Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: UB9: Urban Discipline
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Boschman moves into the clinch.
Boschman prevents a body shot from Khaliq Khalid.
Boschman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boschman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boschman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Boschman has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boschman.
Boschman misses with a punch to the body.
Boschman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boschman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khaliq Khalid lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Diederik Boschman has been cut.
Khaliq Khalid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Khaliq Khalid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boschman or not.
Boschman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaliq Khalid unloads a knee to the mid-section. Boschman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Boschman looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boschman tries to throw a body punch but Khaliq Khalid avoids it by throwing Boschman back against the ropes.
Khaliq Khalid lands an elbow inside.
Khaliq Khalid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boschman's defenses.
Boschman pushes off an throws an elbow but Khaliq Khalid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Boschman swings wildly with an uppercut but Khaliq Khalid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boschman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Boschman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boschman misses with a punch to the body.
Boschman blocks the elbow strike.
Khaliq Khalid lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boschman or not.
Boschman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boschman scores with a hook to the body.
Khaliq Khalid looking to stall.
Boschman blocks a body shot from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Boschman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Khaliq Khalid backwards.
Boschman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boschman pushes Khaliq Khalid back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Khaliq Khalid unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Khaliq Khalid blocking some punches. #T2#
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boschman avoids it.
Boschman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boschman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boschman lands a damaging elbow.
Khaliq Khalid softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliq Khalid dodges an elbow strike from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid blocks the elbow strike.
Boschman avoids a wild elbow strike from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boschman can't find room to land a body shot as Khaliq Khalid controls the action.
Khaliq Khalid is working Boschman over against the ropes.
Khaliq Khalid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaliq Khalid avoids a wild elbow strike from Boschman.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boschman gets through Khaliq Khalid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boschman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Boschman. #T3#
Khaliq Khalid blocks a body shot from Boschman.
Boschman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaliq Khalid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boschman lands a nice uppercut.
Boschman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Our sources have told us that Khaliq Khalid has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Boschman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khaliq Khalid looking to stall.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice elbow.
Khaliq Khalid tries a knee to the head but Boschman blocks it.
Khaliq Khalid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Boschman misses with an elbow strike.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land knees in the clinch but Boschman avoids the damage to the body.
Boschman takes a shot to the head.
Khaliq Khalid tries to stall but Boschman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Boschman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khaliq Khalid missing with knees to the body.
Khaliq Khalid blocks an elbow strike from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Khaliq Khalid looking to slow down the pace here.
Boschman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boschman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boschman gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Abdul Khaliq Khalid has been cut.
Khaliq Khalid has a couple of punches blocked by Boschman.
Good body shot from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid takes an elbow to the forehead.
Boschman lands an uppercut.
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid is looking to control Boschman's arms but Boschman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Khaliq Khalid has his back to the ropes.
A body shot lands from Boschman.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boschman.
Boschman misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boschman.
Boschman lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Boschman as the two fighters clinch.
Boschman lands a hook to the side of the head.#T5#
Boschman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Khaliq Khalid blocks an elbow strike.
Boschman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Khaliq Khalid prevents a body shot from Boschman.
Khaliq Khalid's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Khaliq Khalid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boschman's elbow.
Nice elbow from Boschman. #ROC2#
Khaliq Khalid is rocked!
Boschman lands an elbow inside.
Oh Khaliq Khalid is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boschman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Khaliq Khalid backwards.
Khaliq Khalid is pressed against the ropes. Boschman pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Khaliq Khalid! Two more big strikes from Boschman and Khaliq Khalid crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Diederik Boschman!
Diederik Boschman thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UB8: Minor Threat
Date: Aug 12, 2016

#R1#
East throws out a leg kick but Maciel moves out of range and East only half commits.
East throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Maciel coming out on top.
East checks a leg kick.
Maciel misses the jab.
East throws a head kick that misses.
Maciel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
East throws a front kick aimed at Maciel's knee but Maciel avoids it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Maciel - that will leave a mark!
Maciel lands with a right hand.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maciel.
East throws a leg kick but Maciel moved away.
East moves away from the strike by Maciel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
East will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maciel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maciel looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
East fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from East. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Maciel gets caught flat footed, as East shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Maciel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. East is aware though and is defending well.
Maciel looking to control. #SUB#
East stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Maciel throws up his legs and catches East in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! East tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Maciel! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luciano Maciel!
An out of breath Luciano Maciel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Pulse 35
Date: Jul 30, 2016

#R1#
Good work by Taranin as he checks the leg kick.
Segey Taranin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mikio.
Mikio throws a head kick but Taranin moves out of range.
Taranin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Taranin has his takedown stuffed
and Mikio finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mikio throws out a leg kick but Taranin moves out of range and Mikio only half commits.
Taranin swings for the body but Mikio moves out of range.
Taranin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taranin lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikio momentarily.
Mikio throws a shot from downtown. Taranin moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Taranin feints and as Mikio raises his hands in defense, Taranin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taranin is looking to advance position but Mikio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T1#
Taranin regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taranin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mikio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mikio wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Mikio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mikio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taranin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mikio's guard. #REVR#
Taranin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taranin trying to control the action but Mikio is working from the bottom.
Taranin in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Mikio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taranin.
Mikio taking a bit of punishment here - Taranin scoring with strikes.
Taranin taking a breather here.
Mikio is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Taranin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mikio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taranin trying to control the action but Mikio is working from the bottom.
Mikio being controlled for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Taranin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mikio bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taranin's head.
No joy there for Taranin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taranin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taranin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mikio sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranin somewhat.
Mikio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taranin was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikio.
Taranin throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin throws a lazy right hand but Mikio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Mikio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mikio swings for the body but Taranin moves out of range.
Mikio tries to clinch but Taranin is having none of it.
Taranin cracks Mikio with an open hand slap.
Mikio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taranin.#T1#
Mikio throws a chopping leg kick but Taranin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taranin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Taranin shoots in and bounces Mikio off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Mikio working a defensive guard here.
Mikio wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Taranin pushes down on Mikio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taranin not doing much here.
Mikio is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard.
Mikio tries to get to full guard but Taranin has control of the leg.
Taranin is pressing down on Mikio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mikio is holding on for now.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikio can do to turn this around?#T3##SUB#
Mikio is defending against the submission attempts here by Taranin. #SUB#
Taranin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mikio sees it coming and defends easily.
Taranin throwing shots but Mikio is blocking nicely.
Taranin wants to take a breather but Mikio is having none of it.
Mikio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taranin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
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.
Mikio trying to get back to full guard but Taranin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taranin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikio is looking to escape.
Taranin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mikio is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mikio. #TD#
Taranin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mikio was covering up waiting for the punch and Taranin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Taranin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Taranin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikio seems keen to control Taranin's posture.
Taranin works over Mikio with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Taranin advances position into side control!
Taranin tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A lull in the action here.
Mikio dodges the ground and pound from Taranin.
Taranin looks up at the clock and then as Mikio takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taranin smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #SUB#
Taranin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mikio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taranin but great work by Mikio.
Taranin tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Mikio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Mikio tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Taranin manages to get back to half guard.
Taranin is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mikio is working for a kimura but Taranin is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taranin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taranin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Mikio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taranin is working away from the top position though.
Taranin is trying to control the action in half guard but Mikio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Taranin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Taranin seems to be working for a kimura but Mikio defends the submission attempt.
Mikio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Taranin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mikio defends it well. #SUB#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Taranin looks to land a strike but Mikio avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikio is trying to keep Taranin in close.
Taranin throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD#
Taranin scores with a takedown into Mikio's guard.
Taranin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taranin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mikio's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin controlling from the top position. #T1#
Taranin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Taranin stopping the sweep attempt from Mikio.
Taranin chips away with some ground and pound.
Taranin trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taranin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taranin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taranin looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikio is just out of range.
Mikio lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Taranin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taranin lands a couple of elbows.
Mikio keeping moving, preventing Taranin from controlling successfully. #T3#
Taranin sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Mikio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Mikio in his guard.#REVB#
Mikio trying to control but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin working a defensive guard here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taranin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mikio is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Taranin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mikio has passed into half guard!
Taranin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mikio won't allow Taranin to sweep him here.
Taranin is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Taranin looking for subs off his back but Mikio has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Segey Taranin had his way with Asato Mikio in that round.
That's time! Taranin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Mikio throws a right hand that Taranin ducks under and follows up with a left that Taranin also avoids with ease.
Mikio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikio cracks Taranin with a good jab.
Mikio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taranin checks it well.
Mikio attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mikio throws a lazy right hand but Taranin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Taranin.
Taranin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikio misses with a hook.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mikio looks to throw the jab but Taranin is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Taranin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikio sprawls well initially but Taranin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mikio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taranin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mikio is refusing to be controlled, as Taranin sits in half guard. #T1#
Taranin thows a huge punch but Mikio dodges it nicely.
Taranin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mikio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taranin. #SUB#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Taranin is working for a submission of some sort.
Mikio is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mikio wants to control but Taranin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taranin content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Taranin is trying to work for a kimura but Mikio is defending well.
Segey Taranin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##SUB#
Taranin wants to work for an arm triangle but Mikio is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Taranin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Asato Mikio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taranin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Taranin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
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.
Mikio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taranin working Mikio over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taranin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Taranin is looking for a kimura but Mikio is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taranin to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Segey Taranin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taranin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Segey Taranin!
Segey Taranin retains his featherweight title!

Event: Revolution XC 1
Date: Jul 27, 2016

#R1#
Shango lands a nice hook to Fatu's body. Fatu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fatu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fatu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shango cracks a nice hook into Fatu's ribs.
Fatu avoids the body shot from Shango.
Shango cracks a nice hook into Fatu's ribs.
Fatu throws a chopping leg kick but Shango manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shango throws a hook but Fatu blocks it.
Shango is looking to wear down Fatu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Fatu darts in and clinches Shango up against the cage.
Shango definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shango throws a punch but it's blocked by Fatu.
A body shot lands from Shango.
Fatu misses with a punch to the body.
Fatu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shango's elbow.
Shango lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Shango fails to land.
A short left from Fatu. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fatu.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fatu gets through Shango's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shango tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shango digs a right hand underneath Fatu's ribcage. Fatu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
Shango lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Fatu fails to land.
Shango gets through Fatu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fatu looks winded!
A short left from Shango.
Fatu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shango avoiding damage as Fatu throws knees to the body.
Fatu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fatu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shango working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shango working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fatu prevents a body shot from Shango.
Shango misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fatu tries to work over Shango's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shango blocking some punches.
Fatu blocks a body shot from Shango.
Shango can't find room to land a body shot as Fatu controls the action.
Shango misses with some punches.
Fatu prevents a body shot from Shango.
Fatu can't find room to land a body shot as Shango controls the action.
Shango lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shango.
Shango misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shango creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Fatu.
Shango goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shango misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Fatu turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fatu manages to end up in side control.
Fatu lands a decent elbow from side control. #T3#
Shango can't do much from the bottom here.
Fatu working the body and head with strikes.
Fatu tries to score with some ground and pound. Shango controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fatu working away.
Fatu working the ground and pound.
Fatu working away.
Shango is being controlled here.
Fatu cracks Shango with a big elbow.
Fatu is working Shango over with some ground and pound from side control.
Shango can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Fatu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fatu cracks Shango with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT2#
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shango is trying to control Fatu's posture but Fatu avoids it.
Fatu landing strikes.
Fatu scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Fatu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #CUT2#
Papa Shango's cut is getting worse.
Fatu taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Papa Shango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Papa Shango's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fatu throws a jab when Shango was well out of range.
Fatu tries to clinch up but Shango circles away and keeps his distance.
Shango scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shango tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fatu was well out of range. Poor timing from Shango.
Fatu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shango lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shango ducks under a wild hook from Fatu.
Shango throws out a powerful jab.
Fatu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shango manages to avoid it.
Shango throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fatu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fatu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fatu.
Shango swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fatu defending well as Shango loads up on a big left hand.
Shango throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Fatu closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Fatu has a couple of punches blocked by Shango.
Shango working aggressively here.
Fatu tries a body shot but Shango blocks it.
Fatu is struggling to control the position.
Fatu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shango tries a body shot but Fatu blocks it.
Shango lands with a short shot to the head.
Shango tries to work over Fatu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shango doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shango struggles to land a body shot inside as Fatu controls his hands.
Fatu swings wildly with an uppercut but Shango uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fatu blocking some punches.
Fatu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shango misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Shango working aggressively here.
Shango lands with a right to the head.
Shango tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fatu's elbow.
Nice body punch from Shango.
Shango swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shango misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shango blocks a body shot from Fatu.
Stalling in the clinch from Fatu.
Shango fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shango.
Shango misses with the head strike.
Fatu lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Papa Shango's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shango lands an uppercut.
Shango working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fatu lands a body shot.
Fatu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fatu wants a takedown. #T3#
Shango lands with a right to the head.
Shango can't find room to land a body shot as Fatu controls the action.
Fatu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shango tries to work over Fatu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shango tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatu blocks a body shot from Shango.
Fatu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shango fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shango stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shango lands a body shot.
Shango fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shango uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fatu.
Fatu needs to keep his hands up - Shango had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Fatu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shango.
Shango feints with a jab and clips Fatu right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Fatu is sent crashing into the canvas and Shango leaps in for the kill! Fatu tries to get to his feet but Shango is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Fatu is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Shango!
Papa Shango is the new heavyweight champion!
Papa Shango decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Maciel just misses with a punch to the body.
Maciel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herculano.
Luciano Maciel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maciel throws a lazy right hand but Herculano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Maciel there.
Herculano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Herculano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maciel misses with a body punch #CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano controlling the action here for a moment.
Herculano lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.#T1#
Herculano has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Herculano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herculano gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel tried to score with a low kick but Herculano checks it.
Maciel throws a leg kick #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
Herculano works on Maciel's body with a couple of short punches.
Herculano presses Maciel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herculano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maciels head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Herculano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Maciel taking a breather. #T2#
Herculano avoiding damage.
Herculano avoiding damage.
Herculano seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Herculano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maciel tries for a takedown but Herculano manages to get underhooks.
Maciel wants a takedown but no success here.
Maciel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maciel misses with the head strike.
Maciel just leaning against Herculano, taking a breather.
Maciel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Maciel is looking for a takedown.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Maciel.
A left hand lands to the body for Herculano.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Herculano lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Maciel stalling in the clinch but Herculano improves position.
Maciel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Herculano seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Maciel can turn it around.#T3#
Herculano pressing his opponent against the cage.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Maciel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herculano.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Herculano takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herculano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herculano is pushing Maciel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Herculano tries a body shot but Maciel blocks it.
Herculano misses with a punch to the body.
Herculano taking a breather.
Maciel is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Herculano is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Herculano has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Herculano presses Maciel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Maciel trying to control the position but instead, Herculano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maciel into the cage.
Herculano gets underhooks to prevent Maciel's takedown attempt.
Herculano scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herculano.
Maciel looking to stall.
Maciel taking a breather.
Herculano scores with a shot to the side of Maciel's head.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Herculano is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Herculano.
Maciel slowing the pace effectively.
Herculano takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that round.
That's time! Herculano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Maciel misses with a jab to the body
enabling Herculano to counter with a crisp jab.
Herculano seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Maciel misses with a jab to the body
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Herculano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Herculano.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciel.
A low kick from Maciel misses #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Herculano scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herculano lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Herculano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel tries to stall but Herculano uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Herculano gets through Maciel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maciel letting Herculano take a breather here.
Herculano is stalling here.
Maciel blocks a body shot from Herculano. #T1#
Maciel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
Herculano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herculano prevents a takedown attempt there.
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Maciel is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Herculano.
Herculano is working Maciel over against the cage.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.
The referee calls for Herculano to work.
Herculano is working Maciel over against the cage.
Herculano has Maciel pushed against the cage.
Come on Herculano - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T2#
Maciel jumps guard but Herculano turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Herculano cracks Maciel with a nice body shot.
Herculano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maciel backwards.
Herculano's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Herculano.
Herculano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maciel or not.
Herculano has Maciel pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel misses with a wild body shot.
Herculano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maciel.
Maciel misses with a body shot.
Herculano is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Maciel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maciel. Herculano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Maciel throws a leg kick but Herculano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maciel misses with a body shot.
Herculano tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maciel manages to circle out of the way.
Maciel throws an off balance right hand
and Herculano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciel misses with a takedown
and Herculano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herminio Herculano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luciano Maciel.
Maciel misses with a body shot
and Herculano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maciel throws a body punch but Herculano moves out of range.
Maciel misses with a takedown #CL#
and Herculano counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Herculano.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
Herculano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Herculano.
Herminio Herculano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herculano stalls.
Maciel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A shot in the inside from Herculano.
Herculano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maciel's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Herculano as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maciel.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herculano leaning against his opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herculano.
Herculano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Herculano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herminio Herculano dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maciel throws a poor cross that misses
and Herculano counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Maciel misses #CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herculano is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Herculano is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Herculano is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel misses with a hook #CL#
and Herculano holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herculano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Maciel up against the cage.
Herculano lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maciel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Maciel is looking to control Herculano's arms but Herculano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maciel has his back to the cage.
Herculano lands a shoulder strike.
Herculano slows down the pace here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Herculano.
Herculano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Herculano effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Herminio Herculano.
Maciel throws a lazy uppercut
and Herculano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maciel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Herculano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maciel doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Herculano counters by clinching up.
Herculano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herculano displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maciel up against the cage.#T2#
Herculano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herculano lands a shot to the body.
Herculano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maciel's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Herculano is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Maciel pulls guard.
Herculano trying to control the position from guard on top but Maciel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Maciel working for a triangle but Herculano defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herculano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maciel is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Herculano wants to control from the top but Maciel keeps moving.
Herculano looking to sit in guard and control but Maciel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Maciel content to stall in guard here.
Luciano Maciel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Maciel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maciel throws a big right hand that misses.
Herculano has control of Maciel's left arm, preventing Maciel from doing any damage. #T4#
Herculano is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Maciel is controlling him.
Maciel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Herculano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maciel.
Maciel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Herculano works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Maciel drops back looking for a leg! Herculano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Herculano manages to kick Maciel off! Maciel jumps back into Herculano's guard.
Herculano is trying to control the position from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herminio Herculano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Herculano, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Herminio Herculano!

Herminio Herculano wins by unanimous decision!
Herminio Herculano really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sully's Bar & Grill logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Mikio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good leg kick by Mikio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mikio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marshall is out of range.
Marshall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mikio slips under a jab from Marshall.
Mikio throws a lazy uppercut
and Marshall counters with a right hand to the body.
Mikio misses with a left hand
and Marshall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mikio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marshall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marshall lands with an overhand left.
Marshall lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Marshall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marshall cracks Mikio with a good jab.
Marshall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Mikio misses the target.#T1#
Mikio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshall throws out the jab.
Mikio throws a chopping leg kick but Marshall manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marshall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Marshall.
Marshall scores with a punch to the head.
Marshall tries to clinch but Mikio is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mikio misses its target.
Mikio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marshall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mikio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marshall checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL2#
Marshall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mikio, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marshall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mikio is pushing Marshall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Marshall lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mikio has Marshall pressed against the cage, preventing Marshall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mikio can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Marshall letting Mikio take a breather here.
Mikio throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mikio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mikio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mikio is trying to break free.
Mikio lands with a left to the head.
Marshall lands a shot to the body.
Mikio misses with the head strike.
Mikio throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mikio trying to stall but Marshall improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Marshall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marshall is working Mikio over against the cage.
Marshall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mikio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marshall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikio is looking to control Marshall's arms but Marshall gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mikio has his back to the cage.
Marshall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mikio.
Marshall digs a right hand underneath Mikio's ribcage. Mikio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marshall.
Marshall misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Marshall.
Marshall lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikio backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall lands a nice uppercut.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Mikio controls the action.
Marshall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mikio scores with a shoulder strike.
Mikio wants to get back to striking at distance but Marshall won't allow it.
Marshall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mikio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mikio lands a body punch in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marshall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikio backwards.
Mikio throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikio's elbow.
Mikio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marshall up against the cage.
Marshall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Marshall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Marshall moves out of range as Mikio strikes.
Mikio lands with a good body shot.
Tobias Marshall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mikio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marshall doesn't seem bothered though.
Marshall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marshall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marshall misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall lands a jab.
Mikio with a hook.
Mikio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikio is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Mikio misses with an uppercut
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall blocks a jab.
Mikio throws a jab when Marshall was well out of range.
Mikio misses with a wild body shot.
Marshall misses with a looping right.#T1#
Marshall walks into a jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Mikio looks to land a left hand but Marshall moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Marshall coming out on top.
Mikio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Mikio avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Marshall lands with a good body shot.
Marshall lands a lovely overhand right.
Marshall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mikio's head backwards.
Marshall keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marshall connects with a body shot that sends Mikio's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mikio throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Mikio closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Marshall.
Marshall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mikio looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marshall takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Marshall breaks from the clinch.
Mikio swings for the body but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall looks to score with a jab to the body but Mikio is just out of range.
Mikio throws a low kick but Marshall avoids it.
Mikio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Mikio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshall.
Marshall with a nice cross.
Mikio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marshall.
Tobias Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikio throws an off balance right hand
and Marshall counters with a nice body shot.
Marshall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikio.#T3##CL2#
Marshall takes the fight into the clinch.
Mikio is trying to push Marshall away but Marshall has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marshall tries a body shot but Mikio blocks it. #BC#
Mikio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall lands with a shot to the body.
Mikio misses the jab.
Marshall jabs Mikio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marshall lands a nice looking body shot.
Mikio misses with a hook
letting Marshall counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Marshall closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marshall working aggressively here.
Mikio looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Mikio breaks the clinch.
Marshall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mikio feints and then cracks Marshall's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marshall down. #T4#
Mikio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mikio tries to clinch but Marshall is having none of it.
A big right from Mikio misses.
Marshall wants to counter the offense by Mikio and move into the clinch position.
Marshall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mikio.
Mikio throws a nice outside leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Mikio misses its intended target.
Marshall lands a jab.#CL2#
Marshall closes the distance and pushes Mikio back into the cage.
Marshall taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Mikio.
Marshall scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marshall gets through Mikio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mikio leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Marshall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Marshall scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mikio doesn't seem bothered though.
Marshall fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Mikio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Marshall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marshall throws a hook but Mikio avoids it easily.
Mikio throwing a counter right hand but Marshall manages to avoid it.
Marshall lands a jab to Mikio's midsection.
Mikio tries to clinch but Marshall moves out of range.
Marshall lands a body shot.
Mikio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marshall manages to avoid it.
A left and a right from Mikio both land. Nice combination.
Mikio swings widly with a right hand
and Marshall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Marshall has knocked Mikio down with a huge combo! Marshall steps away and waves a wobbly Mikio back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Mikio is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Mikio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marshall, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Mikio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marshall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshall will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mikio up against the cage.
Mikio seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from Marshall. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall.
Marshall content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mikio working aggressively here.
Marshall lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marshall as Mikio tries to tie him up.
Marshall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mikios head.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikio backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marshall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marshall struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikio controls his hands.
Tobias Marshall seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mikio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mikio tries to throw a body punch but Marshall avoids it by throwing Mikio back against the cage.
Marshall taking a breather.#T2#
Mikio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall can't find room to land a body shot as Mikio controls the action.
Marshall works on Mikio's body with a couple of short punches.
Marshall lands a body shot.
Mikio is working Marshall over against the cage.
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikio backwards.
Marshall scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikio's elbow.
Marshall blocks an uppercut.
Mikio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mikio can't find room to land a body shot as Marshall controls the action.
Marshall working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikio misses with a punch on the inside.
Mikio blocking some punches.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mikio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Marshall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikio backwards.
Marshall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall throws a head punch that misses.
Marshall lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mikio tries to work over Marshall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mikio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mikio looking to throw knees to the head but Marshall is blocking nicely. #BC#
Mikio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asato Mikio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good standup being displayed there by Marshall as he connects with a hook.
Marshall scores with a jab to the body.
Mikio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikio moves away from the strike by Marshall.
Marshall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mikio lands a nice looking body kick.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mikio is looking to slow Marshall down with leg kicks.
Marshall lands a nice hook to Mikio's body. Mikio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mikio moves forwards but Marshall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marshall digs a good hook to Mikio's body.
Mikio misses the jab.
Marshall listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marshall throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mikio stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marshall cracks Mikio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marshall lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mikio throws a leg kick
and Marshall counters with a left to the body.
Mikio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mikio misses with a hook
and Marshall counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall scores with a body shot.
Marshall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marshall connects with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Marshall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Tobias Marshall!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Tobias Marshall!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tobias Marshall!

Tobias Marshall wins by unanimous decision!
Tobias Marshall made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Maciel throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lobtov counters with a single leg into guard. Maciel didn't expect that.
Lobtov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lobtov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maciel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lobtov trying to control but Maciel is working from the bottom.
Maciel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lobtov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maciel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobtov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maciel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maciel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing that Maciel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Lobtov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maciel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Lobtov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maciel manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Lobtov sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Maciel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Lobtov paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Maciel - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luciano Maciel!
A victorious Luciano Maciel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Wahlberg misses with a head kick.
Wahlberg pushes Fatu away with a front kick.#CL2#
Fatu closes the distance and pushes Wahlberg back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fatu.
Fatu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wahlberg backwards.
Fatu lands a nice uppercut.
Fatu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahlberg is defending well for now.
Fatu misses with a body punch.
Fatu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlberg tries to stall but Fatu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fatu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Fatu. #T1#
Wahlberg blocks a body shot from Fatu.
Wahlberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Fatu won't allow it.
Fatu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fatu.
Wahlberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fatu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fatu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wahlberg's elbow.
Fatu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wahlberg.
Wahlberg is trying to stall.
Wahlberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Fatu gets an underhook and turns Wahlberg into the cage.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fatu misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Fatu on the inside.
Wahlberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fatu is keeping busy.
Wahlberg takes a shot to the head.
I was talking to Wahlberg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fatu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wahlberg backwards.
Fatu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wahlberg or not.
Wahlberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wahlberg blocks the elbow strike.
Wahlberg is trying to stall. #T3#
Fatu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wahlberg.
Fatu prevents Wahlberg from breaking the clinch.
Fatu misses with a body punch.
Wahlberg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wahlberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fatu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wahlberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fatu can turn it around.
Fatu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wahlberg avoids it.
Fatu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wahlberg.
Fatu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wahlberg avoiding damage as Fatu throws knees to the body. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wahlberg is trying to break free.
Wahlberg stalling in the clinch but Fatu improves position.
Fatu cracks Wahlberg with a nice body shot.
Fatu stalling the fight.
Stalling in the clinch from Fatu.
Fatu effectively controlling the action here.
Fatu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatu lands with a right to the head.
Fatu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wahlberg up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keola Fatu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wahlberg thows a leg kick but Fatu checks it #TD2#
and Fatu counters with a shoot takedown. Wahlberg fights it but they end up in guard.
Fatu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wahlberg trying to control the position.
Wahlberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Wahlberg, not yet.
Wahlberg is trying to keep Fatu in close.
Fatu stays in close to Wahlberg's body and controls the position.
Wahlberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fatu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlberg trying to control the position.
Fatu cracks Wahlberg with a solid left hand.
Wahlberg trying to keep a closed guard but Fatu is proving a slippery customer.
Fatu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Wahlberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fatu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fatu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wahlberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wahlberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wahlberg takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Wahlberg gets tackled into the cage by Fatu. Fatu maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fatu as Wahlberg tries to tie him up.
Fatu lands with a right to the head.
Wahlberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fatu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fatu misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Fatu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fatu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fatu gets through Wahlberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wahlberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fatu has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fatu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wahlberg tries to stall but Fatu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Fatu.
Fatu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wahlbergs head.
Fatu misses with a body punch.
Fatu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Wahlberg has Fatu pressed against the cage.
Keola Fatu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fatu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wahlberg's elbow.
Fatu misses with a body punch.
Fatu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wahlberg is trying to push Fatu away but Fatu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fatu lands a body punch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fatu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Fatu.
Fatu lands a shoulder strike.
Fatu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wahlberg or not.
Fatu throws an elbow that misses. #T4#
Fatu scores with a shot to the side of Wahlberg's head.
A hook to the body from Fatu.
Fatu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fatu.
Fatu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fatu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fatu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fatu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wahlberg backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fatu trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keola Fatu 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wahlberg tries to land a front kick but Fatu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wahlberg throws a chopping leg kick but Fatu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A leg kick checked by Fatu.
Wahlberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fatu.
As Fatu looks to move away, Wahlberg throws a big counter combo but Fatu just gets out of the way.
Mark Wahlberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatu throws a shot from downtown. Wahlberg moves away and avoids it.
Fatu misses with a hook. Wahlberg ducked under it nicely.
Wahlberg cracks the inside of Fatu's front leg.
Fatu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fatu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Wahlberg.
Fatu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Wahlberg as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Wahlberg 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.
A good leg kick by Wahlberg.
Fatu misses with a wild body shot.
Fatu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wahlberg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fatu misses with a hook. Wahlberg ducked under it nicely.
Fatu throws a leg kick but Wahlberg checks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Wahlberg.
Wahlberg thuds his right hand into Fatu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wahlberg.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wahlberg.
Wahlberg fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fatu.
Fatu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Mark Wahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu throws a head kick that misses.
Fatu throws a front kick aimed at Wahlberg's knee but Wahlberg avoids it well.
Wahlberg lands a jab.
Fatu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wahlberg.
A bone on bone clash there as Fatu blocks the leg kick.
Fatu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fatu misses with a hook. Wahlberg ducked under it nicely.
Fatu checks the leg kick.
Whack! Wahlberg lands a heavy head kick that drops Fatu. The ref tackles Wahlberg to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fatu was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Mark Wahlberg!
An out of breath Mark Wahlberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cash crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mikio - the referee stops the clock and Cash gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mikio. Cash manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mikio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mikio thumps Cash with a low kick.
Cash has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mikio.
Cash takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cash tries to clinch there but Mikio circles away.
Mikio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mikio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mikio's corner calls for a 1-2. Mikio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cash misses with a hook.
Cash misses with a hook. Mikio ducked under it nicely.
Mikio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mikio lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cash takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cash misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Mikio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mikio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cash tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Cash backs away, Mikio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Mikio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cashs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mikio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Cash misses with a body shot.
Cash throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Cash is rocked!
Cash walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cash is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikio finish him?
It looks like Mikio has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mikio lands a brutal uppercut that launches Cash off his feet! Cash tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asato Mikio!
Asato Mikio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Wensleydale looks to throw the jab but Maciel is out of range.
Maciel scores with a jab. Wensleydale acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wensleydale takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Maciel as he connects with a hook.
Maciel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maciel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maciel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wensleydale.
Maciel moves away from the strike by Wensleydale. #CL#
Wensleydale clinches up against the cage.
Maciel stalling the fight.
Maciel looking to stall.
Wensleydale landing knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wensleydale.
Wensleydale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Maciel is defending well.
Wensleydale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciel misses with a punch on the inside.
Wensleydale 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.#T1#
Wensleydale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maciel avoids it.
Maciel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wensleydale smiles and moves away.
Wensleydale slips under a jab from Maciel.
Maciel throws an overhand right that lands on Wensleydale's shoulder, as Wensleydale tries to avoid the shot.
Wensleydale throws out a loose jab but Maciel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wensleydale cracks Maciel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Maciel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wensleydale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maciel is in Wensleydale's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wensleydale has his foot on Maciel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maciel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Wensleydale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maciel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maciel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Wensleydale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maciel is pushing down on Wensleydale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wensleydale is fighting to maintain full guard but Maciel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maciel working Wensleydale over with strikes.
Maciel slips a nice elbow through Wensleydale's hands, connecting with Wensleydale's forehead.#T2#
Wensleydale trying to control here.
Maciel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Maciel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wensleydale defending well though.
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!
Maciel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maciel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wensleydale is bucking up trying to escape but Maciel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wensleydale tries to lock up and control but Maciel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Maciel thowing shots but they're missing.
Wensleydale wants to control but Maciel is having none of it.#T3#
Maciel postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wensleydale looks a forlorn figure.
Maciel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Maciel lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Maciel controlling his opponent.
Wensleydale wants to control but Maciel is having none of it.
Maciel raining down shots from the mount!
Wensleydale wants to control but Maciel is having none of it.
Wensleydale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wensleydale tries to get out of the position.
Maciel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wensleydale is looking to escape. #T4#
Maciel working the ground and pound effectively.
Maciel lands a big elbow - Wensleydale is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Wensleydale is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luciano Maciel!
Luciano Maciel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Harris misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Khaliq Khalid counters with a left to the body.
Harris misses with a hook. Khaliq Khalid ducked under it nicely.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Khaliq Khalid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khaliq Khalid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Khaliq Khalid pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Khaliq Khalid takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Khaliq Khalid. Beautiful body shot.
Khaliq Khalid takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khaliq Khalid throws out the jab.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Khaliq Khalid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaliq Khalid throws a good cross that connects.
Harris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Khaliq Khalid's head.
Harris tries to move into range but Khaliq Khalid moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris connects with a jab.#TD#
Harris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khaliq Khalid quickly recovers to half guard.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Harris wants to control but Khaliq Khalid is keeping him busy.
Nice strikes from Harris there.
Harris throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Khaliq Khalid to regain full guard.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Khaliq Khalid blocks nicely.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Khaliq Khalid keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khaliq Khalid really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris is looking to work some ground and pound but Khaliq Khalid has wrist control.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Khaliq Khalid works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Khaliq Khalid is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khaliq Khalid avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khaliq Khalid keeping full guard, as Harris tries to pass.
Harris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Khaliq Khalid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Harris is looking to pass into half guard but Khaliq Khalid pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Khaliq Khalid is in guard.#REVB#
Harris seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Khaliq Khalid won't allow Harris to sweep him here.
Harris looking to control.
Harris keeping moving, preventing Khaliq Khalid from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Harris is looking to cinch up a triangle. Khaliq Khalid throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Harris's body to avoid the submission. Harris has instead reached around Khaliq Khalid's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Harris arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alonzo Harris!
A very excited looking Alonzo Harris 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.

Event: The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Campion shoots in and drives through. Fatu sprawls well.
Fatu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Campion.#TD#
Campion gets a double leg takedown into Fatu's guard.
Fatu seems keen to control Campion's posture.
Campion with a nice head shot there.
Campion loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campion with a nice head shot there.
Campion tries to free his leg and advance position but Fatu is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fatu wants to sweep but no luck.
Campion is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Campion postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1##SUB#
Campion is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fatu is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fatu has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Campion wants to stand and escape but Fatu is having none of it.
Campion is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Campion wants to sweep here but Fatu controlling him for the moment.
Campion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fatu advances position into side control!
Campion tries to bench press Fatu off him but Fatu keeps the position.
Fatu scoring with punches from side control. #T2#
Fatu working the body and head with strikes.
The strikes coming from Fatu are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fatu lands a nice forearm strike.
Campion is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fatu connects with a decent elbow. #ROC2#
Campion is rocked!
Campion 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.
Fatu throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Campion works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Oh Campion is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu thows a huge punch but Campion dodges it nicely.
Campion is trying to stand.
Campion seems to have got his legs back now.
Fatu working over Campion with some ground and pound. Campion looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fatu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Campion defending well though.
Fatu slips a nice elbow through Campion's hands, connecting with Campion's forehead.
Fatu throwing shots but Campion is blocking nicely. #T3#
Fatu trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatu slips a nice elbow through Campion's hands, connecting with Campion's forehead.
Fatu lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Campion! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fatu jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keola Fatu!
Keola Fatu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Michael Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Kudos mate...till we meet again.'.

Event: The Island Season 5, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Wallione takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wallione scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mikio misses with a looping left.
Wallione with the counter takedown but Mikio avoids it easily.
Wallione should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mikio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mikio takes a swing at Wallione's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Wallione shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wallione was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Mikio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mikio's coaches at The Bear's Den have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mikio is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Mikio gets back to half guard.
Mikio has his hands clasped together around Wallione's back. He's all about the action.#T1#
Wallione thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikio's head.
Mikio controlling the position well.
Mikio gets back to full guard.
Wallione must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wallione throws a sloppy strike and Mikio has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Wallione is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Mikio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asato Mikio!
In his post fight interview, Asato Mikio started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
A slow jab from Idowu misses its intended target.
We've been told by Idowu's head coaches at The Bear's Den that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Idowu tests Maciel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maciel cracks Idowu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Idowu connects with the punch.
Idowu throws a hook to the side of Maciel's head but Maciel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maciel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Maciel slips a jab from Idowu.
Maciel just misses with a punch to the body.
Idowu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Prince Idowu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idowu dips to his left and cracks Maciel with an uppercut!
Idowu missing with a left hand there. Maciel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maciel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Idowu.
Maciel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Idowu defends it well.
Maciel throws a leg kick but Idowu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Idowu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciel throws out a leg kick but Idowu moves out of range and Maciel only half commits.
Idowu throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Maciel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Idowu! #ES#
Idowu explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Idowu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maciel ducks under a wild hook from Idowu.
Idowu misses with a looping left.#T1#
Maciel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idowu.
Idowu lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Maciel is rocked!
Maciel tries a head kick but it misses.
Maciel is still on wobbly legs! Can Idowu finish him?
Idowu moves out of range as Maciel strikes.
Maciel seems to have recovered his senses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Idowu, as that shot connected.
Maciel cracks Idowu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Idowu coming out on top.
Idowu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maciel.
Maciel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Idowu misses with an uppercut. Maciel saw that one coming.#TD2#
Idowu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Maciel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Maciel stops Idowu from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maciel throws an elbow that misses. Idowu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maciel's guard. Nice move by Idowu!#REVR##SUB2#
Idowu stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Maciel has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Idowu manages to get his head free but now Maciel has transitioned to an armbar! Idowu grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Maciel! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luciano Maciel!
Luciano Maciel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Prince Idowu was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn it!'.

Event: The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Leite chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him.
Leite has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Venables.
Leite throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Venables's waist but Venables gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leite off to one side.
Venables fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leite just manages to avoid it.
Leite shoots for a double leg takedown but Venables sprawls well. He's pushed Leite's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A good leg kick by Venables.
Leite takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Venables fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Venables leaves Leite with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Joseph Venables has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Leite.
Leite shoots in but no luck this time.
Venables lands a leg kick that knocks Leite off balance momentarily.
Leite shoots in and drives through. Venables sprawls well.
Venables appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables feints and then cracks Leite's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leite down.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Venables thumps Leite with a low kick.
Venables throws a head kick that misses.
Leite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Leite walks into a jab.#T1#
Venables lands with an uppercut that bounces Leite off the cage and back into range.
Leite misses with a takedown attempt - Venables sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Venables is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Leite tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Leite looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Venables moves into full guard.
Venables is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leite looking to pass the guard.
Leite trying to control but Venables is working from the bottom. #T2#
Venables seems keen to control Leite's posture.
Leite trying to control but Venables is working from the bottom.
Leite is fighting to break Venables's control of his arms but Venables is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Leite trying to control but Venables is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venables lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD2#
Leite manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Venables on his heels. He'll look to pass Venables's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leite trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Venables lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Venables working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Venables with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leite keeping moving, preventing Venables from controlling successfully.
Leite trying to keep a closed guard but Venables is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Leite looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Venables is defending well. Leite quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Venables has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Leite celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonardo Leite!

Event: The Island Season 5, 205 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Khaliq Khalid stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cirkunov missing with a left hand there. Khaliq Khalid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Khaliq Khalid cracks Cirkunov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cirkunov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Khaliq Khalid finish him? #ROC#
Cirkunov is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Alex Cirkunov has been cut.#CL#
Khaliq Khalid gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khaliq Khalid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliq Khalid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cirkunov's defenses.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Cirkunov gets control of Khaliq Khalid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cirkunov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Khaliq Khalid wants to control from the top but Cirkunov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cirkunov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Cirkunov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khaliq Khalid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khaliq Khalid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cirkunov working for submissions but it's allowed Khaliq Khalid to get to half guard.
Cirkunov is trying to maintain the position but Khaliq Khalid is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Cirkunov is looking to improve his position.
Khaliq Khalid seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cirkunov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Khaliq Khalid is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Khaliq Khalid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cirkunov sees it coming and defends easily.
Khaliq Khalid throwing shots but Cirkunov is blocking nicely.
Khaliq Khalid missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khaliq Khalid knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cirkunov on the ground.
Cirkunov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khaliq Khalid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cirkunov wants to control but Khaliq Khalid passes into side.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cirkunov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Khaliq Khalid tries to advance to mount but can't.
Khaliq Khalid working away.
Khaliq Khalid has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cirkunov tries to lock up and control but Khaliq Khalid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Khaliq Khalid controlling the position easily from mount.
Cirkunov tries to reverse the position but Khaliq Khalid maintains control.#T3#
Cirkunov tries to hold on but Khaliq Khalid pushes him away.
Khaliq Khalid lands with some strikes.
Cirkunov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Khaliq Khalid keeping moving, preventing Cirkunov from controlling successfully.
Khaliq Khalid has a closed guard, preventing Cirkunov from standing up.
Cirkunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Khaliq Khalid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cirkunov throws an elbow that misses. Khaliq Khalid uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cirkunov's guard. Nice move by Khaliq Khalid!#REVR#
Khaliq Khalid trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Khaliq Khalid postures up in Cirkunov's guard and throws a big left but Cirkunov blocks it.
Khaliq Khalid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Cirkunov is trying to keep Khaliq Khalid in close.
Khaliq Khalid is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Cirkunov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khaliq Khalid is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Cirkunov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khaliq Khalid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Cirkunov is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cirkunov working for a triangle but Khaliq Khalid defends it easily.
Cirkunov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Khaliq Khalid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Cirkunov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Khaliq Khalid with a nice cross.
Cirkunov sizes up Khaliq Khalid with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cirkunov swings widly with a right hand
and Khaliq Khalid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cirkunov misses with a hook.
Khaliq Khalid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Khaliq Khalid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cirkunov, pushing him back against the cage.
Khaliq Khalid is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Khaliq Khalid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cirkunov can do to turn this around?
Cirkunov tries to pull guard but Khaliq Khalid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cirkunov jumps guard but Khaliq Khalid stands there with Cirkunov around his waist. Cirkunov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khaliq Khalid.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cirkunov jumps guard but Khaliq Khalid turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abdul Khaliq Khalid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Cirkunov.
Cirkunov tries to pull guard but Khaliq Khalid forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Khaliq Khalid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cirkunov's defenses.
Khaliq Khalid is struggling to control the position.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A hook to the body from Khaliq Khalid.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a body punch.
Khaliq Khalid has Cirkunov pushed against the cage.
Cirkunov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khaliq Khalid.
Cirkunov letting Khaliq Khalid take a breather here.
Khaliq Khalid lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cirkunov backwards.
Khaliq Khalid is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cirkunov is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Khaliq Khalid.
Knees to the body from Khaliq Khalid.
Abdul Khaliq Khalid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khaliq Khalid effectively controlling the action here.
Khaliq Khalid avoiding damage.
Khaliq Khalid lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cirkunov.#T2#
Cirkunov letting Khaliq Khalid take a breather here.
Cirkunov takes an elbow to the temple.
Cirkunov fails to pull guard.
Khaliq Khalid scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khaliq Khalid lands an uppercut.
Khaliq Khalid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cirkunov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Khaliq Khalid putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cirkunov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaliq Khalid dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from Khaliq Khalid on the inside.
Cirkunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Khaliq Khalid finish him?
Cirkunov fails to pull guard.
Cirkunov seems to have recovered his senses.
Khaliq Khalid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khaliq Khalid lands an elbow that stopped Cirkunov in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Khaliq Khalid landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid has Cirkunov pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cirkunov is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Khaliq Khalid - that's hurt Cirkunov badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cirkunov is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cirkunov doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Abdul Khaliq Khalid!
Our winner, Abdul Khaliq Khalid, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: The Island Season 5, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Fatu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stick half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stick wants to clinch but Fatu slips to the side#TD2#
and Fatu counters with a single leg into guard. Stick didn't expect that.
Fatu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fatu scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Stick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fatu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fatu scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Stick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Stick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Stick is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stick looking for a guillotine here but Fatu defends easily.
Fatu with a nice head shot there.
Fatu advances position into side control!#T1#
Stick is not content to let Fatu control the position.
Fatu cracks Stick with a big elbow.
Fatu working the ground and pound.
Stick is trying to control Fatu's posture but Fatu avoids it.
A big shot lands for Fatu! That's hurt Stick! Will he recover? Fatu fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keola Fatu!
Keola Fatu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Wooden Stick was interviewed post fight and said 'There were things going into this fight I should have contemplated, but failed to do so. I must learn to evolve mentally, to learn my opponent and study the fight. I will come back stronger. '.

Event: Highland Island World 5-Finale
Date: Jun 30, 2016

#R1#
Ulfzaar slips under a jab from Fatu.
Ulfzaar scores with a jab to the head.
Ulfzaar lands a body shot.
Ulfzaar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Fatu feints and as Ulfzaar raises his hands in defense, Fatu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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.
Ulfzaar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fatu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fatu won't allow Ulfzaar to get back to his feet.
Fatu advances to half guard.
Fatu slips a nice elbow through Ulfzaar's hands, connecting with Ulfzaar's forehead.
Ulfzaar is looking to escape.
Ulfzaar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T1#
Fatu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fatu drops an elbow to the side of Ulfzaar's head. #SUB2#
Fatu maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ulfzaar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fatu has cracked it and Ulfzaar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fatu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keola Fatu!
Keola Fatu took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Highland Contenders
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Khaliq Khalid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khaliq Khalid throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hojackin ducks under a wild hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid with a hook.
Khaliq Khalid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Khaliq Khalid throws a solid leg kick but Hojackin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Khaliq Khalid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hojackin.
Hojackin moves forwards but Khaliq Khalid connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khaliq Khalid cracks Hojackin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hojackin tries to land a front kick but Khaliq Khalid steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Khaliq Khalid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaliq Khalid loads up on a big right hand but Hojackin slips the punch.
Khaliq Khalid throws a jab when Hojackin was well out of range.
Khaliq Khalid stuns Hojackin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Khaliq Khalid throws a series of strikes that have Hojackin backpedaling. #CUT#
It looks like David Hojackin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaliq Khalid throws a lazy right hand but Hojackin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
A big left from Hojackin misses. #TD2#
Hojackin dives in and scores a takedown into Khaliq Khalid's guard.
Khaliq Khalid pulls Hojackin in close to his closed guard and prevents Hojackin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hojackin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Hojackin might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hojackin throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Hojackin sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hojackin wants to pass the guard but Khaliq Khalid is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hojackin throws a push kick but Khaliq Khalid slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Khaliq Khalid misses the target.#T3#
Hojackin slips a straight right by Khaliq Khalid.
Nice defenses there by Hojackin.
Khaliq Khalid with a hook.
Khaliq Khalid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hojackin lands with a good body shot.
Hojackin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Khaliq Khalid is fending him off so far but Hojackin persists. Nope, Khaliq Khalid circles away and we're back to standing.
Khaliq Khalid appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook but Hojackin blocks it.
Khaliq Khalid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hojackin manages to avoid it.
Khaliq Khalid throws a leg kick but Hojackin moved away.
Khaliq Khalid fails to land with a series of punches.
Hojackin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Khaliq Khalid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hojackin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hojackin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Hojackin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Khaliq Khalid managing to control the position.
Hojackin stays in close to Khaliq Khalid's body and controls the position.
Hojackin throws a strike but Khaliq Khalid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdul Khaliq Khalid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Hojackin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hojackin misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Khaliq Khalid on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Khaliq Khalid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hojackin moves out of range of the strikes.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook to the side of Hojackin's head but Hojackin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliq Khalid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Khaliq Khalid throws a right hand that misses
and Hojackin counters with a nice uppercut.
Hojackin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khaliq Khalid.
Hojackin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Khaliq Khalid looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hojackin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khaliq Khalid.
Hojackin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hojackin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Khaliq Khalid.
Danga de danga de dang - Khaliq Khalid scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hojackin throws a hook to the side of Khaliq Khalid's head but Khaliq Khalid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliq Khalid looks to land a right hand but Hojackin moved out of range.
Hojackin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Khaliq Khalid lands the left hand.
Khaliq Khalid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hojackin can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Khaliq Khalid misses
and Hojackin counters with an outside leg kick.
Hojackin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hojackin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khaliq Khalid rather than just go for the knockout.
Hojackin darts in looking for a takedown but Khaliq Khalid gets double underhooks and turns Hojackin into the cage.
Khaliq Khalid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Khaliq Khalid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hojackin slips a jab from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid checks a leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Khaliq Khalid.
Hojackin throws an overhand right that lands on Khaliq Khalid's shoulder, as Khaliq Khalid tries to avoid the shot.
Hojackin ducks under a wild hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a body shot
and Hojackin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khaliq Khalid displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hojackin. #T2#
Khaliq Khalid scores with a jab.
Khaliq Khalid throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khaliq Khalid connects with a body shot that sends Hojackin's belly button to the back.
Khaliq Khalid tries to clinch up but Hojackin circles away and keeps his distance.
Hojackin moves out of range of the strikes.
Hojackin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hojackin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khaliq Khalid to score with a decent uppercut.
Khaliq Khalid with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hojackin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Khaliq Khalid misses its intended target.
Hojackin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Khaliq Khalid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hojackin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hojackin slips a straight right by Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Hojackin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khaliq Khalid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hojackin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hojackin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khaliq Khalid.
Khaliq Khalid backing away here, and Hojackin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD2#
Hojackin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Khaliq Khalid!
Hojackin advances to full mount.
Khaliq Khalid tries to lock up and control but Hojackin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hojackin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hojackin dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Hojackin with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hojackin controlling the position easily from mount.
Hojackin lands with some strikes.
Hojackin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hojackin wants to control but instead Khaliq Khalid manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Hojackin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Hojackin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Khaliq Khalid just misses with a punch to the body.
Khaliq Khalid throws a hook to the side of Hojackin's head but Hojackin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khaliq Khalid misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hojackin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khaliq Khalid digs a good hook to Hojackin's body. #TD2#
Hojackin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Khaliq Khalid to the mat! Khaliq Khalid manages to get full guard.
Hojackin passes Khaliq Khalid's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hojackin is looking to advance position but Khaliq Khalid won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hojackin lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hojackin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khaliq Khalid defending well though.
Hojackin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hojackin throwing shots but Khaliq Khalid is blocking nicely. #T1#
Hojackin wants to advance to full mount but Khaliq Khalid doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Khaliq Khalid looking to control.
Hojackin throws a strike but Khaliq Khalid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hojackin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hojackin keeps trying to improve his position.
Hojackin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hojackin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khaliq Khalid's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Khaliq Khalid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hojackin working a defensive guard here.
Hojackin wants to sweep here but Khaliq Khalid controlling him for the moment.
Hojackin wants to control the position but Khaliq Khalid says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hojackin moves into full guard.
Hojackin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khaliq Khalid trying to control the position from guard on top but Hojackin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hojackin wants to sweep here but Khaliq Khalid controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hojackin jabs at Khaliq Khalid's body.
Khaliq Khalid lands a nice hook to Hojackin's body. Hojackin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hojackin checks a leg kick nicely.
Khaliq Khalid lands with a good body shot.
Khaliq Khalid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hojackin throws out the jab. #TD2#
Hojackin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hojackin there.
David Hojackin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hojackin wants to pass the guard but Khaliq Khalid is defending well.
Khaliq Khalid keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Hojackin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hojackin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hojackin trying to control from Khaliq Khalid's half guard. Khaliq Khalid has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hojackin looking to pass the guard.
Hojackin looking to sit in guard and control but Khaliq Khalid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hojackin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khaliq Khalid is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Hojackin.
I think Hojackin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... David Hojackin!

Event: Highland Contenders
Date: Jun 25, 2016

#R1#
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fatu as he avoids it easily.
Fatu misses with a hook. Nakanishi ducked under it nicely.
Nakanishi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fatu but Fatu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fatu throws out a counter right but Nakanishi avoids it with no problem.
Nakanishi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fatu finds it's way round the side to connect with Nakanishi's head.
Nakanishi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fatu tries to avoid it but Nakanishi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fatu to the ground. Fatu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fatu feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaku Nakanishi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Fatu feints and as Nakanishi raises his hands in defense, Fatu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fatu connects with a couple of short punches.
Nakanishi controls Fatu momentarily but Fatu frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatu stopping the sweep attempt from Nakanishi.#T1#
Fatu throws a strike but Nakanishi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Nakanishi won't allow Fatu to sweep him here.
Nakanishi wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Fatu controls Nakanishi momentarily but Nakanishi frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fatu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nakanishi wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Fatu controlling Nakanishi's posture.
Nakanishi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nakanishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakanishi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fatu wants to sweep here but Nakanishi controlling him for the moment.
Fatu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakanishi's guard. #REVB#
Nakanishi wants to sweep here but Fatu controlling him for the moment.
Nakanishi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Fatu cracks Nakanishi with a solid left hand.
Nakanishi keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fatu stopping the sweep attempt from Nakanishi.
Fatu tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakanishi is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fatu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fatu postures up in Nakanishi's guard and throws a big left but Nakanishi blocks it.
Nakanishi looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nakanishi blocks a jab.
Fatu swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Nakanishi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fatu won't be happy with that. #T4#
Fatu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nakanishi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fatu is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Nakanishi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nakanishi lands a nice forearm strike.
Fatu felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fatu is not content to let Nakanishi control the position.
Fatu tries to buck Nakanishi off but Nakanishi is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi lands a decent elbow from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatu regains half guard there - taking advantage of Nakanishi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nakanishi is looking to stall here but Fatu recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keola Fatu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Fatu misses with a hook #TD#
and Nakanishi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fatu's guard.
Nakanishi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Nakanishi tries to strike from the bottom.
Gaku Nakanishi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fatu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fatu is working Nakanishi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakanishi wants to sweep here but Fatu controlling him for the moment.
Fatu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Nakanishi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Nakanishi keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nakanishi is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fatu is controlling Nakanishi's posture.
Fatu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakanishi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fatu works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Nakanishi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fatu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakanishi looking to sit in guard and control but Fatu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakanishi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatu is pushing down on Nakanishi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nakanishi is fighting to maintain full guard but Fatu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fatu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakanishi keeps working.
Nakanishi manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Nakanishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fatu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Nakanishi from controlling successfully.
Nakanishi cracks Fatu with a solid left hand.
Nakanishi passes into half guard.
Fatu trying to control but Nakanishi postures up.
Nakanishi thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely. #T4#
Fatu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Nakanishi from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing that Nakanishi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nakanishi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakanishi landing with the ground and pound.
Nakanishi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fatu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nakanishi is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatu wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nakanishi is now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaku Nakanishi dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fatu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakanishi.
Fatu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nakanishi moves away.
Nakanishi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakanishi.
Fatu goes for a double leg but Nakanishi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nakanishi continues to drive forward.
Nakanishi attempts a counter takedown but Fatu avoids it well and moves away.
Fatu lands a nice shot that snaps Nakanishi's head back.
Nice sprawl there from Fatu as Nakanishi shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu throws a looping overhand right but Nakanishi ducks down to avoid it.
Nakanishi tries to counter with a takedown but Fatu is quick to defend against it.
Fatu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakanishi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakanishi defending well as Fatu loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Fatu misses with a body shot.
Fatu fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Fatu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fatu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakanishi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fatu off and has taken his back!
Nakanishi not allowing Fatu to control his hands.
Nakanishi missing with punches from the back. #T2#
Will Nakanishi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nakanishi 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.
Nakanishi lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Fatu avoids the strikes from Nakanishi.
Fatu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nakanishi's guard. Nice work there by Fatu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fatu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nakanishi is keeping the position for now.
Nakanishi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fatu landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Nakanishi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fatu is one step ahead there.
Fatu wants to control from the top but Nakanishi keeps moving.
Fatu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fatu lands a couple of elbows.
Nakanishi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fatu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Nakanishi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Fatu tries to buck Nakanishi off but Nakanishi is having none of it.
Nakanishi trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Nakanishi landing a few strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakanishi in side control, just content to control the action for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keola Fatu.
I think Fatu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keola Fatu!
Keola Fatu very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Island combat Six
Date: Jun 24, 2016

#R1#
Venables dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dalmazo. That did some damage!
Venables scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Venables there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dalmazo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Venables!
Venables throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dalmazo counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Venables.
Venables misses with a hook
and Dalmazo counters with a nice body shot.
Venables throws a leg kick but Dalmazo checks it.
Venables throws a leg kick that misses.
Dalmazo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venables. Venables obviously looking to wear him down.
Venables scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalmazo misses with a body shot. #T1#
Venables throws a leg kick which misses Dalmazo's front leg but catches the back leg as Dalmazo tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Venables.
Venables throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good leg kick by Venables there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venables feints and then cracks Dalmazo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dalmazo down.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Venables looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venables scores with a push kick.
Venables throws a head kick that Dalmazo semi-blocks.
Dalmazo tries to clinch there but Venables circles away.
Venables goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
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!
Venables moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dalmazo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dalmazo is looking to clinch but Venables is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Venables.
Dalmazo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Venables misses with a low kick.
That kick from Venables tenderised Dalmazo's leg. Dalmazo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dalmazo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dalmazo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Venables.
Dalmazo dodges the punch combination from Venables.
Venables thows a leg kick but Dalmazo checks it
and Dalmazo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Venables throws a head kick that half lands.
Venables misses with a low kick.
It looked like Dalmazo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Venables.
Venables wants to land a leg kick but Dalmazo is out of range.
Venables throws a leg kick
enabling Dalmazo to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Dalmazo clinches with his opponent.
Venables lands a nice uppercut.
Dalmazo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Venables backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Joseph Venables has been cut.
Venables swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Venables blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Venables fails to land.
Venables working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Venables blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dalmazo swings wildly with an uppercut but Venables uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dalmazo tries a body shot but Venables blocks it. #T4#
Venables lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dalmazo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Venables blocks a body shot from Dalmazo.
Venables lands a shoulder strike.
Venables misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dalmazo working aggressively here. #BC2#
Venables escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Venables dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dalmazo. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Venables there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Venables throws a shot from downtown. Dalmazo moves away and avoids it.
Venables buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Venables.
A nice inside leg kick there by Venables. That's going to slow Dalmazo down.
Joseph Venables seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venables tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Venables dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Venables's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Dalmazo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An attempted straight right counter from Dalmazo misses the target.
Joseph Venables seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Venables fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Venables throws a good cross that connects.
Dalmazo lands the left hand.
Dalmazo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Venables can pounce on him.
Venables throws a low kick but Dalmazo avoids it.
Dalmazo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Venables throws a sloppy head kick and Dalmazo moves out of range easily.
Venables stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Venables sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Dalmazo to the ground! Venables dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Dalmazo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalmazo just holding on.
Oh Dalmazo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Venables misses with a head shot.
Dalmazo seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Dalmazo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Venables looking to control but Dalmazo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Venables wants to finish this one by submission but Dalmazo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Venables.
Dalmazo is working to get back to half guard.
Venables has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Venables misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dalmazo wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Venables.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Venables throws some wild stikes that Dalmazo manages to avoid easily. #T2#
Venables throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dalmazo because Venables loaded up on that one.
Venables breaks from Dalmazo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dalmazo's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Venables throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Venables throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dalmazo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Venables on the ground.#SUB2#
Dalmazo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Venables.
Venables thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dalmazo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Venables throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T3#
Venables throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier. #SUB2#
Venables is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Venables extends the arm and Dalmazo is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Venables!
During a confident post fight interview, Joseph Venables thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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