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KIFC 69 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Vermicelli (ranked 25547 p4p, 25252 weight class) and Damien Weaver (ranked 646 p4p, 625 weight class). Vermicelli 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gonna Fly Now. Damien Weaver is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Vermicelli !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damien Weaver!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vermicelli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Damien Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vermicelli connects with a right hand. Weaver shakes it off.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli throws a series of punches but Weaver moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Weaver walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vermicelli .
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermicelli lands a jab to the nose.
Vermicelli connects with a high kick.
Vermicelli misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vermicelli misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Vermicelli , right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab from Vermicelli .
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Weaver feints and then cracks Vermicelli 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vermicelli down.
Good work by Vermicelli as he checks the leg kick.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Weaver takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Vermicelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weaver's head.
Vermicelli punishes Weaver's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vermicelli .
Vermicelli tests Weaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weaver fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vermicelli is out of range.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Vermicelli avoids it well.
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Vermicelli .
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Vermicelli - that will leave a mark!
Weaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermicelli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vermicelli scores with a leg kick.
Vermicelli motions for Weaver to come forward. Vermicelli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vermicelli blocks a head kick by Weaver.
Weaver looks winded!
Vermicelli tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Vermicelli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vermicelli misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver misses with a series of wild punches.
Weaver connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Weaver lands with a nice combination. Vermicelli backs away looking to recover.
Weaver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Vermicelli scores with a jab.
Weaver gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vermicelli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Weaver has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Weaver there as he acknowledges the shot.
A jab from Vermicelli finds it's way through Weaver's defenses.
Vermicelli connects with a body shot that sends Weaver's belly button to the back.
Vermicelli jabs Weaver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vermicelli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Weaver throws a right hand that Vermicelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Vermicelli also avoids with ease.
Vermicelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weaver's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermicelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Weaver. Those never looked like landing.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Weaver thows a leg kick but Vermicelli checks it
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weaver throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vermicelli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vermicelli avoids the head kick by Weaver.
Vermicelli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vermicelli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Weaver takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weaver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Weaver misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vermicelli . That's going to slow Weaver down.
Weaver has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli connects with a single shot there.
Vermicelli lands a head kick!
Vermicelli lands a head kick!
Weaver tries a low kick but Vermicelli avoids it.
Weaver takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vermicelli .
Good shot there by Vermicelli .
Weaver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vermicelli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a right hand to the body.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Weaver tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Vermicelli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
No joy there for Weaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weaver can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermicelli .
Weaver moves out of range of the body kick from Vermicelli .
Weaver throws a counter combo.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vermicelli with a jab.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Vermicelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Vermicelli avoids a kick to the body.
Vermicelli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Vermicelli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vermicelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Vermicelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weaver's sensitive parts.
A thudding body kick lands there by Weaver!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vermicelli with a nice calf kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Weaver might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vermicelli has got the better of the exchanges.
Weaver is breathing heavily.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Damien Weaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Weaver sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Vermicelli . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vermicelli .
A chopping leg kick lands by Vermicelli .
It looks like Vermicelli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Vermicelli looks to land a combination. Weaver sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weaver's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vermicelli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Both fighters circling a little - Vermicelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Weaver throws a leg kick
and Vermicelli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vermicelli scores with the left hand. Weaver knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body kick there by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Vermicelli lands a slapping body shot.
Vermicelli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Weaver has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermicelli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Weaver momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Vermicelli .
Both fighters circling a little - Vermicelli finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vermicelli lands a glancing blow to the side of Weaver's head.
Weaver misses with a low kick.
Vermicelli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vermicelli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Weaver has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Weaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermicelli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Weaver walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weaver takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vermicelli connects with a jab.
Weaver throws a sloppy head kick and Vermicelli moves out of range easily.
Weaver has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Vermicelli .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vermicelli connects with a leg kick.
Weaver misses with the combination.
Weaver looks to land a combination but Vermicelli avoids it well.
Vermicelli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Weaver.
A slapping leg kick lands for Weaver.
A good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Weaver's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Vermicelli scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick from Weaver misses.
Vermicelli throws a counter high kick but Weaver was just alert enough to avoid it.
Weaver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weaver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermicelli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Weaver.
Vermicelli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vermicelli cracks Weaver with a good jab.
Vermicelli scores with a kick to the body.
Weaver tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Weaver has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vermicelli .
Vermicelli dodges the punch combination from Weaver.
Vermicelli lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weaver will feel that in the morning.
Vermicelli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weaver tries to bum rush Vermicelli with a series of wild strikes but Vermicelli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weaver misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weaver has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vermicelli finds it's way round the side to connect with Weaver's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vermicelli .
Decent striking displayed by Vermicelli there.
Vermicelli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Vermicelli dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vermicelli scores with a nice head shot.
Weaver is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Weaver misses with a double jab
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vermicelli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Weaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vermicelli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Weaver's head backwards.
Weaver swinging wildly here.
Vermicelli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver misses with a body kick.
Weaver's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vermicelli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Weaver scrambles back to his feet.
Vermicelli connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermicelli with a jab.
Weaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vermicelli thuds his shin into the meat of Weaver's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermicelli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Vermicelli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Weaver in his tracks.
Vermicelli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Weaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vermicelli scores with a nice body kick.
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermicelli .
Weaver doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vermicelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
A cross from Vermicelli lands.
Vermicelli scores with a jab. Weaver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vermicelli , as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Vermicelli . Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vermicelli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Weaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermicelli circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermicelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Weaver throws a wild body kick that Vermicelli sees coming a mile off.
Vermicelli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Weaver throws a head kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Vermicelli does it's job there.
Vermicelli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping body kick lands there for Vermicelli .
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a nice uppercut.
Vermicelli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vermicelli .
Weaver misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Vermicelli finds it's target.
Vermicelli feints and then cracks Weaver's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Weaver down.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vermicelli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Weaver's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Vermicelli avoids a kick to the body.
Vermicelli scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver throws a head kick but Vermicelli moves out of range.
Weaver swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vermicelli counters with a low kick, right behind Weaver 's knee.
Vermicelli lands with an overhand left.
Vermicelli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Weaver scores with a one two! Vermicelli had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vermicelli .
Despite the aggression on Weaver's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Weaver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vermicelli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Weaver walks into a left hand.
Weaver scores with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver throws a combination that misses
and Weaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A thudding body kick lands there by Vermicelli !
Weaver throws a body kick that misses
and Vermicelli counters with a solid body kick.
Weaver misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli scores with a shot to the body.
Weaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vermicelli .
Vermicelli jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A combination from Weaver does no damage.
Weaver takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Vermicelli cracks a nice hook into Weaver's ribs.
Weaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Vermicelli lands a jab to Weaver's midsection.
Vermicelli thuds his right hand into Weaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Weaver misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vermicelli with a nice cross.
Vermicelli thows a body kick. Weaver tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Damien Weaver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Weaver misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vermicelli throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Weaver.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Vermicelli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vermicelli 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Vermicelli !
During a confident post fight interview, John Vermicelli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yuk Cock Muncher (ranked 5903 p4p, 25324 weight class) and Michael McConnell (ranked 520 p4p, 540 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuk Cock Muncher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael McConnell !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cock Muncher.
Cock Muncher shoots in and drives through. McConnell sprawls well.
McConnell goes for a double leg but Cock Muncher avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cock Muncher continues to drive forward.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConnell jumps guard but Cock Muncher stands there with McConnell around his waist. McConnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McConnell is trying to pull guard but Cock Muncher has him pressed against the cage.
Yuk Cock Muncher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
McConnell prevents the takedown attempt.
McConnell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cock Muncher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McConnell 's head.
Cock Muncher postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cock Muncher throws an elbow that misses. McConnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cock Muncher's guard. Nice move by McConnell !
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cock Muncher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McConnell is controlling him.
Cock Muncher trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Cock Muncher might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cock Muncher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McConnell throws a sloppy head kick
and Cock Muncher counters with a nice double leg into side control. McConnell won't be happy with that.
McConnell struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell dodges the ground and pound from Cock Muncher.
Cock Muncher is chipping away with strikes.
McConnell on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Cock Muncher scoring with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cock Muncher works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
 McConnell is rocked!
McConnell sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Cock Muncher has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cock Muncher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McConnell is still in real trouble! Can Cock Muncher finish him?
Cock Muncher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McConnell wants to improve his position but Cock Muncher is controlling well.
Cock Muncher scores with a big shot! McConnell 's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save McConnell ! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yuk Cock Muncher!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Hanson (ranked 5573 p4p, 25510 weight class) and Connor McSwagger (ranked 564 p4p, 637 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Connor McSwagger enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keith Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connor McSwagger!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson throws a combination that misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters circling a little - Hanson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanson scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Hanson misses
and McSwagger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a left to the body.
McSwagger takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
McSwagger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanson connects with a high kick.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on McSwagger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Hanson.
McSwagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hanson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That kick from Hanson tenderised McSwagger's leg. McSwagger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
McSwagger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanson counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McSwagger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanson misses with a double jab.
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McSwagger throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Hanson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McSwagger.
Hanson looks to throw a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSwagger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Hanson.
McSwagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses.
McSwagger misses with a two punch combination.
McSwagger throws a right and a left that Hanson avoids nicely.
Hanson throws a push kick but McSwagger slaps the foot to one side.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanson misses with a low kick.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanson. McSwagger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left and a right from McSwagger both land. Nice combination.
McSwagger is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McSwagger.
McSwagger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Left hook, right uppercut from McSwagger.
McSwagger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McSwagger checks a leg kick.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSwagger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McSwagger cracks Hanson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McSwagger throws out a powerful jab.
Hanson throws a front kick aimed at McSwagger's knee but McSwagger avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a hook
enabling McSwagger to counter with a crisp jab.
McSwagger misses with a wild body shot.
Hanson throws a low kick, looking for McSwagger's leg but McSwagger calmly moves out of range.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hanson.
McSwagger 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.
A shot to the body from Hanson misses
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Hanson is predictable there
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
McSwagger slips a jab and a cross from Hanson.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a front kick aimed at McSwagger's knee but McSwagger avoids it well.
Hanson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Connor McSwagger will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hanson thows a leg kick but McSwagger checks it
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson misses with a head kick.
McSwagger is looking for the big counter here.
Hanson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McSwagger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hanson throws a right hand that misses
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
Hanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McSwagger.
McSwagger swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson scores with a head kick. McSwagger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
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!
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Hanson misses
and McSwagger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
McSwagger scores with a jab to the head.
Hanson swings away with a body shot that misses
and McSwagger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McSwagger throws a series of strikes that have Hanson backpedaling.
Hanson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Connor McSwagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses with a two punch combination.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Hanson.
McSwagger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanson throws out a leg kick but McSwagger moves out of range and Hanson only half commits.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McSwagger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McSwagger scores with a one two! Hanson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McSwagger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hanson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hanson throws a lazy head kick
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hanson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanson misses with a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanson misses with a hook to the body
and McSwagger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a lazy body kick
and McSwagger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanson thinking.
McSwagger throws a right and a left that both miss.
McSwagger blocks a head kick by Hanson.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a left to the body.
Hanson misses with a double jab
and McSwagger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McSwagger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McSwagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hanson misses with a head kick.
Hanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanson swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from McSwagger on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson feints and then cracks McSwagger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McSwagger down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McSwagger lands with a right hand.
A head kick by Hanson misses
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Hanson misses
and McSwagger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson misses with an uppercut
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
McSwagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from McSwagger misses the target.
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keith Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Keith Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McSwagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanson.
McSwagger avoids the head kick by Hanson.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lazy body kick from Hanson
and McSwagger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McSwagger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanson throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanson moves out of range of the strikes.
McSwagger just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHanson.
Hanson throws a leg kick but McSwagger checks it.
McSwagger appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McSwagger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanson.
Hanson throws a sloppy head kick and McSwagger moves out of range easily.
McSwagger moves out of range as Hanson throws a body kick.
Hanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McSwagger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Hanson misses.
Hanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanson pivots, looking for a leg kick but McSwagger is out of range and Hanson settles back down.
Hanson throws a push kick but McSwagger slaps the foot to one side.
Hanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McSwagger connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanson scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
McSwagger scores with a hook.
Hanson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a straight right hand.
McSwagger avoids a kick to the body.
Hanson throws a head kick that misses
and McSwagger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanson throws a leg kick
and McSwagger counters with a two punch combo.
Hanson throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from McSwagger misses.
Jab, jab by McSwagger - just one landing.
McSwagger throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Hanson misses
and McSwagger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson throws a head kick but McSwagger moves out of range.
McSwagger looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanson throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like McSwagger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanson misses with a jab to the body
and McSwagger counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A good leg kick by Hanson.
Hanson throws a leg kick that is checked
and McSwagger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson tries to land a body kick
and McSwagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanson misses with a right hand
letting McSwagger counter with a right hand.
Hanson misses with a kick to the body.
Hanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McSwagger unleashes a big counter combination but Hanson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Keith Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McSwagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McSwagger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McSwagger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Wyatt (ranked 5259 p4p, 3551 weight class) and Andre Driver (ranked 259 p4p, 206 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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18
145
4 - 0 - 0 |
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26
142
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Wyatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andre Driver!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt moves into the clinch.
Driver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver won't allow it.
Wyatt pulls Driver into guard.
Wyatt is looking for a triangle but Driver pushes his legs off easily.
Wyatt working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily.
Wyatt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Driver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Driver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wyatt can't keep his opponent in guard - Driver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyatt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Driver.
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driver pulls his head out easily.
Driver seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Driver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wyatt clinches up against the cage.
Wyatt jumps guard.
Wyatt working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily.
Driver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Driver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
Driver is trying to work for a kimura but Wyatt is defending well.
Wyatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver is keen to just control but Wyatt is a slippery customer.
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driver pulls his head out easily.
Driver is looking for a kimura here.
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
Driver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wyatt keeps working.
Driver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Driver is trying to control. Wyatt wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt wants to improve his position but Driver is controlling well.
Wyatt trying to hold on to Driver's head to control him but Driver postures up.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Driver has control of the leg.
Wyatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Driver prevents Wyatt from improving his position.
Wyatt trying to control here.
Driver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Driver pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wyatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Driver controlling the pace.
Driver wants to work for an arm triangle but Wyatt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Driver is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wyatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wyatt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Driver is keen to just control but Wyatt is a slippery customer.
Driver 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Driver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wyatt rushes Driver and presses him up against the cage.
Wyatt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but Driver turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wyatt jumps guard but Driver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Driver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Driver working hard to break the clinch.
Driver lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver throws a head punch that misses.
Wyatt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Driver smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Driver throws a right hand that Wyatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Wyatt also avoids with ease.
Driver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wyatt in his tracks.
Driver drops Wyatt with a left right combo! Driver follows him down to the ground into side control.
 Wyatt is rocked!
 It looks like Tony Wyatt has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyatt wants to control but Driver postures up.
Oh Wyatt is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Driver tries for a kimura but Wyatt is defending well.
Driver is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wyatt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wyatt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wyatt seems to have got his legs back now.
Wyatt wants to take a breather but Driver is having none of it.
Driver wants to get back to his feet.
Driver is trying to maintain the position but Wyatt is very close to passing his half guard.
Wyatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver wants to improve his position but Wyatt is controlling well.
Wyatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Driver keeps working.
Driver is looking for a sweep. Wyatt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Driver makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Driver.
Driver is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wyatt is aware though and is defending well.
Driver is striking from the bottom but Wyatt uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Driver is staying active underneath Wyatt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wyatt is keen to just control but Driver is a slippery customer.
Wyatt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Driver is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Driver felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Driver looking for submissions off his back.
Driver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Driver is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Driver tries to get to full guard but Wyatt has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wyatt is thwarting Driver's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab lands there for Driver.
Wyatt tries to clinch but Driver is having none of it.
Driver swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Driver scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wyatt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wyatt has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Driver.
Wyatt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Driver walks away with a smile on his face. Wyatt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Driver getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wyatt closes the distance and clinches.
Wyatt pulls guard.
Wyatt controls Driver momentarily but Driver frees himself.
Driver wants to control from the top but Wyatt keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Driver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Wyatt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Driver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wyatt pushes Driver up against the cage in a clinch.
Wyatt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Driver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wyatt fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wyatt tries to pull guard but Driver forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Wyatt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Driver pushes Wyatt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wyatt jumps guard but Driver turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wyatt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Driver to keep the fight standing.
Driver lands a hook that snaps the head of Wyatt backwards.
Wyatt manages to pull guard.
Driver keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wyatt's head.
Wyatt working for a triangle but Driver defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver 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.
Driver trying to control the position from guard on top but Wyatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver wants to pass the guard but Wyatt is keeping the position.
Driver advances to half guard.
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Driver landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wyatt is trying to maintain the position but Driver is very close to passing his half guard.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Driver has control of the leg.
Driver working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wyatt's thigh. Wyatt counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Driver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wyatt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Driver has managed to get both his arms back between Wyatt's legs - danger averted.
Tony Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver throwing strikes from guard but Wyatt blocks nicely.
Driver wanted to stand there but Wyatt had control of the position.
Driver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Driver 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.
Driver wants to stand but Wyatt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Driver forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyatt keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Driver trying to control the action but Wyatt is working from the bottom.
Wyatt is trying to maintain the position but Driver is very close to passing his half guard.
Driver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Driver is looking for a kimura here.
Wyatt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wyatt looking for submissions off his back.
Driver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Driver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Driver takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Andre Driver is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wyatt looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Driver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Driver winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Driver!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Driver thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Haruki Muramaki (ranked 3920 p4p, 4121 weight class) and Bryan Petrosyan (ranked 442 p4p, 452 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
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Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Haruki Muramaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrosyan throws a head kick that misses.
Muramaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Muramaki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Muramaki lands a slapping body shot.
Petrosyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrosyan dodges the punch combination from Muramaki.
Petrosyan looks to clinch
and Muramaki counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Bryan Petrosyan has been cut.
Muramaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muramaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Muramaki throws a big shot that misses.
Petrosyan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Muramaki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Petrosyan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrosyan defending well as Muramaki loads up on a big left hand.
Petrosyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muramaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Muramaki.
Petrosyan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Muramaki motions for Petrosyan to come forward. Muramaki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Muramaki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Muramaki moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrosyan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muramaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrosyan backwards.
Muramaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Muramaki lands a left hand.
Muramaki is leaning against Petrosyan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Muramaki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrosyan backwards.
Petrosyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan slips a jab from Muramaki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrosyan misses with a left hand
and Muramaki counters with a nice body shot.
Muramaki lands a left and a right that send Petrosyan crashing to the mat, dazed. Muramaki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Petrosyan is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muramaki closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Petrosyan out cold! Petrosyan corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Haruki Muramaki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pino Noir (ranked 3819 p4p, 5699 weight class) and Joe Diddy (ranked 457 p4p, 567 weight class). Diddy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. lvl99ROIDMAGE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pino Noir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Diddy!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Diddy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Diddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Noir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noir throws a shot to the body.
Diddy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Noir looks to land a right hand but Diddy moved out of range.
Diddy dives in for a single leg takedown but Noir sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Noir throws a sloppy head kick and Diddy moves out of range easily.
Noir connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noir defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Diddy.
Pino Noir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Diddy.
Diddy shoots for a double leg takedown but Noir sprawls well. He's pushed Diddy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Noir is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Noir lands a nice shot to the body.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noir looks to land a combination but Diddy avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Diddy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Noir tries to sprawl but Diddy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Diddy wants to take a breather but Noir is having none of it.
Noir gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Noir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Noir is retaining full guard.
Diddy passes into half guard.
Noir trying to hold on to Diddy's head to control him but Diddy postures up.
Diddy trying to pass the guard but Noir defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddy is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Diddy connects with a nice short shot to Noir's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddy wants to free his trapped foot but Noir is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Noir trying to control from the bottom.
Diddy passes to side control.
Noir managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Diddy.
Noir looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noir keeps working.
Diddy throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Diddy cracks Noir with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Diddy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Noir some visible discomfort.
Diddy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Noir is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Diddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noir keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Diddy wants to control for a moment but Noir uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noir is looking to improve his position.
Diddy moves nicely into side control.
Diddy trying to control the action but Noir is working from the bottom.
Noir knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diddy on the ground.
Diddy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Noir struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddy wants to control but Noir is keeping him busy.
Diddy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diddy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Noir defending against the ground and pound.
Diddy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Noir's legs.
Noir tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Diddy working the ground and pound.
Diddy looking to control but instead Noir has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Noir is looking for a sweep. Diddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Pino Noir 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.
Diddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noir pinned against the cage. Noir gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noir scores with a nice right hand.
Noir works the jab nicely.
Noir is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Diddy shoots in and drives through. Noir sprawls well.
Noir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Diddy misses with a takedown attempt
and Diddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pino Noir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Diddy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Noir, as that shot connected.
Diddy tries for a takedown but Noir circles away easily
and Noir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diddy thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy shoots and misses
and Noir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diddy shoots for a takedown but Noir saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diddy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diddy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've been informed that Diddy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Diddy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Noir counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diddy thinking.
Diddy is breathing heavily.
Diddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Noir scores with a punch to the head.
Noir lands the left hand.
Diddy is rocked!
Diddy walks straight into a right hand from Noir - that's dropped him! Noir jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Diddy from any more punishment! Diddy complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pino Noir!
A victorious Pino Noir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Pulizzi (ranked 3384 p4p, 3963 weight class) and Gunnar Goransson (ranked 480 p4p, 532 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Pulizzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Goransson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Goransson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulizzi looks to land a combination but Goransson avoids it well.
And Goransson tries to counter it with a takedown but Pulizzi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pulizzi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pulizzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goransson misses with a takedown
and Pulizzi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goransson ducks right into an uppercut from Pulizzi.
Pulizzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goransson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goransson looking to score a takedown here. Pulizzi is defending well but Goransson drives through and ends up in Pulizzi's guard.
Goransson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goransson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulizzi tries to get to full guard but Goransson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulizzi is looking to escape.
Goransson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pulizzi has hold of Goransson's hands but Goransson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pulizzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goransson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goransson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulizzi doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Goransson.
Goransson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pulizzi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goransson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulizzi's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Goransson connects with a nice short shot to Pulizzi's temple.
Pulizzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goransson on the ground.
Pulizzi is looking for a sweep. Goransson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pulizzi wants to control but Goransson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulizzi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goransson.
Goransson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Goransson.
Goransson is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Goransson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Goransson passes to full mount!
Pulizzi is looking to improve his position but Goransson isn't that keen on the idea.
Goransson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goransson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pulizzi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Goransson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pulizzi because Goransson loaded up on that one.
Pulizzi wants to control but Goransson is having none of it.
Goransson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Goransson working for a submission but Pulizzi is keeping him at bay.
Goransson avoids the attempt from Pulizzi to control.
Goransson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Goransson unloads with some shots from mount but Pulizzi bucks and avoids them well.
Goransson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pulizzi is surviving well by controlling Goransson's body position as best he can.
Goransson working for a guillotine from mount but Pulizzi is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulizzi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goransson has an active guard here but Pulizzi has managed to pass into half guard.
Pulizzi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Goransson trying to control from the bottom.
Goransson tries to get to full guard but Pulizzi has control of the leg.
Goransson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulizzi pulls his head out easily.
Goransson looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Goransson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pulizzi stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulizzi.
Goransson dives in and grabs Pulizzi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pulizzi pushes down on Goransson's head and hops out.
Pulizzi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goransson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goransson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pulizzi 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.
Pulizzi with a hook.
Goransson is rocked!
BAM! Pulizzi delivers a spinning backfist that drops Goransson like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Joe Pulizzi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Myler (ranked 3564 p4p, 2168 weight class) and Ben Kingsley (ranked 408 p4p, 283 weight class). Kingsley has chosen Where the Streets Have No Name - U2 as his entrance music. Ben Kingsley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Phil Myler's chin.
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165
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Myler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myler rushes Kingsley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Myler.
It looks like Ben Kingsley has been cut.
Kingsley breaks the clinch.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Myler but Myler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Myler stuffs the takedown attempt from Kingsley. Kingsley gets slowly back to his feet.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown but Myler shows good takedown defense.
Phil Myler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Kingsley.
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown but Myler shows good takedown defense.
Myler rushes Kingsley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kingsley blocks an elbow strike.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Kingsley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsley blocks the elbow strike.
Myler lands an elbow just above Kingsley 's eye.
Kingsley blocks the elbow strike.
Kingsley is trying to break the clinch but Myler has him pressed against the cage.
Kingsley is trying to break the clinch but Myler is controlling him.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Kingsley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Kingsley tries to break free but Myler pushes him back against the cage.
Kingsley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingsley avoids the elbow strike from Myler, against the cage.
Kingsley blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Kingsley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kingsley takes an elbow to the temple.
Kingsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Kingsley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
Myler lands an elbow inside.
Kingsley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingsley.
Kingsley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Myler has managed to clinch.
Nice elbow from Myler.
Nice elbow from Myler.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Myler keeps control of Kingsley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley blocks the elbow strike.
Kingsley avoids a wild elbow strike from Myler.
Kingsley is trying to push Myler away but Myler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice elbow from Myler.
Myler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Ben Kingsley's cut even more.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kingsley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kingsley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kingsley wants to get back to striking at distance but Myler won't allow it.
Myler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Myler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Myler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingsley's efforts to push away.
Kingsley dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler throws an elbow but it misses.
Kingsley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kingsley is trying to force a seperation but Myler has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myler prevents Kingsley from breaking the clinch.
Kingsley dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler lands a damaging elbow.
Myler pushes off an throws an elbow but Kingsley leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myler throws an elbow that misses.
Kingsley blocks the elbow strike.
Myler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kingsley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingsley can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kingsley's brow.
Kingsley blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Kingsley blocks an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Kingsley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kingsley tries to break the clinch but Myler is controlling the position.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Myler.
The cut above Ben Kingsley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Myler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kingsley has had enough of the clinch but Myler keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myler throws an elbow but misses.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Kingsley is trying to break the clinch but Myler is controlling him.
Kingsley wants to get back to striking at distance but Myler won't allow it.
Kingsley working hard to break the clinch.
Myler lands an elbow that stopped Kingsley in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kingsley's brow.
Myler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Myler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Kingsley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kingsley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kingsley is trying to force a seperation but Myler has the dominant position.
Kingsley tries to break the clinch but Myler is controlling the position.
Myler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kingsley's efforts to push away.
Kingsley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kingsley takes an elbow to the forehead.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Myler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Kingsley's cut.
That's time! Myler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kingsley gets tackled into the cage by Myler. Myler maintains the clinch.
Kingsley dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Myler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kingsley blocks the elbow strike.
Myler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Myler lands an elbow just above Kingsley 's eye.
Myler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kingsley wants to break free but Myler has control.
Kingsley dodges an elbow strike from Myler.
Kingsley wants to get back to striking at distance but Myler won't allow it.
Myler keeps control of Kingsley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Myler.
Ben Kingsley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kingsley manages to break the clinch.
Kingsley darts in looking for a takedown but Myler gets double underhooks and turns Kingsley into the cage.
Myler moves into the clinch.
Kingsley tries to circle away but Myler has him pinned against the cage.
Kingsley can't break the clinch.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kingsley has had enough of the clinch but Myler keeps him there for the moment.
Myler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kingsley's brow.
Kingsley wants to break free but Myler has control.
Myler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kingsley wants to break free but Myler has control.
Kingsley is trying to break free.
Myler misses with an elbow over the top.
Kingsley working hard to break the clinch.
Kingsley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Myler misses with an elbow strike.
Myler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Myler lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ben Kingsley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Myler!
Ben Kingsley spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss is unacceptable, I blame everyone but myself for this outcome. The refs, the judges, my coaches, every stinkin' person on this island.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Lawson (ranked 2527 p4p, 2500 weight class) and Methuselah Honeysuckle (ranked 389 p4p, 385 weight class). Honeysuckle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dropkick Murphy's - Warriors Code. Tyler Lawson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Methuselah Honeysuckle!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honeysuckle dodges the punch combination from Lawson.
Lawson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Honeysuckle.
Honeysuckle throws a leg kick but Lawson checks it.
Honeysuckle scores with a leg kick.
Honeysuckle is looking to land body kicks.
Honeysuckle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Honeysuckle ducks under a wild hook from Lawson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top.
Lawson throws a hook to the side of Honeysuckle's head but Honeysuckle sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Honeysuckle throws a combination that misses
and Lawson counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Lawson!
Tyler Lawson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Methuselah Honeysuckle was interviewed post fight and said 'A bump in the road, I'll be back better and hungrier!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davey Allen (ranked 2333 p4p, 2775 weight class) and Jacob Riker (ranked 301 p4p, 349 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davey Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacob Riker!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen tries for a takedown but Riker circles away easily
letting Riker counter with a right hand.
Allen tries for a takedown but Riker circles away easily
and Riker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Allen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Riker. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Riker, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Riker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Allen. 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.
Riker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker lands a jab to the nose.
Riker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riker manages to circle out of the way.
Allen fails with the takedown
and Riker counters with a nice uppercut.
Riker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riker misses with the combination.
Riker's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Riker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Riker looks winded!
Allen slips under a jab from Riker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen fails to land the takedown.
Riker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Riker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Riker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Riker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Allen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riker.
Allen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Riker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Allen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Riker.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Riker shows good takedown defense.
Riker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Allen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Riker throws an overhand right that lands on Allen's shoulder, as Allen tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
Riker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Riker misses with a body shot.
Riker 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.
Riker misses with an uppercut.
Nice jab there from Riker.
Allen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Allen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Allen.
Allen works over Riker with some ground and pound from guard.
Allen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Allen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Allen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allen forces his way into half guard.
Allen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Riker!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Riker dominated that round.
That's time! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Allen drives through with a powerful takedown. That's hurt Riker!
Allen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Davey Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Allen connects with a couple of short punches.
Riker is rocked!
Allen stands up over Riker, holding on to his feet. Allen throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Riker is out cold! Allen lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Davey Allen!
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