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TR53: Frost Me Over PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amr Zeineldin (ranked 6250 p4p, 3905 weight class) and Tapio Tapsanen (ranked 607 p4p, 468 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amr Zeineldin !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Tapsanen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeineldin misses with a takedown
and Tapsanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tapsanen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zeineldin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tapsanen tries to avoid it but Zeineldin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tapsanen to the ground. Tapsanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zeineldin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tapsanen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Amr Zeineldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zeineldin throws a one two combo.
Zeineldin avoids the body shot from Tapsanen.
Zeineldin misses with a takedown attempt
and Tapsanen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amr Zeineldin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapsanen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tapsanen misses with a shot to the body
and Zeineldin counters by moving into the clinch.
Tapsanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Zeineldin controls his hands.
Tapsanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tapsanen misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeineldin tries to pull guard but Tapsanen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zeineldin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zeineldin tries to land knees in the clinch but Tapsanen avoids the damage to the body.
Zeineldin taking a breather.
Tapsanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tapsanen working aggressively here.
Zeineldin manages to pull guard.
Zeineldin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeineldin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zeineldin could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zeineldin has a closed guard, preventing Tapsanen from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeineldin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zeineldin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zeineldin lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tapsanen wants to sweep here but Zeineldin controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeineldin wants to pass the guard but Tapsanen is keeping the position.
Tapsanen trying to control the position.
Tapsanen wants to improve his position but instead Zeineldin has moved into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeineldin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zeineldin is stalling here. Tapsanen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zeineldin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Tapsanen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Zeineldin wants to control but Tapsanen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zeineldin can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Tapsanen wants to stand but Zeineldin is controlling his arm.
Tapsanen tries to stand but Zeineldin controls the position and pulls Tapsanen into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tapsanen wants to get up but he can't break Zeineldin 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zeineldin is trying to hold Tapsanen in close to prevent damage but Tapsanen has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tapio Tapsanen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tapsanen throws a chopping leg kick but Zeineldin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tapsanen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zeineldin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tapsanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tapsanen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tapsanen misses the shot to the body.
Zeineldin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tapsanen moves away.
Zeineldin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Tapsanen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amr Zeineldin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen misses with a hook to the body
and Zeineldin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zeineldin .
Zeineldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tapsanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapsanen looking to control but Zeineldin passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeineldin blocks the strikes from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen wants to control but Zeineldin is keeping busy.
Amr Zeineldin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zeineldin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zeineldin is trying to control. Tapsanen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tapsanen wants to get back to full guard.
Zeineldin is working for a kimura but Tapsanen is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tapsanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tapsanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tapsanen wants to stand but Zeineldin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zeineldin is trying to control but can't.
Tapsanen wants to stand up but Zeineldin is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeineldin kicks Tapsanen off and gets back to his feet.
Tapsanen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zeineldin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zeineldin tries to clinch but Tapsanen moves away
and Tapsanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zeineldin rushes Tapsanen and presses him up against the cage.
Tapsanen pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zeineldin .
Zeineldin fails to pull guard.
Zeineldin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tapsanen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amr Zeineldin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapsanen misses with a punch to the body.
Tapsanen wants to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zeineldin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapsanen to keep the fight standing.
Zeineldin fails to pull guard.
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 Amr Zeineldin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zeineldin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tapsanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zeineldin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Tapsanen keeping moving, preventing Zeineldin from controlling successfully.
Tapsanen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zeineldin works over Tapsanen with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeineldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Tapsanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zeineldin wanted to stand there but Tapsanen had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapsanen wants to sweep here but Zeineldin controlling him for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tapsanen holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tapio Tapsanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tapsanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zeineldin has his takedown stuffed
and Tapsanen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeineldin fails with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amr Zeineldin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Tapsanen.
Tapsanen lands a body shot.
Zeineldin wants to clinch
and Zeineldin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tapsanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tapsanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeineldin takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zeineldin is looking for a sweep. Tapsanen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tapsanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapsanen wants to stand but Zeineldin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Tapsanen is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tapsanen has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Zeineldin works to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen gets to his feet. Zeineldin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tapsanen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zeineldin moves away from the strike by Tapsanen.
Zeineldin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zeineldin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zeineldin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tapsanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeineldin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Tapsanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tapsanen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Tapsanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Moses Schrute (ranked 4326 p4p, 4339 weight class) and Vitor Lance (ranked 489 p4p, 492 weight class). Schrute comes to the cage accompanied by Sons and Daughters by Decemberists. Vitor Lance has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Moses Schrute's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moses Schrute!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitor Lance!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schrute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Schrute scores with a four punch combination!
Schrute misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schrute lands a nice looking body kick.
Schrute lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lance blocks a leg kick.
Schrute throws a series of strikes that have Lance backpedaling.
Schrute throws a series of punches but Lance moves out of range.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Schrute.
Lance drops his hands momentarily and Schrute takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lance takes one on the button.
Schrute throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lance's head.
A head kick misses from Schrute.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schrute lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice shot by Schrute.
Schrute keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schrute looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Schrute looks to land a combination. Lance sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schrute throws a combination. Lance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lance moves out of range as Schrute strikes.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Schrute bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Schrute - just one landing.
Schrute lands a glancing blow to the side of Lance's head.
Schrute swinging wildly here.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schrute lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lance circles away quickly and effectively.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Schrute bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lance moves away from the strike by Schrute.
Schrute rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lance gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schrute throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Schrute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schrute is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Schrute looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schrute misses with a wild combination.
Schrute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lance checks a leg kick nicely.
Schrute pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schrute comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schrute is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schrute darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schrute lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Schrute. Those never looked like landing.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lance on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lance takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Moses Schrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Schrute lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lance doesn't seem phased though.
Schrute swinging wildly here.
Schrute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Schrute. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Schrute dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Schrute tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schrute.
Schrute throws a nice looking combination but Lance bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schrute lands a jab-cross combination.
Lance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lance is looking for the big counter here.
Schrute lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Lance 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schrute jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schrute looks to land a combination but Lance avoids it well.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Schrute's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schrute duly obliges.
Schrute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Schrute.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lance 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.
Lance walks into a left hand.
Schrute digs a good hook to Lance's body.
Schrute bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lance's head backwards.
Schrute cracks Lance with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Schrute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Schrute bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Schrute does no damage.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lance might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Schrute has got the better of the exchanges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lance uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Schrute paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Schrute lands a jab to the head.
Schrute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lance moves away.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schrute feints and then cracks Lance's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lance down.
Schrute throws a big shot that misses.
Schrute looks to land a combination. Lance sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schrute looks to land a right hand but Lance moved out of range.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Schrute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute misses with a head kick.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Schrute bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schrute lands with a nice combination. Lance backs away looking to recover.
Lance steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Lance throws a counter combo.
Moses Schrute is winning the standup battle so far.
Schrute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lance.
Schrute lands a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lance uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrute.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schrute throws a body kick that misses.
Lance throws a counter combo.
Lance takes one to the side of the head.
Moses Schrute is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schrute throws a head kick but Lance moves out of range.
Lance lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Schrute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lance can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lance takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Schrute catches Lance right on the button with a cross.
Lance slips under a jab from Schrute.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Schrute bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schrute looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Schrute bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schrute swinging wildly here.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Schrute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schrute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lance.
A left and a right from Schrute both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Schrute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Schrute dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A slow jab from Schrute misses its intended target.
Despite the aggression on Lance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lance has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Schrute.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schrute scores with a jab to the head.
Schrute throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lance throws a counter combo.
Lance takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schrute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lance throws a counter combo.
Schrute scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lance blocks a jab.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Schrute bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schrute misses with a hook. Lance ducked under it nicely.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Schrute tests Lance's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrute takes a swing at Lance's ribcage but misses.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Schrute misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Schrute throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lance.
Schrute with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schrute ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schrute looks to land a combination but Lance avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Schrute coming out on top.
Schrute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lance dodges the punch combination from Schrute.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schrute loads up on a big right hand but Lance slips the punch.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Schrute lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
No joy there for Schrute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lance unleashes a big counter combination but Schrute bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Schrute jabs Lance to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schrute tries a head kick but it misses.
Schrute lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schrute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lance manages to avoid it.
Schrute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Schrute lands a glancing blow to the side of Lance's head.
Schrute scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schrute shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Schrute throws a leg kick but Lance sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Lance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schrute misses with a body shot.
Lance is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Schrute throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schrute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lance sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Lance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schrute throws a shot from downtown. Lance moves away and avoids it.
Schrute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schrute tries a head kick but it misses.
Schrute misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lance moves out of range of the body kick from Schrute.
Despite the aggression on Lance's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schrute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lance.
As Schrute backs off Lance throws a huge counter combo but Schrute manages to avoid it all.
Schrute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lance avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lance throws a counter combo.
Moses Schrute is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Schrute does no damage.
Lance is looking for the big counter here.
Schrute throws a combination. Lance tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lance steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schrute.
Vitor Lance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Schrute.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moses Schrute showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schrute has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Schrute!
A victorious Moses Schrute thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Terej (ranked 25174 p4p, 5716 weight class) and Fergus Archer (ranked 650 p4p, 592 weight class). Tibor Terej is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tibor Terej!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fergus Archer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Terej shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Terej showed some decent athleticism there.
Terej sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Archer defending well though.
Terej is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Terej throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terej controlling the pace.
Terej thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terej stalling.
Terej has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terej working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Archer's thigh. Archer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Terej looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Terej postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Terej is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Terej's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Terej.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Terej tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Terej working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Archer looks winded!
Terej is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Terej darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Terej is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Terej wants to free his trapped foot but Archer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terej wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Archer won't allow Terej to pass to mount.
Terej thows a huge punch but Archer dodges it nicely.
Terej throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Terej slows the pace down in half guard.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Terej is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Terej seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Archer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Terej.
Terej is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Terej counters with a single leg into guard. Archer didn't expect that.
Terej wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tibor Terej 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.
Archer tries to sprawl but Terej drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Terej stalling.
Terej throws a strike but Archer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Archer is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terej pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Terej is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terej has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Archer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Archer keeping full guard, as Terej tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Terej shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Archer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The strikes coming from Terej are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Terej is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Archer's shoulder. That is not cool.
Terej tries to score with some ground and pound. Archer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Terej landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terej is staying tight to Archer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Terej misses with the ground and pound.
Terej wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Terej throwing strikes but Archer manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Terej manages to work his way to half guard, despite Archer's best efforts.
Archer prevents Terej from improving his position.
Terej is controlling Archer's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Terej is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terej tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Terej wants to control but Archer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Terej wants to get back to full guard.
Archer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terej keeps working.
Terej wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tibor Terej dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Terej changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Archer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Terej is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Terej stalls from top position.
Terej throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Terej tries to move into full mount but can't pass Archer's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terej controls the position from side control.
Terej looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Archer is avoiding damage well.
Archer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Terej is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Archer will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Terej working away.
Terej taking a breather here.
Terej throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Terej controls the position.
Terej looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Archer is avoiding damage well.
Fergus Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Terej working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Archer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Terej dominates the positioning.
Terej tries to move to mount but Archer blocks the move with his legs.
Terej staying calm.
Terej misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Terej throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Terej taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Terej dives in and scores a takedown into Archer's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terej sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Terej wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Tibor Terej is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Terej controls the pace.
Terej has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer throws a hook but Terej blocks it.
Terej scores with a takedown into Archer's guard.
Terej controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tibor Terej showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Terej has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tibor Terej!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Brooks (ranked 2992 p4p, 5017 weight class) and Moe Kolohe (ranked 379 p4p, 523 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stewie Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moe Kolohe!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolohe shoots in for a takedown but Brooks shows good takedown defense.
Kolohe shoots for a double leg takedown but Brooks sprawls well. He's pushed Kolohe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Brooks as Kolohe shoots in.
Stewie Brooks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moe Kolohe.
Brooks clinches up with Kolohe and pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brooks.
Kolohe wants to take the fight to the mat but Brooks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kolohe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brooks leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Brooks.
Brooks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kolohe wants the takedown. Brooks is fighting it off but Kolohe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brooks's guard against the cage.
Brooks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kolohe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kolohe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brooks wants to stand up but Kolohe is controlling him.
Brooks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brooks looking for a sweep. Not yet Brooks, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kolohe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Kolohe from controlling successfully.
Brooks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolohe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kolohe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kolohe 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.
Kolohe wants to control from the top but Brooks keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kolohe rolls with it to try and escape but Brooks cranks on the arm and Kolohe is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stewie Brooks!
Stewie Brooks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jawph Ja Hari (ranked 4416 p4p, 2371 weight class) and Mark Dashark (ranked 146 p4p, 83 weight class). Dashark is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big shark by BEACH BOYS. Jawph Ja Hari has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jawph Ja Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Dashark!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ja Hari slips a straight right by Dashark.
Dashark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dashark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dashark shoots in for a double leg but Ja Hari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It appears Ja Hari was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ja Hari ducks under a wild hook from Dashark.
Dashark dives in and scores a takedown into Ja Hari's guard.
Dashark postures up and lands a big shot to Ja Hari's brow.
Ja Hari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dashark pushes down on Ja Hari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ja Hari wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ja Hari trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ja Hari pushes Dashark off looking to stand but Dashark dives back in and keeps control.
Ja Hari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ja Hari has hold of Dashark's hands but Dashark slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dashark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dashark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dashark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ja Hari looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ja Hari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dashark on the ground.
Dashark seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dashark lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ja Hari wants to get back to his feet.
Dashark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dashark is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dashark looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ja Hari is refusing to be controlled, as Dashark sits in half guard.
Dashark drops an elbow to the side of Ja Hari's head.
Dashark working Ja Hari over with strikes.
Ja Hari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ja Hari tries to get out of the position.
Dashark lands strikes from half guard.
Ja Hari is trying to stand back up but Dashark is controlling him
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dashark in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dashark lands a nice short elbow.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Dashark has eaten all the pies!
Dashark looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dashark stops Ja Hari from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dashark connects with a nice short shot to Ja Hari's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dashark scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dashark working the head and body with strikes.
Dashark is nestled in close to Ja Hari, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
 Ja Hari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dashark works his way into full mount!
A big strike lands for Dashark! That's really hurt Ja Hari and he's turned his back - Dashark keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Dashark jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Dashark!
A relieved looking Mark Dashark thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Shusharin (ranked 2663 p4p, 4103 weight class) and Derogatory Thibodeaux (ranked 349 p4p, 480 weight class). Stanislav Shusharin had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stanislav Shusharin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derogatory Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Shusharin has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Shusharin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shusharin misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shusharin's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Shusharin blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Shusharin backwards.
Thibodeaux works on Shusharin's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shusharin.
Thibodeaux is pushing Shusharin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shusharin backwards.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Shusharin is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Shusharin is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Thibodeaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Thibodeaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thibodeaux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thibodeaux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Shusharin backwards.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Thibodeaux.
A short left from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux gets through Shusharin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux cracks Shusharin on the chin with a massive knee! He's been separated from consciousness before he even hits the floor! Absolutely fantastic knee and a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Derogatory Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Thibodeaux (ranked 3077 p4p, 3280 weight class) and Skritskrat Songsiskrat (ranked 330 p4p, 360 weight class). Songsiskrat comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Reunion - Life Is A Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Skritskrat Songsiskrat told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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152
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167
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamal Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skritskrat Songsiskrat!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Songsiskrat off the cage and back into range.
A big left from Songsiskrat misses.
Thibodeaux changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Songsiskrat tries to avoid it but Thibodeaux manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Songsiskrat to the ground. Songsiskrat escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Songsiskrat misses the shot to the body.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Songsiskrat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thibodeaux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thibodeaux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Songsiskrat to score with a decent uppercut.
Thibodeaux avoids the head kick by Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Songsiskrat lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Songsiskrat fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thibodeaux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Songsiskrat throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Songsiskrat feints and then cracks Thibodeaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux down.
Thibodeaux gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Songsiskrat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Songsiskrat is trying to break free.
Songsiskrat tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Songsiskrat has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Songsiskrat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Songsiskrat controls his hands.
Thibodeaux presses Songsiskrat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Songsiskrat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Songsiskrat working aggressively here.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Songsiskrat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thibodeaux.
Songsiskrat is trying to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling him.
Songsiskrat can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux prevents Songsiskrat from breaking the clinch.
Songsiskrat blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Songsiskrat's elbow.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Songsiskrat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Songsiskrat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Songsiskrat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch in the clinch.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Songsiskrat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Songsiskrat backwards.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Songsiskrat misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Songsiskrat.
Thibodeaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Songsiskrat.
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Songsiskrat backwards.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Songsiskrat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thibodeaux misses with some punches.
Songsiskrat misses with a punch to the body.
Songsiskrat prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Songsiskrat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thibodeaux.
Songsiskrat misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Songsiskrat's ribcage. Songsiskrat let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Thibodeaux - that landed with a thud.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Songsiskrat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Songsiskrat misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thibodeaux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Songsiskrat wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Songsiskrat fails to land.
Songsiskrat misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux looking to throw knees to the head but Songsiskrat is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Songsiskrat misses with some punches.
Songsiskrat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux works Songsiskrat's body with a nice hook.
Songsiskrat throws a looping overhand right but Thibodeaux ducks down to avoid it.
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Songsiskrat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat tries to land a leg kick but Thibodeaux saw it coming and moves away.
Thibodeaux closes the distance but Songsiskrat moves to the side
and Songsiskrat counters with a body kick that stops Thibodeaux in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thibodeaux is defended easily by Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Thibodeaux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Songsiskrat cracks Thibodeaux with a good jab.
Songsiskrat misses with a looping left.
Thibodeaux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thibodeaux digs a good body shot into Songsiskrat's ribs.
Thibodeaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Songsiskrat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Songsiskrat throws a right and a left that Thibodeaux avoids nicely.
Thibodeaux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Songsiskrat lands a leg kick that knocks Thibodeaux off balance momentarily.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Songsiskrat with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thibodeaux.
Songsiskrat tries to work over Thibodeaux's front leg with a kick but Thibodeaux checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Songsiskrat throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux connects with the punch.
Thibodeaux lands with an uppercut that bounces Songsiskrat off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux scores with a body shot.
Thibodeaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Songsiskrat.
A slapping leg kick lands for Songsiskrat.
Thibodeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Songsiskrat circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Songsiskrat lands with a kick to the temple. Thibodeaux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Songsiskrat misses with a low kick.
Thibodeaux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thibodeaux shoots in and drives through. Songsiskrat sprawls well.
Thibodeaux dives in for a single leg takedown but Songsiskrat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Songsiskrat is looking to break free of the clinch but Thibodeaux has double underhooks.
Thibodeaux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thibodeaux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Songsiskrat scores with a hook to the body.
Songsiskrat misses with a punch on the inside.
Songsiskrat manages to break the clinch.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Songsiskrat scores with a hook.
Thibodeaux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Songsiskrat.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but Songsiskrat moves out of range.
Songsiskrat throws a hook to the side of Thibodeaux's head but Thibodeaux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Songsiskrat swats away the attempt to clinch by Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Songsiskrat misses.
Jamal Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Songsiskrat swings widly with a right hand
and Thibodeaux counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Songsiskrat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Songsiskrat walks into a jab.
Songsiskrat throws a body punch but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Songsiskrat slips under a jab.
A combination from Songsiskrat does no damage.
Songsiskrat throws a body shot but no joy.
Songsiskrat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No joy there for Songsiskrat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux defending well as Songsiskrat loads up on a big left hand.
Thibodeaux feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Songsiskrats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thibodeaux throws a hook but Songsiskrat avoids it easily.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat throws a series of punches but Thibodeaux avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Songsiskrat pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux throws an off balance right hand
and Songsiskrat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thibodeaux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thibodeaux throws a body punch but Songsiskrat moves out of range.
Songsiskrat feints a counter leg kick.
Thibodeaux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Songsiskrat can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Songsiskrat throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thibodeaux rushes Songsiskrat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Songsiskrat has had enough of the clinch but Thibodeaux keeps him there for the moment.
Songsiskrat tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Songsiskrat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Thibodeaux throws a knee to the head but misses.
Songsiskrat is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thibodeaux stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Songsiskrat prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Songsiskrat lands a nice shot to the body.
Thibodeaux's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Songsiskrat swings for the body but Thibodeaux moves out of range.
Thibodeaux misses with an uppercut.
Songsiskrat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Songsiskrat's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thibodeaux connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Songsiskrat scrambles back to his feet.
Thibodeaux throws a good cross that connects.
Songsiskrat lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux lands the left hand.
Thibodeaux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Songsiskrat lands with a hook. Thibodeaux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thibodeaux ducks under a wild hook from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat lands a front kick.
Thibodeaux gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thibodeaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Songsiskrats head.
Songsiskrat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jamal Thibodeaux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Songsiskrat.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
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 Jamal Thibodeaux will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Songsiskrat against the cage.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Songsiskrat blocks it.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Songsiskrat and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Songsiskrat can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Songsiskrat breaks the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a straight right. Songsiskrat didn't see that one coming.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Songsiskrat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Songsiskrat lands a jab to Thibodeaux's midsection.
Thibodeaux scores with a hook.
Songsiskrat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thibodeaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Songsiskrat swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Songsiskrat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thibodeaux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Songsiskrat in his tracks.
Thibodeaux checks the leg kick.
Thibodeaux shoots for a takedown but Songsiskrat saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Songsiskrat throws a right hand that misses
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux lands a nice hook to Songsiskrat's body. Songsiskrat takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Songsiskrat staying out of range there.
Songsiskrat feints and then cracks Thibodeaux's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thibodeaux down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Songsiskrat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Songsiskrat throws a right hand that Thibodeaux ducks under and follows up with a left that Thibodeaux also avoids with ease.
Songsiskrat throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Songsiskrat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thibodeaux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thibodeaux darts in and clinches Songsiskrat up against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux misses with a body punch.
Thibodeaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Songsiskrat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Songsiskrat.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Songsiskrat.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Songsiskrat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Songsiskrat gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Songsiskrat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skritskrat Songsiskrat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Thibodeaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamal Thibodeaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Songsiskrat works Thibodeaux's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Songsiskrat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thibodeaux lands with a hook. Songsiskrat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Songsiskrat moves away from the strike by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Songsiskrat throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Songsiskrat throws a right and a left that both miss.
Songsiskrat misses with a hook. Thibodeaux ducked under it nicely.
Thibodeaux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Songsiskrat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thibodeaux is able to avoid easily.
Songsiskrat walks into a straight right hand from Thibodeaux.
Songsiskrat looks to score with a jab to the body but Thibodeaux is just out of range.
Songsiskrat throws a big shot that misses.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Songsiskrat pushes Thibodeaux away with a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux cracks a nice hook into Songsiskrat's ribs.
Songsiskrat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thibodeaux jabs at Songsiskrat's body.
Thibodeaux moves into the clinch.
Songsiskrat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux tries a body shot but Songsiskrat blocks it.
Songsiskrat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Songsiskrat is trying to push Thibodeaux away but Thibodeaux has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Songsiskrat.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch on the inside from Thibodeaux fails to land.
Thibodeaux prevents a body shot from Songsiskrat.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Songsiskrat controls his hands.
Thibodeaux pushes Songsiskrat back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux tries to throw a body punch but Songsiskrat avoids it by throwing Thibodeaux back against the cage.
Songsiskrat tries a body shot but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Songsiskrat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thibodeaux looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Songsiskrat is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Songsiskrat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux blocks a body shot from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat struggles to land a body shot inside as Thibodeaux controls his hands.
Thibodeaux misses with a punch on the inside.
Songsiskrat has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thibodeaux seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Songsiskrat can turn it around.
Songsiskrat takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Songsiskrat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Songsiskrat misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Thibodeaux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thibodeaux, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Thibodeaux!
The defeated Skritskrat Songsiskrat had this to say: 'i didn't know i sucked fighting until now.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hemmo Partanen (ranked 1997 p4p, 3843 weight class) and Alejandro Martinez (ranked 279 p4p, 485 weight class). Alejandro Martinez struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 187.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Hemmo Partanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alejandro Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice cross by Partanen.
Partanen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy body kick from Martinez
and Partanen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Alejandro Martinez has been cut.
Partanen drops Martinez with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Martinez looks back up at him and smiles so Partanen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Partanen.
 Martinez is rocked!
Martinez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Partanen steps in with a hook that catches Martinez right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Partanen follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Martinez looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hemmo Partanen!
The defeated Alejandro Martinez had this to say: 'enojado'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blue Balls (ranked 2160 p4p, 2504 weight class) and Ty Fuller (ranked 277 p4p, 313 weight class). Blue Balls has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blue Balls!
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, Ty Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuller misses with a few strikes there.
Balls waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fuller.
Fuller gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Balls counters with a takedown into side control.
Balls is looking to take a break and control but Fuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuller prevents Balls from moving into mount.
Fuller can't do much from the bottom here.
Fuller is trying to improve his position.
Balls just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuller has one of Balls's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
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.
Balls is looking to take a break and control but Fuller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fuller struggling a bit here.
Balls working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fuller tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Balls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fuller gets back to half guard.
Balls looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fuller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Balls is pressing down on Fuller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fuller is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls is working for a kimura but Fuller is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Balls is working for a kimura but Fuller is defending it quite comfortably.
Balls thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fuller's head.
Fuller trying to control but Balls postures up.
Balls not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls thows a huge punch but Fuller dodges it nicely.
Balls trying to control from half guard but Fuller is working away.
Fuller is doing well to control the position and prevent Balls from advancing to side control.
Balls throws a strike but Fuller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Balls from controlling successfully.
Fuller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fuller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balls has gone for a leg lock! Fuller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balls's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is in close to Balls's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fuller working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fuller postures up.
Fuller forces his way into half guard.
Balls looking for submissions off his back.
Fuller trying to control the action but Balls is working from the bottom.
Balls looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fuller passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balls on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fuller grinds an elbow into Balls's temple.
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 Blue Balls will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Balls looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fuller is in close to Balls's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fuller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Balls has momentary wrist control but Fuller slips an elbow through the middle.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Balls keeps moving.
Fuller with a nice head shot there.
Balls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.
Balls working for a triangle but Fuller defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Balls keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fuller sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Balls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuller postures up and lands a big shot to Balls's brow.
Fuller scoring with some ground and pound.
Ty Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuller stands up over Balls, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuller has managed to get both his arms back between Balls's legs - danger averted.
Balls working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fuller postures up.
Fuller passes Balls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Balls wants to get back to full guard.
Fuller working Balls over with strikes.
Fuller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fuller is looking to take a break and control but Balls is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balls looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuller lands with a punch from half guard.
Balls actively working from the bottom here.
Fuller is keen to just control but Balls is a slippery customer.
We've been informed that Fuller has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is working for a kimura but Balls is defending it quite comfortably.
Fuller working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fuller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balls does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fuller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fuller working the head and body with strikes.
Fuller is thwarting Balls's attempts to control the position.
Balls looking for subs from the bottom but Fuller mounts him!
Fuller goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Balls turns into him and now he's in Fuller's guard.
Fuller keeping full guard, as Balls tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fuller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Balls has Fuller in his guard.
Fuller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balls's head.
Fuller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Balls's head.
Fuller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fuller trying to control the position from guard on top but Balls is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fuller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Balls's head.
Fuller trying to control but Balls is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Fuller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Balls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Balls misses.
Balls uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fuller.
Balls appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fuller throws a jab but it's blocked by Balls.
Balls gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Fuller to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fuller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Balls is trying to keep Fuller in close.
Balls has momentary wrist control but Fuller slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fuller controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fuller stands up over Balls, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller distracts Balls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Balls has momentary wrist control but Fuller slips an elbow through the middle.
Fuller wants to control from the top but Balls keeps moving.
Balls looking for a guillotine here but Fuller defends easily.
Fuller trying to control but Balls is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fuller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuller has managed to get both his arms back between Balls's legs - danger averted.
Fuller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balls has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuller has managed to get both his arms back between Balls's legs - danger averted.
Fuller is in close to Balls's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balls can't keep his opponent in guard - Fuller advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fuller lands strikes from half guard.
Fuller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fuller is nestled in close to Balls, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fuller slips a nice elbow through Balls's hands, connecting with Balls's forehead.
Balls is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fuller pulls his head out easily.
Fuller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller lands with a punch from half guard.
Fuller slips a nice elbow through Balls's hands, connecting with Balls's forehead.
Balls tries to get to full guard but Fuller has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Fuller there.
Fuller is keen to just control but Balls is a slippery customer.
Fuller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fuller connects with a nice short shot to Balls's temple.
Fuller drops an elbow to the side of Balls's head.
Fuller seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fuller working Balls over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fuller prevents Balls from improving his position.
Fuller is thwarting Balls's attempts to control the position.
Fuller lands strikes from half guard.
Fuller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Balls looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuller drops an elbow to the side of Balls's head.
Fuller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fuller scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Balls is rocked!
Balls has hold of Fuller's hands but Fuller slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Balls is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fuller prevents Balls from improving his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuller scores with a big shot! Balls's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Balls! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ty Fuller!
A relieved looking Ty Fuller thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dokuro Kunimatsu (ranked 1693 p4p, 978 weight class) and Dennis Frost (ranked 206 p4p, 125 weight class). Dennis Frost told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dokuro Kunimatsu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Frost!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kunimatsu slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Frost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kunimatsu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kunimatsu has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kunimatsu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Frost uses from the top position.
Kunimatsu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Frost is aware though and is defending well.
Kunimatsu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Frost forces his way into half guard.
Kunimatsu actively working from the bottom here.
Kunimatsu wants to improve his position but Frost is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is trying to work for a kimura but Kunimatsu is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kunimatsu is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frost is thwarting Kunimatsu's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost trying to control the action but Kunimatsu is working from the bottom.
Kunimatsu is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Frost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Frost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kunimatsu trying to hold on to Frost's head to control him but Frost postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frost trying to mount his opponent but Kunimatsu defends it.
Kunimatsu keeping hold of Frost's head, controlling as best he can.
Kunimatsu tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Kunimatsu is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost wants to control but Kunimatsu is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kunimatsu pushes Frost up against the cage in a clinch.
Frost manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kunimatsu has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Frost to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kunimatsu is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Frost pulls down on the head and he's put Kunimatsu to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dennis Frost!
Dennis Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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