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MILF 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Veainu (ranked 5436 p4p, 3927 weight class) and Uche Igwe (ranked 256 p4p, 209 weight class). Semi Veainu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Semi Veainu!
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, Uche Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe throws a shot from downtown. Veainu moves away and avoids it.
Igwe throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
Veainu drives through and clinches with Igwe against the cage.
Veainu misses with an elbow strike.
Igwe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Igwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Igwe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Veainu counters with a left and a right that stings Igwe.
Igwe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Veainu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Igwe lands a nice shot that snaps Veainu's head back.
Igwe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Veainu gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Igwe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veainu's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igwe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu moves away from the strike by Igwe.
Veainu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Uche Igwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Igwe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veainu.
Veainu closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu is trying to pull guard but Igwe has him pressed against the cage.
Veainu tries to land knees in the clinch but Igwe avoids the damage to the body.
Igwe breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Igwe misses the target.
Nice body punch from Igwe.
Igwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Igwe throws out a counter right but Veainu avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Igwe lands a big right hand that sends Veainu crashing to the mat! Igwe stays standing though and waves Veainu back to his feet!
 It looks like Semi Veainu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Igwe misses.
Veainu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Igwe sprawls and moves away.
Igwe takes a swing at Veainu's ribcage but misses.
Igwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Igwe.
Igwe throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu fails with the takedown
and Igwe counters with a nice right hand that sends Veainu toppling to the canvas! Veainu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Igwe finish him?!
 Veainu is rocked!
Igwe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu shoots in looking for a takedown. Igwe tries to sprawl out of it but Veainu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Igwe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semi Veainu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Veainu defending well as Igwe loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu goes for a double leg but Igwe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Igwe continues to drive forward.
Igwe has Veainu pushed against the cage.
Veainu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Igwe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Igwe smiles and moves away.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Veainu leaves his chin hanging out and Igwe seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Veainu crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uche Igwe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavierntreal Couture (ranked 3874 p4p, 3484 weight class) and Khamzat Aliyev (ranked 205 p4p, 185 weight class). Xavierntreal Couture has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Xavierntreal Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khamzat Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev dives in for a single leg takedown but Couture sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aliyev ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Aliyev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aliyev showed some decent athleticism there.
Aliyev is keen to just control but Couture is a slippery customer.
Aliyev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couture knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Couture keeping control of the position.
Aliyev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Aliyev is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Aliyev content to control rather than advance.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Aliyev sits in half guard.
Aliyev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Couture trying to control from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aliyev dives in and grabs Couture's left leg, looking for a takedown. Couture pushes down on Aliyev's head and hops out.
Couture swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aliyev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Couture to the mat! Couture manages to get full guard.
Aliyev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aliyev distracts Couture with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Couture utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aliyev postures up in Couture's guard and throws a big left but Couture blocks it.
Aliyev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Couture wants to sweep here but Aliyev controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aliyev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aliyev is looking to work some ground and pound but Couture has wrist control.
Couture 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 minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aliyev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aliyev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aliyev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aliyev dodges the punch combination from Couture.
Xavierntreal Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Aliyev slips the punch.
Aliyev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aliyev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Couture tries to avoid it but Aliyev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Couture to the ground. Couture escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Couture misses the target.
Xavierntreal Couture has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khamzat Aliyev.
Aliyev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aliyev shoots in but no luck this time.
Aliyev throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Aliyev moved out of range.
Aliyev with the counter takedown but Couture avoids it easily.
Couture throws a body punch but Aliyev moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Aliyev moves away from the strike by Couture.
Aliyev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Khamzat Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Couture misses with an uppercut.
Aliyev misses with a takedown attempt
and Couture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Khamzat Aliyev has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Couture. Aliyev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aliyev darts in looking for a takedown but Couture gets double underhooks and turns Aliyev into the cage.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Aliyev manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aliyev fails to land the takedown.
Couture appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Couture sends Aliyev crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Couture is motioning to the referee to let Aliyev up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Couture is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Couture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Couture wants it to stay on the feet.
Aliyev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavierntreal Couture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khamzat Aliyev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aliyev defending well as Couture loads up on a big left hand.
Aliyev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aliyev dives in for a single leg takedown but Couture sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick step to the side and Couture tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Couture is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aliyev can do to turn this around?
Couture lands a big right hand that sends Aliyev crashing to the mat! Couture stays standing though and waves Aliyev back to his feet!
 Aliyev is rocked!
Couture looks to throw the jab but Aliyev is out of range.
Aliyev feints the counter takedown.
Aliyev is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aliyev is defended easily by Couture.
Aliyev seems to have recovered his senses.
Aliyev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Couture throws a pinpoint strike between Aliyev's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Aliyev crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Couture scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xavierntreal Couture!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Chong Jr (ranked 5874 p4p, 5820 weight class) and Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera (ranked 492 p4p, 487 weight class). Tommy Chong Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Chong Jr!
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, Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferriera tries to close the distance and clinch but Chong Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ferriera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chong Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ferriera sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Ferriera misses its intended target.
Chong Jr is looking to counter the offense by Ferriera and move into the clinch.
Ferriera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chong Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chong Jr swings for the body but Ferriera moves out of range.
Ferriera slips under a jab.
Ferriera wants to clinch but Chong Jr slips to the side
and Chong Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferriera looking for a guillotine here but Chong Jr defends easily.
Chong Jr trying to control but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chong Jr looking to pass the guard.
Ferriera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chong Jr defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chong Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferriera is retaining full guard.
Ferriera is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chong Jr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ferriera's body to avoid the submission. Ferriera has instead reached around Chong Jr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ferriera arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grayson Velazquez (ranked 5028 p4p, 5104 weight class) and Warrick Cager (ranked 447 p4p, 453 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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, Grayson Velazquez!
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, Warrick Cager!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cager slips under a jab from Velazquez.
Cager takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cager scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cager drops an elbow to the side of Velazquez's head.
Velazquez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Velazquez tries to get out of the position.
Cager is nestled in close to Velazquez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cager is trying to control the action in half guard but Velazquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Velazquez wants to get back to full guard.
Cager seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Velazquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Velazquez taking some punishment here, with Cager in his half guard.
Cager is trying to control the action in half guard but Velazquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cager lands a nice short elbow.
Cager looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cager lands strikes from half guard.
Cager is trying to control. Velazquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cager performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cager trying to control the action but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Velazquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cager.
Cager sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Velazquez defending well though.
Nice strikes from Cager there.
Velazquez has hold of Cager's hands but Cager slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Velazquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Velazquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cager has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velazquez on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cager looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Velazquez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Velazquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cager on the ground.
Cager lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cager lands a nice short elbow.
Cager seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cager keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cager trying to control from half guard but Velazquez is working away.
Cager prevents Velazquez from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cager doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velazquez counters with a straight right hand.
Cager feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cager wants to control from the top but Velazquez keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cager missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cager postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cager is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cager advances position into side control!
Velazquez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cager connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Velazquez some visible discomfort.
Cager lands an elbow.
Cager scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cager is chipping away with strikes.
Velazquez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cager working the ground and pound.
Cager lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Velazquez down.
Cager scoring with punches from side control.
Cager is staying tight to Velazquez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Cager scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cager lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velazquez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cager lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warrick Cager dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cager feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cager cracks Velazquez with a solid left hand.
Cager has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cager works over Velazquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Cager works over Velazquez with some ground and pound from guard.
Velazquez kicks Cager off and gets to his feet.
Velazquez looks to throw the jab but Cager is out of range.
Cager bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cager working the ground and pound.
Cager is looking to take a break and control but Velazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cager creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cager lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Warrick Cager has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cager wants to control but Velazquez is keeping him busy.
Cager is working Velazquez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cager working the head with strikes.
Cager working the ground and pound.
Velazquez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cager asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cager landing strikes.
Cager cracks Velazquez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Velazquez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cager is working Velazquez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Velazquez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cager scoring with punches from side control.
Cager trying to control the action but Velazquez is working from the bottom.
Cager cracks Velazquez with a big elbow.
Cager working the ground and pound from side control.
Cager working the body and head with strikes.
Cager scores with punches from side control.
Cager controlling the position.
Cager working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cager lands an elbow.
Cager working the body and head with strikes.
Cager controlling from side mount.
Cager lands a nice forearm strike.
Velazquez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Velazquez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cager lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cager landing strikes.
Cager is looking to take a break and control but Velazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Velazquez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Velazquez is not content to let Cager control the position.
Velazquez tries to buck Cager off but Cager is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cager controls the position from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warrick Cager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cager shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cager was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Velazquez takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Cager lands a nice forearm strike.
Cager scoring with punches from side control.
Velazquez taking a bit of punishment here - Cager scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cager lands a nice forearm strike.
Cager scoring with punches and elbows.
Cager in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cager is putting a hurting on Velazquez here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cager landing strikes.
Cager landing a few strikes.
Velazquez taking a bit of punishment here - Cager scoring with strikes.
Cager trying to control the position but Velazquez is working away.
Cager scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Velazquez to see if he's OK.
Cager in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Velazquez is looking for a sweep.
Cager working the head with strikes.
Cager connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Velazquez some visible discomfort.
Velazquez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cager scores with punches from side control.
Cager working the head and body with strikes.
Cager is chipping away with strikes.
Cager scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Cager's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Velazquez is rocked!
Cager lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Velazquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cager working the body and head with strikes.
Cager scoring with punches and elbows.
Cager scores with a couple of short elbows.
Velazquez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cager working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cager in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cager is chipping away with strikes.
Cager is working Velazquez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cager happy to just control the position for now.
Cager scoring with punches and elbows.
Grayson Velazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velazquez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cager wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Velazquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Cager in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cager scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Velazquez to see if he's OK.
Cager lands an elbow.
Cager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Velazquez keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cager working the ground and pound.
Velazquez tries to bench press Cager off him but Cager keeps the position.
Velazquez taking a bit of punishment here - Cager scoring with strikes.
Velazquez throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Check out the look on Cager's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Velazquez trying to remain calm as Cager controls from the top position.
Cager is looking to take a break and control but Velazquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cager scores with punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Warrick Cager comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cager winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warrick Cager!
After winning the bout, Warrick Cager thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Russell (ranked 4662 p4p, 3828 weight class) and Jukka Raikkonen (ranked 431 p4p, 385 weight class). Jukka Raikkonen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Justin Russell'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, Justin Russell!
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, Jukka Raikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell dives in for a single leg takedown but Raikkonen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Russell breaks from the clinch.
Raikkonen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell is trying to control Raikkonen's posture but Raikkonen avoids it.
Russell is trying to improve his position.
Russell can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Russell is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen trying to control the position but Russell is working away.
Raikkonen has control of an arm but Russell manages to advance to Raikkonen's back!
You can see the frustration on Raikkonen's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Raikkonen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Russell not allowing Raikkonen to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell trying to control.
Russell throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Russell is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Raikkonen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Russell scores with punches from the back.
Russell scores with punches and elbows.
Russell is working the ground and pound. Can Raikkonen escape?
Russell tightening his grip on Raikkonen, looking for the choke.
Raikkonen turns into Russell and is now in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Raikkonen manages to pass to side control.
Raikkonen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Raikkonen is keen to just control but Russell is a slippery customer.
Raikkonen wants to pass to mount but Russell is defending the position.
Russell trying to control from the bottom.
Russell is controlling Raikkonen's trapped leg to prevent Raikkonen from advancing to side control.
Russell is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Russell trying to control from the bottom.
Raikkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Russell is looking for a sweep. Raikkonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raikkonen trying to control from half guard but Russell is working away.
Russell wants to control but Raikkonen is keeping busy.
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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Russell wants to get back to full guard but Raikkonen has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Russell 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.
Russell closes the distance and clinches up with Raikkonen, looking for a takedown. Russell pushes Raikkonen against the cage but Raikkonen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Russell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Russell wants to stand but Raikkonen is controlling the position.
Russell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Raikkonen is one step ahead there.
Raikkonen wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Raikkonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Raikkonen has passed into side control.
Russell is trying to get back to his feet.
Raikkonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russell keeps working.
Justin Russell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Russell can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two 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.
Raikkonen trying to control the action but Russell is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Russell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Raikkonen pinned against the cage. Raikkonen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Raikkonen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikkonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Russell's half guard.
Russell scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Raikkonen manages to mount him!
Raikkonen avoids the attempt from Russell to control.
Russell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to hold on but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Russell is trying to escape the mount.
Raikkonen looking to control but Russell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Russell wants to hold on but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Raikkonen prevents Russell from getting the reversal.
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Russell is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raikkonen dominating with strikes here.
Raikkonen trying to control but Russell is having none of it.
Russell tries to hold on but Raikkonen pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russell is looking to escape.
Raikkonen wants to control the action but instead Russell gets a body lock and reverses into Raikkonen's guard! Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Raikkonen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Russell's guard.
Raikkonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Russell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell is pulling down on Raikkonen's head. It's preventing any offense from Raikkonen, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Raikkonen slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell missing with punches from the bottom.
Raikkonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Russell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Russell is trying is best to control the position here.
Russell tries to get to full guard but Raikkonen has control of the leg.
Raikkonen is keen to just control but Russell is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Russell tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Raikkonen feints and as Russell raises his hands in defense, Raikkonen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Raikkonen manages to pass to side control.
Russell is trying to get back to full guard.
Raikkonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Russell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Russell is holding on to half guard well.
Russell is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Russell is looking to improve his position.
Russell is not content to let Raikkonen control the position.
Russell looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Raikkonen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Raikkonen with good strikes from the mount here!
Raikkonen wants to control the pace but Russell is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russell is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Russell is looking to escape.
Russell is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen wants to control the action but instead Russell gets a body lock and reverses into Raikkonen's guard! Nice work!
Russell pushes down on Raikkonen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Raikkonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raikkonen 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elix Juarez (ranked 3500 p4p, 3696 weight class) and Faarooq Rahim (ranked 357 p4p, 372 weight class). Faarooq Rahim is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Faarooq Rahim!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Juarez.
Juarez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Juarez fails to land the takedown.
Juarez shoots in for a takedown but Rahim shows good takedown defense.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rahim leaves Juarez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elix Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahim shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Juarez's guard.
Juarez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rahim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rahim is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Juarez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rahim is looking to defend but Juarez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rahim! Juarez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rahim taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Elix Juarez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Autio Saari (ranked 3343 p4p, 4111 weight class) and Deveon Zelda (ranked 346 p4p, 403 weight class). Zelda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Immortal Technique - The Point of No Return kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Deveon Zelda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Autio Saari'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, Autio Saari!
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, Deveon Zelda!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari tries for a takedown but Zelda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zelda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saari shoots in and drives through. Zelda sprawls well.
Nice defenses there by Saari.
Saari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zelda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Autio Saari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zelda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saari.
Saari shoots for a double leg takedown but Zelda sprawls well. He's pushed Saari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zelda lands a nice looking body shot.
Saari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zelda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saari somewhat.
Zelda slaps away a takedown attempt from Saari, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saari needs to keep his hands up - Zelda had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelda stuffs the takedown attempt from Saari. Saari gets slowly back to his feet.
Zelda waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saari.
Saari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari blocks a jab.
Saari looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zelda is fending him off so far but Saari persists. Nope, Zelda circles away and we're back to standing.
Zelda now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zelda.
Zelda loads up on a big right hand but Saari slips the punch.
Saari is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zelda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zelda counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Zelda as Saari shoots in.
Zelda scores with a sloppy right hand. Saari should have avoided that one.
Saari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No luck for Saari with that takedown attempt.
Zelda throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Zelda throws a big shot that misses.
Zelda throws a looping overhand right but Saari ducks down to avoid it.
Saari feinted with a counter takedown.
Zelda works Saari's body with a nice hook.
Saari is breathing heavily.
Saari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saari is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saari feinted with a counter takedown.
Oh Saari is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Zelda misses its intended target.
Zelda throws a body punch but Saari moves out of range.
Zelda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saari sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saari misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zelda throws a jab but it's blocked by Saari.
Saari seems to have got his legs back now.
Zelda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saari.
Saari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saari has his takedown stuffed
letting Zelda counter with a right hand.
Saari slips under a jab from Zelda.
Zelda throws a series of punches but Saari moves out of range.
Zelda looks to land a left hand but Saari moved out of range nicely.
Saari moves out of range of the strikes.
Zelda misses with a straight right.
Saari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zelda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saari has a takedown stuffed.
Saari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saari.
Deveon Zelda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Zelda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saari tries to counter with a takedown but Zelda is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saari.
Saari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saari shoots in and gets a takedown into Zelda's guard.
Saari is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zelda trying to keep a closed guard but Saari is proving a slippery customer.
Saari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Saari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Saari wants to pass the guard but Zelda is keeping the position.
Saari passes Zelda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelda is trying to control but can't.
Saari has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zelda defend it? Saari steps over the head and cranks it - Zelda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Saari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Autio Saari!
Autio Saari made sure to mention his sponsor, LazyCombat Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Couture (ranked 2964 p4p, 2867 weight class) and Nate Robinson (ranked 319 p4p, 309 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Couture prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Couture jumps guard and drags Robinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Couture is pulling down on Robinson's head to control his posture.
Couture working a defensive guard here.
Robinson looking to pass the guard.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Couture pushes Robinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Couture stalling in the clinch.
Couture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Robinson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Couture can't fight it off and eventually Robinson manages to take the fight to the floor. Couture looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Couture has control of Robinson's left arm, preventing Robinson from doing any damage.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couture is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Couture moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Robinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Couture tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Couture wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying to get an arm triangle but Robinson is defending well.
Couture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Robinson struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Robinson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Robinson trying to control but Couture postures up.
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.
Couture thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Couture prevents Robinson from standing back up.
Couture passes into side control, despite Robinson's attempt to control the position.
Couture is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Robinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson is trying to control Couture's posture but Couture avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Couture is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Robinson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Robinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Couture is looking to reverse the position.
Robinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Couture prevents Robinson from improving position.
Couture gets back to half guard.
Couture tries to get to full guard but Robinson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Couture is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Couture is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture trying to control but Robinson postures up.
Robinson is looking for a kimura here.
Robinson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Couture makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Couture is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Raphael Couture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Couture wants to clinch.
Couture moves to clinch but Robinson breaks away
and Robinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture is controlling Robinson's posture.
Nate Robinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Couture looking for a sweep. Not yet Couture, not yet.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Couture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Couture trying to keep a closed guard but Robinson is proving a slippery customer.
Robinson tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
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.
Couture has his hands on Robinson's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Raphael Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson slips under a jab from Couture.
Robinson moves forwards but Couture connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Couture lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A short body shot lands from Couture as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Couture lands a shot to the body.
Couture lands a shoulder strike.
Couture manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nate Robinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Couture moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Couture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Robinson lands a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couture controlling Robinson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Robinson's guard.
Robinson working a defensive guard here.
Couture wants to pass the guard but Robinson is keeping the position.
Robinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couture avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Robinson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Robinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture pushing down on Robinson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Couture passes to side control.
Robinson is trying to control Couture's posture but Couture avoids it.
Couture has hold of Robinson's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Robinson seems comfortable defending it but Couture has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Robinson is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Robinson is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Couture couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raphael Couture!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roman Vitali (ranked 2625 p4p, 2690 weight class) and Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 288 p4p, 297 weight class). Vitali comes to the cage accompanied by ULKENDER - Machenskii. 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Vitali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jardani Jovonovich!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovonovich closes the distance and pushes Vitali back into the cage.
Vitali has hold of one of Jovonovich's legs. Jovonovich is fighting the takedown attempt but Vitali gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Vitali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vitali knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jovonovich on the ground.
Vitali wants to control from the top but Jovonovich keeps moving.
Vitali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vitali trying to control but Jovonovich is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitali connects with a couple of short punches.
Jovonovich is trying to control the position but Vitali postures up.
Vitali controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jovonovich has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vitali doesn't defend quickly enough and Jovonovich has managed to lock this one up! Can Vitali escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jovonovich on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jardani Jovonovich!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Andolini (ranked 2371 p4p, 2558 weight class) and Aden Parker (ranked 262 p4p, 280 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Valentino Andolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aden Parker!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andolini throws a jab but it's blocked by Parker.
Andolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parker.
Andolini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parker.
It looked like Andolini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Andolini moves out of range of the strikes.
Parker ducks right into an uppercut from Andolini.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
Andolini is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parker misses with a straight left.
A big left from Parker misses.
Parker avoids the body shot from Andolini.
Parker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andolini.
Parker throws a hook but Andolini avoids it easily.
Parker cracks Andolini with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Parker misses.
Andolini throws a lazy right hand but Parker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Parker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andolini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini staying out of range there.
Parker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parker avoids the body shot from Andolini.
Andolini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Andolini throws the left hand but Parker avoids the punch easily.
Parker avoids the body shot from Andolini.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Andolini counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andolini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andolini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Andolini defending well as Parker loads up on a big left hand.
Andolini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parker.
Parker throws out a counter right but Andolini avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the body from Andolini misses
and Parker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parker with a jab.
Andolini is rocked!
Andolini misses with a looping left.
Oh Andolini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Parker misses.
Andolini is looking to counter punch.
Parker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Andolini had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Parker looks to throw the jab but Andolini is out of range.
Andolini ducks into an uppercut from Parker and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aden Parker!
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