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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arlindo Anacleto (ranked 4709 p4p, 4428 weight class) and Khadeem Johnson (ranked 449 p4p, 414 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arlindo Anacleto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khadeem Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Anacleto! Johnson dives in looking to finish! Anacleto is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khadeem Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 4360 p4p, 4390 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 438 p4p, 439 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shunsui Kyoraku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kyoraku, as that shot connected.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Kyoraku does it's job there.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kyoraku, pushing him back against the cage.
Kyoraku tries to circle away but Smith has him pinned against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kyoraku blocks an elbow strike.
Smith presses Kyoraku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Shunsui Kyoraku has been cut.
Kyoraku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyoraku avoids the damage to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kyoraku's brow.
Kyoraku lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kyoraku scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kyoraku throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kyoraku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Kyoraku counters with a straight right hand.
Kyoraku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Kyoraku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kyoraku is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith closes the distance but Kyoraku moves to the side
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Kyoraku saw it coming and moves away.
Smith fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kyoraku checks it well.
Kyoraku throws out a powerful jab.
Kyoraku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bob Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Kyoraku.
 Smith is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves to clinch but Kyoraku breaks away
and Kyoraku counters with a right hand from hell and Smith is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shunsui Kyoraku!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Silva (ranked 4208 p4p, 4356 weight class) and Ten Tu (ranked 483 p4p, 489 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nino Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ten Tu!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tu tries to keep at a distance but Silva has taken the fight into the clinch.
Silva stops a takedown attempt from Tu.
Tu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Silva clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva's body.
Silva is trying to defend against the choke here but Tu has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tu Tightens the hold and Silva taps out furiously! Tu displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ten Tu!
Ten Tu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Taveira (ranked 4209 p4p, 3510 weight class) and John Wetton (ranked 410 p4p, 367 weight class). Tomas Taveira looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tomas Taveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Wetton!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Taveira misses
and Wetton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wetton.
Wetton slowing the pace effectively.
Taveira could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wetton just leaning against Taveira, taking a breather.
Wetton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wetton has Taveira pushed against the cage.
Taveira pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wetton has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taveira jumps guard and drags Wetton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wetton looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wetton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wetton looking to pass the guard.
Taveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Wetton forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taveira trying to control from the bottom.
Wetton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wetton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taveira!
Wetton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Wetton might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taveira has given up his back. Will we see Wetton going for some submissions?
Wetton controlling well, preventing Taveira from escaping the position.
Wetton controlling the position well here. Taveira rolled but Wetton kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Wetton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
My spies in PhoQus Island Training inform me that Wetton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wetton tightening his grip on Taveira, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taveira breaks Wetton's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wetton looking for a sweep. Not yet Wetton, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wetton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wetton keeping moving, preventing Taveira from controlling successfully.
Wetton is pulling down on Taveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Taveira, at least for the moment.
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.
John Wetton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Wetton or perhaps it was just good defense by Taveira, which made it look bad.
Taveira feints and as Wetton raises his hands in defense, Taveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wetton pulls Taveira in close to prevent any damage.
Wetton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taveira trying to control but Wetton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wetton keeping moving, preventing Taveira from controlling successfully.
Wetton keeping full guard, as Taveira tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wetton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wetton is looking to sweep but instead, Taveira has passed into half guard.
Wetton tries to roll over but Taveira keeps him under control.
Wetton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taveira.
Wetton is controlling Taveira's trapped leg to prevent Taveira from advancing to side control.
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.
Taveira prevents Wetton from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wetton is trying to defend but Taveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taveira trying to control from half guard but Wetton is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wetton desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wetton manages to get to full guard.
Taveira won't allow Wetton to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wetton is on top in guard.
Taveira keeping full guard, as Wetton tries to pass.
Wetton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wetton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wetton's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taveira is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Taveira dominated that second round.
That's time! Taveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Taveira throws a lazy head kick
and Wetton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wetton.
Wetton has a couple of punches blocked by Taveira.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wetton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taveira wants the takedown. Wetton is fighting it off but Taveira persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wetton's guard against the cage.
Taveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wetton is keeping the position for now.
Wetton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton is continuing to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taveira trying to control but Wetton is working from the bottom.
Wetton wants to sweep but no luck.
Wetton is controlling Taveira's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wetton wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taveira moves to clinch but Wetton breaks away
and Wetton counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wetton.
Wetton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wetton controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wetton passes Taveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wetton in particular looking to stall.
Wetton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wetton blocks the strikes from Taveira.
Wetton not doing much here.
Wetton is trying to work for a kimura but Taveira is defending well.
Taveira punching from the bottom.
Wetton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
More stalling from Wetton.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taveira feints and as Wetton raises his hands in defense, Taveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wetton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wetton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wetton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Wetton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wetton 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Wetton!
John Wetton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Odonnel (ranked 5357 p4p, 3544 weight class) and Chief Of The Island (ranked 509 p4p, 414 weight class). Dan Odonnel had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Odonnel !
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, Chief Of The Island!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of The Island darts in and clinches Odonnel up against the cage.
Odonnel takes an elbow to the temple.
Of The Island lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Of The Island lands an elbow just above Odonnel 's eye.
Of The Island stops a takedown attempt from Odonnel .
Of The Island gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Of The Island lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Odonnel backwards.
Of The Island is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Of The Island tries to pull guard but Odonnel won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Of The Island.
Of The Island lands an elbow that stopped Odonnel in his tracks for a moment.
Of The Island lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Of The Island tries to land a knee to the head but Odonnel blocks with his arms.
Of The Island lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Dan Odonnel has been cut.
Of The Island goes for a takedown attempt but Odonnel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Odonnel moves out of range as Of The Island throws a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Odonnel has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Odonnel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of The Island has Odonnel up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of The Island digs a right hand underneath Odonnel 's ribcage. Odonnel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Odonnel can't get the takedown.
Of The Island lands an elbow that stopped Odonnel in his tracks for a moment.
Of The Island pulls Odonnel into guard.
Odonnel postures up in Of The Island's guard and throws a big left but Of The Island blocks it.
Of The Island keeping full guard, as Odonnel tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Of The Island can do anything to dispel that myth.
Odonnel 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.
Odonnel looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of The Island tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Of The Island working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Odonnel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Odonnel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Odonnel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Odonnel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Odonnel drops back looking for a leg! Of The Island is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Of The Island manages to kick Odonnel off! Odonnel jumps back into Of The Island's guard.
Odonnel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Of The Island wants to control but Odonnel passes easily into half guard.
Odonnel is keen to just control but Of The Island is a slippery customer.
Of The Island works his way to full guard. Good work.
Of The Island looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Odonnel puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
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.
Of The Island is refusing to be controlled, as Odonnel sits in half guard.
Of The Island trying to hold on to Odonnel 's head to control him but Odonnel postures up.
Of The Island blocking the ground and pound attempt from Odonnel .
Odonnel is trying to control the action in half guard but Of The Island is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Of The Island is trying to get back to full guard.
Of The Island looks winded!
Of The Island trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Odonnel manages to pass to mount!
Odonnel tries to control but Of The Island wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chief Of The Island dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Odonnel 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Odonnel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Of The Island lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Odonnel has a takedown stuffed.
Of The Island is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Odonnel keeps the fight on the outside.
Odonnel drops down looking for a counter takedown but Of The Island sprawls and moves away.
Odonnel shoots in for a takedown but Of The Island shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Of The Island as Odonnel shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Odonnel . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Odonnel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Of The Island wants to clinch up but Odonnel keeps it at a distance.
Of The Island rushes Odonnel and presses him up against the cage.
Of The Island is pushing Odonnel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Of The Island tries to land a knee to the head but Odonnel blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of The Island has Odonnel pressed against the cage.
Of The Island prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of The Island comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Of The Island lands a damaging elbow.
Of The Island gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Of The Island looking to throw knees to the head but Odonnel is blocking nicely.
Odonnel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Of The Island has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Of The Island is breathing heavily.
Odonnel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Of The Island prevents it.
Odonnel looking for a takedown.
Of The Island lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Of The Island scores with a nice short uppercut.
Of The Island looking to throw knees to the head but Odonnel is blocking nicely.
Of The Island stops a takedown attempt from Odonnel .
Odonnel tries for a takedown but Of The Island manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of The Island pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Of The Island fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odonnel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Of The Island's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Of The Island is trying to keep Odonnel in close.
Of The Island is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Odonnel wants to control from the top but Of The Island keeps moving.
Of The Island working for a triangle but Odonnel defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of The Island is looking for a triangle here but Odonnel uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Of The Island tries to buck Odonnel off but Odonnel is having none of it.
Odonnel 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 Of The Island's shoulder. That is not cool.
Odonnel working away.
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.
Odonnel tries to score with some ground and pound. Of The Island controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Odonnel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Of The Island!
Odonnel working for a guillotine from mount but Of The Island is in no mood to give up.
Odonnel has isolated one of Of The Island's arms. Of The Island looking to fight him off but Odonnel twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Odonnel !
An out of breath Dan Odonnel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shewmaker (ranked 3418 p4p, 5417 weight class) and Tokoni Soaki (ranked 151 p4p, 207 weight class). Soaki is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shepherds Reign - Le Manu. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Shewmaker!
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, Tokoni Soaki!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soaki throws a leg kick
and Shewmaker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Soaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Soaki staying out of range there.
Soaki feints the counter takedown.
Soaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shewmaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soaki feints the counter takedown.
Soaki fails with the takedown.
Shewmaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soaki moves to clinch but Shewmaker breaks away
and Shewmaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shewmaker throws a nice looking combination but Soaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Soaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Shewmaker.
Soaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker throws a looping overhand right but Soaki ducks down to avoid it.
Shewmaker throws a hook but Soaki avoids it easily.
Tokoni Soaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Shewmaker misses.
Soaki moves to clinch but Shewmaker breaks away
and Shewmaker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Shewmaker circles away.
Shewmaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Shewmaker with a hook.
Shewmaker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shewmaker throws a jab but it's blocked by Soaki.
Shewmaker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Soaki swings widly with a right hand
and Shewmaker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shewmaker is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Shewmaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shewmaker misses with a wild combination.
Soaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shewmaker.
Soaki throws the left hand but Shewmaker avoids the punch easily.
Soaki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soaki dodges the punch combination from Shewmaker.
Soaki throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Shewmaker misses.
Soaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Shewmaker circles away.
Soaki looking to score a takedown here. Shewmaker is defending well but Soaki drives through and ends up in Shewmaker's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shewmaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soaki controls the pace.
Soaki pushing down on Shewmaker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shewmaker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shewmaker tries to get out of the position.
Soaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shewmaker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Soaki trying to pass the guard but Shewmaker defending well.
Shewmaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Soaki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shewmaker is looking to improve his position.
Shewmaker trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soaki is controlling the pace.
Shewmaker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Soaki has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soaki quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Soaki but it's paid off an Shewmaker is forced to tap! Nice work by Soaki.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tokoni Soaki!
An out of breath Tokoni Soaki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Diddy (ranked 3717 p4p, 3393 weight class) and Ben Netaniahy (ranked 429 p4p, 398 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Patrick Diddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Netaniahy!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Netaniahy checks a leg kick.
Netaniahy unleashes a big counter combination but Diddy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diddy tries to clinch but Netaniahy moves away
and Netaniahy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Patrick Diddy has been cut.
Diddy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Diddy.
Netaniahy is looking for the big counter here.
Diddy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Netaniahy counters with a straight right hand.
Netaniahy moves away from the strike by Diddy.
Netaniahy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Netaniahy blocks a jab.
Netaniahy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Netaniahy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Netaniahy moves away from the strike by Diddy.
Netaniahy moves out of range as Diddy strikes.
Patrick Diddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diddy moves into range and clinches up with Netaniahy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Netaniahy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Diddy wants a takedown.
Netaniahy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Netaniahy tries a body shot but Diddy blocks it.
Netaniahy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netaniahy stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Netaniahy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diddy backwards.
Netaniahy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Netaniahy misses with a punch to the body.
Netaniahy can't break the clinch.
Diddy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Netaniahy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diddy is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Diddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddy is working for takedown but Netaniahy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Netaniahy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Netaniahy.
Diddy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Netaniahy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Netaniahy responds with a good body kick, but Diddy manages to step out the way in time.
Netaniahy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Netaniahy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Netaniahy.
A low kick from Diddy misses
and Netaniahy counters with a crisp one two that drops Diddy! Netaniahy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diddy to his feet! Diddy is in big trouble!
 Diddy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oh Diddy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Diddy throws a leg kick
and Diddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Netaniahy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Diddy throws a big shot that misses.
Netaniahy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diddy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Netaniahy has a couple of punches blocked by Diddy.
Diddy seems to have got his legs back now.
Netaniahy lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Netaniahy wants to break free but Diddy has control.
Netaniahy looking to slow down the pace here.
Diddy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diddy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Netaniahy after a bit of a struggle.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Diddy avoiding damage.
Diddy has Netaniahy pressed against the cage.
Diddy is working for takedown but Netaniahy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Netaniahy throws a punch but it's blocked by Diddy.
Netaniahy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Netaniahy tries to keep at a distance but Diddy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Netaniahy.
Diddy stalls.
Netaniahy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diddy avoids the body shot from Netaniahy.
Diddy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A clash of legs there as Netaniahy blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Netaniahy.
Diddy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Netaniahy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Netaniahy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Diddy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Netaniahy lands a big head kick that sends Diddy tumbling to the mat! Netaniahy takes a step backwards and waves Diddy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diddy misses with an uppercut. Netaniahy saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Netaniahy! But no joy.
Diddy misses with a combination
and Netaniahy counters with a nice uppercut.
Diddy looks to clinch
and Netaniahy counters with a nice body shot.
Diddy wants to clinch
and Netaniahy counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Diddy does no damage.
Diddy avoids the head kick by Netaniahy.
Diddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Netaniahy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Diddy misses.
Diddy throws a right hand that misses
and Netaniahy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Netaniahy throws a series of punches but Diddy moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Netaniahy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Netaniahy checks a low kick from Diddy.
Netaniahy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Diddy misses with a leg kick
and Netaniahy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Netaniahy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diddy misses with a hook.
Netaniahy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Diddy with a body shot.
Diddy misses with a looping left.
Netaniahy misses with a double jab.
Netaniahy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Diddy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Netaniahy is able to avoid easily.
Netaniahy throws a big counter head kick but Diddy avoids it with no problem.
Diddy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Netaniahy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Diddy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Netaniahy.
Netaniahy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ben Netaniahy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diddy throws out a loose jab but Netaniahy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diddy throws a looping overhand right but Netaniahy ducks down to avoid it.
Netaniahy swings for the body but Diddy moves out of range.
Netaniahy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diddy throws a lazy uppercut
and Netaniahy counters with a crisp one two that drops Diddy! Netaniahy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Diddy to his feet! Diddy is in big trouble!
Diddy tries to land a leg kick but Netaniahy saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddy clinches.
Diddy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Diddy prevents Netaniahy from breaking the clinch.
Netaniahy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diddy is looking to score with low kicks.
A good leg kick by Netaniahy.
Netaniahy blocks a low kick nicely.
Diddy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Netaniahy throws a head kick that misses.
Diddy throws a low kick but Netaniahy avoids it.
Diddy wants to clinch.
Netaniahy feints a counter leg kick.
Netaniahy moves out of range as Diddy strikes.
Diddy throws a leg kick but Netaniahy sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Diddy.
Netaniahy keeps the fight on the outside.
Netaniahy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diddy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Netaniahy.
Netaniahy throws a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Diddy.
Netaniahy swats away the attempt to clinch by Diddy.
Diddy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Netaniahy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Netaniahy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Netaniahy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diddy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Diddy avoiding damage.
Netaniahy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddy throws a lazy uppercut
letting Netaniahy counter with a right hand.
Patrick Diddy's cut is getting worse.
Diddy slips a jab and a cross from Netaniahy.
Diddy throws a hook to the side of Netaniahy's head but Netaniahy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Netaniahy throws a big counter head kick but Diddy avoids it with no problem.
Diddy misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Netaniahy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Diddy throws an off balance right hand
and Netaniahy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Diddy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Netaniahy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diddy blocks a head kick by Netaniahy.
Diddy misses with a hook
and Netaniahy counters with a big right hand! Oh Diddy is in trouble here! Netaniahy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Netaniahy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Afonso Magalhaes (ranked 4670 p4p, 3002 weight class) and George McLaughlin (ranked 338 p4p, 254 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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144
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Afonso Magalhaes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George McLaughlin!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magalhaes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Magalhaes trying to control the position but McLaughlin is working away.
McLaughlin is trying to control Magalhaes's posture but Magalhaes avoids it.
McLaughlin holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Magalhaes working away.
McLaughlin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Magalhaes off and has taken his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magalhaes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magalhaes trying to control but not successfully.
Well, with McLaughlin on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Magalhaes is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from McLaughlin.
McLaughlin gets his hands free as Magalhaes looks to control.
Magalhaes is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLaughlin not allowing Magalhaes to control his hands.
Magalhaes is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Magalhaes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
McLaughlin has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Magalhaes's body.
McLaughlin is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
My spies in PhoQus Island Training inform me that McLaughlin has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
You can see the frustration on Magalhaes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
What can Magalhaes do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magalhaes wants to get back to his feet.
McLaughlin just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
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.
George McLaughlin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McLaughlin clinches up with Magalhaes and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magalhaes wants the takedown. McLaughlin is fighting it off but Magalhaes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McLaughlin's guard against the cage.
McLaughlin wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McLaughlin has his feet on Magalhaes's thighs here. He's pushed Magalhaes off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Magalhaes screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George McLaughlin!
George McLaughlin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balthazar Carmen (ranked 3012 p4p, 3487 weight class) and Killer Mike (ranked 386 p4p, 442 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Balthazar Carmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Killer Mike!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmen defending well as Mike loads up on a big left hand.
Mike gets a clinch.
Mike lands a right hand.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Mike.
Carmen pulls guard successfully.
Carmen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mike gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carmen keeping full guard, as Mike tries to pass.
Mike really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carmen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mike decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carmen, up you get!
Mike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carmen throws a head kick that misses.
Mike checks a leg kick.
Mike misses with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike misses with a hook. Carmen ducked under it nicely.
Mike misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmen slips under a jab from Mike.
Carmen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mike cracks a nice hook into Carmen's ribs.
Mike looks to throw the jab but Carmen is out of range.
Mike pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mike gets a clinch.
Mike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Carmen jumps guard but Mike stands there with Carmen around his waist. Carmen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike lands a shoulder strike.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike digs a right hand underneath Carmen's ribcage. Carmen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Carmen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mike lands a nice uppercut.
Carmen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Carmen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mike smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balthazar Carmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike throws a body shot but no joy.
Carmen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Carmen throws a head kick but Mike moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Mike misses its intended target.
Mike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike missing with a left hand there. Carmen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Mike misses.
Carmen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mike.
Carmen blocks a jab.
Carmen moves out of range as Mike strikes.
Mike fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mike rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carmen counters with an inside leg kick.
Mike looks to land a left hand but Carmen moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mike.
Carmen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mike misses with a left hand
and Carmen counters with a head kick. That will keep Mike thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Carmen misses.
Mike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike takes a swing at Carmen's ribcage but misses.
Mike looks to throw the jab but Carmen is out of range.
Mike takes the fight into the clinch.
Carmen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mike to keep the fight standing.
Mike is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Carmen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mike smiles and moves away.
Mike slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carmen blocks a jab.
Carmen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mike lands a right hook to the body.
Carmen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carmen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mike will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carmen tried to counter with a leg kick but Mike avoided it.
Mike scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mike throws an overhand right that lands on Carmen's shoulder, as Carmen tries to avoid the shot.
Carmen misses with a leg kick.
Mike steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Carmen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carmen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Carmen blocks a jab.
Mike has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carmen backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Killer Mike dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A swing and a miss from Mike.
Carmen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mike looks to land a left hand but Carmen moved out of range nicely.
Mike has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike throws a jab but it's blocked by Carmen.
Mike fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carmen, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Carmen tries to pull guard but Mike holds him up against the cage and eventually Carmen drops back down to his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mike takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Mike scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mike lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carmen backwards.
Carmen tries to pull guard but Mike won't allow it.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Carmen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mike wants to control from the top but Carmen keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Carmen, up you get!
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carmen.
Carmen throws a sloppy head kick and Mike moves out of range easily.
Carmen throws a sloppy head kick and Mike moves out of range easily.
Carmen walks into a stiff left hand from Mike.
It looks like Balthazar Carmen has been cut.
Mike scores with a jab to the head.
Carmen is rocked!
Mike swinging wildly here.
Oh Carmen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carmen misses with a head kick.
Mike lands a right hook to the body.
Carmen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mike.
Carmen seems to have got his legs back now.
Mike checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike misses with a hook. Carmen ducked under it nicely.
Carmen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mike connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Carmen scrambles back to his feet.
Mike throws a jab when Carmen was well out of range.
Mike throws a lazy right hand but Carmen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mike. Carmen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mike clinches up with Carmen and pushes him back against the cage.
Carmen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mike just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Balthazar Carmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mike.
Mike lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carmen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Mike.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mike lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Mike.
Carmen is trying to pull guard but Mike has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carmen is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mike to keep the fight standing.
Mike slows down the pace here.
Mike lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mike pushes Carmen against the cage. Mike is working some dirty boxing. Mike pushes off with a quick right hook! Carmen goes down! Carmen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mike moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Blevins (ranked 2663 p4p, 3182 weight class) and Chris McCocker (ranked 300 p4p, 341 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chris McCocker enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris McCocker!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blevins connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCocker. McCocker circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCocker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blevins throws out the jab.
McCocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blevins throws a big shot that misses.
Blevins throws a right hand that McCocker ducks under and follows up with a left that McCocker also avoids with ease.
Blevins connects with a nice looking jab.
Blevins lands with a right hand.
McCocker's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCocker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCocker blocks a jab.
McCocker throws out a counter right but Blevins avoids it with no problem.
McCocker misses with a hook
and Blevins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Arnold Blevins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blevins throws a combination. McCocker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blevins scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blevins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Blevins's corner calls for a 1-2. Blevins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Blevins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blevins throws the left hand but McCocker avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCocker.
McCocker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blevins.
It seemed like McCocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blevins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blevins lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Blevins.
McCocker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arnold Blevins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blevins lands with an uppercut that bounces McCocker off the cage and back into range.
McCocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blevins.
Blevins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Blevins.
Blevins jabs at McCocker's body.
McCocker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blevins counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blevins scores with a jab. McCocker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blevins works the jab nicely.
McCocker is rocked!
McCocker misses with a hook
and Blevins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCocker is still on wobbly legs! Can Blevins finish him?
McCocker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCocker misses with an uppercut
and Blevins counters with a leg kick.
Blevins scores with a hook.
Blevins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCocker throws a poor cross that misses
and Blevins counters with a straight right hand.
Blevins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Blevins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCocker counters with a single leg into guard. Blevins didn't expect that.
McCocker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blevins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blevins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCocker postures up.
McCocker seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCocker 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.
McCocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blevins looking for a sweep. Not yet Blevins, not yet.
McCocker passes Blevins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blevins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCocker is pressing down on Blevins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blevins is holding on for now.
McCocker works his foot free and advances to mount.
Blevins tries to hold on but McCocker pushes him away.
McCocker wants to finish this one by submission but Blevins is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McCocker.
McCocker with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McCocker looking to secure an arm triangle but Blevins defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCocker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blevins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blevins shrugs it off.
McCocker working for a guillotine from mount but Blevins is in no mood to give up.
McCocker has control of Blevins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Blevins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Blevins is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Blevins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCocker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blevins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McCocker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blevins slips a straight right by McCocker.
Blevins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blevins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blevins misses with an uppercut.
Blevins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arnold Blevins is winning the standup battle so far.
Blevins throws a series of punches but McCocker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blevins pinned against the cage. Blevins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Blevins. Beautiful body shot.
McCocker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McCocker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blevins connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blevins.
McCocker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blevins connects with a looping right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Blevins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blevins.
Blevins lands with a straight right. McCocker didn't see that one coming.
McCocker misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blevins lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Blevins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Blevins.
Blevins jabs at McCocker's body.
McCocker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCocker swings widly with a right hand
and Blevins counters with a stiff right hand.
Blevins throws a good cross that connects.
Blevins lands with a nice body punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blevins.
McCocker moves out of range of the strikes.
McCocker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCocker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blevins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCocker takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCocker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blevins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab, jab by Blevins - just one landing.
Blevins throws out a loose jab but McCocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blevins.
Blevins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Blevins jabs McCocker right on the nose. McCocker blinks but takes it well.
McCocker throws a poor cross that misses
and Blevins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCocker might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blevins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blevins works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blevins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCocker misses with a hook. Blevins ducked under it nicely.
Blevins swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker goes for a double leg but Blevins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Blevins continues to drive forward.
Blevins throws a leg kick which misses McCocker's front leg but catches the back leg as McCocker tries to avoid it.
McCocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blevins scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Blevins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blevins pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCocker is out of range and Blevins settles back down.
McCocker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Blevins quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCocker is looking for a kimura but Blevins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCocker to get the leverage.
McCocker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blevins defends it well.
McCocker is pressing down on Blevins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blevins is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Blevins dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McCocker avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCocker throws out a counter right but Blevins avoids it with no problem.
Blevins dips to his left and cracks McCocker with an uppercut!
Blevins stuns McCocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Blevins misses with a series of wild punches.
Blevins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCocker can do to turn this around?
McCocker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker scores with a takedown into Blevins's guard.
Chris McCocker has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCocker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins can't keep his opponent in guard - McCocker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Blevins gets back to full guard.
McCocker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCocker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McCocker tries for a kimura but Blevins is defending well.
Blevins is trying to get back to half guard.
Blevins prevents McCocker from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCocker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blevins can't do much from the bottom here.
McCocker is trying to get an arm triangle but Blevins is defending well.
McCocker working away.
McCocker tries to move to mount but Blevins blocks the move with his legs.
McCocker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins sneaks back into half guard.
Blevins trying to control from the bottom.
Blevins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blevins wants to control but McCocker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCocker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCocker wants to free his trapped foot but Blevins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blevins wants to improve his position but McCocker is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCocker wants to free his trapped foot but Blevins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Blevins is defending against the submission attempts here by McCocker.
Blevins is looking to improve his position.
Arnold Blevins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCocker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blevins sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCocker is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McCocker is looking for a kimura but Blevins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCocker to get the leverage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris McCocker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blevins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Blevins!
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