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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cervantes (ranked 25420 p4p, 4826 weight class) and Harold Cordova (ranked 519 p4p, 450 weight class). Harold Cordova has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miguel Cervantes'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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Cervantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Cordova!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordova wants to clinch.
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cordova napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cordova is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cervantes working the ground and pound from side control.
Cervantes has an Americana. Cordova didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Cervantes is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Cervantes hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miguel Cervantes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandler Warner (ranked 4414 p4p, 5487 weight class) and Dimon Boets (ranked 486 p4p, 536 weight class). Dimon Boets told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chandler Warner!
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, Dimon Boets!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warner's head backwards.
Boets goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Warner just misses with a punch to the body.
Dimon Boets seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boets works over Warner's head and body with a nice combination.
Warner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Warner looks to land a body kick but Boets moved away.
A swing and a miss from Warner.
A punch lands to the side of Warner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boets.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boets throws a body punch but Warner moves out of range.
Boets scores with a hook to the body. Warner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boets throws a series of punches but Warner avoids them all with ease.
Boets cracks Warner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Warner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boets's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boets throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warner counters with a stiff right hand.
Boets connects with a looping right hand.
Boets connects with a jab.
Boets's coach down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boets's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boets takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A swing and a miss from Boets.
Boets lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boets.
A shot to the liver by Boets. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boets fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boets tests Warner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner moves out of range as Boets strikes.
Boets lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boets misses with a looping left.
Boets scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Boets misses with a two punch combination.
Warner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice cross by Boets.
Boets swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boets 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.
Warner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boets.
A slow jab from Boets misses its intended target.
Warner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boets doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Warner throws a head kick but Boets moves out of range.
Warner tries to move into range but Boets moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boets connects with a right hand. Warner shakes it off.
Boets swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boets scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warner doesn't seem bothered though.
Boets throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boets stuns Warner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boets is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Warner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Boets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warner's head backwards.
Warner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warner.
Boets waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warner.
Boets changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boets darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boets scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nice defenses there by Warner.
Boets scores with a nice head shot.
Boets bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Warner's head backwards.
Boets stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boets connects with a single shot there.
Warner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Warner looks for the body kick but Boets saw that one coming.
Warner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Boets checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boets throws a hook but Warner blocks it.
Warner throws a push kick but Boets slaps the foot to one side.
Boets throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimon Boets dominated that round.
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.
Warner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boets lands a right hook to the body.
Boets misses with a hook. Warner ducked under it nicely.
Boets 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.
Boets connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Boets.
Boets looks to land a left hand but Warner moved out of range nicely.
Boets scores with a nice head shot.
Boets moves out of range as Warner strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boets digs a good body shot into Warner's ribs.
Boets jabs at Warner's body.
Boets listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warner throws a sloppy head kick and Boets moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets misses with a straight left.
Warner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boets throws an overhand right that lands on Warner's shoulder, as Warner tries to avoid the shot.
Warner throwing a counter right hand but Boets manages to avoid it.
Boets misses with a straight left.
Boets misses with a straight left.
Boets throws a shot from downtown. Warner moves away and avoids it.
Boets lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Boets.
Boets connects with the punch.
A left and a right from Boets both land. Nice combination.
Warner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boets tests Warner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boets throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boets scores with a hook.
Boets lands a nice looking body shot.
Warner throws a jab but it's blocked by Boets.
Dimon Boets seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boets misses the jab.
Warner takes one on the button.
Boets connects with a looping right hand.
Boets takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Warner.
Boets blocks a jab.
A shot to the body from Boets misses
and Warner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boets throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Warner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boets misses with a straight left.
Boets looks to land a right hand but Warner moved out of range.
Warner throwing a counter right hand but Boets manages to avoid it.
Boets misses the jab.
Boets has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boets fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Warner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Warner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Warner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boets connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut lands for Boets. That snapped Warner's head back.
Boets throws the left hand but Warner avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Boets misses.
Boets misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warner.
Warner throws the kick towards the body but Boets avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boets jabs at Warner's body.
Boets lands with a nice body punch.
Boets scores with a hook to the body. Warner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Warner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boets.
Boets throws a good cross that connects.
Boets connects with a body shot.
Boets cracks Warner with an open hand slap.
Warner looks for the body kick but Boets saw that one coming.
Warner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boets fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Warner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dimon Boets showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Warner misses with a hook
and Boets counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch combination from Boets misses.
Boets scores with a nice right hand.
Boets uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warner.
Boets scores with a punch to the head.
A combination from Boets does no damage.
Boets misses with a lunging right hand
letting Warner counter with a right hand.
Warner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boets cracks Warner with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Warner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Boets misses.
Warner thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boets scores with a hook.
Boets scores with a jab.
Boets connects with a right hand. Warner shakes it off.
Boets lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 Warner is rocked!
Warner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A left and a right from Boets both land. Nice combination.
Oh Warner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boets scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boets lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warner ducks right into an uppercut from Boets.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boets drops Warner with a straight right hand, right on the button! Boets follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimon Boets!
A very excited looking Dimon Boets made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Villa (ranked 5661 p4p, 25243 weight class) and Roman Vitali (ranked 485 p4p, 498 weight class). Vitali has chosen ULKENDER - Machenskii as his entrance music. Roman Vitali 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, Gustavo Villa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Vitali!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitali moves into the clinch.
Vitali successfully pulls guard.
Villa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Villa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vitali is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vitali perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Villa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Villa.
Vitali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa looking for a sweep. Not yet Villa, not yet.
Vitali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa trying to keep a closed guard but Vitali is proving a slippery customer.
Vitali must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Villa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vitali is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vitali showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vitali gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vitali is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Villa to keep the fight standing.
Villa wants to get back to striking at distance but Vitali won't allow it.
Vitali fails to pull guard.
Villa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vitali uses from the top position.
Villa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa controls Vitali momentarily but Vitali frees himself.
Villa wants to get back to his feet but Vitali is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vitali really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Villa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Villa striking off his back but it's not causing Vitali any problems.
Vitali lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vitali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vitali instigates a clinch.
Vitali tries to pull guard but Villa won't allow it.
Gustavo Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Vitali.
Villa jumps guard.
Villa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vitali is one step ahead there.
Vitali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Villa wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Villa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vitali tries to roll over but Villa keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Vitali dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vitali misses with a takedown attempt - Villa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vitali drives through and clinches with Villa against the cage.
Villa trying to land knees to the body.
Vitali tries to pull guard but Villa won't allow it.
Vitali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustavo Villa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Vitali.
Villa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Villa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vitali distracts Villa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vitali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vitali works over Villa with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vitali slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vitali closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Villa's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa looking to control.
Vitali's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vitali's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Villa is looking to sweep but instead, Vitali has passed into half guard.
Roman Vitali has got the better of the ground game so far.
Villa pushes Vitali off looking to stand but Vitali dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitali controlling the pace.
Villa wants to control but Vitali passes into side.
Vitali looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Villa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vitali in particular looking to stall.
Villa trying to control from the bottom.
Vitali is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Villa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vitali is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back 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.
Villa misses with a straight right.
Vitali is looking to clinch but Villa is avoiding it.
Villa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Villa throws a leg kick but Vitali sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vitali instigates a clinch.
Villa is looking to control Vitali's arms but Vitali gets an underhook and turns him. Now Villa has his back to the cage.
Vitali tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Villa wants the takedown. Vitali is fighting it off but Villa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vitali's guard against the cage.
Villa wants to control from the top but Vitali keeps moving.
Villa won't allow Vitali to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitali keeping moving, preventing Villa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Roman Vitali will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vitali closes the distance and pushes Villa back into the cage.
Vitali pulls guard successfully.
Vitali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Villa trying to control but Vitali is working from the bottom.
Vitali wants to sweep here but Villa controlling him for the moment.
Villa looking to sit in guard and control but Vitali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitali won't allow Villa to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitali scoring with some ground and pound.
Villa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vitali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Villa is trying to control the position but Vitali postures up.
Vitali is stalling in the full guard.
Villa trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Villa trying to keep a closed guard but Vitali is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Villa is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villa looking to sit in guard and control but Vitali gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vitali has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Villa wants to stand but Vitali is controlling the position.
Villa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vitali is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Villa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vitali defends well.
Vitali scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Vitali engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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.
Vitali is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vitali shoots in and bounces Villa off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vitali stops Villa from standing up.
Gustavo Villa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roman Vitali is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vitali avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Vitali comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vitali 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 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Vitali!
After winning the bout, Roman Vitali 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Jewru (ranked 1520 p4p, 1308 weight class) and Semi Veainu (ranked 88 p4p, 76 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Jewru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Semi Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu slips under a jab from Jewru.
The Jewru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jewru scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Veainu finds it's target.
 It looks like The Jewru has been cut.
Jewru throws a series of punches but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Jewru misses.
Jewru connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jewru throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jewru throws out a powerful jab.
Veainu cracks Jewru with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jewru to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jewru misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Veainu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jewru throws out a loose jab but Veainu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veainu wants to clinch up but Jewru keeps it at a distance.
Jewru is looking to counter punch.
Veainu slips a straight right by Jewru.
Jewru throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Jewru.
Jewru lands a right hook to the body.
Jewru lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Veainu backs up against the cage.
Jewru throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jewru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veainu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Semi Veainu has been cut.
Veainu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jewrus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jewru throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jewru swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Jewru with an uppercut!
Jewru just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu avoids the body shot from Jewru.
Jewru definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewru throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jewru is breathing heavily.
Veainu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Jewru is trying to force a seperation but Veainu has the dominant position.
Veainu pushes Jewru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jewru is trying to force a seperation but Veainu has the dominant position.
Veainu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jewru's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu has managed to clinch.
Veainu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Jewru avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Jewru breaks from the clinch.
Veainu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jewru.
Jewru throws a poor cross that misses
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jewru! Veainu lets Jewru back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Veainu cracks Jewru with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jewru looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
Veainu moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Jewru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jewru is trying to push Veainu away but Veainu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Veainu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jewru's efforts to push away.
Jewru working hard to break the clinch.
Jewru wants to break the clinch but can't.
A left hand lands to the body for Veainu.
Jewru is trying to break the clinch but Veainu has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veainu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jewru's efforts to push away.
Jewru wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veainu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jewru backwards.
Jewru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jewru takes a shot to the head.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veainu lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu scores with a shot to the side of Jewru's head.
A body shot lands from Veainu.
A short left from Veainu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veainu drops Jewru onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jewru is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jewru is rocked!
Veainu gets control of Jewru's arms and successfully pulls guard. Veainu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Veainu wants to sweep but no luck.
Jewru has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Veainu to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jewru is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Veainu pulls down on the head and he's put Jewru to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Semi Veainu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frane Vinkovic (ranked 1121 p4p, 643 weight class) and Aleki Veainu (ranked 136 p4p, 73 weight class). Frane Vinkovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aleki Veainu's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frane Vinkovic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleki Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu misses with a body shot.
Veainu throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Vinkovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Vinkovic lands a really nice looking cross but Veainu seems unphased.
Vinkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Vinkovic connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinkovic misses the shot to the body.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vinkovic jabs Veainu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vinkovic misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinkovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinkovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vinkovic is looking to wear down Veainu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veainu throws a body punch but Vinkovic moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Vinkovic misses its target.
Frane Vinkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vinkovic looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
Vinkovic throws a big shot that misses.
Vinkovic throws a hook to the side of Veainu's head but Veainu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Veainu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vinkovic throws a body punch but Veainu moves out of range.
Veainu throws out a counter right but Vinkovic avoids it with no problem.
Vinkovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Vinkovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vinkovic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veainu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinkovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Vinkovic.
Vinkovic digs a good body shot into Veainu's ribs.
Veainu looks winded!
Vinkovic lands a big right hand that sends Veainu crashing to the mat! Vinkovic stays standing though and waves Veainu back to his feet!
 Veainu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu leaves his chin hanging out and Vinkovic 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 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frane Vinkovic!
Frane Vinkovic is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Frane Vinkovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Baroza (ranked 566 p4p, 722 weight class) and Pope Callixtus (ranked 47 p4p, 59 weight class). Jorge Baroza could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pope Callixtus's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorge Baroza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pope Callixtus!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callixtus has managed to clinch.
Callixtus is working for takedown but Baroza is calmly controlling the position for now.
Callixtus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baroza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baroza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Callixtus.
Callixtus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Baroza to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorge Baroza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pope Callixtus.
Callixtus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Baroza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Baroza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baroza wants to control but Callixtus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callixtus seems to be working for a kimura but Baroza defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Callixtus looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Callixtus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baroza sees it coming and defends easily.
Baroza is trying is best to control the position here.
Callixtus wants to control but Baroza is keeping him busy.
Callixtus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baroza is just riding it out for now. Callixtus eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Callixtus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Callixtus is working for a submission of some sort.
Baroza really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Baroza is not content to let Callixtus control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baroza won't allow Callixtus to pass to mount.
Callixtus is trying to control the action in half guard but Baroza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Callixtus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Baroza on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baroza tries to get out of the position.
Callixtus seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Baroza is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Pope Callixtus!
Pope Callixtus is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alien Invasion (ranked 650 p4p, 645 weight class) and Danilo Zoric (ranked 90 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alien Invasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danilo Zoric!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invasion tries for a takedown but Zoric sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Invasion fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Zoric misses.
Invasion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Invasion throwing strikes from guard but Zoric blocks nicely.
Invasion works over Zoric with some ground and pound from guard.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion 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.
Zoric is trying to keep Invasion in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoric can do anything to dispel that myth.
Invasion working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion cracks Zoric with a solid left hand.
Invasion working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zoric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Invasion.
Invasion throwing strikes but missing.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoric trying to control the position here.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Invasion landing some decent shots from guard.
Invasion connects with a couple of short punches.
Zoric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Invasion.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Invasion accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
Invasion trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
Invasion throws a big right hand that misses.
Invasion landing some decent shots from guard.
Zoric pulls Invasion in close to prevent any damage.
Invasion cracks Zoric with a solid left hand.
Invasion wants to control from the top but Zoric keeps moving.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Invasion throws a big elbow that misses.
Invasion working some strikes from top position.
Invasion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Invasion lands a couple of elbows.
Invasion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Invasion trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Invasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zoric looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zoric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Invasion.
Zoric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Invasion looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Invasion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Invasion lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Invasion postures up in Zoric's guard and throws a big left but Zoric blocks it.
Zoric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alien Invasion dominated that round.
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.
Invasion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Invasion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zoric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Invasion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zoric defending well though.
Invasion throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zoric tries to kick Invasion off but Invasion keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Invasion throwing shots but Zoric is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoric wants to control but Invasion is keeping busy.
Invasion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zoric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Invasion scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoric with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Invasion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zoric keeps working.
Ground and pound from Invasion.
Zoric is looking to escape.
Invasion scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zoric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Invasion winds up and cracks Zoric with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Invasion performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Invasion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zoric defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion is keen to just control but Zoric is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Invasion lands a nice short elbow.
Invasion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Invasion working Zoric over with strikes.
Zoric trying to control here.
Invasion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zoric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Invasion. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Invasion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Invasion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zoric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Invasion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zoric can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Invasion throwing shots but Zoric is blocking nicely.
Zoric wants to improve his position but Invasion is controlling well.
Invasion wants to take a breather but Zoric is having none of it.
Zoric wants to get back to his feet.
Invasion sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zoric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Zoric wants to control but Invasion is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zoric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Invasion is trying to control. Zoric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Invasion throws a right hand that misses
and Zoric counters with a stiff right hand.
Zoric misses with a looping right.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Invasion missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Invasion postures up in Zoric's guard and throws a big left but Zoric blocks it.
Invasion connects with a couple of short punches.
Invasion scoring with some ground and pound.
Zoric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zoric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Invasion postures up and lands a big shot to Zoric's brow.
Invasion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alien Invasion dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Invasion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Invasion dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoric sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoric wants to break the clinch but can't.
Invasion taking a breather.
Invasion swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Invasion has Zoric pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoric tries to break free but Invasion pushes him back against the cage.
Zoric breaks the clinch.
Invasion misses with a takedown attempt
and Zoric counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Alien Invasion has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion misses with a takedown attempt
and Zoric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Invasion will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Invasion has his takedown stuffed
and Zoric counters with a big right hand! Oh Invasion is in trouble here! Zoric follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danilo Zoric!
A relieved looking Danilo Zoric thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Montana (ranked 608 p4p, 562 weight class) and Augustus Walls (ranked 72 p4p, 68 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Montana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Augustus Walls!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Walls jumps guard.
Montana passes Walls's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Montana trying to control from half guard but Walls is working away.
Montana works his way into side control.
Walls is trying to get back to half guard.
Montana tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Walls looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montana wants to control but Walls is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walls seems a little lost for a moment, as Montana dominates the positioning.
Walls is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana tries to move into full mount but can't pass Walls's legs.
Montana wants to control but Walls is keeping him busy.
Montana looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Montana taking a breather here.
Montana advances nicely into full mount.
Walls can't escape the position.
Montana controlling the position easily from mount.
Walls can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana looking to control but Walls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Montana sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Montana seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Walls is holding on tight.
Montana looking to control but Walls is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Walls keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Montana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walls is squirming around, avoiding Montana's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walls really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Walls has given up his back here. Will Montana look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Walls looking very determined here, making life difficult for Montana.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walls is in bad spot here.
Montana is looking to control Walls but Walls is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Montana is really struggling to control Walls but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Montana is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Walls taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Montana.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Montana!
Ryan Montana is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lawson Serrano (ranked 533 p4p, 1167 weight class) and Adrian Ortiz (ranked 72 p4p, 149 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lawson Serrano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adrian Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ortiz connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Lawson Serrano has been cut.
Ortiz cracks Serrano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ortiz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ortiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Serrano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been hearing reports that Serrano has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ortiz throws a lazy right hand but Serrano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab, jab by Ortiz - just one landing.
Serrano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz lands an overhand right.
Adrian Ortiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serrano was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortiz.
Serrano tries to counter with a takedown but Ortiz is quick to defend against it.
Ortiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Ortiz cracks a nice hook into Serrano's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Ortiz.
Ortiz lands a nice shot to the body.
Ortiz misses with a right hand
and Serrano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to hold Serrano in close to prevent damage but Serrano has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Serrano seems content to control.
Serrano working the head and body with strikes.
Ortiz desperately trying to maintain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serrano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Serrano passes to full mount!
Ortiz's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Serrano raining down hammerfists from mount.
Serrano sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ortiz can do anything to dispel that myth.
Serrano wants to finish this one by submission but Ortiz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Serrano.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serrano with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Serrano looking to finish Ortiz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ortiz!
Serrano landing strikes, looking to finish!
Serrano scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ortiz?
Ortiz is in a horrible position here. Serrano smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Serrano working Ortiz over with strikes here.
Serrano working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Serrano tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serrano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortiz is looking to improve his position but Serrano isn't that keen on the idea.
Serrano lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ortiz is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Serrano! Ortiz is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lawson Serrano!
A determined Lawson Serrano didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bjornsson (ranked 476 p4p, 575 weight class) and Jayden Marsh (ranked 65 p4p, 82 weight class). Marsh has chosen Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erik Bjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jayden Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marsh lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Marsh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsh's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bjornsson under the eye.
It looks like Erik Bjornsson has been cut.
A jab from Marsh finds it's way through Bjornsson's defenses.
Marsh misses with a lunging right hand
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Bjornsson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marsh counters with a straight right hand.
Marsh throws a big shot that misses.
Marsh misses with a hook
letting Bjornsson counter with a right hand.
Erik Bjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Bjornsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsh! But no joy.
Marsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsh swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marsh misses with a left hand
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Marsh misses.
Bjornsson cracks Marsh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bjornsson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Marsh to stand back up!
Marsh is rocked!
Bjornsson flashes Marsh a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Marsh's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Marsh crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Bjornsson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjornsson!
Erik Bjornsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Erik Bjornsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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