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KIFC 62 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Taco (ranked 6019 p4p, 5450 weight class) and Kim Kapuan (ranked 515 p4p, 490 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ivan Taco has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ivan Taco seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Taco!
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, Kim Kapuan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapuan throws a head kick but Taco moves out of range.
Taco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kapuan sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Kapuan.
As Kapuan looks to move away, Taco throws a big counter combo but Kapuan just gets out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Kapuan. No joy for Taco on that attempt.
Kapuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kapuan checks a leg kick.
Kapuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kapuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taco tries to counter with a takedown but Kapuan is quick to defend against it.
Kapuan throws an overhand right that lands on Taco's shoulder, as Taco tries to avoid the shot.
Kapuan throws a head kick but Taco moves out of range.
Taco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taco shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Taco. 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.
Taco moves out of range of the body kick.
Taco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapuan looks winded!
Kapuan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taco's head.
Kapuan lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taco closes the distance and clinches up with Kapuan, looking for a takedown. Taco pushes Kapuan against the cage but Kapuan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco shoots in for a takedown but Kapuan shows good takedown defense.
Taco avoids the head kick by Kapuan.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and Kapuan moves out of range easily.
Kapuan stuffs the takedown attempt from Taco. Taco gets slowly back to his feet.
Taco has a takedown stuffed.
Kapuan slaps away a takedown attempt from Taco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taco fails with a takedown attempt.
Kapuan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kapuan throws a sloppy head kick and Taco moves out of range easily.
Kapuan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kapuan wants it to stay on the feet.
Taco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kapuan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco has a takedown stuffed.
Taco digs a good hook to Kapuan's body.
Taco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kapuan pinned against the cage. Kapuan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kapuan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taco.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taco or perhaps it was just good defense by Kapuan, which made it look bad.
Kapuan looks for the body kick but Taco saw that one coming.
Taco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kapuan wants to counter with a clinch but Taco pushes him away.
Kapuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taco has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapuan leaves Taco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco blocks a head kick by Kapuan.
Taco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kapuan swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.
Kim Kapuan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapuan slaps away a takedown attempt from Taco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taco shoots in and drives through. Kapuan sprawls well.
Taco dives in and grabs Kapuan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kapuan pushes down on Taco's head and hops out.
Taco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kapuan as he avoids it easily.
Kapuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taco fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kapuan.
Taco shoots for a takedown but Kapuan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kapuan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taco darts in looking for a takedown but Kapuan gets double underhooks and turns Taco into the cage.
Kapuan is looking to break free of the clinch but Taco has double underhooks.
Taco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kapuan postures up.
Kapuan stopping the sweep attempt from Taco.
Taco is trying to keep Kapuan in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kapuan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kapuan as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapuan.
Taco moves into the clinch.
Kapuan has had enough of the clinch but Taco keeps him there for the moment.
Kapuan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kapuan is defending well.
Taco jumps guard but Kapuan stands there with Taco around his waist. Taco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Taco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taco jumps guard but Kapuan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapuan is trying to break free.
Kapuan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kapuan is defending well.
Taco keeps control of Kapuan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taco blocks a head kick by Kapuan.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapuan throws a head kick that misses.
Kapuan is breathing heavily.
Kapuan moves out of range as Taco throws a body kick.
Kapuan throws a head kick but Taco moves out of range.
Taco fails with a takedown attempt.
Taco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kapuan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taco somewhat.
Taco shoots in but Kapuan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taco throws the kick towards the body but Kapuan avoids it.
Kapuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim Kapuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kapuan.
Taco shoots in but no luck this time.
Taco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kapuan but Kapuan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kapuan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kapuan circles away.
Kapuan throws a head kick that misses.
Taco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kim Kapuan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taco lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kapuan's waist but Kapuan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taco off to one side.
Kapuan throws a head kick but Taco moves out of range.
Kapuan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taco.
Kapuan loads up on a big right hand but Taco slips the punch.
Taco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kapuan back to the cage. Taco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kapuan.
Kapuan swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.
Taco moves into the clinch.
Taco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kapuan defends it nicely.
Taco takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapuan slaps away a takedown attempt from Taco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taco tries to land a front kick but Kapuan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kapuan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapuan moves out of range as Taco throws a body kick.
Taco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kapuan throws a sloppy head kick and Taco moves out of range easily.
Kapuan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taco tries for a takedown but Kapuan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taco shoots in for a takedown but Kapuan shows good takedown defense.
Kapuan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taco.
Kapuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taco attempts a counter takedown but Kapuan avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kapuan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taco tries to clinch but Kapuan is having none of it.
Kapuan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kapuan lands with a kick to the temple. Taco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kapuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taco shoots in for a takedown but Kapuan shows good takedown defense.
Taco shoots in but Kapuan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Taco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kapuan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kapuan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taco somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapuan misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taco.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kapuan.
Nice sprawl there from Kapuan as Taco shoots in.
Kapuan leaves Taco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapuan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taco clinches with his opponent.
Kapuan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taco has him pressed against the cage.
Kapuan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taco smiles and moves away.
Kapuan swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.
Taco moves into range and clinches up with Kapuan.
Taco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taco is working Kapuan over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taco is working for takedown but Kapuan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taco decides to pull guard.
Kapuan wants to stand but Taco is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kapuan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taco 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kapuan stopping the sweep attempt from Taco.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kapuan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kapuan drops his hands momentarily and Taco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Kim Kapuan has been cut.
Kapuan throws a lazy body kick
and Taco counters with a straight right hand.
Taco shoots in looking for a takedown. Kapuan tries to sprawl out of it but Taco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kapuan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapuan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kapuan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taco.
Kapuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivan Taco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Kapuan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kapuan circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kapuan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kapuan 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kapuan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blizza Miata (ranked 3508 p4p, 6348 weight class) and William McGuilicuty (ranked 411 p4p, 529 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that William McGuilicuty was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blizza Miata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William McGuilicuty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miata lands a jab.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Miata wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Miata slips a straight right by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty lands an overhand right.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut.
A combination from McGuilicuty does no damage.
Miata lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Miata's head coaches at Elite Boxing Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGuilicuty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuilicuty misses with a lunging right hand
and Miata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McGuilicuty tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuilicuty tries to land a knee to the head but Miata blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miata lands a shoulder strike.
McGuilicuty looking to throw knees to the head but Miata is blocking nicely.
McGuilicuty working Miata over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miata is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGuilicuty is keeping busy.
McGuilicuty taking a breather.
McGuilicuty throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGuilicuty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miata blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuilicuty looking to throw knees to the head but Miata is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Miata scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuilicuty stalls.
McGuilicuty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miata is defending well for now.
McGuilicuty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miata connects with a single shot there.
Miata ducks under a wild hook from McGuilicuty.
Miata moves into the clinch successfully.
Miata misses with a punch to the body.
Miata misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGuilicuty lands with a light punch inside.
Miata letting McGuilicuty take a breather here.
Miata lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miata is stalling here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miata.
McGuilicuty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miata scores with a nice strike.
McGuilicuty misses with a few strikes there.
Miata walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Miata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuilicuty misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuilicuty keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like McGuilicuty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuilicuty looks to land a combination but Miata avoids it well.
As McGuilicuty looks to move away, Miata throws a big counter combo but McGuilicuty just gets out of the way.
McGuilicuty throws a hook to the side of Miata's head but Miata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuilicuty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miata fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGuilicuty throws a hook but Miata blocks it.
Miata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab from McGuilicuty.
Miata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGuilicuty stalks Miata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Miata's face. Miata staggers backwards, shaken.
McGuilicuty swings widly with a right hand
and Miata counters with a left to the body.
Miata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty 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.
McGuilicuty connects with a single shot there.
Miata slips a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a lunging right hand
and Miata counters with a straight right hand.
McGuilicuty's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGuilicuty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuilicuty throws an overhand right that lands on Miata's shoulder, as Miata tries to avoid the shot.
Miata tries to clinch but McGuilicuty moves out of range.
Miata bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGuilicuty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Decent striking displayed by McGuilicuty there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William McGuilicuty dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miata moves out of range as McGuilicuty strikes.
McGuilicuty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miata sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Miata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Miata saw that one coming.
McGuilicuty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuilicuty.
Nice defenses there by Miata.
Miata was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Miata moves away from the strike by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Miata seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McGuilicuty keeps the fight on the outside.
Miata ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McGuilicuty misses the jab.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut
and Miata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut
and Miata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuilicuty misses with a combination
and Miata counters with a shoot takedown. McGuilicuty fights it but they end up in guard.
Miata decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McGuilicuty, up you get!
McGuilicuty misses with a hook
and Miata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miata scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGuilicuty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miata cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuilicuty misses the jab.
A big right from McGuilicuty misses.
McGuilicuty throws a right hand that misses
letting Miata counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miata walks into a jab.
Miata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Miata is looking to counter punch.
McGuilicuty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuilicuty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miata counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blizza Miata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGuilicuty swings widly with a right hand
and Miata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuilicuty throws a jab when Miata was well out of range.
Miata pushes McGuilicuty up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuilicuty connects with a nasty looking knee right to Miata's face.
 It looks like Blizza Miata has been cut.
McGuilicuty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miata lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Miata.
McGuilicuty misses with a knee to the head.
McGuilicuty blocks a body shot from Miata.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGuilicuty misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miata misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuilicuty looking to throw knees to the head but Miata is blocking nicely.
A hook to the body from Miata.
Miata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miata manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGuilicuty throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miata scores with a shot to the side of McGuilicuty's head.
Miata has a couple of punches blocked by McGuilicuty.
Miata tries a body shot but McGuilicuty blocks it.
Blizza Miata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuilicuty.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuilicuty.
A left hand lands to the body for McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a head punch that misses.
Miata taking a breather.
Miata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McGuilicuty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miata lands a jab to the head.
Miata takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blizza Miata dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blizza Miata's cut.
That's time! Miata's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miata throws the left hand but McGuilicuty avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miata.
McGuilicuty throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGuilicuty throws a lazy right hand but Miata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miata half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McGuilicuty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGuilicuty.
Miata tries to clinch but McGuilicuty moves out of range.
Miata instigates a clinch.
McGuilicuty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuilicuty lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuilicuty.
Miata takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGuilicuty has Miata pressed against the cage.
Miata misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miata misses with some punches.
Miata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miata prevents McGuilicuty from breaking the clinch.
McGuilicuty tries a knee to the head but Miata blocks it.
McGuilicuty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miata tries to clinch there but McGuilicuty circles away.
McGuilicuty loads up on a big right hand but Miata slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Miata on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGuilicuty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miata.
Miata doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuilicuty circles away.
William McGuilicuty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McGuilicuty throws a good cross that connects.
McGuilicuty thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miata fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
McGuilicuty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miata throws a big counter combination but McGuilicuty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuilicuty throws a jab when Miata was well out of range.
Miata went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGuilicuty throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Miata counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miata scores with a jab.
Miata tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuilicuty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuilicuty misses with the combination.
William McGuilicuty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuilicuty fails to land with a series of punches.
Miata closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McGuilicuty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miata blocks it with crossed arms.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty has a couple of punches blocked by Miata.
McGuilicuty being controlled against the cage.
The referee calls for Miata to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McGuilicuty.
Miata takes a knee right on the jaw!
Miata'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.
Miata taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from McGuilicuty.
Miata on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Miata - that landed with a thud.
McGuilicuty tries to land knees in the clinch but Miata avoids the damage to the body.
McGuilicuty misses with a knee strike.
Miata misses with a punch to the body.
McGuilicuty using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Miata has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Miata is trying to stall.
McGuilicuty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Miata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees to the body from McGuilicuty.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuilicuty breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGuilicuty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Miata's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
William McGuilicuty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McGuilicuty has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William McGuilicuty!
Jumping up and down and very excited, William McGuilicuty waved his t-shirt featuring Island clothing lite's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Netaniahy (ranked 2856 p4p, 2987 weight class) and RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 362 p4p, 377 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Netaniahy!
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, RollBack TheNineteenth!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Netaniahy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from TheNineteenth.
Netaniahy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Netaniahy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Netaniahy throws an off balance right hand
and TheNineteenth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
TheNineteenth throws out a loose jab but Netaniahy uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheNineteenth misses with a two punch combination.
TheNineteenth walks into a straight right hand from Netaniahy.
Netaniahy slips under a jab.
Netaniahy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
TheNineteenth looks to throw the jab but Netaniahy is out of range.
Netaniahy is looking to counter punch.
TheNineteenth's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on TheNineteenth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
TheNineteenth lands with a right hand.
RollBack TheNineteenth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TheNineteenth throws an off balance right hand
enabling Netaniahy to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Netaniahy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from TheNineteenth misses.
Netaniahy throws a quick counter head kick but TheNineteenth was just out of range.
TheNineteenth stalks Netaniahy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Netaniahy's face. Netaniahy staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheNineteenth rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Netaniahy counters with a crisp one two that drops TheNineteenth! Netaniahy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves TheNineteenth to his feet! TheNineteenth is in big trouble!
 TheNineteenth is rocked!
TheNineteenth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Netaniahy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Netaniahy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
TheNineteenth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Netaniahy.
TheNineteenth connects with a right hand. Netaniahy shakes it off.
Netaniahy moves out of range as TheNineteenth strikes.
TheNineteenth lands with a hook. Netaniahy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
TheNineteenth steps in with a hook that catches Netaniahy right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! TheNineteenth follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Netaniahy looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). RollBack TheNineteenth!
RollBack TheNineteenth tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Kinsella (ranked 2463 p4p, 3450 weight class) and Devon Nzee (ranked 321 p4p, 410 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stephan Kinsella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devon Nzee!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinsella lands with a straight right. Nzee didn't see that one coming.
Kinsella thows a leg kick but Nzee checks it
so Nzee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Nzee 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.
Nzee 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.
Nzee wants to pass the guard but Kinsella is keeping the position.
Kinsella trying to control the position.
Nzee content to stall in guard here.
Kinsella is trying to control the position but Nzee postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nzee wants to control from the top but Kinsella keeps moving.
Nzee drops back looking for a leg! Kinsella is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kinsella manages to kick Nzee off! Nzee jumps back into Kinsella's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nzee 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.
Nzee trying to control but Kinsella is working from the bottom.
Kinsella working a defensive guard here.
Nzee is in close to Kinsella's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nzee postures up.
Kinsella has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Nzee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kinsella has his foot on Nzee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nzee works his way back into a safe position though.
Kinsella is trying to keep Nzee in close.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kinsella escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nzee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kinsella keeping moving, preventing Nzee from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella looking for a guillotine here but Nzee defends easily.
Kinsella is looking for a triangle but Nzee pushes his legs off easily.
Kinsella has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nzee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kinsella.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nzee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kinsella is looking to regain half guard here but Nzee keeps moving and retains side control.
Kinsella can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nzee has hold of Kinsella's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kinsella tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Nzee cranks the arm and Kinsella screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kinsella, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Devon Nzee!
A determined Devon Nzee didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Ferriera (ranked 1803 p4p, 2260 weight class) and Pablo Esposito (ranked 156 p4p, 185 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Ferriera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Esposito!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esposito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferriera's waist but Ferriera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esposito off to one side.
Esposito is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ferriera's half guard.
Ferriera has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Esposito is on him like a limpet, forcing Ferriera back against the cage.
Esposito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ferriera just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ferriera leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferriera is stalling here.
Ferriera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Esposito is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ferriera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera stalling.
Ferriera tries a body shot but Esposito blocks it.
Esposito's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Esposito's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ferriera tries to throw a body punch but Esposito avoids it by throwing Ferriera back against the cage.
Ferriera tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Ferriera.
Esposito is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Esposito is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Ferriera.
Esposito fails to pull guard.
Ferriera stalling.
Esposito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away.
Pablo Esposito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Esposito.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Esposito fails with the takedown.
Esposito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ferriera gets caught napping as Esposito dives in and scores a takedown. Ferriera manages to retain guard.
Esposito is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ferriera is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ferriera has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Esposito keeping moving, preventing Ferriera from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera slips nicely into half guard.
Ferriera is working for a kimura but Esposito is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferriera is looking to take a break and control but Esposito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ferriera prevents Esposito from improving his position.
Ferriera throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ferriera seems to be looking for submissions.
Esposito preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Esposito is looking to control Ferriera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esposito avoid being mounted?
Ferriera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Esposito wants to control but Ferriera is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera wants to control but Esposito is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferriera stuffs the takedown attempt from Esposito. Esposito gets slowly back to his feet.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Esposito fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito dives in for a single leg takedown but Ferriera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Esposito throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferriera's waist but Ferriera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Esposito off to one side.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but Esposito avoids it well and moves away.
Esposito tries for a takedown but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Esposito shoots in for a double leg but Ferriera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esposito can do to turn this around?
Esposito misses with a takedown
and Ferriera counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera stands up and beckons Esposito to his feet.
Rodrigo Ferriera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferriera slaps away a takedown attempt from Esposito, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Ferriera. No joy for Esposito on that attempt.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Esposito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferriera is fending him off so far but Esposito persists. Nope, Ferriera circles away and we're back to standing.
Esposito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferriera avoids it really well and circles away.
Esposito will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ferriera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Esposito or perhaps it was just good defense by Ferriera, which made it look bad.
Ferriera stuffs the takedown.
Ferriera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Esposito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ferriera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Esposito somewhat.
Esposito is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Esposito with a poor takedown
and Ferriera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ferriera is working for a kimura but Esposito is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferriera is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferriera is pressing down on Esposito's thigh, looking to free his foot. Esposito is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Ferriera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ferriera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Esposito.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but Esposito is quick to defend against it.
Esposito looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ferriera is fending him off so far but Esposito persists. Nope, Ferriera circles away and we're back to standing.
Esposito bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ferriera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Esposito 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.
Esposito is trying to control. Ferriera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Esposito throwing shots but Ferriera is blocking nicely.
Ferriera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esposito pulls his head out easily.
Esposito is thwarting Ferriera's attempts to control the position.
Ferriera is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Esposito looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ferriera is trying to stand.
Esposito trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Esposito drives through with a takedown into Ferriera's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Esposito controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Esposito won't allow Ferriera to get back to his feet.
Rodrigo Ferriera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferriera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera wants to stand and escape but Esposito is having none of it.
Esposito missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Esposito stays in close to Ferriera's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Esposito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferriera is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Esposito shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pablo Esposito.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferriera feinted with a counter takedown.
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.
Esposito shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferriera sprawls well. He's pushed Esposito's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Ferriera. No joy for Esposito on that attempt.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Esposito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Esposito fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esposito fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Esposito sprawls and moves away.
Pablo Esposito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ferriera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Esposito throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodrigo Ferriera.
Well Ferriera has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo Ferriera!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Toshimichi (ranked 1492 p4p, 1859 weight class) and Jing Xin Yi (ranked 210 p4p, 247 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daisuke Toshimichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jing Xin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xin Yi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Toshimichi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xin Yi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshimichi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xin Yi counters with a right hand to the body.
Toshimichi defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Xin Yi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Xin Yi walks into a stiff left hand from Toshimichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi misses with a lunging right hand
letting Toshimichi counter with a right hand.
Xin Yi tries to move into range but Toshimichi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xin Yi throws a jab when Toshimichi was well out of range.
Xin Yi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toshimichi was well out of range. Poor timing from Xin Yi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshimichi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xin Yi.
A cross from Toshimichi lands.
Toshimichi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi lunges at Xin Yi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xin Yi's hand.
Toshimichi throws a poor cross that misses
and Xin Yi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xin Yi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toshimichi with a hook.
Xin Yi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Toshimichi misses with a hook
and Xin Yi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toshimichi thinking.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Toshimichi defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Toshimichi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Jing Xin Yi has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi scores with a jab.
Xin Yi missing with a left hand there. Toshimichi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xin Yi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Xin Yi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Toshimichi misses with a looping left.
Toshimichi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Toshimichi takes a swing at Xin Yi's ribcage but misses.
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
and Xin Yi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Toshimichi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Toshimichi defending well as Xin Yi loads up on a big left hand.
Xin Yi throws a body punch but Toshimichi moves out of range.
Toshimichi throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xin Yi throws out a counter right but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Xin Yi misses the target.
Xin Yi lands a head kick. Toshimichi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
Xin Yi throws the left hand but Toshimichi avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Xin Yi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Toshimichi.
Xin Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Toshimichi stuns Xin Yi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xin Yi misses with a right hand
and Xin Yi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xin Yi looks to throw the jab but Toshimichi is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toshimichi tests Xin Yi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Toshimichi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xin Yi swings widly with a right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Toshimichi misses its intended target.
Xin Yi throws a lazy uppercut
and Toshimichi counters with a left to the body.
Toshimichi misses the shot to the body.
Toshimichi lands the left hand.
Toshimichi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A swing and a miss from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi works Xin Yi's body with a nice hook.
Xin Yi throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Toshimichi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Toshimichi catches Xin Yi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Toshimichi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xin Yi moves away from the strike by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Xin Yi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xin Yi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xin Yi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xin Yi throws a big counter head kick but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
Toshimichi blocks a jab.
Toshimichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xin Yi can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot
and Xin Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xin Yi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toshimichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xin Yi.
Nice shot by Toshimichi.
Xin Yi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xin Yi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toshimichi misses with a lunging right hand
and Xin Yi counters with a nice uppercut.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
enabling Xin Yi to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Xin Yi misses.
We've been informed that Xin Yi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Toshimichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xin Yi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xin Yi moves forwards but Toshimichi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Xin Yi.
Toshimichi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xin Yi misses with a hook
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xin Yi needs to keep his hands up - Toshimichi had a free shot at his head there.
Xin Yi scores with a sloppy right hand. Toshimichi should have avoided that one.
Xin Yi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Toshimichi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xin Yi doesn't seem bothered though.
Toshimichi swings widly with a right hand
and Xin Yi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Xin Yi throws out a counter right but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
Toshimichi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Toshimichi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xin Yi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toshimichi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi throws a right hand that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a left to the body.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
Toshimichi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xin Yi under the eye.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Xin Yi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toshimichi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xin Yi scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Toshimichi lands with a straight right. Xin Yi didn't see that one coming.
A jab from Xin Yi does it's job there.
Toshimichi throws a lazy uppercut
and Xin Yi counters with a straight right hand.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
Toshimichi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xin Yi counters with an outside leg kick.
Xin Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toshimichi.
A head kick by Xin Yi misses
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Toshimichi scores with a jab.
A lazy left from Xin Yi finds it's target.
Xin Yi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Toshimichi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi walks into a left hand.
Toshimichi moves out of range as Xin Yi strikes.
It looked like Toshimichi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xin Yi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xin Yi ducks under a wild hook from Toshimichi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshimichi scores with a sloppy right hand. Xin Yi should have avoided that one.
Toshimichi takes a swing at Xin Yi's ribcage but misses.
Xin Yi throws a big counter head kick but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
Xin Yi lands the left hand.
Toshimichi lands a right hook to the body.
Toshimichi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Toshimichi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xin Yi was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi lands with a hook. Toshimichi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toshimichi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xin Yi on the side of the head.
Xin Yi throws out a loose jab but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi slips under a jab from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xin Yi moves away.
Xin Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xin Yi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Xin Yi throws out a loose jab but Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi blocks a jab.
Xin Yi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xin Yi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xin Yi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshimichi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xin Yi manages to avoid it.
Xin Yi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi throws a big shot that misses.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Toshimichi. That snapped Xin Yi's head back.
Toshimichi drops Xin Yi with a beautiful combination! Xin Yi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toshimichi is looking for the KO!
Xin Yi is rocked!
Toshimichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toshimichi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xin Yi is still on wobbly legs! Can Toshimichi finish him?
Xin Yi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Toshimichi cracks Xin Yi with a hook to the temple - Xin Yi is on wobbly legs here! Toshimichi swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Xin Yi falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Toshimichi wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Daisuke Toshimichi!
A very excited looking Daisuke Toshimichi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bullard (ranked 893 p4p, 1683 weight class) and Stan Man (ranked 67 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Man!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullard shoots in for a takedown but Man shows good takedown defense.
Bullard pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Man back to the cage. Bullard follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bullard scores with a jab to the body.
Bullard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bullard clobbers Man with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bullard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Man lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bullard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bullard wants to sweep but Man has passed to side control!
Man is looking to take a break and control but Bullard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Man tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bullard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bullard is looking to reverse the position.
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bullard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Man tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Man trying to control the action but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Bullard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bullard is looking for a sweep.
Bullard wants to control but Man postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man throwing strikes but Bullard manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bullard working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Man is trying to get back to half guard.
Bullard working the ground and pound but Man is defending the strikes.
Man is looking for a sweep.
Man manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bullard's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bullard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Man wants to get back to full guard.
Man is holding on to half guard well.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is staying active underneath Bullard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Man trying to control here.
Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bullard is looking to advance position but Man won't allow it.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is looking to control Bullard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Man avoid being mounted?
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bullard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Man is controlling Bullard's trapped leg to prevent Bullard from advancing to side control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullard lands a jab to the nose.
Bullard lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bullard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bullard cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bullard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Man or perhaps it was just good defense by Bullard, which made it look bad.
Bullard moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Bullard.
Bullard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Man on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Man is thwarting Bullard's attempts to control the position.
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bullard is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bullard defends it well.
Bullard looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Man pushes past his half guard into mount!
Bullard tries to hold on but Man postures up.
Man landing strikes from the mount and Bullard is in trouble!
Bullard tries to reverse the position but Man maintains control.
Man working for a submission but Bullard is keeping him at bay.
Man is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Bullard can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Man locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Bullard is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
Stan Man thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Richard (ranked 1520 p4p, 1533 weight class) and Kyril Mostakaev (ranked 135 p4p, 137 weight class). Kyril Mostakaev 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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyril Mostakaev!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard fails with the takedown.
Mostakaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev successfully pulls guard.
Mostakaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.
Mostakaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Richard is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard wants to control from the top but Mostakaev keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostakaev looking for a guillotine here but Richard defends easily.
Richard works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mostakaev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mostakaev is trying to maintain the position but Richard is very close to passing his half guard.
Mostakaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richard is keen to just control but Mostakaev is a slippery customer.
Mostakaev trying to control from the bottom.
Mostakaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richard is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mostakaev pushes Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Richard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mostakaev to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Richard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mostakaev pulls guard.
Mostakaev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richard defends it easily.
Richard looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mostakaev is looking to sweep but instead, Richard has passed into half guard.
Richard content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mostakaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
Mostakaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mostakaev trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mostakaev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kyril Mostakaev will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mostakaev tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Richard was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mostakaev wants to clinch
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard controlling the pace.
Richard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Richard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mostakaev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mostakaev tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Richard manages to pass to mount!
Richard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mostakaev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richard unloading with bombs!
Richard looking to control but Mostakaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mostakaev wants to control but Richard is having none of it.
Richard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mostakaev tries to lock up and control but Richard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mostakaev takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mostakaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Richard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mostakaev working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard trying to control but Mostakaev is having none of it.
Mostakaev tries to reverse the position but Richard maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard content just to control the position here.
Richard with shots to the head and body - Mostakaev looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mostakaev working to try and regain half guard.
Mostakaev tries to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mostakaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Small Richard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Richard controlling from the full mount.
Richard lands a heavy elbow.
Richard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mostakaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev tries to hold on but Richard pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Richard dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mostakaev wants to clinch.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Richard moves out of range.
Mostakaev closes the distance and clinches.
Mostakaev jumps guard.
Richard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mostakaev for as long as he can get away with.
Mostakaev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Richard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Richard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev keeping moving, preventing Richard from controlling successfully.
Mostakaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richard is aware though and is defending well.
Richard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position but Richard postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mostakaev instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richard smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mostakaev has managed to clinch.
Mostakaev decides to pull guard.
Richard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mostakaev can do to turn this around?
Mostakaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
Richard sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mostakaev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Richard stacks Mostakaev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Richard!
You can see the frustration on Mostakaev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mostakaev dodges the ground and pound from Richard.
Richard is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mostakaev is trying to work for a sweep but Richard has mounted him!
Mostakaev tries to lock up and control but Richard gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mostakaev is bucking up trying to escape but Richard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Richard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Small Richard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Richard 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 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Richard!
Small Richard 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fury (ranked 1107 p4p, 1394 weight class) and Chris McCocker (ranked 157 p4p, 200 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris McCocker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCocker staying out of range there.
Fury on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCocker.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCocker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fury slips a straight right by McCocker.
Fury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fury drops his hands momentarily and McCocker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fury takes a swing at McCocker's ribcage but misses.
McCocker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
McCocker misses with a straight right.
McCocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheers as Fury lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCocker doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by McCocker as he connects with a hook.
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!
Fury tries to clinch but McCocker moves out of range.
It seemed like McCocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCocker! But no joy.
Fury has closed the distance and engaged McCocker in a clinch.
Fury jumps guard and drags McCocker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCocker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCocker is pushing down on Fury's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fury is fighting to maintain full guard but McCocker has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCocker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fury sees it coming and defends easily.
Fury works his way to full guard. Good work.
McCocker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
McCocker is looking to pass into half guard but Fury pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fury is in guard.
McCocker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fury defends well.
McCocker is trying to keep Fury in close.
McCocker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McCocker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCocker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fury has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCocker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCocker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fury is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fury looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCocker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fury manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCocker has Fury in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCocker is trying to control but can't.
McCocker wants to improve his position but Fury is controlling well.
Fury is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McCocker wants to control but Fury is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fury prevents McCocker from improving his position.
McCocker wants to control but Fury is keeping busy.
McCocker looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCocker has a hand on Fury's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Fury takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Fury controlling the position easily from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tommy Fury will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCocker throws a shot from downtown. Fury moves away and avoids it.
McCocker misses with a looping right.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but McCocker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fury wants to clinch.
McCocker throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from McCocker.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from McCocker.
McCocker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fury!
Fury regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fury doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCocker.
Fury regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCocker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fury is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCocker defends well.
Fury has his feet on McCocker's thighs here. He's pushed McCocker 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! McCocker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Fury!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Taylor (ranked 954 p4p, 1582 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 70 p4p, 100 weight class). Caleb Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colby Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caleb Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is working Jones over against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones'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.
Taylor lands a body punch.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
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!
Jones stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Jones tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones has Taylor pushed against the cage.
Taylor misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jones to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Taylor tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Jones blocking some punches.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Colby Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones letting Taylor take a breather here.
Taylor misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Taylor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Taylor tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor jumps guard.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Jones is just content to waste time from the top position. Taylor takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor pulls Jones in close to his closed guard and prevents Jones from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Caleb Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Jones stalling.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Jones blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Jones looking to stall.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones stalls.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Jones is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Taylor controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Jones blocking some punches.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Taylor works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Colby Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Taylor!
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