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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans has chosen Thunder Kiss '65 as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Mad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Evans!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target.
Evans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Evans works Mad's body with a nice hook.
Mad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
Evans swings for the body but Mad moves out of range.
Mad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evans dodges the punch combination from Mad.
Evans scores with the left hand. Mad knows he should have avoided that one.
Mad takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans misses with the head strike.
Evans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mad.
Mad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
Mad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mad blocks a leg kick.
Mad takes the fight into the clinch.
Mad controlling the action here for a moment.
Mad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evans listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mad dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Mad's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans scores with a jab.
Phil Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans throws a leg kick but Mad moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Evans cracks Mad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mad somewhat.
Mad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Evans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Mad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans lands a jab to Mad's midsection.
Evans is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mad had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mad gets a clinch.
Mad fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phil Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mad misses with a takedown attempt - Evans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mad shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Evans.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans digs a good hook to Mad's body.
Mad misses with a few strikes there.
Evans scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans connects with a right hand. Mad shakes it off.
Mad looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Evans throws a low kick but Mad avoids it.
Evans scores with a nice right hand.
Mad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped Mad's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mad on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Mad on that attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Evans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Evans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mad. Mad circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mad darts in looking for a takedown but Evans gets double underhooks and turns Mad into the cage.
Mad keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mad stalls.
Mad is trying to pull guard but Evans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Evans wants to control from the top but Mad keeps moving.
Mad is trying to control the position but Evans postures up.
Evans wants to get up but he can't break Mad's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mad is looking to stand up but Evans isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Evans wants to control from the top but Mad keeps moving.
Evans advances position into side control!
Mad is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Mad is trying to get back to half guard.
Mad is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Mad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mad tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mad is trying to control Evans's posture but Evans avoids it.
Evans wants to stand but Mad has his arm trapped.
Mad tries to buck Evans off but Evans is having none of it.
Mad is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand but Mad is controlling his arm.
Evans landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Evans working away.
Mad is trying to improve his position.
Evans trying to control the position but Mad is working away.
Evans looks up at the clock and then as Mad takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Evans smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Evans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Mad tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mad somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Mad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans throws the left hand but Mad avoids the punch easily.
A leg kick checked by Mad.
Mad takes a jab right on the kisser.
Evans connects with a single shot there.
Mad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Evans finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans misses with a hook. Mad ducked under it nicely.
Mad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Mad persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
Mad closes the distance and clinches.
Mad just leaning against Evans, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Evans.
Mad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Evans was well out of range. Poor timing from Mad.
Mad throws a low kick but Evans avoids it.
Mad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Evans scores with a hook to the body. Mad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mad goes for a double leg but Evans avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Evans continues to drive forward.
Mad escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mad circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mike Mad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Mad slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there.
Phil Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Mad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Mad avoids it.
Evans misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Evans blocks the body kick.
Evans digs a good body shot into Mad's ribs.
Mad fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Mad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Evans gets tackled into the cage by Mad. Mad maintains the clinch.
Mad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Evans to keep the fight standing.
Mad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mad landing knees to the body.
Evans working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mad is trying to pull guard but Evans turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Evans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mad breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Mad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mad off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mad misses with a body shot
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Mad backing up. Mad nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Evans connects with a crisp jab.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mad.
Nice shot lands for Evans.
Mad has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Evans just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mad's brow.
Phil Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mad can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mad.
Mad goes for a takedown attempt but Evans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Evans's waist but Evans gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mad off to one side.
Mad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mad walks into a jab.
Mad fails with a takedown attempt.
Evans tests Mad's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Evans lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab lands there for Evans.
Mike Mad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Evans!
Phil Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Wank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montana Bas Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damon Wank could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Montana Bas Ass's chin.
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damon Wank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Montana Bas Ass!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bas Ass tries to bum rush Wank with a series of wild strikes but Wank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bas Ass fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wank tries to bum rush Bas Ass with a series of wild strikes but Bas Ass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bas Ass looks to land a right hand but Wank moved out of range.
Wank misses with a straight right.
Bas Ass throws a body punch but Wank moves out of range.
Wank misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Bas Ass scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Damon Wank has been cut.
Wank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wank. Bas Ass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bas Ass throws a body punch but Wank moves out of range.
Bas Ass uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wank.
Wank thows a body shot but no joy.
Wank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wank ducks under a wild hook from Bas Ass.
A combination from Wank does no damage.
Wank lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Montana Bas Ass has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Bas Ass as he connects with a hook.
Wank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wank with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bas Ass to score with a decent uppercut.
Damon Wank's cut is getting worse.
Wank blocks a jab.
Wank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wank. Bas Ass does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wank throws a hook but Bas Ass blocks it.
Wank misses with a straight right.
Bas Ass scores with a decent looking hook.
Bas Ass swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wank waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bas Ass.
Wank throws out a loose jab but Bas Ass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wank takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bas Ass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Damon Wank's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A left lands for Bas Ass.
Wank is rocked!
Bas Ass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wank misses the body punch
and Bas Ass counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Wank to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bas Ass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Montana Bas Ass!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caption Tito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cosmo Reyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cosmo Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caption Tito!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tito throws a sloppy head kick and Reyes moves out of range easily.
Reyes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tito lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tito misses with a head kick.
Reyes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Tito.
Tito gets a takedown into half guard.
Reyes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reyes.
Tito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reyes is on top in guard.
Reyes advances to half guard.
Reyes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tito!
Reyes looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tito is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes controlling from the full mount.
Reyes is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Reyes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cosmo Reyes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Szymon Moronski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Severart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szymon Moronski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Szymon Moronski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Severart!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severart swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Severart connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Severart scores with a body shot.
Severart throws a lazy right hand but Moronski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moronski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Severart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Severart slips a jab from Moronski.
Jake Severart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Severart swings for the body but Moronski moves out of range.
Moronski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Severart lands a slapping body shot.
Severart lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severart lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Moronski backs up against the cage.
Severart connects with a looping right hand.
Severart lands a slapping body shot.
Moronski misses the shot to the body.
Moronski avoids the body shot from Severart.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Severart misses the target.
Moronski dodges the punch combination from Severart.
Severart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moronski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Severart lands a left and a right that send Moronski crashing to the mat, dazed. Severart thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moronski is rocked!
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!
Severart grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Moronski takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Severart cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Severart!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Rivers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rocky Rivers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Joaquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocky Rivers!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joaquin enables Rivers to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joaquin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rivers slips nicely into half guard.
Rivers seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Joaquin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rocky Rivers!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gustavo Seia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustavo Seia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seia throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Seia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Seia misses with a body kick.
Seia wants to land a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Taylor closes the distance but Seia moves to the side
and Seia counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Seia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Seia seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Seia has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gustavo Seia.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor shoots and misses
and Seia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
Seia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taylor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Seia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet.
Seia working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Taylor is avoiding damage well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seia scores with a couple of short elbows.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Seia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Seia working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Seia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Seia throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seia content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Seia in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Seia is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taylor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Seia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Seia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to escape but Seia is in control.
Seia throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Seia working the body and head with strikes.
Seia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Seia throws a strike aimed at the side of Taylor's head but Taylor avoids it well.
Seia grinds an elbow into Taylor's temple.
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!
Seia lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Seia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Check out the look on Seia's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Seia is putting a hurting on Taylor here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Seia dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seia swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Seia.
Seia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Seia pushes him off.
Seia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taylor rushes Seia and presses him up against the cage.
Seia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taylor connects with a nasty looking knee right to Seia's face.
Seia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seia has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
Seia throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seia is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Seia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taylor scores with a knee to the head.
Taylor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Seia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seia is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taylor landing knees to the head.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seia's efforts to push away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Taylor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seia has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taylor after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor leaning against his opponent.
Seia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor is pushing Seia up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taylor prevents Seia from breaking the clinch.
Seia taking a breather.
Seia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taylor prevents a body shot from Seia.
Seia is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Seia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Seia sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Seia circles away.
Seia throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Seia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor forces Seia back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seia is keeping busy.
Taylor working Seia over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Taylor crunches a lovely knee into Seia's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seia has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor connects with a knee to the head.
Taylor is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taylor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Taylor.
Seia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Taylor lands a nice elbow.
Taylor with a knee to the head.
Taylor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taylor lands an elbow inside.
Taylor is looking to control Seia's arms but Seia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Seia tries to tie him up.
Nice elbow from Taylor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seia.
Taylor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Seia back into the cage.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Seia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor crunches a lovely knee into Seia's ribcage.
Taylor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Seia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Taylor avoids it.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Seia takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor taking a breather.
Taylor landing knees to the body.
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Taylor.
Taylor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taylor working Seia over with knees to the body.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Seia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor crunches a lovely knee into Seia's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Taylor.
Taylor lands a good knee to the midsection. Seia won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Taylor with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Seia in his tracks for a moment.
Seia is rocked!
Taylor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Oh Seia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor lands an elbow inside.
Taylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Taylor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working Seia over with knees to the body.
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor lands an elbow inside.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seia's defenses.
Steven Taylor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taylor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taylor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Seia in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Seia has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taylor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taylor.
Taylor landing knees to the body.
Taylor landing knees to the body.
Taylor stalling against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Seia looking for a takedown.
Seia seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seia.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Seia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor landing knees to the body.
Taylor connects with a knee to the head.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor leaning against his opponent.
Taylor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Taylor obliges.
Taylor landing knees to the head.
Seia takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Seia tries to tie him up.
Taylor connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia goes for a takedown attempt but Taylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Steven Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Seia throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Seia circles away.
Taylor tries to clinch but Seia moves out of range.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seia tries a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Seia pushes him off.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Seia circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Taylor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane O Leary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shane O Leary has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane O Leary!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Leary.
O Leary drives through and clinches with Simpson against the cage.
Simpson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simpson has picked O Leary up - he's going for a ride! Simpson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Simpson trying to mount his opponent but O Leary defends it.
Simpson controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simpson seems to be working for a kimura but O Leary defends the submission attempt.
Simpson wants to free his trapped foot but O Leary is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Simpson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Leary wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Leary works his way to full guard. Good work.
Simpson stands and throws O Leary's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Simpson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Leary is looking for a sweep.
Simpson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Leary has escaped the position, nice work there.
Simpson staying calm.
Simpson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Leary, who protects the arm well.
Simpson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simpson controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Leary is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Simpson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. O Leary knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Simpson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, O Leary has escaped the position, nice work there.
O Leary is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Simpson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Leary is looking to regain half guard here but Simpson keeps moving and retains side control.
Simpson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for O Leary!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Leary throws a hook but Simpson avoids it easily.
Simpson gets the takedown into side control.
Simpson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
O Leary is trying to improve his position.
O Leary is trying to control Simpson's posture but Simpson avoids it.
Simpson just content to control the position.
O Leary wants to control but Simpson postures up.
Simpson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson passes to full mount! That's big trouble for O Leary!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Leary tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Simpson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force O Leary to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so O Leary shrugs it off.
Simpson forces the positional change into back control.
O Leary defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Simpson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Homer Simpson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Leary trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Leary looking to pass the guard.
O Leary trying to control the position from guard on top but Simpson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Leary is fighting to break Simpson's control of his arms but Simpson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simpson working for a triangle but O Leary defends it easily.
Simpson looking for a triangle here. O Leary is fighting it but it looks tight! Simpson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, O Leary is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Homer Simpson!
An out of breath Homer Simpson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ve Topmaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Rybeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Rybeck has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ve Topmaia's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ve Topmaia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Casey Rybeck!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rybeck tries to clinch there but Topmaia circles away.
Rybeck drops Topmaia with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Topmaia looks back up at him and smiles so Rybeck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Ve Topmaia has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rybeck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Topmaia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rybeck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Topmaia was well out of range. Poor timing from Rybeck.
Rybeck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Topmaia shoots in looking for a takedown but Rybeck manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Topmaia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rybeck swings for the body but Topmaia moves out of range.
Topmaia shoots in but Rybeck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rybeck tries to clinch but Topmaia moves out of range.
Rybeck throws a looping overhand right but Topmaia ducks down to avoid it.
Topmaia shoots for a double leg takedown but Rybeck sprawls well. He's pushed Topmaia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ve Topmaia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rybeck throws a hook to the side of Topmaia's head but Topmaia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rybeck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Topmaia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rybeck throws a wild body kick that Topmaia sees coming a mile off.
Topmaia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rybeck has Topmaia up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rybeck.
Rybeck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Topmaia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rybeck's half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rybeck is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topmaia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rybeck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Topmaia has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rybeck defend it? Topmaia steps over the head and cranks it - Rybeck is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Topmaia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ve Topmaia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Alvardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Alvardo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva instigates a clinch.
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvardo regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvardo has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Alvardo has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Silva escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Silva!
Alvardo tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvardo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvardo is still trying to improve position.
Silva tries for a kimura but Alvardo is defending well.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alvardo tries to improve position but can't.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alvardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alvardo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Silva has hold of Alvardo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Alvardo seems comfortable defending it but Silva has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Alvardo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Alvardo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Silva couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ray Silva!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Blanca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Doe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Treasure Island. This should be fireworks!
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275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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199 cm
25
256 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Blanca!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doe staying out of range there.
Doe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blanca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blanca closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doe pushes off an throws an elbow but Blanca leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Blanca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Doe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Charlie Blanca has been cut.
Blanca has a couple of punches blocked by Doe.
Blanca blocks an elbow strike.
Blanca blocks an elbow strike.
Blanca throws a head punch that misses.
Doe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blanca misses with a punch to the body.
Blanca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Doe lands an elbow just above Blanca 's eye.
The cut above Charlie Blanca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Doe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Charlie Blanca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Blanca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Doe!
John Doe took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
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