Standish blocks it.
Greene has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Standish manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Greene manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Greene being controlled here, momentarily.
Greene is trying to control the position but Standish postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Standish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene wants to stand up but Standish is controlling him.
Standish sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Greene's guard.
Standish looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standish trying to control the pace.
Greene has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Standish is working away from the top position though.
Standish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greene sees it coming and defends easily.
Standish controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standish is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greene!
Standish working for a guillotine from mount but Greene is in no mood to give up.
Standish swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Niles Standish!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamari Lexington (ranked 3967 p4p, 2633 weight class) and Petrus Tampubolon (ranked 451 p4p, 334 weight class). Jamari Lexington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Petrus Tampubolon's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamari Lexington!
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, Petrus Tampubolon!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tampubolon tries to avoid it but Lexington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tampubolon to the ground. Tampubolon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tampubolon misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tampubolon.
Tampubolon throws a sloppy head kick and Lexington moves out of range easily.
Lexington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tampubolon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tampubolon wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tampubolon sneaks out the side door and pushes Lexington away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lexington darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tampubolon tries to kick Lexington off but Lexington keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampubolon kicks Lexington off and gets back to his feet.
Tampubolon throws a head kick but Lexington moves out of range.
Lexington moves into the clinch.
Tampubolon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lexington has Tampubolon pressed against the cage, preventing Tampubolon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lexington jumps guard but Tampubolon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lexington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tampubolon's efforts to push away.
Tampubolon manages to break the clinch.
Tampubolon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lexington under the eye.
Lexington shoots for a double leg takedown but Tampubolon sprawls well. He's pushed Lexington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lexington looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamari Lexington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tampubolon's corner calls for a 1-2. Tampubolon 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.
Tampubolon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tampubolon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tampubolon misses with the combination.
Lexington throws a solid leg kick but Tampubolon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lexington.
Tampubolon throws out a counter right but Lexington avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lexington shoots in and drives through. Tampubolon sprawls well.
Tampubolon throws a fast counter high kick but Lexington manages to duck under it in time.
Tampubolon throws a low kick, looking for Lexington's leg but Lexington calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Lexington does no damage.
Tampubolon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tampubolon misses with an uppercut.
Lexington blocks a jab.
Lexington shoots in looking for a takedown but Tampubolon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lexington's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Lexington backs off Tampubolon throws a huge counter combo but Lexington manages to avoid it all.
Tampubolon delivers a nice body kick.
Tampubolon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
 Lexington is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Tampubolon and Lexington falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Tampubolon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Petrus Tampubolon!
Petrus Tampubolon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Taylor (ranked 25265 p4p, 2333 weight class) and Erick Scantling (ranked 127 p4p, 82 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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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erick Scantling!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
Scantling moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Scantling looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Scantling staying out of range there.
Donk. Scantling catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor slips under a jab from Scantling.
Scantling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
Scantling avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Scantling lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scantling walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Scantling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Scantling with an uppercut!
Scantling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor takes one to the chin there.
Taylor misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scantling swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Scantling saw that one coming.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Scantling tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Scantling.
Scantling has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Scantling manages to avoid it.
Scantling scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor is rocked!
Erick Scantling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scantling wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scantling avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Scantling lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Scantling does it's job there.
Scantling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Scantling connects with a jab.
Scantling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Scantling! Taylor is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Scantling!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adu Akin (ranked 1895 p4p, 6745 weight class) and Arnusto Werhooven (ranked 266 p4p, 632 weight class). Arnusto Werhooven has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adu Akin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnusto Werhooven!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven moves out of range.
Werhooven thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven moves out of range.
Akin staying out of range there.
Werhooven's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Werhooven's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Werhooven tries to land a leg kick but Akin saw it coming and moves away.
Akin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Akin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Werhooven.
Akin tries to move into range but Werhooven moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Werhooven avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Werhooven appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Akin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werhooven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akin manages to avoid it.
Werhooven scores with a hook.
Akin ducks under a wild hook from Werhooven.
As Werhooven tries to get set, Akin tries to push him back and clinch up but Werhooven manages to avoid the attempt.
Akin throws a hook but Werhooven blocks it.
Adu Akin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Werhooven is looking to slow Akin down with leg kicks.
Werhooven looks to land a left hand but Akin moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werhooven smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Werhooven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akin wants to clinch.
Werhooven misses with a low kick.
Akin defending well as Werhooven loads up on a big left hand.
Akin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Werhooven manages to circle out of the way.
Akin misses with a body shot.
A big left from Werhooven misses.
Werhooven waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akin.
Akin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Werhooven just misses with a punch to the body.
Werhooven is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Akin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Akin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Akin.
Akin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akin tries to throw a body punch but Werhooven avoids it by throwing Akin back against the cage.
Akin looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Akin.
Akin wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Akin.
Akin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akin blocking some punches.
Werhooven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Werhooven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werhooven.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Werhooven creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Werhooven blocks a body shot from Akin.
Werhooven blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Werhooven working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Werhooven.
Akin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akin keeps control of Werhooven as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Akin misses with some punches.
A short left from Akin.
Akin can't find room to land a body shot as Werhooven controls the action.
Akin misses with a punch on the inside.
Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven is having none of it.
Werhooven throws a hook to the side of Akin's head but Akin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Werhooven keeps the fight on the outside.
Werhooven lands a leg kick that knocks Akin off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Werhooven lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akin doesn't seem phased though.
Werhooven fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akin misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Werhooven! But no joy.
Werhooven displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akin throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Werhooven 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Werhooven looks to land a right hand but Akin moved out of range.
Werhooven misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Akin misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akin moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werhooven swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Werhooven throws a head punch that misses.
Akin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Werhooven digs a right hand into Akin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Akin's gas tank.
Werhooven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Werhooven.
Akin lands a jab.
A big right from Werhooven misses.
Akin looks to score with a jab to the body but Werhooven is just out of range.
Akin takes a swing at Werhooven's ribcage but misses.
Werhooven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akin was well out of range. Poor timing from Werhooven.
Werhooven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Werhooven throws a jab when Akin was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnusto Werhooven dominated that round.
That's time! Akin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akin has managed to clinch.
Werhooven misses with the head strike.
Werhooven misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Werhooven in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Werhooven's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Akin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Werhooven up against the cage.
Werhooven lands a left hand.
Akin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Werhooven misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akin tries to stall but Werhooven uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Werhooven working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werhooven blocks a body shot from Akin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Werhooven.
Werhooven lands with a short shot to the head.
Werhooven scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Werhooven.
Werhooven has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Akin.
Akin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Akin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Werhooven takes a swing at Akin's ribcage but misses.
Akin avoids the head kick by Werhooven.
Akin swings for the body but Werhooven moves out of range.
Werhooven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A bone on bone clash there as Akin blocks the leg kick.
Akin drives through and clinches with Werhooven against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Akin fails to land.
Akin tries a body shot but Werhooven blocks it.
Akin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Akin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adu Akin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werhooven throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Akin on the side of the head.
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!
Akin clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Werhooven.
Werhooven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Werhooven lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Akin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Akin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Akin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Werhooven.
Nice uppercut there from Werhooven.
Werhooven swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akin counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Werhooven fails to land.
Akin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Akin gets through Werhooven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Werhooven tries to break the clinch but Akin is controlling the position.
Werhooven tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Akin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Akin lands an uppercut.
Akin scores with a shoulder strike.
Akin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Werhooven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven moves out of range.
Werhooven digs a good body shot into Akin's ribs.
Akin moves out of range as Werhooven strikes.
Akin tries to clinch there but Werhooven circles away.
Werhooven scores with a nice head shot.
Arnusto Werhooven seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Werhooven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akin was well out of range. Poor timing from Werhooven.
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven is having none of it.
Werhooven throws a series of strikes that have Akin backpedaling.
Werhooven tries to clinch but Akin moves out of range.
Akin clinches.
Akin misses with some punches.
Akin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Werhooven.
Werhooven scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Werhoovens head.
Akin blocking some punches.
Akin lands with a left to the head.
Werhooven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werhooven misses with a punch on the inside.
Akin can't find room to land a body shot as Werhooven controls the action.
Akin lands with a short shot to the head.
Werhooven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Werhooven.
Werhooven slips a jab and a cross from Akin.
Akin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Werhooven, pushing him back against the cage.
Werhooven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Werhooven wants to slow Akin down by chopping away at his legs.
Akin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akin clinches with his opponent.
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 Adu Akin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Werhooven misses with an uppercut.
Werhooven lands a right hook to the body.
Werhooven loads up on a big right hand but Akin slips the punch.
Akin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Werhooven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Akin throws a hook but Werhooven avoids it easily.
Werhooven looks to throw the jab but Akin is out of range.
Akin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Akin defending well as Werhooven loads up on a big left hand.
Werhooven misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akin tries to bum rush Werhooven with a series of wild strikes but Werhooven uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akin takes a swing at Werhooven's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Werhooven. That's going to slow Akin down.
Werhooven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Werhooven. That snapped Akin's head back.
Werhooven misses with a straight left.
Akin tries to clinch but Werhooven is having none of it.
Werhooven throws a chopping leg kick but Akin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Akin blocks the leg kick.
Werhooven connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Werhooven throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Werhooven misses with a looping right.
Werhooven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Akin just misses with a punch to the body.
Akin checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Akin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Werhooven throws out a loose jab but Akin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akin clinches with his opponent.
Akin leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Werhooven misses with a short punch on the inside.
Werhooven lands an uppercut.
Werhooven tries to work over Akin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Werhooven breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akin's corner calls for a 1-2. Akin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akin takes a swing at Werhooven's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Werhooven. Akin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Werhooven throws an overhand right that lands on Akin's shoulder, as Akin tries to avoid the shot.
Werhooven thumps Akin with a low kick.
Akin tries to close the distance and clinch but Werhooven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akin is looking to wear down Werhooven with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Akin wants to clinch up but Werhooven keeps it at a distance.
Akin ducks under a wild hook from Werhooven.
Akin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Werhooven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akin tries to clinch there but Werhooven circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werhooven misses with a straight left.
Akin closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akin.
Werhooven breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Akin walks into a left hand.
Akin checks a leg kick.
Akin tries to clinch there but Werhooven circles away.
Akin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akin tries to clinch up but Werhooven circles away and keeps his distance.
Werhooven misses with a hook.
Werhooven keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Akin misses the target.
Werhooven just misses with a punch to the body.
Werhooven circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Werhooven tenderised Akin's leg. Akin is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werhooven throws a jab but it's blocked by Akin.
Akin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Werhooven's hands.
Nice uppercut there from Werhooven.
Akin tries to clinch there but Werhooven circles away.
Werhooven throws a big shot that misses.
Akin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werhooven lands a jab.
Werhooven takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Akin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Werhooven.
Akin moves into the clinch.
Werhooven tries to break free but Akin pushes him back against the cage.
Akin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Werhooven on the inside.
Akin is working Werhooven over against the cage.
Werhooven takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Akin tries to work over Werhooven's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnusto Werhooven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Werhooven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnusto Werhooven!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Destro Vonstein (ranked 2745 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 308 p4p, 244 weight class). Destro Vonstein could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gillechriosd McCoy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Destro Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice takedown defense from McCoy. No joy for Vonstein on that attempt.
Vonstein looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCoy drops Vonstein with a beautiful combination! Vonstein stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCoy is looking for the KO!
It looks like Destro Vonstein has been cut.
Destro Vonstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCoy cracks Vonstein with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Vonstein falls to his knees and McCoy doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
In his post fight interview, Gillechriosd McCoy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dalton (ranked 2598 p4p, 1561 weight class) and Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin (ranked 144 p4p, 95 weight class). Iwaga Genochin has chosen Majinahanashi as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darren Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwaga Genochin is looking to chop away at Dalton's legs.
Iwaga Genochin throws a good cross that connects.
Iwaga Genochin lands a nice shot that snaps Dalton's head back.
Darren Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwaga Genochin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Iwaga Genochin. That's going to slow Dalton down.
Iwaga Genochin lands a jab.
Dalton misses with a kick to the body
enabling Iwaga Genochin to counter with a crisp jab.
Dalton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Iwaga Genochin tenderised Dalton's leg. Dalton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Iwaga Genochin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dalton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iwaga Genochin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iwaga Genochin with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton throws a lazy head kick
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a thumping low kick.
Dalton throws a head kick but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
It seemed like Iwaga Genochin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a stiff right hand.
Iwaga Genochin tests Dalton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Iwaga Genochin lands a leg kick that knocks Dalton off balance momentarily.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a body kick.
Dalton moves forwards but Iwaga Genochin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dalton looks to throw the jab but Iwaga Genochin is out of range.
Iwaga Genochin lunges at Dalton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalton's hand.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Dalton looks to land a combination but Iwaga Genochin avoids it well.
Iwaga Genochin throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Dalton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses
enabling Iwaga Genochin to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton misses with a head kick.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Iwaga Genochin lands a head shot.
Iwaga Genochin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dalton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dalton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a body shot.
Dalton stalks Iwaga Genochin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Iwaga Genochin's face. Iwaga Genochin staggers backwards, shaken.
Dalton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dalton misses with a head kick.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a leg kick.
Iwaga Genochin lands a head kick!
Dalton throws a nice looking combination but Iwaga Genochin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dalton.
Dalton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Iwaga Genochin throws a leg kick but Dalton moved away.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Iwaga Genochin moves out of range easily.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iwaga Genochin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalton is looking for a counter combo.
Iwaga Genochin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dalton at a distance.
Iwaga Genochin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a kick to the body.
Dalton fails to land with a series of punches.
Dalton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Iwaga Genochin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dalton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a nice body punch.
Iwaga Genochin moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dalton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice cross by Iwaga Genochin.
Dalton throws a leg kick
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dalton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a leg kick.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iwaga Genochin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iwaga Genochin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dalton misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iwaga Genochin pushes Dalton away with a front kick.
Iwaga Genochin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dalton had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Jab, jab by Iwaga Genochin - just one landing.
A bone on bone clash there as Dalton blocks the leg kick.
Iwaga Genochin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin dominated that round.
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.
Dalton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iwaga Genochin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dalton under the eye.
Iwaga Genochin sizes up Dalton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dalton's hands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dalton.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Dalton misses with a head kick.
Iwaga Genochin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iwaga Genochin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dalton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Iwaga Genochin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Dalton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a nice body shot.
Dalton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dalton tries a head kick but it misses.
Iwaga Genochin looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dalton walks into a left hand.
Dalton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dalton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Iwaga Genochin. Iwaga Genochin obviously looking to wear him down.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Iwaga Genochin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dalton is rocked!
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Dalton misses
and Iwaga Genochin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iwaga Genochin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iwaga Genochin lands with an uppercut that bounces Dalton off the cage and back into range.
Iwaga Genochin feints with a jab and clips Dalton right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Dalton is sent crashing into the canvas and Iwaga Genochin leaps in for the kill! Dalton tries to get to his feet but Iwaga Genochin is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Dalton is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Bell (ranked 2125 p4p, 952 weight class) and Island Boy (ranked 297 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, John Bell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Boy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell is looking to clinch.
Bell tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Boy.
Bell with a hook.
Boy lands with a cross.
It looks like John Bell has been cut.
Bell connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Island Boy has been cut.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy connects with a body shot that sends Bell's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy darts in trying to clinch
and Bell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boy.
John Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell throws a sloppy body shot
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Boy misses with a right hand
and Bell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boy blocks a jab.
Bell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Bell's ribcage.
Bell is breathing heavily.
Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Boy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Boy.
Boy tries to land a knee to the head but Bell blocks with his arms.
Boy misses with a knee to the head.
Bell misses with some punches.
Bell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bell.
Bell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boy lands a hook that snaps the head of Bell backwards.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.
Boy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boy tries a knee to the head but Bell blocks it.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Boy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bell working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bell's face.
Bell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Bell has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Boy counters with a left to the body.
Bell clinches.
Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boy's elbow.
Bell is working Boy over against the cage.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
Boy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boy connects with a knee to the head.
Bell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Bell throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Bell.
Bell presses Boy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Boy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bell.
Boy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bell.
Bell avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Bell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bell cracks Boy with a nice body shot.
Bell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bell lands with a light punch inside.
Boy missing with knees to the body.
Bell lands an uppercut.
Bell lands with a light punch inside.
Bell lands a body punch.
Bell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Boy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bell cracks Boy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bell connects with a body shot.
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 John Bell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Bell throws a shot to the body.
Boy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bell.
Bell swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
Boy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bell misses with a body punch
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Bell misses the body punch
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Bell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell moves in looking to clinch but Boy pushes him off.
Bell misses the body punch
and Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Boy jabs Bell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Island Boy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bell is looking to wear down Boy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boy.
Bell cracks Boy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bell blocks a jab.
Bell 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.
Nice shot by Boy.
Boy cracks Bell with a good jab.
Bell misses with a jab to the body
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Bell is rocked!
Bell lands with an overhand left.
Bell lands with a good body shot.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boy drives through and clinches with Bell against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell thuds a left hand into Boy's body.
Boy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Boys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bell lands the left hand.
That has opened up Island Boy's cut even more.
Bell tries to clinch but Boy moves out of range.
Bell darts in and clinches Boy up against the cage.
Boy lands a knee to the head.
Bell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bell.
Boy landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bell scores with a shoulder strike.
Bell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bell's face.
John Bell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bell misses with the head strike.
Boy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bell misses with a body punch.
Bell lands with a short shot to the head.
Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Bell controls his hands.
Boy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bell.
Nice body punch from Bell - that landed with a thud.
Bell lands a hook that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
Bell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell scores with a hook to the body.
Bell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Bell.
Nice body punch from Bell.
A short right from Bell on the inside.
Bell lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell wants to clinch.
Bell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Bell dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Bell moves into the clinch.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Bell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy misses with a body punch.
Bell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Bell.
Boy keeps the fight on the outside.
Boy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Bell finds it's way through Boy's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bell missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bell is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Boy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bell closes the distance but Boy moves to the side
and Boy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bell thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
Bell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boy rushes Bell and presses him up against the cage.
Bell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy tries a knee to the head but Bell blocks it.
Bell avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Boy tries a knee to the head but Bell blocks it.
Bell scores with a shot to the side of Boy's head.
Island Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The cut above Island Boy's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bell lands with a short shot to the head.
Boy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bell blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Bell scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Bell rushes Boy and presses him up against the cage.
Bell wants to get back to striking at distance but Boy won't allow it.
Boy misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Bell.
Bell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boy takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Boy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bell counters with a right hand to the body.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boy throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Bell.
Bell takes the fight into the clinch.
Bell managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
Boy misses with a knee to the head.
Bell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Bell gets through Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Island Boy's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bell is working Boy over against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boy backwards.
A short left from Bell.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Island Boy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Bell!
After winning the bout, John Bell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fotu Veainu (ranked 680 p4p, 1109 weight class) and Tempest Frank (ranked 105 p4p, 165 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fotu Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tempest Frank!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
Veainu moves out of range as Frank strikes.
Frank slips a straight right by Veainu.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Veainu misses the shot to the body.
Frank throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a nice uppercut.
Veainu throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Veainu misses.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank dodges the punch combination from Veainu.
Frank lands a jab to Veainu's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Veainu.
Nice uppercut lands for Veainu. That snapped Frank's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Frank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frank has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Veainu throws a hook but Frank blocks it.
Frank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Frank misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veainu tries to keep at a distance but Frank has taken the fight into the clinch.
Veainu jumps guard but Frank stands there with Veainu around his waist. Veainu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Veainu.
Frank prevents Veainu from breaking the clinch.
Frank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Frank with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A frustrated look appears on Veainu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Frank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Veainu lands a body punch.
Frank with a knee to the head.
It looks like Fotu Veainu has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Frank.
Veainu is breathing heavily.
Frank avoiding damage.
Frank lands a right hand.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Frank forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Frank.
Veainu tries to break free but Frank pushes him back against the cage.
Frank pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frank.
Frank misses with the head strike.
Veainu misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Frank won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotu Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frank scores a nice knee to the body.
Frank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Veainu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Frank won't allow it.
Frank scores with a knee to the head.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu can't break the clinch.
Frank swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frank lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu misses with a body punch.
Frank unloads a knee to the mid-section. Veainu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Frank.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Frank on the inside.
Frank lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Frank.
A short body shot lands from Frank as the two fighters clinch.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
Frank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Frank has double underhooks.
Frank is struggling to control the position.
Frank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Frank connects with a knee to the head.
Fotu Veainu's cut is getting worse.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Frank.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank scores with a shot to the side of Veainu's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frank scores with a knee to the head.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Frank.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Frank obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tempest Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fotu Veainu's cut.
That's time! Veainu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Frank lands a right hook to the body.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Veainu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Frank swings widly with a right hand
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu throws the left hand but Frank avoids the punch easily.
Frank throws a body shot but no joy.
Frank moves into range and clinches up with Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries a body shot but Frank blocks it.
Frank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frank connects with a knee to the head.
Fotu Veainu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Veainu avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Veainu lands with a light punch inside.
Tempest Frank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veainu misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Frank has him pressed against the cage.
Frank pushes Veainu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frank with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Frank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Frank working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frank tries to work over Veainu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frank stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frank struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Frank landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Frank lands a right hand.
Frank lands a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Fotu Veainu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Frank lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frank connects with a nasty looking knee right to Veainu's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fotu Veainu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tempest Frank!
A very excited looking Tempest Frank 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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