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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael McConnell (ranked 5922 p4p, 4203 weight class) and Phil Myler (ranked 493 p4p, 450 weight class). Michael McConnell has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Michael McConnell !
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, Phil Myler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myler closes the distance and clinches.
McConnell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Myler avoids it.
McConnell jumps guard but Myler stands there with McConnell around his waist. McConnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McConnell takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McConnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
McConnell jumps guard but Myler stands there with McConnell around his waist. McConnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Myler to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael McConnell . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Myler.
McConnell forces Myler back against the cage and clinches.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
McConnell is trying to stall.
Myler's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myler's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler avoiding damage as McConnell throws knees to the body.
Myler keeps control of McConnell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
McConnell tries to pull guard but Myler holds him up against the cage and eventually McConnell drops back down to his feet.
McConnell dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myler lands an elbow inside that McConnell shrugs off.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards McConnell 's brow.
Myler lands an elbow inside that McConnell shrugs off.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler lands an elbow inside.
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!
McConnell dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
McConnell takes an elbow to the forehead.
McConnell tries to land knees in the clinch but Myler avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Myler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards McConnell 's brow.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Myler.
McConnell looking for a takedown.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
McConnell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Myler gets underhooks to prevent McConnell 's takedown attempt.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
McConnell wants to get back to striking at distance but Myler won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards McConnell 's brow.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike.
McConnell is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
McConnell is looking to control Myler's arms but Myler gets an underhook and turns him. Now McConnell has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Myler lands an elbow inside.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
McConnell can't get the takedown.
Myler prevents the takedown attempt.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Myler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McConnell 's defenses.
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!
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but McConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike.
McConnell wants to get back to striking at distance but Myler won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Myler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Myler has managed to clinch.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike.
Myler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McConnell .
McConnell blocks an elbow strike.
McConnell avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards McConnell 's brow.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
McConnell is trying to break the clinch but Myler has him pressed against the cage.
McConnell blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McConnell is trying to stall.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
McConnell wants a takedown.
Nice elbow from Myler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell is trying to break the clinch but Myler is controlling him.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Phil Myler seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myler lands a damaging elbow.
 McConnell is rocked!
McConnell blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Oh McConnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myler creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops McConnell ! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Myler.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Myler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 3424 p4p, 3592 weight class) and Zhyrgal Osmonov (ranked 428 p4p, 440 weight class). Zhyrgal Osmonov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with RollBack TheNineteenth's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, RollBack TheNineteenth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zhyrgal Osmonov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osmonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract TheNineteenth.
Osmonov needs to keep his hands up - TheNineteenth had a free shot at his head there.
A lazy left from TheNineteenth finds it's target.
TheNineteenth scores with a decent looking hook.
Osmonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Osmonov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as TheNineteenth sprawls well. TheNineteenth wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Osmonov gets slowly back to his feet.
Osmonov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
TheNineteenth connects with a nice looking jab.
TheNineteenth misses with the combination.
Osmonov closes the distance and clinches up with TheNineteenth, looking for a takedown. Osmonov pushes TheNineteenth against the cage but TheNineteenth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Osmonov does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osmonov finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under TheNineteenth's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Osmonov falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RollBack TheNineteenth!
RollBack TheNineteenth was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 2947 p4p, 3775 weight class) and Rodrigo Ferriera (ranked 248 p4p, 303 weight class). Rodrigo Ferriera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Simonsgaurd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Ferriera!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simonsgaurd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Simonsgaurd trying to pass the guard but Ferriera defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferriera is doing well to control the position and prevent Simonsgaurd from advancing to side control.
Ferriera trying to control from the bottom.
Simonsgaurd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ferriera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Simonsgaurd.
Simonsgaurd is looking to advance position but Ferriera won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is pressing down on Simonsgaurd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferriera is retaining full guard.
Simonsgaurd pushes down on Ferriera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Simonsgaurd is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ferriera sees it coming and defends easily.
Simonsgaurd is working for an americana but Ferriera has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Simonsgaurd was thinking about the submission.
Simonsgaurd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simonsgaurd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferriera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ferriera is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera controls Simonsgaurd momentarily but Simonsgaurd frees himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferriera has his foot on Simonsgaurd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simonsgaurd works his way back into a safe position though.
Simonsgaurd wants to pass the guard but Ferriera is keeping the position.
Simonsgaurd is looking to pass into half guard but Ferriera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ferriera is in guard.
Simonsgaurd is looking for a triangle here but Ferriera uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Simonsgaurd tries to improve position but can't.
Simonsgaurd manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferriera's best efforts.
Ferriera thows a huge punch but Simonsgaurd dodges it nicely.
Ferriera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simonsgaurd defends it well.
Ferriera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simonsgaurd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd is looking to improve his position.
Ferriera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd sees it coming and defends easily.
Simonsgaurd wants to improve his position but Ferriera is controlling well.
Ferriera missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Simonsgaurd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ferriera pushing down on Simonsgaurd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ferriera stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Simonsgaurd to get to his feet.
Ferriera wants to clinch up but Simonsgaurd keeps it at a distance.
Ferriera misses with a left hand
and Simonsgaurd decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferriera's guard.
Simonsgaurd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ferriera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simonsgaurd, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferriera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simonsgaurd keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully.
Simonsgaurd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Simonsgaurd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ferriera has picked Simonsgaurd up and slammed him! Simonsgaurd can't keep hold of the triangle and Ferriera manages to pass to side control!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Simonsgaurd is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simonsgaurd tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferriera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ferriera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Simonsgaurd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simonsgaurd tries to improve his position but instead Ferriera has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
That's time! Simonsgaurd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ferriera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simonsgaurd turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Simonsgaurd goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Ferriera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simonsgaurd but great work by Ferriera.
Simonsgaurd tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferriera presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Simonsgaurd is looking to get to half guard.
Simonsgaurd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simonsgaurd tries to get out of the position.
Ferriera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Simonsgaurd is working to get back to half guard.
Simonsgaurd is working hard here to advance position.
Ferriera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferriera looking to control but Simonsgaurd is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Simonsgaurd haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Simonsgaurd is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferriera wants to finish this one by submission but Simonsgaurd is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ferriera.
Simonsgaurd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simonsgaurd looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Will Ferriera go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ferriera doesn't have the hooks in and Simonsgaurd manages to turn into his guard.
Simonsgaurd advances position into side control!
Simonsgaurd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferriera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simonsgaurd's guard! Nice work there by Ferriera!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera wants to stand but Simonsgaurd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simonsgaurd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Simonsgaurd has a closed guard, preventing Ferriera from standing up.
Ferriera passes into half guard.
Ferriera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simonsgaurd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simonsgaurd looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ferriera pushes past his half guard into mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Ferriera is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Simonsgaurd has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ferriera looking to secure an arm triangle but Simonsgaurd defends it well.
Ferriera is looking to stand but Simonsgaurd has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Simonsgaurd regains half guard.
Ferriera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ferriera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simonsgaurd looking for submissions off his back.
Ferriera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Simonsgaurd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferriera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard.
Simonsgaurd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simonsgaurd is looking to improve his position.
Ferriera tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Simonsgaurd tries to get to full guard but Ferriera has control of the leg.
Simonsgaurd is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferriera.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simonsgaurd.
Ferriera forces Simonsgaurd back against the cage and clinches.
Ferriera tries a body shot but Simonsgaurd blocks it.
Ferriera misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
Ferriera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simonsgaurd has clasped his hands together around Ferriera's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ferriera can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simonsgaurd wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ferriera, who protects the arm well.
Simonsgaurd goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ferriera rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simonsgaurd's guard! Nice work there by Ferriera!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simonsgaurd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferriera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ferriera wanted to stand there but Simonsgaurd had control of the position.
Simonsgaurd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ferriera has passed into half guard!
Ferriera is keen to just control but Simonsgaurd is a slippery customer.
Simonsgaurd is looking to improve his position.
Rodrigo Ferriera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simonsgaurd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ferriera.
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.
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simonsgaurd wants to get back to full guard but Ferriera has passed into side control.
Simonsgaurd gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ferriera has control of Simonsgaurd's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Simonsgaurd regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Simonsgaurd is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ferriera sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Simonsgaurd is trying to reverse the position but instead Ferriera has taken his back - oops!
Ferriera is hanging on to Simonsgaurd's back as he tries to escape.
Rodrigo Ferriera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ferriera is riding his opponent, not letting Simonsgaurd buck him off.
Simonsgaurd prevents Ferriera from getting a body triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd tries to break free.
I would not like to be Simonsgaurd right now.
Simonsgaurd tries to escape but Ferriera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ferriera is looking to control Simonsgaurd but Simonsgaurd is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simonsgaurd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Simonsgaurd is keeping busy.
Simonsgaurd wants to escape the position.
Simonsgaurd staying busy and making it hard for Ferriera to control.
Ferriera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simonsgaurd tries to escape the position.
Ferriera is looking to control Simonsgaurd but Simonsgaurd is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Simonsgaurd tries to break free.
Simonsgaurd prevents Ferriera from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ferriera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera keeps control of the position as Simonsgaurd tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Ferriera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ferriera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wiremu West (ranked 2660 p4p, 3055 weight class) and Lyman Hicks (ranked 222 p4p, 255 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 featherweight 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, Wiremu West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lyman Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Some wild striking there from Hicks.
West definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
Hicks throws a good cross that connects.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
West changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hicks bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hicks jabs at West's body.
West defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
It looked like West was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hicks.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by West.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West drops his hands momentarily and Hicks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
Hicks throws a jab when West was well out of range.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
so West counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hicks kicks West off and gets to his feet.
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!
Hicks digs a good hook to West's body.
Hicks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and West counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
West pushing down on Hicks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
West throwing shots but Hicks is blocking nicely.
West has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hicks is trying to control but can't.
Hicks gets full guard.
West slips nicely into half guard.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West is looking for a kimura here.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
West is working for a submission of some sort.
West is trying to control the action in half guard but Hicks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hicks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time West.
West is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
West has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
West controlling the pace for now.
West throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
West thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hicks tries to reverse the position but West maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to control but West is having none of it.
West controlling from mount.
West throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
West wants to control the pace but Hicks is squirming around nicely.
West looking for a guillotine from mount but Hicks is having none of it.
Hicks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
West controlling from mount.
West has hold of Hicks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hicks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hicks tries to hold on but West pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
West rushes Hicks and presses him up against the cage.
Hicks breaks the clinch.
Hicks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped West in his tracks.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
West pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West dives in and grabs Hicks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hicks pushes down on West's head and hops out.
West gets a double leg takedown into Hicks's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks trying to keep a closed guard but West is proving a slippery customer.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
West is working hard here to advance position.
West advances position into side control!
West misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
West wants to take a breather but Hicks manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for West.
West postures up.
West looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
West wants to pass the guard but Hicks is keeping the position.
Hicks working for a triangle but West defends it easily.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hicks is trying to control the position but West postures up.
West tries to free his leg and advance position but Hicks is retaining full guard.
West wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
Hicks keeping full guard, as West tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by West.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but West is just out of range.
West moves away from the strike by Hicks.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
West rushes Hicks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West wants to take the fight to the mat but Hicks manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
West scores with an uppercut up the middle.
West breaks the clinch.
West uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hicks defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through West's defenses.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
West darts in and clinches Hicks up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
West has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hicks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
West has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hicks has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
West working for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
Hicks clobbers West with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hicks lands a jab to West's midsection.
Hicks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
Hicks stuns West with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hicks connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
West shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Hicks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hicks throws a hook but West blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West moves forwards but Hicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hicks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces West back to the cage. Hicks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hicks as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiremu West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks lands with a nice body punch.
Hicks cracks West with a good jab.
Hicks tries to sprawl but West drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wiremu West overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West trying to pass the guard but Hicks defending well.
Hicks trying to control here.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
West wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hicks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West wants to work for an arm triangle but Hicks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
West is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hicks is just riding it out for now. West eventually gives up the hold.
West is taking a breather. Hicks 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is looking for a kimura but Hicks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for West to get the leverage.
West is looking for a kimura here.
Hicks blocking the ground and pound attempt from West.
West is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Hicks trying to control from the bottom.
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.
Hicks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
West wants to take a breather but Hicks is having none of it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hicks slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hicks thuds a left hand into West's body.
Hicks swinging wildly here.
Wiremu West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Glover (ranked 2251 p4p, 3440 weight class) and Arman Sakkara (ranked 294 p4p, 430 weight class). Arman Sakkara will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arman Sakkara!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakkara scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Glover lands an overhand right.
Glover instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Glover lands a hook to the side of the head.
Glover lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Glover.
Glover misses with a body punch.
Sakkara looking to slow down the pace here.
Glover will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sakkara up against the cage.
Sakkara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glover will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sakkara up against the cage.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
Sakkara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Glover avoids it.
Sakkara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Glover as the two fighters clinch.
Glover lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sakkara creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glover stalls.
Sakkara tries to land knees in the clinch but Glover avoids the damage to the body.
Glover effectively controlling the action here.
Glover stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Glover.
A right hand to the body from Glover.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
Glover slowing the pace effectively.
Glover lands with a right to the head.
Sakkara is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Glover is defending well for now.
Glover blocks the elbow strike.
Glover is working Sakkara over against the cage.
Glover lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sakkara looks winded!
Glover prevents a body shot from Sakkara.
A shot in the inside from Glover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Glover - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Glover.
Glover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Glover is struggling to control the position.
Glover lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Glover.
Glover on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Glover lands a left hand.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
Glover lands a nice uppercut.
Glover avoids a wild elbow strike from Sakkara.
Sakkara manages to break the clinch.
Sakkara tries to land a front kick but Glover steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Glover blocks the body kick.
Sakkara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover checks the leg kick nicely there.
Glover was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big right from Glover misses.
Sakkara wants to counter with a clinch but Glover pushes him away.
Sakkara throws a combination that misses
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Sakkara is rocked!
Glover moves into range and clinches up with Sakkara.
Sakkara is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?
Glover works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Glover gets through Sakkara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Glover - that landed with a thud.
Glover works on Sakkara's body with a couple of short punches.
Glover pressing his opponent against the cage.
Glover throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Glover's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Glover stalling in the clinch.
Glover stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glover digs a right hand into Sakkara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sakkara's gas tank.
Glover lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Glover.
A short right from Glover.
A right hand to the body from Glover.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nice body punch from Glover - that landed with a thud.
Sakkara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Glover lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sakkara backwards.
A short left from Glover.
Stalling in the clinch from Glover.
Glover creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Sakkara's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Sakkara drops to his knees and Glover pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Glover!
A relieved looking Roger Glover 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 Jon Meril (ranked 1530 p4p, 2051 weight class) and Bob Cyle (ranked 210 p4p, 266 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bob Cyle 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Meril!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Cyle!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meril forces Cyle back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Meril.
Still in the clinch, Meril scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cyle looks winded!
Cyle working hard to break the clinch.
Cyle has had enough of the clinch but Meril keeps him there for the moment.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cyle backwards.
Meril lands a hook that snaps the head of Cyle backwards.
A short body shot lands from Meril as the two fighters clinch.
Meril's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meril scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Meril fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cyle on the side of the head.
Cyle is rocked!
Meril moves into the clinch successfully.
Cyle is still on wobbly legs! Can Meril finish him?
Meril definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meril creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cyle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cyle drops to his knees and Meril pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Meril!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 1462 p4p, 3381 weight class) and Marlon Lag (ranked 170 p4p, 352 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 heavyweight 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, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Lag!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jang Jai throws a hook but Lag blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lag has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lag fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jang Jai avoids it really well and circles away.
Jang Jai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jang Jai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lag momentarily.
 It looks like Marlon Lag has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai's corner calls for a 1-2. Jang Jai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang Jai lands a right hook to the body.
Jang Jai jabs Lag to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jang Jai cracks Lag with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jang Jai has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lag to stand back up!
Lag is rocked!
Lag looks winded!
Are you kidding me?! Jang Jai ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Lag clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
A victorious Wang Jang Jai 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Petric (ranked 1843 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Namond Moore (ranked 204 p4p, 287 weight class). Moore has chosen Mama Loi, Papa Loi as his entrance music. The key to victory for Ante Petric has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ante Petric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Namond Moore!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petric sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore goes for a double leg but Petric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Petric continues to drive forward.
Petric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Petric but Petric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Petric was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ante Petric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Namond Moore.
Petric sends Moore crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Petric is motioning to the referee to let Moore up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Moore is rocked!
It looks like Namond Moore has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petric counters with a huge right that knocks Moore out cold! Petric is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ante Petric!
Ante Petric 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Jenkins (ranked 1841 p4p, 2473 weight class) and Joe Cooter (ranked 246 p4p, 321 weight class). Joe Cooter has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deacon Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Cooter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cooter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jenkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cooter blocks a jab.
Cooter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jenkins swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jenkins looks to throw the jab but Cooter is out of range.
Jenkins throws out a powerful jab.
Jenkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cooter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cooter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jenkins scores with a jab.
Cooter avoids the body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking hook.
Jenkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cooter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooter walks into a stiff left hand from Jenkins.
Cooter is rocked!
Jenkins walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cooter drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Jenkins swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cooter's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deacon Jenkins!
After the big win, Deacon Jenkins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Primal and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fallon (ranked 1246 p4p, 2039 weight class) and Cody Wyldin (ranked 158 p4p, 268 weight class). The key to victory for Mike Fallon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Fallon!
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, Cody Wyldin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fallon darts in and clinches Wyldin up against the cage.
Wyldin is trying to force a seperation but Fallon has the dominant position.
Fallon lands a knee to the body.
Fallon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wyldin tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fallon lands a good knee to the midsection. Wyldin won't want to take too many of those.
Fallon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fallon scores a nice knee to the body.
Fallon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fallon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wyldin's face.
A right hand to the body from Fallon.
Wyldin looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallon lands an elbow inside that Wyldin shrugs off.
Fallon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fallon lands a knee to the head.
Fallon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fallon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fallon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wyldin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fallon moves into the clinch.
Fallon lands an elbow that stopped Wyldin in his tracks for a moment.
Fallon lands a right hand.
Fallon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fallon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fallon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fallon stuffs the takedown.
Fallon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mike Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Wyldin.
Fallon darts in and clinches Wyldin up against the cage.
Fallon with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Fallon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyldin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Fallon.
Fallon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Fallon with a knee to the head.
Wyldin is rocked!
Fallon stops a takedown attempt from Wyldin.
Wyldin is still on wobbly legs! Can Fallon finish him?
Wyldin takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wyldin seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Fallon.
Fallon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wyldin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wyldin takes a shot to the head.
Wyldin tries to pull guard but Fallon won't allow it.
Fallon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fallon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fallon clinches up against the cage.
Fallon lands with a right to the head.
Fallon scores a nice knee to the body.
Fallon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fallon doesn't manage to clinch there - Wyldin circles away.
Fallon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fallon digs a good hook to Wyldin's body.
Fallon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wyldin momentarily.
Fallon closes the distance and pushes Wyldin back into the cage.
Fallon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wyldin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Fallon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wyldin is in Fallon's guard.
Fallon looking for a sweep. Not yet Fallon, not yet.
Fallon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fallon tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fallon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wyldin.
Wyldin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wyldin works over Fallon with some ground and pound from guard.
Wyldin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wyldin postures up in Fallon's guard and throws a big left but Fallon blocks it.
Fallon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wyldin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fallon's head.
Wyldin chips away with some ground and pound.
Fallon being controlled here, momentarily.
Wyldin connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin chips away with some ground and pound.
Wyldin throwing strikes from guard but Fallon blocks nicely.
Wyldin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wyldin wants to control from the top but Fallon keeps moving.
Wyldin throws a big right hand that misses.
Wyldin stands up over Fallon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wyldin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyldin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fallon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wyldin.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Fallon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Fallon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fallon tries to clinch up.
Fallon looks to throw the jab but Wyldin is out of range.
Fallon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fallon lands a jab to Wyldin's midsection.
Wyldin shoots for a takedown but Fallon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fallon moves into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fallon.
Fallon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wyldin.
Fallon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fallon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wyldin can do to turn this around?
Fallon moves in looking to clinch but Wyldin pushes him off.
Wyldin misses with a takedown
and Fallon counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Fallon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Wyldin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyldin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wyldin wants to control from the top but Fallon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyldin preventing the sweep.
Wyldin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fallon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wyldin is one step ahead there.
Wyldin connects with a couple of short punches.
Fallon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fallon keeping full guard, as Wyldin tries to pass.
Wyldin throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wyldin connects with a couple of short punches.
Fallon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wyldin.
Wyldin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fallon keeping moving, preventing Wyldin from controlling successfully.
Wyldin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fallon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fallon controls Wyldin momentarily but Wyldin frees himself.
Wyldin wants to control from the top but Fallon keeps moving.
Wyldin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wyldin cracks Fallon with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wyldin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wyldin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fallon working a defensive guard here.
Wyldin with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wyldin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wyldin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wyldin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fallon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wyldin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fallon is rocked!
Wyldin arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fallon's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cody Wyldin!
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