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MILF 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Chong Jr (ranked 5030 p4p, 4975 weight class) and Autio Saari (ranked 482 p4p, 476 weight class). Autio Saari is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Chong Jr!
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, Autio Saari!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong Jr closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saari's guard.
Chong Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Saari is retaining full guard.
Chong Jr wants to control from the top but Saari keeps moving.
Saari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chong Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chong Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Saari is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chong Jr defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chong Jr trying to control but Saari is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chong Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chong Jr wants to control from the top but Saari keeps moving.
Saari has an active guard here but Chong Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Saari looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saari is staying active underneath Chong Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chong Jr is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saari is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari with the active half guard here but Chong Jr passes nicely into side control.
Chong Jr trying to control the position but Saari is working away.
Chong Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chong Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Saari manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chong Jr's best efforts.
Chong Jr is keen to just control but Saari is a slippery customer.
Saari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chong Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Saari defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chong Jr pulls his head out easily.
Saari is not content to let Chong Jr control the position.
Saari tries to roll over but Chong Jr keeps him under control.
Chong Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Saari!
Saari regains half guard.
Chong Jr is trying to control. Saari wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chong Jr wants to pass the guard but Saari is defending well.
Chong Jr trying to control from half guard but Saari is working away.
Saari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chong Jr pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chong Jr trying to control from half guard but Saari is working away.
Saari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chong Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saari knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saari is staying active underneath Chong Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saari looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saari looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Chong Jr pushes past his half guard into mount!
Saari gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Chong Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Chong Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chong Jr misses with a looping right.
Saari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saari tries for a takedown but Chong Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saari shoots in but Chong Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saari fails with the takedown.
Tommy Chong Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Autio Saari.
Chong Jr misses with a hook
and Saari decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Chong Jr's guard.
Chong Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saari's guard.
Chong Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chong Jr pushes down on Saari's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saari tries to get to full guard but Chong Jr has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr trying to control the action but Saari is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Saari has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chong Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chong Jr looking to control but Saari is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Jr is trying to take his opponent's back.
Saari is looking to improve his position but Chong Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Chong Jr tries to control but Saari wriggling away.
Saari is trying to escape the mount.
Chong Jr with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Saari is trying to escape the mount.
Saari is trying to reverse the position but instead Chong Jr has taken his back - oops!
Chong Jr is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Saari defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Saari can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong Jr has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Chong Jr trying to control.
Chong Jr has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Saari has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chong Jr is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Saari has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Chong Jr is hanging on to Saari's back as he tries to escape.
Chong Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong Jr looking to break Saari's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Saari remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Chong Jr will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Chong Jr working for the choke.
Saari tries to escape but Chong Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Chong Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Saari is controlling his hands well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chong Jr slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Chong Jr is trying to stick to Saari's back but Saari is turning into Chong Jr. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Chong Jr's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Saari.
Saari pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chong Jr is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saari drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chong Jr dives on top into guard.
Saari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chong Jr defends well.
Saari can't keep his opponent in guard - Chong Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chong Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Saari is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tommy Chong Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong Jr is looking to stall here but Saari recovers full guard.
Saari is looking for a triangle but Chong Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Saari looking for a triangle here. Chong Jr is fighting it but it looks tight! Saari pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chong Jr is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Autio Saari!
Autio Saari took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, LazyCombat Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deveon Zelda (ranked 4219 p4p, 5012 weight class) and Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera (ranked 442 p4p, 479 weight class). Zelda comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal Technique - The Point of No Return. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deveon Zelda!
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, Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferriera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zelda.
Ferriera forces Zelda back against the cage and clinches.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
Ferriera avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Ferriera's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Zelda will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferriera up against the cage.
Ferriera is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zelda tries to throw a body punch but Ferriera avoids it by throwing Zelda back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zelda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Ferriera to work.
Ferriera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferriera.
Zelda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zelda tries to throw a body punch but Ferriera avoids it by throwing Zelda back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelda tries to circle away but Ferriera has him pinned against the cage.
Ferriera stalls.
Ferriera taking a breather.
Ferriera continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Zelda blocking some punches.
Ferriera will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zelda up against the cage.
Zelda manages to break the clinch.
Zelda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferriera moves into the clinch.
Zelda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferriera misses the target.
Ferriera slips a straight right by Zelda.
Ferriera misses with a hook.
Ferriera clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ferriera blocking some punches.
Ferriera can't get the takedown.
Zelda lands a left hand.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Zelda wants to get back to striking at distance but Ferriera won't allow it.
Ferriera just leaning against Zelda, taking a breather.
Ferriera is looking to control Zelda's arms but Zelda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferriera has his back to the cage.
Ferriera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zelda struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferriera controls his hands.
Ferriera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zelda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deveon Zelda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera.
Zelda tries to circle away but Ferriera has him pinned against the cage.
Ferriera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ferriera drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zelda preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera keeping moving, preventing Zelda from controlling successfully.
Zelda won't allow Ferriera to sweep him here.
Ferriera wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zelda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ferriera throws a hook but Zelda blocks it.
Ferriera throws a looping overhand right but Zelda ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Ferriera misses its intended target.
Ferriera slips under a jab.
Ferriera is looking to clinch.
Ferriera throws a shot from downtown. Zelda moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Zelda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Ferriera misses its intended target.
Zelda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zelda staying out of range there.
A big right from Zelda misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferriera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zelda.
Ferriera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferriera walks into a straight right hand from Zelda.
Ferriera has managed to clinch.
Ferriera stalling in the clinch but Zelda improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera 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.
A big left from Zelda misses.
Zelda misses with an uppercut. Ferriera saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Ferriera misses its intended target.
Ferriera throws an overhand right that lands on Zelda's shoulder, as Zelda tries to avoid the shot.
Ferriera moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelda ducks under a wild hook from Ferriera.
Nice defenses there by Zelda.
Zelda is looking to counter punch.
Zelda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferriera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zelda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferriera 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.
Ferriera thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Zelda on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zelda throws a hook but Ferriera avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelda moves out of range as Ferriera strikes.
Zelda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ferriera misses with a straight left.
Zelda throws a lazy right hand but Ferriera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ferriera throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Ferriera misses.
Zelda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera slips a jab from Zelda.
Zelda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zelda moves out of range of the strikes.
Ferriera tries to close the distance and clinch but Zelda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Deveon Zelda is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferriera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferriera takes one to the side of the head.
Ferriera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zelda.
Zelda misses with a wild body shot.
Zelda throws out a loose jab but Ferriera uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Zelda.
Ferriera misses the jab.
A big left from Zelda misses.
Ferriera throws a big shot that misses.
Zelda throwing a counter right hand but Ferriera manages to avoid it.
Zelda moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelda misses with a few strikes there.
Ferriera looks to land a right hand but Zelda moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelda defending well as Ferriera loads up on a big left hand.
Zelda lands a nice shot to the body.
Zelda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferriera rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zelda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferriera throws a hook to the side of Zelda's head but Zelda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zelda thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zelda misses with an uppercut.
Zelda misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferriera moves to clinch but Zelda breaks away
and Zelda counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zelda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ferriera instigates a clinch.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ferriera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zelda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferriera stalling against the cage.
Zelda misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ferriera working aggressively here.
Zelda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ferriera throws a head punch that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zelda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zelda misses the jab.
Ferriera is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zelda lands with a straight right. Ferriera didn't see that one coming.
Zelda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferriera was well out of range. Poor timing from Zelda.
Ferriera doesn't manage to clinch there - Zelda circles away.
Zelda blocks a jab.
Ferriera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zelda.
Ferriera throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferriera steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zelda.
Ferriera wants to clinch.
Ferriera moves out of range as Zelda strikes.
Ferriera throws a jab but it's blocked by Zelda.
Zelda throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Zelda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferriera tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ferriera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zelda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ferriera throws out the jab.
Ferriera tries to clinch up.
Zelda throws a big shot that misses.
Zelda misses the shot to the body.
Zelda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferriera throws a hook but Zelda blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Deveon Zelda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferriera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zelda lands a head shot.
Ferriera throws a hook but Zelda blocks it.
Zelda throws a looping overhand right but Ferriera ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Ferriera misses.
Zelda throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera slips under a jab from Zelda.
Zelda misses with a looping left.
Zelda slips under a jab from Ferriera.
Zelda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferriera clinches up with Zelda and pushes him back against the cage.
Ferriera wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zelda is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zelda tries to work over Ferriera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zelda is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ferriera has Zelda pushed against the cage.
Ferriera throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelda.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ferriera as Zelda tries to tie him up.
Ferriera pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zelda's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferriera fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Zelda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelda circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Zelda misses the target.
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.
Zelda dips to his left and cracks Ferriera with an uppercut!
Ferriera looks to land a right hand but Zelda moved out of range.
Zelda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zelda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferriera.
Zelda throws a jab when Ferriera was well out of range.
Ferriera throws a looping overhand right but Zelda ducks down to avoid it.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from Zelda.
A punch combination from Zelda misses.
Ferriera doesn't manage to clinch there - Zelda circles away.
Zelda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Zelda misses the target.
Zelda looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferriera is just out of range.
Zelda swings for the body but Ferriera moves out of range.
Zelda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zelda blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Zelda tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelda throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zelda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferriera looks to land a right hand but Zelda moved out of range.
No joy there for Zelda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zelda throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferriera drives through and clinches with Zelda against the cage.
Ferriera misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zelda fails to land.
Zelda wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zelda working aggressively here.
Zelda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zelda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ferriera.
Zelda lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ferriera stalling in the clinch but Zelda improves position.
Zelda blocking some punches.
Ferriera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zelda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Deveon Zelda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera.
Ferriera looking to stall.
Ferriera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zelda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zelda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ferriera misses with a straight right.
It looked like Zelda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ferriera pushes Zelda up against the cage in a clinch.
Zelda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zelda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferriera can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zelda misses with a looping left.
Ferriera misses with a straight left.
Ferriera slips under a jab from Zelda.
Zelda misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deveon Zelda showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zelda has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deveon Zelda!
Our winner, Deveon Zelda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Couture (ranked 3837 p4p, 4196 weight class) and Warrick Cager (ranked 408 p4p, 440 weight class). Raphael Couture could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Warrick Cager's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raphael Couture!
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, Warrick Cager!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture throws a jab but it's blocked by Cager.
Couture gets caught napping as Cager dives in and scores a takedown. Couture manages to retain guard.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cager is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couture lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Couture looking to pass the guard.
Cager wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Cager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cager's guard.
Cager is doing well to control the position and prevent Couture from advancing to side control.
Couture is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Couture wants to control but Cager is keeping him busy.
Cager is in trouble now - Couture has advanced to mount!
Couture misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture looking to control but Cager is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cager is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Couture locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Cager is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Couture!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate Robinson (ranked 3463 p4p, 4204 weight class) and Grayson Velazquez (ranked 375 p4p, 441 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Robinson!
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, Grayson Velazquez!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velazquez misses with a right hand
and Robinson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Velazquez!
Velazquez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Velazquez is not content to let Robinson control the position.
Velazquez is looking for a sweep.
Robinson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Velazquez looks calm but he's in trouble here. Robinson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Velazquez is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Robinson lets go of the hold and Velazquez can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Robinson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo DiMaggio (ranked 3312 p4p, 4353 weight class) and Scooter McGraw (ranked 175 p4p, 221 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo DiMaggio!
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, Scooter McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw misses with a hook. DiMaggio ducked under it nicely.
McGraw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGraw slips under a jab.
McGraw looks to land a combination but DiMaggio avoids it well.
DiMaggio throwing a counter right hand but McGraw manages to avoid it.
McGraw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DiMaggio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DiMaggio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGraw.
McGraw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from DiMaggio.
McGraw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
DiMaggio connects with a nice looking jab.
 It looks like Scooter McGraw has been cut.
DiMaggio with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McGraw to score with a decent uppercut.
Enzo DiMaggio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DiMaggio swings widly with a right hand
and McGraw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McGraw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DiMaggio misses with an uppercut.
McGraw scores with a nice strike.
 It looks like Enzo DiMaggio has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DiMaggio paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
DiMaggio misses with a hook. McGraw ducked under it nicely.
DiMaggio misses with a hook.
DiMaggio bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! McGraw comes at him with an uppercut from hell! DiMaggio falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! DiMaggio was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooter McGraw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uche Igwe (ranked 3418 p4p, 3826 weight class) and Tristan Sandoval (ranked 179 p4p, 200 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uche Igwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tristan Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval slips under a jab.
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Igwe.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Sandoval lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sandoval lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sandoval digs a good hook to Igwe's body.
Sandoval tries to clinch there but Igwe circles away.
Sandoval blocks a jab.
Sandoval stuns Igwe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Igwe throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Sandoval.
Sandoval slips a jab from Igwe.
Sandoval connects with a body shot.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Igwe as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sandoval ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Igwe misses the jab.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Igwe.
Jab from Sandoval.
Igwe throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval stuns Igwe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Igwe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval jabs Igwe right on the nose. Igwe blinks but takes it well.
Sandoval stuns Igwe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sandoval jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sandoval connects with a body shot.
Sandoval lands with a straight right. Igwe didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Igwe misses with an uppercut.
Igwe throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Igwe looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Sandoval on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Igwe throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Igwe's head backwards.
Igwe missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igwe walks into a jab.
Igwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Igwe feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sandoval sprawling to the canvas! Sandoval rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Igwe finish him?!
It looks like Tristan Sandoval has been cut.
Sandoval looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igwe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Sandoval catches Igwe right on the button with a cross.
Igwe throws a looping overhand right but Sandoval ducks down to avoid it.
Igwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandoval cracks Igwe with an open hand slap.
Sandoval lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sandoval darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice cross by Sandoval.
Sandoval misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Igwe.
Sandoval throws a series of strikes that have Igwe backpedaling.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Sandoval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Igwe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Igwe drops his hands momentarily and Sandoval takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sandoval throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sandoval throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Igwe as Sandoval shoots in.
Sandoval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Uche Igwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Igwe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Igwe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Igwe misses with a hook.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Igwe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big left from Igwe misses.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Igwe avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe takes one to the chin there.
Decent striking displayed by Sandoval there.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
Sandoval catches Igwe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandoval clinches up with Igwe and pushes him back against the cage.
Sandoval lands an uppercut.
Sandoval scores with a shoulder strike.
Igwe working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Igwe as Sandoval tries to tie him up.
Igwe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Igwe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Nice sprawl there from Igwe as Sandoval shoots in.
Igwe is looking to counter punch.
Uche Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Sandoval.
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Igwe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Igwe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Igwe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe misses with a straight right.
Sandoval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Igwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sandoval misses with the combination.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Igwe.
Igwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Igwe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Igwe misses with a straight right.
Tristan Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandoval scores with a nice strike.
Igwe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
Sandoval thuds his right hand into Igwe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Igwe throws out a powerful jab.
Igwe throws the left hand but Sandoval avoids the punch easily.
Sandoval works Igwe's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sandoval is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Igwe with a body shot.
Sandoval is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sandoval lands a nice shot that snaps Igwe's head back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Sandoval dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tristan Sandoval's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sandoval lands with an overhand left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sandoval!
Igwe misses with a body shot.
A nice side step and Sandoval releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sandoval slips a jab from Igwe.
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Igwe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Igwe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Igwe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sandoval throws a nice looking combination but Igwe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sandoval misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval looks for a takedown but Igwe sprawls well.
Igwe misses with a looping left.
Igwe throws a body shot but no joy.
Igwe throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Igwe looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Sandoval fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Igwe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Igwe misses with an uppercut. Sandoval saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Igwe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Sandoval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Igwe on the side of the head.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Igwe moves forwards but Sandoval connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Igwe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Sandoval.
Igwe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Igwe throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Igwe misses the jab.
Igwe takes one on the button.
Sandoval thuds his right hand into Igwe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Igwe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Igwe.
A countering left hand to the body from Sandoval misses.
Sandoval moves into range and clinches up with Igwe.
Sandoval tries to circle away but Igwe has him pinned against the cage.
Igwe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandoval or not.
Igwe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Igwe breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Igwe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sandoval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Igwe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Igwe as Sandoval shoots in.
Igwe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sandoval connects with a crisp jab.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Igwe misses with a hook.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Igwe.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igwe misses with a wild body shot.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Igwe.
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Igwe throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval digs a good hook to Igwe's body.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sandoval cracks a nice hook into Igwe's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igwe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sandoval is trying hard to land a takedown here. Igwe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Uche Igwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Sandoval.
Igwe throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval cracks a nice hook into Igwe's ribs.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igwe looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
Igwe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
Igwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Igwe throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Igwe missing with a left hand there. Sandoval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Igwe connects with a single shot there.
That has opened up Tristan Sandoval's cut even more.
Igwe throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
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!
Igwe lands a nice shot that snaps Sandoval's head back.
Sandoval lands with a good body shot.
Igwe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval works the jab nicely.
Tristan Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Igwe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sandoval lands an overhand right.
Igwe takes one on the button.
Igwe looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Sandoval works over Igwe's head and body with a nice combination.
Sandoval cracks Igwe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sandoval with a jab.
Igwe throws a hook to the side of Sandoval's head but Sandoval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sandoval scores with a body shot.
Sandoval has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Sandoval.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short uppercut from Sandoval.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Igwe looking to slow down the pace here.
Sandoval displaying some good clinch control by pressing Igwe up against the cage.
Sandoval is trying to break the clinch but Igwe has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tristan Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tristan Sandoval's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A big right from Igwe misses.
Sandoval doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Uche Igwe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandoval lands with a straight right. Igwe didn't see that one coming.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Igwe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sandoval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Igwe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Igwe is looking to counter punch.
Igwe misses the jab.
Sandoval slips a jab from Igwe.
Igwe throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Igwe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Igwe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
Igwe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sandoval jabs Igwe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Igwe just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Igwe lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A swing and a miss from Igwe.
Sandoval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Igwe misses with a looping right.
Igwe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Igwe.
Igwe stuffs the takedown.
Sandoval lands a nice shot that snaps Igwe's head back.
Igwe loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the body.
Igwe looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Igwe misses with a hook. Sandoval ducked under it nicely.
Igwe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Igwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Igwe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sandoval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Igwe on the side of the head.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
Igwe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandoval let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Sandoval.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Igwe doesn't seem bothered though.
Sandoval jabs at Igwe's body.
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Igwe throws out the jab.
Sandoval works the jab nicely.
Sandoval stalks Igwe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Igwe's face. Igwe staggers backwards, shaken.
Igwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Igwe.
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sandoval slips a jab from Igwe.
A punch combination from Sandoval misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sandoval wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Igwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Igwe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sandoval throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sandoval lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Igwe.
Igwe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sandoval finds it's way round the side to connect with Igwe's head.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Igwe.
Sandoval lands a jab to Igwe's midsection.
Sandoval lands a nice shot to the body.
Igwe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Sandoval finds it's way through Igwe's defenses.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval scores with a jab to the body.
Tristan Sandoval is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Igwe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandoval.
Sandoval fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Igwe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Igwe looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Igwe throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval lands with a good body shot.
Igwe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Igwe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Sandoval does it's job there.
Sandoval scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Igwe doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Igwe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sandoval scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandoval lands with a shot to the body.
Sandoval scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Igwe misses with a hook.
Sandoval slips a jab from Igwe.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sandoval catches Igwe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sandoval scores with a hook to the body. Igwe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Igwe throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sandoval takes one on the button.
Sandoval throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Igwe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sandoval has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tristan Sandoval!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Russell (ranked 3660 p4p, 3442 weight class) and Roman Vitali (ranked 386 p4p, 373 weight class). Vitali is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ULKENDER - Machenskii. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Russell!
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, Roman Vitali!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitali throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Russell was covering up waiting for the punch and Vitali finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vitali is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell can't keep his opponent in guard - Vitali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vitali is pressing down on Russell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russell is holding on for now.
Russell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Russell controlling the position well.
Russell gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard.
Russell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russell keeping full guard, as Vitali tries to pass.
Russell wants to sweep here but Vitali controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell is working hard here to advance position.
Vitali is looking to work some ground and pound but Russell has wrist control.
Russell throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Russell trying to control the position.
Russell is looking for a triangle but Vitali pushes his legs off easily.
Vitali tries to free his leg and advance position but Russell is retaining full guard.
Russell controlling the position.
Vitali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Russell's head.
Vitali pushing down on Russell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Russell wants to get back to full guard.
Russell trying to control but Vitali postures up.
Vitali landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitali throwing shots but Russell is blocking nicely.
Russell is trying to stand up here but Vitali is controlling him well.
Vitali is nestled in close to Russell, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vitali drops an elbow to the side of Russell's head.
Russell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Vitali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Russell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vitali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vitali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russell looking for a sweep. Not yet Russell, not yet.
Russell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Russell tries to get out of the position.
Vitali is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Russell keeping full guard, as Vitali tries to pass.
Vitali throwing strikes from guard but Russell blocks nicely.
Russell working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vitali.
Vitali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Russell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vitali stands and throws Russell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.
Vitali landing strikes.
Russell is trying to get back to his feet.
Vitali is chipping away with strikes.
 Russell is rocked!
Vitali scores with punches from side control.
Oh Russell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vitali creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vitali in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Russell looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Vitali turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Vitali!
A victorious Roman Vitali 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 4263 p4p, 3138 weight class) and Faarooq Rahim (ranked 447 p4p, 343 weight class). Faarooq Rahim has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jardani Jovonovich's chin.
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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, Jardani Jovonovich!
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, Faarooq Rahim!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovonovich throws a jab when Rahim was well out of range.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jovonovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovonovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rahim checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rahim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jovonovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jovonovich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rahim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jovonovich decides to pull guard.
Jovonovich keeping moving, preventing Rahim from controlling successfully.
Rahim throwing strikes but missing.
Rahim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jovonovich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rahim wants to control from the top but Jovonovich keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahim content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jovonovich has locked up a guillotine! Jovonovich's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rahim is holding on here and Jovonovich must be using up a lot of energy. Rahim has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jovonovich gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jardani Jovonovich!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aden Parker (ranked 3370 p4p, 3396 weight class) and Jukka Raikkonen (ranked 368 p4p, 370 weight class). Aden Parker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jukka Raikkonen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aden Parker!
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, Jukka Raikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen throws a shot from downtown. Parker moves away and avoids it.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Parker.
A jab from Raikkonen misses.
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Raikkonen.
Parker sends Raikkonen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Parker is motioning to the referee to let Raikkonen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Raikkonen is rocked!
It looks like Jukka Raikkonen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Raikkonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Parker finish him?
Raikkonen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parker scores with a counter punch that sends Raikkonen to the canvas! Parker smells blood - he's punishing Raikkonen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Raikkonen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aden Parker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elix Juarez (ranked 2959 p4p, 3350 weight class) and Valentino Andolini (ranked 326 p4p, 364 weight class). Elix Juarez 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, Elix Juarez!
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, Valentino Andolini!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Juarez thows a leg kick but Andolini checks it
letting Andolini counter with a right hand.
Andolini throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Juarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Juarez is rocked!
Juarez missing with a left hand there. Andolini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oh Juarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juarez tries to clinch up.
Andolini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Juarez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andolini scores with a counter punch that sends Juarez to the canvas! Andolini smells blood - he's punishing Juarez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Juarez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentino Andolini!
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