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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stelling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stelling comes into a darkened arena with his song building. London Calling kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Colt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Stelling !
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colt moves out of range as Stelling throws a body kick.
Colt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stelling shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Colt but Colt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stelling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colt as he avoids it easily.
Stelling wants to clinch.
Stelling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt slowing the pace effectively.
Colt managing to block the knees to the body from Stelling .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelling breaks from the clinch.
Jackson Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stelling scores with a sloppy right hand. Colt should have avoided that one.
Stelling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Colt throws a big counter combination but Stelling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stelling is trying hard to land a takedown here. Colt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling throws a low kick, looking for Colt's leg but Colt calmly moves out of range.
Stelling has closed the distance and engaged Colt in a clinch.
Colt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Stelling fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Colt keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stelling or perhaps it was just good defense by Colt, which made it look bad.
As Stelling tries to get set, Colt tries to push him back and clinch up but Stelling manages to avoid the attempt.
Stelling misses with a double jab
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Colt crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stelling - the referee stops the clock and Colt gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stelling . Colt manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stelling is defended easily by Colt.
Nice takedown defense from Colt. No joy for Stelling on that attempt.
Colt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stelling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colt swivels and escapes.
Stelling looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stelling has a takedown stuffed.
Colt tries to counter by clinching up but Stelling breaks away and moves out of range.
Stelling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelling tries to score with a low kick but Colt moves his leg out of the way.
Colt blocks the body kick.
Stelling tries for a takedown but Colt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Colt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stelling misses with a combination
and Colt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Colt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stelling throws a wild body kick that Colt sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Colt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stelling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stelling tries to clinch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Stelling throws an off balance right hand
and Stelling takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colt.
As Stelling looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu Stelling just gets out of the way.
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stelling .
Colt tries to counter with a takedown but Stelling is quick to defend against it.
Stelling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
Stelling tries to clinch but Colt is having none of it.
Colt attempts a counter takedown but Stelling avoids it well and moves away.
Stelling darts in trying to clinch
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has Stelling backing up. Stelling nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stelling tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Colt counters with a series of strikes. Stelling will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Colt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stelling misses with a shot to the body
and Colt counters by moving into the clinch.
Stelling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Colt prevents it.
Colt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stelling doesn't manage to clinch there - Colt circles away.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
Stelling shoots for a double leg takedown but Colt sprawls well. He's pushed Stelling 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stelling gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Colt counters by clinching up.
Stelling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelling gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Colt.
Colt pulls Stelling into guard.
Stelling must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stelling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Colt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stelling can do to turn this around?
Colt wriggles free and stands up.
Stelling fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Colt tries to counter with a takedown but Stelling is quick to defend against it.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As Stelling looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu Stelling just gets out of the way.
Stelling is breathing heavily.
Stelling falls off balance throwing a combination
and Colt counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt breaks from the clinch.
Jackson Colt is winning the standup battle so far.
Stelling misses with a wild combination.
Stelling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Colt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stelling walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Colt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Colt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stelling .
Colt avoids the head kick by Stelling .
Stelling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
Stelling tries to clinch but Colt moves away
and Colt counters with a series of strikes. Stelling will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stelling with a lazy takedown attempt
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has Stelling backing up. Stelling nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelling throws a head kick that misses.
Colt throws a big counter combination but Stelling scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stelling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colt counters with a series of strikes. Stelling will be more careful next time no doubt.
Stelling misses with a takedown attempt
and Colt moves into the clinch.
Colt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stelling throws a combination that misses
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Stelling misses with a double jab
and Colt counters with a two punch combo.
Jackson Colt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stelling tries to clinch but Colt is having none of it.
It looked like Colt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stelling throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Colt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelling goes for a double leg but Colt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Colt continues to drive forward.
Colt feinted with a counter takedown.
Stelling tries to score a power double leg takedown but Colt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stelling somewhat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colt keeps the fight on the outside.
Stelling doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Colt moves into the clinch.
Colt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colt blocks a head kick by Stelling .
Stelling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Colt dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stelling tries for a takedown but Colt circles away easily
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Stelling tries for a takedown but Colt circles away easily
and Colt counters by clinching up.
Colt prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jackson Colt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Stelling .
Stelling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Colt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Colt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Stelling has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stelling misses with a body shot
and Colt counters with a left and a right that stings Stelling .
Stelling throws a body kick that misses.
Stelling tries to clinch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stelling sprawls and moves away.
Stelling takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stelling tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has Stelling backing up. Stelling nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
Stelling misses with a takedown attempt
and Colt holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Colt manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Stelling misses
and Colt moves into the clinch.
Colt avoiding damage.
Colt manages to pull guard.
Colt seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stelling preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Stelling has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Colt manages to break the clinch.
Stelling gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Colt counters with a shoot takedown. Stelling fights it but they end up in guard.
Stelling is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Colt dives into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colt is putting a hurting on Stelling here, landing some big shots from side control.
Colt creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Stelling sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Colt controls the position.
Colt decides to stand back up.
Stelling tries for a takedown but Colt circles away easily
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has Stelling backing up. Stelling nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stelling gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Colt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stelling misses with a takedown attempt
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Colt is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stelling misses with a combination
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jack Stelling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Stelling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colt avoids the head kick by Stelling .
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stelling is looking to clinch.
Colt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stelling .
Stelling tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Colt is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stelling fails with the takedown
and Colt counters by clinching up.
Colt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stelling is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Colt went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Stelling tries to clinch but Colt is having none of it.
Colt is looking to counter the offense by Stelling and move into the clinch.
Stelling throws a sloppy head kick
and Colt counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stelling shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Colt sprawls well. Colt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stelling gets slowly back to his feet.
Colt attempts a counter takedown but Stelling avoids it well and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Colt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Colt has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Colt!
In defeat, Jack Stelling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't Worries Fans, I Will Come Back And Win For My UK Fans'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Markus Wyzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klay Montez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Markus Wyzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klay Montez!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyzewski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Montez has managed to clinch.
Montez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wyzewski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES in the buildup to the fight.
Montez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wyzewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Montez.
Wyzewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Montez walks into a jab.
Wyzewski lands a nice looking body shot.
Montez dodges the punch combination from Wyzewski.
Montez shoots in and drives through. Wyzewski sprawls well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montez closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wyzewski to the mat! Wyzewski manages to get full guard.
Montez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Montez stands and throws Wyzewski's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The strikes coming from Montez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Montez lands a few punches from side control.
Montez scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wyzewski's face as Montez controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montez moves into full mount!
Montez controlling the pace for now.
Wyzewski is bucking up trying to escape but Montez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montez landing punches.
Montez controlling from the full mount.
Wyzewski tries to reverse the position but Montez maintains control.
Montez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Montez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Montez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wyzewski?
Montez is landing with some decent strikes but Wyzewski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Montez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wyzewski tries to hold on but Montez postures up.
Wyzewski can't escape the position.
Montez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Montez pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Montez controlling from the full mount.
Montez landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montez is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wyzewski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Montez lands a nice shot to the head.
Montez has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wyzewski's face.
Montez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montez looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've been informed that Montez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wyzewski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Montez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Montez goes for a double leg but Wyzewski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wyzewski continues to drive forward.
Montez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wyzewski on his heels. He'll look to pass Wyzewski's guard now, I'm sure.
Montez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Montez connects with a couple of short punches.
Montez wants to control from the top but Wyzewski keeps moving.
Wyzewski being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klay Montez has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyzewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wyzewski working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wyzewski throws a poor cross that misses
and Montez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wyzewski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Montez dives into side control.
Montez slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montez stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Montez moves to clinch but Wyzewski breaks away
and Wyzewski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montez instigates a clinch.
Wyzewski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Montez backwards.
Montez missing with knees to the body.
Montez throws an elbow that misses.
Wyzewski is trying to break the clinch but Montez has him pressed against the cage.
Wyzewski is looking to break free of the clinch but Montez has double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Montez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Montez pulls Wyzewski into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wyzewski's guard.
Montez pushing down on Wyzewski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wyzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Montez content to control rather than advance.
Montez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Montez there.
Montez seems to be working for a kimura but Wyzewski defends the submission attempt.
Montez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wyzewski is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wyzewski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Montez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wyzewski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Montez 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!
Montez shoots in looking for a takedown but Wyzewski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Montez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Montez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wyzewski lands a jab to the nose.
Wyzewski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Montez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montez ducks under a wild hook from Wyzewski.
Wyzewski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montez swings widly with a right hand
and Wyzewski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Montez thinking.
Montez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wyzewski.
Montez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wyzewski defends it well.
Montez tries to clinch
and Wyzewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Wyzewski as Montez shoots in.
Markus Wyzewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klay Montez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyzewski jabs at Montez's body.
Wyzewski lands a body shot.
Wyzewski scores with a nice head shot.
Montez tries to clinch but Wyzewski is having none of it.
Montez with a poor takedown
and Wyzewski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montez misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Montez.
Wyzewski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Montez.
Montez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Montez instigates a clinch.
Montez is trying to pull guard but Wyzewski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wyzewski is trying to force a seperation but Montez has the dominant position.
Montez is stalling here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montez jumps guard but Wyzewski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wyzewski letting Montez take a breather here.
Montez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Montez.
Montez prevents Wyzewski from breaking the clinch.
Wyzewski looking to throw knees to the head but Montez is blocking nicely.
Montez gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wyzewski is looking to get back to is feet but Montez passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyzewski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Montez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Montez controlling the pace for now.
Montez raining down shots from the mount!
Montez content just to control the position here.
Montez lands a nice shot to the head.
Montez controlling from mount.
Markus Wyzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyzewski takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Montez lands a couple of good shots and Wyzewski has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Montez patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Good control from Montez.
Montez is continuing to stall.
Wyzewski wants to escape the position.
Klay Montez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montez not allowing Wyzewski to control his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Markus Wyzewski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Montez 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klay Montez!
An out of breath Klay Montez 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Iswan Dono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Martell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Martell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Iswan Dono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Martell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dono swings for the body but Martell moves out of range.
Martell closes the distance and clinches.
Martell pulls guard effortlessly.
Dono will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dono throwing strikes from guard but Martell blocks nicely.
Dono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dono throws a strike but Martell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dono looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martell controlling from the top position.
Dono wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Martell content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dono is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dono has escaped and now he's on top!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dono connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Martell takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dono scores with a three punch combo!
Dono checks a low kick from Martell.
Martell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iswan Dono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dono. Martell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Martell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dono sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Martell somewhat.
Martell shoots in looking for a takedown. Dono tries to sprawl out of it but Martell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dono manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Martell drives through and clinches with Dono against the cage.
Martell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dono up against the cage.
Dono definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dono has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dono has Martell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Martell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Martell jumps guard and drags Dono to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dono throws a strike but Martell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Martell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dono swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Martell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dono.
Martell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dono, pushing him back against the cage.
Martell is trying to break the clinch but Dono is controlling him.
Dono wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iswan Dono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martell pulls guard effortlessly.
Dono has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dono throws a big elbow that misses.
Martell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dono defends well.
Martell seems keen to control Dono's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dono wants to control from the top but Martell keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martell dominated that round.
That's time! Dono's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Martell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dono throws a quick counter kick to the body but Martell avoids it.
Martell moves into range and clinches up with Dono.
Martell manages to pull guard.
Dono lands a couple of digs.
Dono trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Martell manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dono is trying to pull guard but Martell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Martell is trying to force a seperation but Dono has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dono avoiding damage as Martell throws knees to the body.
Martell pulls guard effortlessly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dono is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Martell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dono uses from the top position.
Martell managing to control the position.
Dono working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dono preventing the sweep.
Dono trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martell 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.
Martell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martell keeping moving, preventing Dono from controlling successfully.
Dono missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Martell pushes Dono off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martell.
Dono throws a push kick but Martell slaps the foot to one side.
Dono with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Dono misses.
Dono misses with a kick to the body.
Dono just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dono throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martell counters with a nice uppercut.
Iswan Dono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Martell lands with an overhand left.
Martell closes the distance and clinches.
Martell wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dono tries to pull guard but Martell holds him up against the cage and eventually Dono drops back down to his feet.
Dono prevents the takedown attempt.
Martell prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iswan Dono. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dono being controlled against the cage.
Martell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dono gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Martell avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dono tries to pull guard but Martell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Martell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martell pulls guard effortlessly.
Martell seems keen to control Dono's posture.
Martell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dono.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Martell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dono explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Martell throws a series of strikes that have Dono backpedaling.
It looks like Iswan Dono has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dono!
Martell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Martell moves into range and clinches up with Dono.
Martell manages to pull guard.
Dono throws an elbow that misses. Martell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dono's guard. Nice move by Martell!
Martell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dono not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dono's guard.
Martell keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Martell wants to work for an arm triangle but Dono is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Martell postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Dono to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martell was well out of range. Poor timing from Dono.
Martell closes the distance and pushes Dono back into the cage.
Martell goes for a takedown attempt but Dono pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martell shoots in for a takedown but Dono shows good takedown defense.
Martell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dono.
Iswan Dono is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dono uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Martell moves into the clinch.
Martell gets control of Dono's arms and successfully pulls guard. Martell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dono throws an elbow that misses. Martell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dono's guard. Nice move by Martell!
Dono on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dono tries to get out of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Martell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Martell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martell won't allow Dono to sweep him here.
Martell 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Dono wants to stand but Martell is controlling the position.
Martell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dono keeping full guard, as Martell tries to pass.
Charles Martell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martell is continuing to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dono misses with a jab to the body
and Martell counters by clinching up.
Dono is trying to drag Martell to the mat but Martell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dono tries to score a body lock takedown but Martell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iswan Dono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charles Martell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dono is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Martell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martell 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Martell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roscoe Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjallahorn Nukington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nukington is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go Straight. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Solid 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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Roscoe Jenkins!
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, Gjallahorn Nukington!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukington misses with a wild combination.
Jenkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nukington throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nukington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nukington wobbles Jenkins with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Nukington dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jenkins to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gjallahorn Nukington!
After winning the bout, Gjallahorn Nukington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sir Ulrich Von Liechtenstin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laaka Mato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Liechtenstin comes to the cage accompanied by fallen army . Laaka Mato has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sir Ulrich Von Liechtenstin!
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, Laaka Mato!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mato punishes Von Liechtenstin's body with a nice straight punch.
Mato misses with an uppercut.
Von Liechtenstin closes the distance and clinches up with Mato, looking for a takedown. Von Liechtenstin pushes Mato against the cage but Mato circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Von Liechtenstin misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Mato was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab lands there for Von Liechtenstin.
Mato avoids the head kick by Von Liechtenstin.
Mato swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Liechtenstin.
Von Liechtenstin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mato's head.
Von Liechtenstin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Von Liechtenstin misses with a two punch combination.
Von Liechtenstin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mato was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Liechtenstin.
Mato jabs at Von Liechtenstin's body.
Von Liechtenstin misses with a takedown
letting Mato counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mato avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mato lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Von Liechtenstin is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Liechtenstin bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Mato comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Von Liechtenstin falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Von Liechtenstin was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laaka Mato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Bradford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Rockhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sonny Bradford could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Rockhard's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonny Bradford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Rockhard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bradford looks to score with a jab to the body but Rockhard is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rockhard.
Bradford lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Richard Rockhard has been cut.
Bradford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bradford misses with a head kick.
Bradford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockhard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rockhard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bradford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rockhard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bradford scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradford cracks a nice hook into Rockhard's ribs.
Rockhard looks winded!
Bradford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rockhard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bradford can pounce on him.
Bradford feints and then cracks Rockhard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rockhard down.
Bradford misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bradford.
Bradford pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bradford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rockhard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradford.
Bradford with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bradford. That's going to slow Rockhard down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradford cracks Rockhard with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bradford has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rockhard to stand back up!
Rockhard is rocked!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rockhard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockhard drops his hands momentarily and Bradford needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Rockhard just on the top of the head. Rockhard drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Rockhard - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sonny Bradford!
An out of breath Sonny Bradford 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marc Arendt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marc Arendt is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Marc Arendt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes misses with a kick to the body.
Arendt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes tries to keep at a distance but Arendt has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hughes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arendt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Arendt's takedown attempt.
Arendt goes for a takedown attempt but Hughes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Arendt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arendt shoots in and drives through. Hughes sprawls well.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Hughes. No joy for Arendt on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Arendt's head coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Arendt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Arendt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hughes sprawls well. Hughes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arendt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Arendt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arendt wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hughes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marc Arendt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Arendt dives in for a single leg takedown but Hughes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hughes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Arendt defends it well.
Hughes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Arendt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arendt moves into the clinch successfully.
Hughes pushes Arendt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arendt is working for takedown but Hughes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Arendt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hughes pushes off an throws an elbow but Arendt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hughes looking to throw knees to the head but Arendt is blocking nicely.
Arendt is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to free his leg and advance position but Arendt is retaining full guard.
Hughes keeps trying to improve his position.
Arendt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hughes is controlling him.
Hughes trying to move into half guard but instead Arendt has managed to sweep!
Arendt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arendt has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arendt is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Arendt advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes looks winded!
Arendt works his way into full mount!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arendt looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Arendt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Arendt forces the positional change into back control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendt is hanging on to Hughes's back as he tries to escape.
Arendt patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Arendt working for a choke but Hughes is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Hughes tries to escape but Arendt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hughes is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes turns into Arendt and is now in his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hughes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Arendt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Arendt has escaped and now he's on top!
Arendt won't allow Hughes to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hughes gets a clinch.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arendt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arendt can't get the takedown.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hughes can't get the takedown.
Arendt can't get the takedown.
Arendt has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hughes after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Arendt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arendt blocks the elbow strike.
Hughes is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hughes throws an elbow but misses.
Hughes wants to take the fight to the mat but Arendt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arendt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hughes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hughes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Arendt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hughes can turn it around.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arendt avoids it.
Arendt can't get the takedown.
Hughes can't find room to land a body shot as Arendt controls the action.
Arendt drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hughes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hughes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arendt on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughes goes for a takedown in the clinch but Arendt prevents it.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Arendt has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arendt.
Hughes working Arendt over with knees to the body.
Arendt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Arendt fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arendt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Arendt looks to clinch
and Hughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arendt's guard.
Arendt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hughes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hughes looking to throw knees to the head but Arendt is blocking nicely.
Arendt wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arendt avoids it.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but Arendt blocks with his arms.
Arendt is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the head but Arendt blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes missing with knees to the body.
Arendt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hughes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hughes misses with a knee to the head.
Hughes prevents the takedown attempt.
Arendt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arendt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hughes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hughes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arendt is looking to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arendt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hughes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arendt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hughes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A clash of legs there as Arendt blocks the low kick.
Hughes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arendt rather than just go for the knockout.
Arendt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hughes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arendt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Arendt managing to block the knees to the body from Hughes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georges Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Arendt drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Arendt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hughes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Arendt lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Arendt is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hughes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arendt.
Hughes gets full guard.
Hughes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Arendt is aware though and is defending well.
Arendt drops back looking for a leg! Hughes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hughes manages to kick Arendt off! Arendt jumps back into Hughes's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes working for a triangle but Arendt defends it easily.
Hughes working for a triangle but Arendt defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arendt wants to control from the top but Hughes keeps moving.
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Arendt defends easily.
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Arendt defends easily.
Hughes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arendt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hughes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arendt has managed to get both his arms back between Hughes's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Arendt passes into half guard.
Arendt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hughes is just riding it out for now. Arendt eventually gives up the hold.
Arendt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hughes sees it coming and defends easily.
Arendt wants to control but Hughes is keeping him busy.
Hughes wants to improve his position but Arendt is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking for submissions off his back.
Arendt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Arendt passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hughes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Arendt.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Arendt has control of Hughes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hughes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arendt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hughes is looking to escape.
Arendt is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hughes to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hughes shrugs it off.
Arendt mounts Hughes! Really nice guard pass there!
Hughes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hughes is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hughes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Marc Arendt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arendt pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Arendt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hughes 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Hughes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Teppo Tavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vic Smackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tavi!
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, Vic Smackey!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavi moves in looking to clinch but Smackey pushes him off.
Smackey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Teppo Tavi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smackey moves away from the strike by Tavi.
Tavi throws a hook but Smackey blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Tavi.
Tavi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smackey clobbers Tavi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smackey drops his hands momentarily and Tavi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tavi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavi.
Smackey throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Smackey tenderised Tavi's leg. Tavi is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Smackey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tavi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smackey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tavi. Tavi obviously looking to wear him down.
A low kick from Tavi is predictable there
and Smackey counters with a big head kick but Tavi shrugs it off.
Tavi lands a right hook to the body.
Smackey connects with a single shot there.
That kick from Tavi tenderised Smackey's leg. Smackey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tavi throws out a leg kick but Smackey moves out of range and Tavi only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Smackey scores with a jab to the head.
Tavi tries to clinch but Smackey moves away
and Smackey counters with a straight right hand.
Tavi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavi misses with a low kick.
Tavi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Tavi misses.
Tavi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smackey counters with a stiff right hand.
Smackey throws a leg kick which misses Tavi's front leg but catches the back leg as Tavi tries to avoid it.
Smackey is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smackey moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smackey! But no joy.
Smackey tests Tavi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smackey checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smackey moves out of range of the leg kick from Tavi.
Tavi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smackey throws a one two combo.
Tavi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavi misses with a lunging right hand
and Smackey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smackey checks it well.
Tavi takes one to the chin there.
Tavi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tavi is rocked!
Tavi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavi checks the leg kick.
Smackey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavi.
Smackey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab, jab by Smackey - just one landing.
Smackey moves forwards but Tavi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smackey ducks under a wild hook from Tavi.
Tavi throws out a leg kick but Smackey moves out of range and Tavi only half commits.
Tavi misses with a body shot.
Tavi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Tavi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tavi misses with an uppercut.
Tavi thows a leg kick but Smackey checks it
and Tavi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi throws out a loose jab but Smackey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smackey is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tavi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice defenses there by Smackey.
Smackey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Smackey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smackey throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tavi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tavi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smackey.
Smackey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tavi.
Smackey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smackey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavi.
Tavi throws a leg kick
and Tavi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Tavi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smackey lands with a nice body kick.
Tavi seems to have got his legs back now.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavi, as that shot connected.
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!
Tavi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smackey moves away.
Tavi takes one to the chin there.
Smackey misses with a wild body shot.
Tavi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smackey defending well as Tavi loads up on a big left hand.
Smackey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tavi lands a nice shot that snaps Smackey's head back.
Smackey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tavi.
Smackey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavi manages to avoid it.
Tavi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smackey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavi.
Tavi misses with a low kick as Smackey jumps back.
Smackey steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smackey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tavi moves to clinch but Smackey breaks away
and Smackey counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tavi, as that shot connected.
Smackey thows a left - swing and a miss!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavi throws a hook but Smackey avoids it easily.
Tavi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smackey.
Tavi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smackey tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Smackey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smackey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tavi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smackey doesn't seem bothered though.
Smackey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Smackey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tavi checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smackey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tavi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tavi as Smackey tries to tie him up.
Smackey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tavi.
Tavi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smackey throws a head punch that misses.
Tavi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Smackey.
Tavi stalls.
Tavi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tavi leaning against his opponent.
Tavi seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Smackey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smackey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Smackey.
Smackey just leaning against Tavi, taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Tavi.
A nice left hand lands by Tavi.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smackey's coach down at RCJ Machado Jiu-Jitsu was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Smackey's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smackey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavi prevents Smackey from breaking the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tavi.
Tavi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavi struggles to land a body shot inside as Smackey controls his hands.
Tavi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smackey backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavi.
Tavi working aggressively here.
Tavi is leaning against Smackey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tavi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smackey or not.
Smackey is pushing Tavi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smackey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tavi backwards.
Teppo Tavi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tavi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smackey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smackey.
Smackey manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tavi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Smackey keeping full guard, as Tavi tries to pass.
Tavi trying to control the position from guard on top but Smackey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi looking to sit in guard and control but Smackey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tavi has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Smackey has passed into side control.
Tavi is trying to control Smackey's posture but Smackey avoids it.
Tavi is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tavi throws a leg kick
and Smackey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smackey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tavi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tavi dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smackey lands a leg kick that knocks Tavi off balance momentarily.
Nice body kick there by Tavi.
Smackey throws a hook but Tavi blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Tavi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Tavi.
Tavi throws a low kick but Smackey avoids it.
Tavi tries to score with a low kick but Smackey moves his leg out of the way.
Tavi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tavi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tavi throws a hook to the side of Smackey's head but Smackey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tavi.
Smackey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smackey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smackey dips to his left and cracks Tavi with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smackey, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smackey staying out of range there.
Tavi throws a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tavi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavi misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Smackey. That snapped Tavi's head back.
Tavi looks to score with a jab to the body but Smackey is just out of range.
Tavi backing away here, and Smackey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tavi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smackey avoids the body shot from Tavi.
Tavi misses with a looping right.
Tavi throws a body shot but no joy.
Smackey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tavi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tavi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smackey was well out of range. Poor timing from Tavi.
Smackey misses with a wild combination.
Tavi fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smackey just manages to avoid it.
Tavi throws a series of punches but Smackey avoids them all with ease.
Smackey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavi on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Smackey.
Tavi closes the distance and pushes Smackey back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smackey swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Tavi.
Tavi tries a body shot but Smackey blocks it.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Smackey in his tracks for a moment.
Tavi lands a shot to the body.
Smackey letting Tavi take a breather here.
Tavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tavi scores with a shot to the side of Smackey's head.
Tavi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smackey backwards.
Smackey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi misses with a body punch.
Tavi lands with a left to the head.
Tavi blocks a body shot from Smackey.
Tavi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smackey jumps guard but Tavi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smackey jumps guard and drags Tavi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tavi trying to control but Smackey is working from the bottom.
Tavi stands up from Smackey's guard - Tavi perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smackey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tavi.
Tavi misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Smackey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tavi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smackey throws out the jab.
Tavi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Smackey checks a low kick from Tavi.
Smackey tries a quick counter leg kick but Tavi is wise to it.
Tavi takes a swing at Smackey's ribcage but misses.
Tavi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smackey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavi cracks Smackey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheers as Smackey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tavi doesn't seem phased though.
Smackey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavi cracks the inside of Smackey's front leg.
Smackey delivers a nice body kick.
Tavi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tavi lands with a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teppo Tavi.
I think Tavi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tavi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmie Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadan Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmie Johns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cadan Ness's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmie Johns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cadan Ness!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johns tries to clinch but Ness moves out of range.
Ness lands with a cross.
Ness scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ness looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johns has a takedown stuffed.
Ness works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ness cracks Johns with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ness tries to sprawl but Johns drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ness tries to get to full guard but Johns has control of the leg.
Ness really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johns in particular looking to stall.
Ness tries to roll over but Johns keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ness trying to control but Johns postures up.
Johns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ness wants to control but Johns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johns content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johns wants to work for an arm triangle but Ness is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johns throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ness moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ness is controlling Johns's posture.
Ness trying to control the position.
Ness is looking for a triangle but Johns pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ness escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johns postures up.
Johns looking to pass the guard.
Johns throws a big elbow that misses.
Johns controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ness is controlling Johns's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Donk. Ness catches Johns right on the button with a cross.
Ness moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johns moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Johns has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ness misses with some punches.
Ness pushes Johns back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ness will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Johns up against the cage.
Ness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ness wants to stall.
Ness is trying to maintain a safe position but Johns gets an underhook and turns Ness into the cage.
Johns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ness misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ness uses from the top position.
Ness must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johns is looking for a triangle but Ness pushes his legs off easily.
Ness has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Johns to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ness is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Johns pulls down on the head and he's put Ness to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmie Johns!
During a confident post fight interview, Jimmie Johns thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hammer Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radovan comes into the arena with Hammer Here Comes The Hammer Hammer Time blaring out of the sound system. Gerson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RAP JIU-JITSU kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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188 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hammer Radovan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Gerson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radovan gets caught flat footed, as Gerson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gerson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gerson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Radovan 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.
Radovan controls Gerson momentarily but Gerson frees himself.
Gerson wants to control from the top but Radovan keeps moving.
Gerson drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Gerson seems to have locked his on tight now - Radovan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Gerson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ricardo Gerson!
Ricardo Gerson is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Ricardo Gerson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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