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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Colby Cheeser (ranked 5105 p4p, 5050 weight class) and Gavin Meyers (ranked 470 p4p, 466 weight class). Colby Cheeser could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gavin Meyers's chin.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colby Cheeser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gavin Meyers!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheeser clinches up with Meyers and pushes him back against the cage.
Cheeser gets through Meyers's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cheeser lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meyers can't break the clinch.
Cheeser tries to throw a body punch but Meyers avoids it by throwing Cheeser back against the cage.
Meyers blocks the elbow strike.
Cheeser prevents Meyers from breaking the clinch.
Cheeser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meyers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheeser has him pressed against the cage.
Meyers wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheeser won't allow it.
Cheeser misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyers.
Cheeser swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cheeser misses with a punch to the body.
Meyers tries to circle away but Cheeser has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheeser lands a nice uppercut.
Cheeser scores with a shoulder strike.
Cheeser lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meyers backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheeser.
Meyers is trying to force a seperation but Cheeser has the dominant position.
Meyers is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cheeser keeps control of Meyers as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cheeser fails to land.
Cheeser lands a shot to the body.
Meyers looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheeser creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Meyers is rocked!
Cheeser makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Meyers is still on wobbly legs! Can Cheeser finish him?
Cheeser throws a big uppercut that drops Meyers! More strikes from Cheeser and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Meyers lies dazed against the cage as Cheeser celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Cheeser!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pudzianowski (ranked 4317 p4p, 5675 weight class) and King Watson (ranked 428 p4p, 502 weight class). Mariusz Pudzianowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mariusz Pudzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Watson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pudzianowski really is a fat lump.
Watson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Pudzianowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pudzianowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pudzianowski shoots in and drives through. Watson sprawls well.
Pudzianowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.
Pudzianowski has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pudzianowski manages to break the clinch.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pudzianowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mariusz Pudzianowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson shoots in and bounces Pudzianowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pudzianowski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pudzianowski shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pudzianowski tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Watson defends well and Pudzianowski ends up having to push Watson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pudzianowski stalling against the cage.
Pudzianowski breaks from the clinch.
Pudzianowski is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
Pudzianowski has a takedown stuffed.
Pudzianowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watson stuffs the takedown.
Watson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pudzianowski dives in and scores a takedown into Watson's guard.
Pudzianowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
Watson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pudzianowski dives into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pudzianowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski wants to control but Watson is keeping him busy.
Pudzianowski staying calm.
Pudzianowski advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pudzianowski controlling his opponent.
Pudzianowski swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mariusz Pudzianowski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Benson (ranked 4192 p4p, 4855 weight class) and Be Bop (ranked 228 p4p, 276 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronnie Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Be Bop!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Benson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Benson.
Benson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bop.
Bop should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Benson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bop lands a right hook to the body.
Benson tries to clinch there but Bop circles away.
Bop lands a nice shot that snaps Benson's head back.
Bop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Benson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Benson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bop swings for the body but Benson moves out of range.
Benson is looking to counter punch.
Benson throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Benson does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bop ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Benson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice body punch from Bop.
Benson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab by Benson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson looks to land a right hand but Bop moved out of range.
Bop let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bop scores with a hook to the body. Benson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bop comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benson is breathing heavily.
Bop ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bop is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Benson rather than just go for the knockout.
Benson throws a hook to the side of Bop's head but Bop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Bop misses.
Bop dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bop.
Benson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bop cracks Benson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Ronnie Benson has been cut.
Bop punishes Benson's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Bop.
Bop drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bop wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bop slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Bop from controlling successfully.
Bop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Benson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bop content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Benson has locked up a guillotine! Benson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bop is holding on here and Benson must be using up a lot of energy. Bop has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Benson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronnie Benson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milo Jones (ranked 4394 p4p, 4144 weight class) and Nuori Kaarme (ranked 411 p4p, 395 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Faneto. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Milo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nuori Kaarme!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaarme tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaarme thinking.
Jones stalks Kaarme and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kaarme's face. Kaarme staggers backwards, shaken.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Kaarme fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Kaarme off the cage and back into range.
Nuori Kaarme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kaarme gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Milo Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nuori Kaarme.
Kaarme misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Kaarme will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Kaarme misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Kaarme looks winded!
Kaarme doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Kaarme backs away looking to recover.
Kaarme is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaarme is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones cracks Kaarme with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Kaarme tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Jones pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Kaarme is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milo Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Pierre (ranked 4134 p4p, 4323 weight class) and Reston Weaver (ranked 440 p4p, 456 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vaughn Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reston Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pierre stalling in the clinch.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Weaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Weaver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Weaver has a couple of punches blocked by Pierre.
Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weaver has managed to clinch.
Weaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pierre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver.
Pierre stalling the fight.
Weaver misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre.
Pierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Weaver working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver blocking some punches.
Weaver lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Weaver has him pressed against the cage.
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weaver lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pierre stalling.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Weaver goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver.
Pierre can't find room to land a body shot as Weaver controls the action.
Weaver throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Weaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Weaver throws a head punch that misses.
Pierre lands with a short shot to the head.
Weaver prevents a body shot from Pierre.
A short right from Pierre on the inside.
Pierre tries a body shot but Weaver blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre working aggressively here.
Weaver misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pierre creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Weaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Pierre.
Pierre lands a nice shot to the body.
Weaver tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Pierre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weaver as Pierre tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre.
Weaver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pierre's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Weaver as Pierre tries to tie him up.
Pierre scores with a shoulder strike.
Weaver throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land.
Weaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Pierre controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pierre.
A hook to the body from Pierre.
Weaver lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Weaver scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weaver blocks an uppercut.
Weaver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Weaver.
Weaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Weaver misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre.
Pierre trying to control the position but instead, Weaver has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pierre into the cage.
Pierre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weavers head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
Weaver misses with some punches.
Pierre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver.
Pierre working aggressively here.
Weaver keeps control of Pierre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pierre.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre working aggressively here.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weaver misses with the head strike.
Weaver tries to throw a body punch but Pierre avoids it by throwing Weaver back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Pierre fails to land.
Weaver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre tries to stall but Weaver uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pierre lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pierre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Weaver blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pierre.
Pierre throws a punch but it's blocked by Weaver.
Weaver misses with the head strike.
Pierre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reston Weaver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pierre tries to bum rush Weaver with a series of wild strikes but Weaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Weaver moves into the clinch successfully.
Pierre lands a body punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Weaver in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Weaver tries to work over Pierre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Pierre.
Weaver blocks an uppercut.
Weaver can't find room to land a body shot as Pierre controls the action.
Pierre working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Weaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Weaver.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Weaver.
Weaver lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pierre.
Pierre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Pierre on the inside.
Weaver lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pierre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Reston Weaver seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pierre swings wildly with an uppercut but Weaver uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
Weaver blocks an uppercut.
Pierre misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land.
Pierre tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Weaver's elbow.
Weaver lands a body shot.
Weaver lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pierre prevents a body shot from Weaver.
A short left from Pierre.
Pierre holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Weaver scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Weaver fails to land.
Pierre blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Weaver scores with a shoulder strike.
 Pierre is rocked!
Pierre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pierre is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Pierre fails to land.
Pierre is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Weaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierre.
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!
Weaver throws a punch but it's blocked by Pierre.
Weaver misses with some punches.
Pierre stalls.
Pierre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pierre lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pierre blocking some punches.
Pierre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pierre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pierre ducks right into an uppercut from Weaver.
Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weaver gets a clinch.
Weaver tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Weaver lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Weaver tries a body shot but Pierre blocks it.
Pierre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pierre throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pierre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Weaver drops Pierre with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pierre! Weaver dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reston Weaver!
A victorious Reston Weaver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Connie Benson (ranked 4118 p4p, 3671 weight class) and Jebron Lames (ranked 407 p4p, 372 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Connie Benson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jebron Lames!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lames shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Benson as he jumps to the side.
Benson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lames takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lames walks into a left hand.
Benson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lames's half guard.
Benson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lames has his hands clasped together around Benson's back. He's all about the action.
Benson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Benson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benson is just content to waste time from the top position. Lames takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lames wants to get back to his feet but Benson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lames is on top in guard.
Benson keeping moving, preventing Lames from controlling successfully.
Benson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lames on the ground.
Benson working a defensive guard but Lames passes into half guard.
Lames working Benson over with strikes.
Lames working the head and body with strikes.
Lames seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lames lands with a punch from half guard.
Benson trying to control from the bottom.
Benson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lames scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lames content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Benson is looking to control Lames's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benson avoid being mounted?
Benson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Benson tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lames seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benson trying to hold on to Lames's head to control him but Lames postures up.
Benson is looking to improve his position.
Benson wants to control but Lames is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lames is nestled in close to Benson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lames is trying to control. Benson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benson is concentrating on defense, preventing Lames from advancing position.
Lames seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Benson is looking for a sweep. Lames is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Benson is looking to control Lames's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Benson avoid being mounted?
Benson is concentrating on defense, preventing Lames from advancing position.
Lames performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Benson taking some punishment here, with Lames in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lames is thwarting Benson's attempts to control the position.
Benson is trying to get back to full guard.
Benson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lames is working away from the top position though.
Lames seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lames is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lames is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lames lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Lames seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lames working Benson over with strikes.
Lames prevents Benson from improving his position.
Lames is thwarting Benson's attempts to control the position.
Lames content to control rather than advance.
Benson is looking for a sweep. Lames is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lames missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benson is trying to control but can't.
Lames seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lames slips a nice elbow through Benson's hands, connecting with Benson's forehead.
Lames takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lames lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jebron Lames 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.
Lames shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Benson is looking to stall here but Lames recovers full guard.
Benson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lames tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Benson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benson wants to control from the top but Lames keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benson stops Lames from standing up.
Lames is adopting a defensive guard.
Benson looking to sit in guard and control but Lames gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lames postures up and lands a big shot to Benson's brow.
Lames stands up over Benson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Benson trying to control the position.
Benson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lames sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Lames has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Benson seems keen to control Lames's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lames wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lames lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Benson wants to hit a sweep here but Lames passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Benson there!
Lames with a couple of short strikes.
Benson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lames controlling his opponent.
A nice elbow there by Lames.
Lames looking to control but Benson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lames sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lames lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Benson wants to control but Lames is having none of it.
Lames working the ground and pound effectively.
Lames has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lames with good strikes from the mount here!
Lames with a couple of short strikes.
Benson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lames tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Benson is working to get back to half guard.
Benson is working hard here to advance position.
Lames lands a couple of good shots and Benson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lames controls the position.
Benson wants to escape the position.
Benson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lames.
Lames lands punches and elbows.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Lames.
Lames connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Benson to escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lames is landing with strikes. Benson can't take much more of this.
I would not like to be Benson right now.
Lames is landing with strikes. Benson can't take much more of this.
Benson covers up after that shot from Lames.
Lames lands with a hammerfist to the side of Benson's head.
What can Benson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lames has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Benson.
Benson takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jebron Lames showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Benson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice sprawl there from Benson as Lames shoots in.
Benson cracks Lames with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lames is defended easily by Benson.
Benson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lames's half guard.
Benson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lames does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lames wants to get back to his feet.
Benson controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lames is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Benson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Benson's back!
Benson trying to control the action but Lames just sinks the hooks in.
Lames gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Good control from Lames.
Lames struggling to keep hold of the position.
Can Benson hold on?! Lames is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Lames scores with punches from the back.
Lames controlling the position well here. Benson rolled but Lames kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Benson trying to control the hands but Lames breaks the grip.
Lames keeps control of the position easily here as Benson tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Benson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Benson just trying to survive but Lames is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lames throwing damaging strikes from the back! Benson could be in trouble here!
Lames has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lames scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Benson is taking damage to the body and head.
Lames lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lames. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lames is working the ground and pound. Can Benson escape?
Jebron Lames has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lames is hanging on to Benson's back as he tries to escape.
Lames controlling from the back.
Lames is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Benson. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Benson is rocked!
Lames scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Oh Benson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
I really don't envy Benson right now.
Benson is trying to remain composed but Lames is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lames trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Benson doesn't escape.
Benson rolls, trying to escape but Lames keeps control of the position.
Lames has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Benson.
Lames softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Benson tries to break free.
Benson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lames.
Lames punches Benson on the ear.
Can Benson hold on?! Lames is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Lames lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Lames.
Lames controlling from the back.
Benson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Lames connects with a big shot to the side of Benson's head.
Lames lands a good shot there. Benson covers up! Lames smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Benson to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Lames jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jebron Lames!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niko Espinola (ranked 4193 p4p, 3627 weight class) and Jackson Parks (ranked 279 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niko Espinola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Parks!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Espinola.
Espinola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Parks doesn't seem bothered though.
Espinola connects with a crisp jab.
Parks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Parks throwing strikes but missing.
Espinola controls Parks momentarily but Parks frees himself.
Espinola is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Parks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Espinola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Espinola has momentary wrist control but Parks slips an elbow through the middle.
Parks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Parks lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Espinola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Parks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Parks landing with the ground and pound.
Parks looking to pass the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Parks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Parks works over Espinola with some ground and pound from guard.
Parks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Espinola. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinola looking to control.
Parks lands a couple of elbows.
Espinola is rocked!
Parks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oh Espinola is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Parks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Espinola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Parks working some strikes from top position.
Espinola wants to control the position but Parks says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Parks trying to control the pace.
Espinola is pressing down on Parks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espinola has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Parks is working Espinola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Parks scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Parks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Espinola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parks lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Espinola! More strikes land and this one is all over! Parks jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Parks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Reilly (ranked 5265 p4p, 3325 weight class) and Payton Weiss (ranked 448 p4p, 347 weight class). Payton Weiss struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Granite chin |
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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, Gregor Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Payton Weiss!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Weiss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reilly getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Weiss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reilly circles away quickly and effectively.
Weiss looks to land a combination. Reilly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Weiss lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Weiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Weiss does no damage.
Weiss defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weiss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weiss avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Weiss is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Danga de danga de dang - Weiss scores with a four punch combination!
Weiss throws a right hand that Reilly ducks under and follows up with a left that Reilly also avoids with ease.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Weiss staying out of range there.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Weiss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weiss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weiss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reilly is looking to counter punch.
Weiss looks winded!
Reilly misses with a head kick.
Weiss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Weiss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Reilly misses its target.
Payton Weiss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weiss throws a series of punches but Reilly avoids them all with ease.
Reilly seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Weiss misses with a two punch combination.
Reilly shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Weiss is trying to defend but Reilly finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reilly passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reilly landing punches.
Reilly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Reilly extends the arm and Weiss is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Reilly!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Santoro (ranked 3005 p4p, 3612 weight class) and Jichael Mordan (ranked 343 p4p, 394 weight class). Nicky Santoro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Santoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jichael Mordan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santoro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mordan lands the left hand.
Santoro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mordan.
Mordan misses the shot to the body.
Santoro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mordan throws a right and a left that Santoro avoids nicely.
Mordan throws a series of punches but Santoro avoids them all with ease.
Mordan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mordan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mordan throws the left hand but Santoro avoids the punch easily.
Santoro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Santoro cracks Mordan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Santoro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mordan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mordan throws a nice looking combination but Santoro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santoro clobbers Mordan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jichael Mordan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mordan avoids the head kick by Santoro.
Mordan misses with a right hand
and Santoro counters with a straight right hand.
Santoro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santoro avoids the head kick by Mordan.
A swing and a miss from Santoro.
Mordan throws a head kick that misses
and Santoro counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordan throws a right hand that misses
and Santoro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mordan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santoro at a distance.
Santoro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mordan at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santoro throws a series of punches but Mordan moves out of range.
Mordan tries to score with a low kick but Santoro moves his leg out of the way.
Santoro is looking to counter punch.
Mordan falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Santoro counter with a right hand.
Mordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santoro avoids the head kick by Mordan.
An attempted straight right counter from Santoro misses the target.
Mordan looks winded!
Mordan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mordan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santoro slips a jab and a cross from Mordan.
Santoro cracks a nice hook into Mordan's ribs.
Santoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santoro cracks Mordan with a good jab.
Santoro lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Santoro. Beautiful body shot.
Santoro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Santoro stuns Mordan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mordan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Santoro lands with a good body shot.
Santoro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mordan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santoro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mordan at a distance.
Santoro throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Santoro dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mordan misses with a double jab
enabling Santoro to counter with a crisp jab.
Mordan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santoro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santoro. Mordan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mordan cracks Santoro with an open hand slap.
Santoro moves out of range as Mordan throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mordan misses with a straight right.
Mordan misses with an uppercut.
Santoro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santoro slips a straight right by Mordan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santoro lands a right hook to the body.
Santoro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Santoro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mordan lands with a cross.
Santoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Santoro is looking to wear down Mordan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Mordan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mordan is breathing heavily.
Santoro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Santoro slips a jab and a cross from Mordan.
Santoro throwing a counter right hand but Mordan manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mordan catches Santoro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A leg kick checked by Santoro.
Santoro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mordan can do to turn this around?
Santoro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mordan misses with a body shot
and Santoro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mordan throws a right hand that misses
and Santoro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mordan throws a hook but Santoro blocks it.
Santoro is looking for a counter combo.
Mordan swings widly with a right hand
and Santoro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mordan misses with a lunging right hand
and Santoro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mordan thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Santoro has knocked Mordan down with a huge combo! Santoro steps away and waves a wobbly Mordan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Mordan is rocked!
Santoro catches Mordan with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Mordan forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nicky Santoro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Rothstein (ranked 2586 p4p, 5066 weight class) and Grga Chvarak (ranked 339 p4p, 546 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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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Rothstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grga Chvarak!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chvarak counters with a nice uppercut.
Rothstein tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chvarak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rothstein instigates a clinch.
Rothstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rothstein has Chvarak pressed against the cage, preventing Chvarak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothstein tries to pull guard but Chvarak holds him up against the cage and eventually Rothstein drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chvarak walks away with a smile on his face. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chvarak stuffs the takedown attempt from Rothstein. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Rothstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein tries to clinch up
and Chvarak counters with a nice body shot.
Rothstein is looking to clinch.
Rothstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chvarak swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chvarak did well to prevent Rothstein getting side control.
Rothstein is thwarting Chvarak's attempts to control the position.
Rothstein is looking to advance position but Chvarak won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothstein is working hard here to advance position.
Rothstein is looking to take a break and control but Chvarak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rothstein trying to mount his opponent but Chvarak defends it.
Rothstein wants to work for an arm triangle but Chvarak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Chvarak is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chvarak is defending against the submission attempts here by Rothstein.
Rothstein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chvarak wants to improve his position but Rothstein is controlling well.
Chvarak actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rothstein seems to be working for a kimura but Chvarak defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rothstein tries to pass to full mount but Chvarak defends it.
Chvarak really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rothstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rothstein seems to be looking for submissions.
Chvarak wants to get back to full guard.
We've been informed that Chvarak has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chvarak wants to control but Rothstein is keeping busy.
Rothstein moves nicely into side control.
Rothstein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chvarak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein tries to move to mount but Chvarak blocks the move with his legs.
Rothstein goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chvarak has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rothstein but great work by Chvarak.
Rothstein gets back to half guard.
Chvarak thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rothstein's head.
Rothstein is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rothstein actively working from the bottom here.
Chvarak stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Chvarak counters with a two punch combo.
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 Sam Rothstein 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.
Rothstein clinches up against the cage.
Rothstein is trying to pull guard but Chvarak has him pressed against the cage.
Rothstein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chvarak walks away with a smile on his face. Rothstein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rothstein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rothstein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rothstein has Chvarak pressed against the cage, preventing Chvarak from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rothstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chvarak smiles and moves away.
Rothstein looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Rothstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rothstein looks to clinch
and Chvarak counters with a right hand to the body.
Rothstein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rothstein misses with a takedown attempt - Chvarak sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It seemed like Chvarak was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chvarak makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chvarak circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Chvarak counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothstein misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chvarak to counter with a crisp jab.
Rothstein shoots in and gets a takedown into Chvarak's guard.
Rothstein stopping the sweep attempt from Chvarak.
Rothstein looking to pass the guard.
Rothstein is looking to pass into half guard but Chvarak pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chvarak is in guard.
Chvarak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rothstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chvarak is aware though and is defending well.
Rothstein keeping moving, preventing Chvarak from controlling successfully.
Rothstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chvarak defends well.
Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Chvarak defends easily.
Rothstein looking for a guillotine here but Chvarak defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chvarak is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Chvarak has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Chvarak is posturing up here but Rothstein has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chvarak tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chvarak has to tap! Slick submission there by Rothstein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Rothstein!
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