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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laaka Mato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander has chosen Superheroes as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laaka Mato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mato wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexander thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mato has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hut - $50 in the buildup to the fight.
Alexander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mato connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Mato misses the target.
Mato scores with a hook to the body. Alexander takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alexander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mato sprawls well. Mato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alexander gets slowly back to his feet.
Mato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Mato.
Nice straight punches there by Mato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mato.
Alexander just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander walks into a jab.
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!
Alexander fails with the takedown
and Mato counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alexander! Mato lets Alexander back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Alexander is rocked!
Alexander clinches.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Mato finish him?
Alexander goes for a takedown attempt but Mato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Laaka Mato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Alexander.
Nice defenses there by Alexander.
Alexander seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mato darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mato scores with a jab to the body.
Alexander looks winded!
Nice body punch from Mato.
Mato moves in close and cracks Alexander with a massive right hand! Alexander, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Mato!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laaka Mato!
Laaka Mato seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Colt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urho Takila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takila has chosen Kirkkokuoro - Jeesus tulee as his entrance music. 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
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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 - 4 - 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Urho Takila!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takila sprawls and moves away.
Takila keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Takila jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Takila looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu Takila just gets out of the way.
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takila.
Colt is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Takila.
Takila misses with a straight right.
Colt moves out of range as Takila throws a body kick.
Takila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Takila looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu Takila just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takila scores with a punch to the head.
Colt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Takila.
Takila scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Colt moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt attempts a counter takedown but Takila avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Takila.
Takila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colt.
Colt tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takila manages to circle out of the way.
Colt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Colt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takila throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
As Takila tries to get set, Colt tries to push him back and clinch up but Takila manages to avoid the attempt.
Colt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takila.
Colt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takila throws a leg kick which misses Colt's front leg but catches the back leg as Colt tries to avoid it.
Takila misses the shot to the body.
Colt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takila throws a head kick but Colt moves out of range.
Colt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takila lands a nice shot to the body.
Colt avoids the body shot from Takila.
Takila scores with a hook to the body. Colt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takila takes a swing at Colt's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Colt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Colt avoids the head kick by Takila.
Takila misses with a hook. Colt ducked under it nicely.
Takila lands an overhand right.
Urho Takila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Takila.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takila looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Colt moves out of range of the body kick.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila fakes the leg kick and cracks Colt in the body.
Takila throws a big shot that misses.
Takila looks to throw a body kick
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Takila misses with an attempted mid kick.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila misses with an uppercut.
Takila looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick from Takila lands but Colt takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colt avoids the head kick by Takila.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from Takila.
Takila tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Colt moves away from the strike by Takila.
Takila lands with a kick to the temple. Colt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takila looks to land a combination but Colt avoids it well.
Takila throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Takila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Takila dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Colt moves out of range as Takila strikes.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila misses the jab.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takila misses the shot to the body.
Takila has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takila ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Takila swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Colt might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Takila misses the body punch
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
Takila just misses with a punch to the body.
Colt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Takila misses with a wild body shot.
Takila lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takila throws a sloppy body shot
and Colt counters with a three punch combo that has Takila backing up. Takila nods at Colt to acknowledge the strikes.
Takila loads up on a big right hand but Colt slips the punch.
As Takila looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu Takila just gets out of the way.
Takila throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Colt slips under a jab from Takila.
Colt attempts a counter takedown but Takila avoids it well and moves away.
Takila throws a right hand that Colt ducks under and follows up with a left that Colt also avoids with ease.
Colt tries to counter by clinching up but Takila breaks away and moves out of range.
Takila throws a body punch but Colt moves out of range.
Takila jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Colt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takila.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takila connects with a high kick.
Takila misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takila just misses with a punch to the body.
Colt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takila throws a jab when Colt was well out of range.
Takila swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Takila tries to get set, Colt tries to push him back and clinch up but Takila manages to avoid the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt moves out of range as Takila strikes.
It looked like Colt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colt moves away.
Takila throws a head kick that half lands.
Takila looks to land a right hand but Colt moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takila. Colt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colt is looking to counter the offense by Takila and move into the clinch.
Takila looks to land a right hand but Colt moved out of range.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Takila throws a sloppy head kick and Colt moves out of range easily.
Jackson Colt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Takila looks to move away, Colt throws a big counter combo bu Takila just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takila. Colt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takila thuds a left hand into Colt's body.
Takila throws a head kick but Colt moves out of range.
Colt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Takila throws a head kick that misses
and Colt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takila stalling against the cage.
Colt is trying to break free.
Takila blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takila swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takila misses with the head strike.
Takila misses with a punch on the inside.
Colt tries to pull guard but Takila won't allow it.
Colt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Colt wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Takila will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Colt up against the cage.
Takila throws a punch but it's blocked by Colt.
Colt jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Takila walks away with a smile on his face. Colt gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Takila 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!
Takila punishes Colt's body with a nice straight punch.
Urho Takila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Takila lands an overhand right.
Takila throws a lazy head kick
and Colt counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takila misses with a hook.
Colt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Takila tries a head kick but it misses.
Colt takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Takila.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takila throws a sloppy head kick and Colt moves out of range easily.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takila throws a head kick but Colt moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takila misses with an uppercut. Colt saw that one coming.
Takila cracks a nice hook into Colt's ribs.
Colt takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Takila misses with a body shot.
It looked like Colt was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takila throws a body shot but no joy.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A head kick misses from Takila.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Takila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
Takila is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colt slips a jab from Takila.
Takila misses the jab.
Takila misses with a double jab.
Takila is looking to land body kicks.
Takila ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Colt moves away.
Takila throws a sloppy head kick and Colt moves out of range easily.
A slow jab from Takila misses its intended target.
Urho Takila is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Takila misses the shot to the body.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila misses with a hook
and Colt counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takila misses with an uppercut. Colt saw that one coming.
Takila lands a high kick!
Takila fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Colt manages to avoid it.
Colt changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takila throws a jab when Colt was well out of range.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
Colt avoids the body shot from Takila.
Takila 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.
Takila looks to throw the jab but Colt is out of range.
Takila tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colt was well out of range. Poor timing from Takila.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila lands with a hook. Colt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Takila misses
and Colt counters with a left and a right that stings Takila.
Takila throws a body kick that misses.
Takila lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takila is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Colt.
Colt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takila throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colt half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takila misses with a kick to the body.
Takila throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Colt seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Colt avoids the head kick by Takila.
Colt is looking for a counter combo.
Takila scores with a head kick. Colt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Takila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takila has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Urho Takila!
Urho Takila thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Virgulino Ferreira (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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, Virgulino Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Charles Martell!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferreira wants to sweep but no luck.
Martell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira trying to control the position here.
Martell content to stall in guard here.
Ferreira pulls Martell in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martell manages to get himself to full guard.
Martell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martell lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Martell throws an elbow that misses. Ferreira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Martell's guard. Nice move by Ferreira!
Ferreira tries to stand but Martell is controlling from the bottom.
Ferreira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Martell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferreira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferreira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ferreira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Martell dodges the punch combination from Ferreira.
Martell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy.
As Ferreira backs off Martell throws a huge counter combo but Ferreira manages to avoid it all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ferreira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martell shoots in and gets a takedown into Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira pushes Martell off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira misses with a straight right.
Martell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
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!
Martell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ferreira.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferreira misses the target.
Ferreira scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martell looking to score a takedown here. Ferreira is defending well but Martell drives through and ends up in Ferreira's guard.
Martell gets to his feet - Ferreira follows without any prompting.
Martell forces Ferreira back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ferreira regains guard immediately.
Ferreira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgulino Ferreira dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferreira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Martell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Martell controlling the action here.
Martell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Martell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferreira is looking for a sweep. Martell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Martell controlling the pace.
Martell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell is stalling here. Ferreira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Martell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ferreira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Martell is trying to control Ferreira's posture but Ferreira avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virgulino Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Martell trying to remain calm as Ferreira controls from the top position.
Martell is trying to get back to half guard.
Martell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Martell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferreira is working away from the top position though.
Ferreira wants to take a breather but Martell is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martell wants to control but Ferreira is keeping busy.
Martell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Martell.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Martell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferreira stops Martell from standing up.
Martell wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Martell working for a triangle but Ferreira defends it easily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ferreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is keeping the position.
Ferreira controls Martell momentarily but Martell frees himself.
Ferreira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Martell manages to get himself to full guard.
Martell wants to sweep here but Ferreira controlling him for the moment.
Ferreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ferreira 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.
Ferreira passes Martell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Martell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferreira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ferreira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ferreira's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Virgulino Ferreira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
That kick from Ferreira tenderised Martell's leg. Martell is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ferreira thuds a left hand into Martell's body.
Martell throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferreira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Martell is in Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ferreira with a nice cross.
Martell bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Martell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ferreira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Martell stands up.
Martell looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martell controlling the action here.
Ferreira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martell looking to sit in guard and control but Ferreira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Martell is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Martell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Martell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ferreira prevents Martell from breaking the clinch.
Ferreira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martell slips a straight right by Ferreira.
Ferreira lands a head kick!
Martell looking to score a takedown here. Ferreira is defending well but Martell drives through and ends up in Ferreira's guard.
Martell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ferreira's guard.
Martell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ferreira wants to control but Martell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martell is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position.
Martell controlling the pace.
That's four 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.
Martell wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Virgulino Ferreira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martell.
Ferreira lands with a kick to the temple. Martell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Martell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Martell showed some decent athleticism there.
Martell thows a huge punch but Ferreira dodges it nicely.
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 Virgulino Ferreira.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ferreira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Virgulino Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Midas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Brush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brush has chosen GOAT !!! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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, Daniel Midas!
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, Guy Brush!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brush misses with a two punch combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Midas.
Brush throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Midas misses with a head kick.
Brush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Midas lands a big head kick that sends Brush tumbling to the mat! Midas takes a step backwards and waves Brush back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Guy Brush has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brush throws a right and a left that both miss.
Midas throws a head kick but Brush moves out of range.
Midas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brush misses with a combination
and Midas counters with a body kick that stops Brush in his tracks momentarily.
Midas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Midas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Midas misses with an uppercut
and Brush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brush takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brush lands a jab to the nose.
Brush wants to clinch
and Midas counters with a head kick that drops Brush to the mat! Brush scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Brush is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brush gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Midas gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Midas!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Midas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Guy Brush had this to say: 'I'm rubber, you're glue'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Corinthos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Basil McCrystal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonny Corinthos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Basil McCrystal!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrystal misses with a body shot.
McCrystal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCrystal takes the fight into the clinch.
Corinthos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCrystal just misses with a punch to the body.
Corinthos avoids the body shot from McCrystal.
McCrystal jabs Corinthos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by McCrystal or perhaps it was just good defense by Corinthos, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corinthos circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Corinthos is defended easily by McCrystal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrystal shoots in for a takedown but Corinthos shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Corinthos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice uppercut lands for McCrystal. That snapped Corinthos's head back.
Corinthos shoots in and drives through. McCrystal sprawls well.
Corinthos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCrystal circles away quickly and effectively.
McCrystal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Corinthos was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrystal.
Corinthos throws a big counter combination but McCrystal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
No luck for Corinthos with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCrystal! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Corinthos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCrystal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Corinthos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A combination from McCrystal does no damage.
Corinthos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCrystal pinned against the cage. McCrystal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos misses with a wild combination.
Corinthos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCrystal, pushing him back against the cage.
McCrystal tries to break free but Corinthos pushes him back against the cage.
Corinthos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCrystal lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCrystal digs a good body shot into Corinthos's ribs.
Corinthos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Basil McCrystal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrystal misses with a body shot.
Corinthos shoots in and drives through. McCrystal sprawls well.
Sloppy strikes from Corinthos. Those never looked like landing.
McCrystal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCrystal scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal shoots in for a takedown but Corinthos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Corinthos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Corinthos fails with a takedown attempt.
McCrystal tries to close the distance and clinch up but Corinthos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Corinthos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrystal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCrystal fails with the takedown
and Corinthos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCrystal works Corinthos's body with a nice hook.
Corinthos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCrystal is trying to break free.
Corinthos trying to land knees to the body.
Corinthos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos throws a nice looking combination but McCrystal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCrystal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Corinthos.
McCrystal moves into the clinch successfully.
Corinthos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCrystal is looking to control Corinthos's arms but Corinthos gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCrystal has his back to the cage.
McCrystal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Corinthos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corinthos ducks under a wild hook from McCrystal.
Corinthos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Corinthos shoots in looking for a takedown but McCrystal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Corinthos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McCrystal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Corinthos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCrystal misses with a body shot.
McCrystal looks to score with a jab to the body but Corinthos is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil McCrystal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCrystal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCrystal scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Basil McCrystal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCrystal shoots in for a takedown but Corinthos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Corinthos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCrystal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corinthos digs a good hook to McCrystal's body.
McCrystal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCrystal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corinthos defends well and McCrystal ends up having to push Corinthos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McCrystal misses with a straight left.
Corinthos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCrystal eats them both and turns towards Corinthos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corinthos.
McCrystal tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sonny Corinthos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Basil McCrystal.
Corinthos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrystal misses with a wild body shot.
McCrystal connects with a right hand. Corinthos shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Corinthos. Those never looked like landing.
McCrystal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCrystal misses with a takedown attempt - Corinthos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Corinthos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCrystal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrystal looks to land a combination. Corinthos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Corinthos misses with a takedown attempt - McCrystal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCrystal cracks Corinthos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McCrystal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Corinthos manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - McCrystal scores with a four punch combination!
McCrystal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Corinthos rather than just go for the knockout.
McCrystal dives in for a single leg takedown but Corinthos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corinthos is looking for a counter combo.
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!
McCrystal shoots and misses
and Corinthos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrystal throws a hook but Corinthos blocks it.
Corinthos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
No joy there for McCrystal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McCrystal digs a good body shot into Corinthos's ribs.
Corinthos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Corinthos or perhaps it was just good defense by McCrystal, which made it look bad.
Corinthos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCrystal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've been informed that McCrystal has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal tries to keep at a distance but Corinthos has taken the fight into the clinch.
McCrystal has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Corinthos after a bit of a struggle.
McCrystal is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCrystal misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCrystal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Corinthos tries to pull guard but McCrystal won't allow it.
McCrystal tries to work over Corinthos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCrystal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCrystal looking for a takedown.
Corinthos lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from McCrystal.
Corinthos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McCrystal slaps away a takedown attempt from Corinthos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corinthos swinging wildly here.
Corinthos defending well as McCrystal loads up on a big left hand.
McCrystal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Corinthos.
Corinthos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Corinthos there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Basil McCrystal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Corinthos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nice takedown defense from McCrystal. No joy for Corinthos on that attempt.
Corinthos slaps away a takedown attempt from McCrystal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A combination from McCrystal does no damage.
Corinthos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCrystal connects with a body shot that sends Corinthos's belly button to the back.
Corinthos blocks a leg kick.
Corinthos throws a big counter combination but McCrystal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Corinthos throws a series of punches but McCrystal avoids them all with ease.
Corinthos throws a nice looking combination but McCrystal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corinthos moves into the clinch.
Corinthos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCrystal misses with an uppercut. Corinthos saw that one coming.
McCrystal lands a really nice looking cross but Corinthos seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrystal throws a combination. Corinthos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McCrystal misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCrystal throws a sloppy head kick and Corinthos moves out of range easily.
Corinthos shoots in but no luck this time.
Corinthos with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCrystal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sonny Corinthos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCrystal throws a head kick that misses
and Corinthos counters with a left and a right that stings McCrystal.
It looks like Basil McCrystal has been cut.
Sonny Corinthos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Corinthos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corinthos closes the distance and clinches.
Corinthos breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrystal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Corinthos.
It looked like Corinthos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Corinthos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCrystal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Corinthos throws a big counter combination but McCrystal scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCrystal misses with the combination.
Corinthos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from McCrystal does no damage.
Corinthos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCrystal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCrystal with the counter takedown but Corinthos avoids it easily.
McCrystal connects with a body shot.
McCrystal misses with a takedown attempt
and Corinthos counters with a one-two to the body.
McCrystal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Corinthos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCrystal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Corinthos darts in looking for a takedown but McCrystal gets double underhooks and turns Corinthos into the cage.
McCrystal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Corinthos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McCrystal shoots in looking for a takedown but Corinthos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCrystal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Corinthos drops his hands momentarily and McCrystal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Corinthos has a takedown stuffed.
Corinthos tries to clinch but McCrystal moves out of range.
McCrystal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCrystal shoots in for a takedown but Corinthos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCrystal tries for a takedown but Corinthos circles away easily
and Corinthos counters with a three punch combo that has McCrystal backing up. McCrystal nods at Corinthos to acknowledge the strikes.
Basil McCrystal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCrystal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corinthos misses with a takedown attempt - McCrystal sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCrystal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Corinthos counters with a left and a right that stings McCrystal.
Corinthos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCrystal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corinthos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCrystal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corinthos counters with a left and a right that stings McCrystal.
McCrystal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Corinthos counters with a three punch combo that has McCrystal backing up. McCrystal nods at Corinthos to acknowledge the strikes.
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 Sonny Corinthos.
I think McCrystal 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Basil McCrystal!
After winning the bout, Basil McCrystal thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kobe Kage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes into the arena with Here comes the boom blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kobe Kage!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brock.
Brock throws a leg kick but Kage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kage is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brock in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kage is staying active underneath Brock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kage manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Brock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brock trying to control but Kage is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock wants to pass the guard but Kage is keeping the position.
Kage wants to sweep here but Brock controlling him for the moment.
Brock tries to free his leg and advance position but Kage is retaining full guard.
Kage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kage wants to improve his position but instead Brock has moved into half guard.
Brock is looking to take a break and control but Kage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brock tries to pass to full mount but Kage defends it.
Brock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brock trying to control the action but Kage is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kage.
Brock looking to pass the guard.
Kage 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.
Kage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage is trying to control the position but Brock postures up.
Kage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brock wants to control from the top but Kage keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Kage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brock tries to land a leg kick but Kage saw it coming and moves away.
Brock blocks a jab.
Kage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brock.
A countering left hand to the body from Kage misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kage.
Brock tries to buck Kage off but Kage is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kage wants to improve his position but Brock is controlling well.
Kage is not content to let Brock control the position.
Brock tries to pass to full mount but Kage defends it.
Kage slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kage wants to sweep but no luck.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kage keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Brock will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Kage.
Kage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kage misses the jab.
Brock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kage counters with a nice body shot.
Brock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kage!
Brock wants to control but Kage is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brock is really struggling to control Kage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kage wants to control but Brock postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock taking a breather here.
Brock trying to control the position but Kage is working away.
Kage prevents Brock from improving position.
Kage gets back to half guard.
Brock is looking to take a break and control but Kage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kage desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kage is looking to improve his position.
Brock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kage tries to get to full guard but Brock has control of the leg.
Kage wants to control but Brock is keeping busy.
Brock trying to pass the guard but Kage defending well.
Brock content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kage trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brock misses with a wild body shot.
Brock misses with a kick to the body.
Kage throws out a counter right but Brock avoids it with no problem.
Brock thuds his shin into the meat of Kage's side.
Brock is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kage's half guard.
Kage wants to improve his position but Brock is controlling well.
Dan Brock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brock is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brock won't allow Kage to sweep him here.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kage can do to turn this around?
Kage throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kage is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Brock rolls with it to try and escape but Kage cranks on the arm and Brock is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kobe Kage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Morbolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges Hughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Morbolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Georges Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Morbolev is trying to control but can't.
Hughes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morbolev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hughes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes seems to be working for a kimura but Morbolev defends the submission attempt.
Morbolev is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbolev is defending against the submission attempts here by Hughes.
Morbolev tries to roll over but Hughes keeps him under control.
Hughes tries to pass to full mount but Morbolev defends it.
Morbolev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morbolev tries to get out of the position.
Hughes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hughes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morbolev tries to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes unloads with some shots from mount but Morbolev bucks and avoids them well.
Hughes misses with a head shot.
Hughes with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hughes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Morbolev is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Morbolev controlling him for the moment.
Morbolev is posturing up here but Hughes has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Morbolev tries to roll out but it's too tight and Morbolev has to tap! Slick submission there by Hughes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Georges Hughes!
Georges Hughes 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Radovan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Tavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teppo Tavi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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179 lbs
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172 lbs
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Austin Radovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Teppo Tavi!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Tavi misses.
Tavi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Radovan's corner calls for a 1-2. Radovan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tavi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Radovan. That did some damage!
Teppo Tavi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Radovan throws a jab when Tavi was well out of range.
Radovan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavi darts in and clinches Radovan up against the cage.
Tavi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavi.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Tavi.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavi.
A nice left hand lands by Tavi.
Tavi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tavi stalling against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radovan.
Radovan avoids the elbow strike from Tavi, against the cage.
Radovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Radovan can't find room to land a body shot as Tavi controls the action.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tavi.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Tavi avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Radovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavi misses with a body punch.
Radovan throws a head punch that misses.
Radovan blocks an elbow strike from Tavi.
Tavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Radovan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Tavi.
Radovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tavi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radovan's elbow.
Tavi is leaning against Radovan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Radovan is keeping busy.
Tavi works on Radovan's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Radovan works on Tavi's body with a couple of short punches.
Radovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Radovan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
Radovan lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Radovan blocks an elbow strike from Tavi.
Tavi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Radovan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tavi wants to stall.
Tavi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Radovan tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Radovan cracks Tavi with a nice body shot.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Tavi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Tavi.
Tavi managing to block the knees to the body from Radovan.
Tavi stalling.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Radovan scores with a shot to the side of Tavi's head.
Tavi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Radovan fails to land.
Tavi blocks an uppercut.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Radovan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tavi backwards.
Radovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavi.
Tavi just leaning against Radovan, taking a breather.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Radovan tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Radovan as Tavi tries to tie him up.
Tavi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tavi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Radovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Radovan misses with a body punch.
Tavi looking to stall.
Radovan blocks a body shot from Tavi.
Radovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavi is looking to control Radovan's arms but Radovan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tavi has his back to the cage.
Tavi misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi presses Radovan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Radovan throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tavi.
Radovan is breathing heavily.
Radovan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavi blocks an uppercut.
Radovan tries to throw a body punch but Tavi avoids it by throwing Radovan back against the cage.
Radovan lands with a short shot to the head.
Tavi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Radovan backwards.
Tavi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Radovan up against the cage.
Tavi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teppo Tavi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Radovan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tavi connects with an inside leg kick.
Tavi misses with a double jab.
Tavi takes the fight into the clinch.
Tavi slows down the pace here.
Radovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavi.
Radovan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tavi.
Radovan misses with the head strike.
Radovan scores with a shot to the side of Tavi's head.
Tavi works on Radovan's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavi digs a right hand into Radovan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Radovan's gas tank.
Radovan has a couple of punches blocked by Tavi.
Tavi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Radovan up against the cage.
Tavi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radovan's elbow.
Tavi pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavi blocks a body shot from Radovan.
Radovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Radovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Radovan misses with a punch to the body.
Tavi throws an elbow but it misses.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavi trying to stall but Radovan improves his position.
Tavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavi digs a right hand into Radovan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Radovan's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavi.
Radovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavi controls his hands.
Radovan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tavi's elbow.
Tavi prevents a body shot from Radovan.
Tavi lands a left hand.
Tavi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tavi is pushing Radovan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nice elbow from Tavi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Radovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tavi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tavi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tavi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavi just leaning against Radovan, taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Tavi.
A body shot lands from Tavi.
Tavi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Radovan backwards.
Tavi misses with a body punch.
Radovan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Radovan scores with a shoulder strike.
Tavi can't find room to land a body shot as Radovan controls the action.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Radovan backwards.
Tavi is working Radovan over against the cage.
Tavi tries to throw a body punch but Radovan avoids it by throwing Tavi back against the cage.
Tavi blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Tavi to work.
Tavi blocks a body shot from Radovan.
Radovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Radovan in his tracks for a moment.
Tavi scores with a shot to the side of Radovan's head.
Radovan is leaning against Tavi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Radovan.
Radovan blocks a body shot from Tavi.
Teppo Tavi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tavi lands a body shot.
Tavi lands a nice elbow.
Tavi lands a body shot.
Tavi lands a body shot.
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavi lands a shoulder strike.
Tavi lands a body shot.
Tavi lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Tavi.
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!
Good body shot from Tavi.
A right hand to the body from Tavi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tavi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tavi avoiding damage.
Tavi cracks Radovan with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Tavi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Radovan misses with some punches.
Radovan misses with some punches.
Radovan tries to work over Tavi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Tavi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tavi tries to throw a body punch but Radovan avoids it by throwing Tavi back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Tavi as the two fighters clinch.
Tavi is working Radovan over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teppo Tavi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tavi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tavi stops a takedown attempt from Radovan.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Radovan's ribcage. Radovan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tavi prevents a body shot from Radovan.
Tavi blocking some punches.
Tavi tries a body shot but Radovan blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tavi.
A right hook to the body lands for Tavi.
Tavi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tavi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Radovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavi lands an elbow inside that Radovan shrugs off.
Radovan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tavi is working Radovan over against the cage.
Tavi lands a hook that snaps the head of Radovan backwards.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Tavi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Tavi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Tavi.
Tavi is stalling here.
Tavi lands a shot to the body.
Tavi is leaning against Radovan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavi slowing the pace effectively.
Radovan misses with the head strike.
Tavi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Radovan's elbow.
Tavi cracks Radovan with a nice body shot.
A short left from Tavi.
Tavi is stalling here.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tavi pushes Radovan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tavi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tavi avoiding damage.
Radovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavi controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tavi.
Radovan takes an elbow to the temple.
Radovan misses with the head strike.
Radovan takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavi leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radovan.
A left hand lands to the body for Tavi.
Nice elbow from Tavi.
Tavi lands an elbow that stopped Radovan in his tracks for a moment.
Tavi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tavi scores with a hook to the body.
Tavi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tavi manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tavi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Radovan backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavi has Radovan pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Radovan.
Tavi misses with a punch to the body.
Tavi trying to stall but Radovan improves his position.
Radovan takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tavi.
Radovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tavi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tavi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavi is leaning against Radovan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tavi.
Tavi digs a right hand underneath Radovan's ribcage. Radovan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Radovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tavi controls his hands.
Tavi lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tavi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Radovan backwards.
Tavi avoiding damage.
Tavi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Radovan misses with some punches.
Radovan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavi.
Tavi is trying to stall.
Radovan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Teppo Tavi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Tavi - that landed with a thud.
Radovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Radovan up against the cage.
Tavi stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Tavi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Austin Radovan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Tavi - that landed with a thud.
Tavi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Radovan up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tavi.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teppo Tavi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tavi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teppo Tavi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wybrant De Houtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cadan Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wybrant De Houtman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cadan Ness!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness throws a shot from downtown. De Houtman moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from De Houtman misses the target.
Ness misses the jab.
De Houtman is looking to counter the offense by Ness and move into the clinch.
De Houtman ducks right into an uppercut from Ness.
Ness swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling De Houtman to counter with a crisp jab.
De Houtman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ness throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Ness has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ness tries to clinch
and Ness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cadan Ness seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ness swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Houtman is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Ness misses its intended target.
De Houtman forces Ness back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Houtman blocking some punches.
De Houtman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Houtman works on Ness's body with a couple of short punches.
Ness misses with the head strike.
Ness working aggressively here.
De Houtman prevents a body shot from Ness.
De Houtman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Houtman.
De Houtman lands a left hand.
De Houtman digs a right hand into Ness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ness's gas tank.
De Houtman is pushing Ness up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
De Houtman prevents a body shot from Ness.
De Houtman lands a right hand.
De Houtman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ness creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ness tries a body shot but De Houtman blocks it.
Ness misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Houtman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Houtman is pushing Ness up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ness throws a punch but it's blocked by De Houtman.
Ness misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ness will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning De Houtman up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on De Houtman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ness being controlled against the cage.
Ness tries a body shot but De Houtman blocks it.
De Houtman has Ness pressed against the cage.
Ness goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
De Houtman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Houtman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Houtman slowing the pace effectively.
De Houtman lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Houtman.
A body shot lands from De Houtman.
Ness misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ness being controlled against the cage.
Ness is looking to control De Houtman's arms but De Houtman gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ness has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ness misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Houtman.
Ness misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, De Houtman scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by De Houtman.
A nice left hand lands by De Houtman.
Ness tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Houtman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
De Houtman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ness blocks it with crossed arms.
Ness misses with the head strike.
Ness throws a punch but it's blocked by De Houtman.
De Houtman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ness backwards.
De Houtman pushes Ness back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Houtman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Houtman taking a breather.
De Houtman lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands a nice uppercut.
Ness misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ness misses with the head strike.
Ness misses with some punches.
De Houtman has Ness pressed against the cage, preventing Ness from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ness wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from De Houtman.
Ness is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Houtman is keeping busy.
De Houtman stalling in the clinch.
De Houtman controlling the action here for a moment.
Ness misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wybrant De Houtman dominated that round.
That's time! De Houtman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ness tries to clinch up
and De Houtman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ness thinking.
Ness throws a poor cross that misses
and De Houtman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
De Houtman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ness backwards.
De Houtman scores with a shot to the side of Ness's head.
Ness doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Houtman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ness backwards.
De Houtman scores with a hook to the body.
De Houtman digs a right hand into Ness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ness's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from De Houtman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De Houtman scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from De Houtman.
Ness is breathing heavily.
De Houtman scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Houtman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ness.
De Houtman just leaning against Ness, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from De Houtman - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
De Houtman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ness backwards.
De Houtman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ness or not.
De Houtman lands with a short shot to the head.
De Houtman digs a right hand into Ness's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ness's gas tank.
De Houtman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
De Houtman lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Houtman is struggling to control the position.
De Houtman effectively controlling the action here.
De Houtman seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
De Houtman scores with a shot to the side of Ness's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Houtman.
De Houtman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Houtman blocks an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on De Houtman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness avoids a wild elbow strike from De Houtman.
De Houtman stalling against the cage.
De Houtman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Houtman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wybrant De Houtman.
Ness closes the distance but De Houtman moves to the side
and Ness takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Houtman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by De Houtman.
De Houtman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ness swings widly with a right hand
and De Houtman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ness closes the distance and clinches.
De Houtman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Houtman has Ness pressed against the cage.
Ness breaks the clinch.
Ness misses with a right hand
and De Houtman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ness throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ness wants to clinch
and De Houtman counters with a left to the body.
Ness misses with a hook. De Houtman ducked under it nicely.
Ness might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ness lands with a nice body punch.
Ness misses with a straight right.
It looked like De Houtman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ness swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Houtman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ness manages to circle out of the way.
De Houtman's corner calls for a 1-2. De Houtman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
De Houtman lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ness dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ness throws the left hand but De Houtman avoids the punch easily.
De Houtman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Ness manages to circle out of the way.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ness misses with a left hand
and De Houtman counters with a stiff right hand.
De Houtman throws a big shot that misses.
Ness throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ness misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from De Houtman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ness moves out of range as De Houtman strikes.
Ness lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ness with a hook.
De Houtman lands a jab.
Ness misses with a lunging right hand
letting De Houtman counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wybrant De Houtman dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A shot to the body from Ness misses
and De Houtman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ness misses with a series of wild punches.
De Houtman throwing a counter right hand but Ness manages to avoid it.
De Houtman has Ness up against the cage in a clinch.
Ness letting De Houtman take a breather here.
Ness misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ness fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Houtman prevents Ness from breaking the clinch.
Ness stalling in the clinch but De Houtman improves position.
De Houtman scores with a shoulder strike.
Ness misses with a short punch on the inside.
De Houtman pushes Ness back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
De Houtman pushes Ness back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Houtman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ness backwards.
De Houtman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Houtman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ness takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Houtman stalling against the cage.
De Houtman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ness is rocked!
Ness is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Houtman is keeping busy.
Ness is still on wobbly legs! Can De Houtman finish him?
De Houtman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ness seems to have recovered his senses.
De Houtman cracks Ness with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from De Houtman.
Stalling in the clinch from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ness backwards.
De Houtman is working Ness over against the cage.
Wybrant De Houtman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for De Houtman to work.
De Houtman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Houtman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ness swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Houtman lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ness misses with the head strike.
Ness throws a punch but it's blocked by De Houtman.
A short uppercut from De Houtman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as De Houtman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
De Houtman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ness.
De Houtman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
De Houtman lands a body shot.
De Houtman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ness backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from De Houtman.
De Houtman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Houtman leaning against his opponent.
De Houtman scores with a shot to the side of Ness's head.
A short right from De Houtman on the inside.
Come on De Houtman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Houtman just leaning against Ness, taking a breather.
Ness pressing his opponent against the cage.
De Houtman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ness can do to turn this around?
De Houtman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ness backwards.
Cadan Ness has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De Houtman leaning his opponent against the cage.
De Houtman works on Ness's body with a couple of short punches.
De Houtman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Houtman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Houtman is working Ness over against the cage.
De Houtman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for De Houtman to work.
De Houtman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Houtman lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Come on De Houtman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
De Houtman lands a big right hand that drops Ness! The killer instinct kicks in and De Houtman finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by De Houtman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wybrant De Houtman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson comes to the cage accompanied by RAP JIU-JITSU. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Gerson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirkland fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gerson checks it well.
Kirkland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gerson avoids the body shot from Kirkland.
Gerson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kirkland.
Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gerson throwing a counter right hand but Kirkland manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Gerson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerson appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirkland closes the distance and clinches.
Gerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kirkland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kirkland is stalling here.
Gerson wants to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kirkland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gerson 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.
Kirkland is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gerson tries to break the clinch but Kirkland is controlling the position.
Kirkland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gerson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Gerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kirkland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Kirkland - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Kirkland's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kirkland lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gerson working hard to break the clinch.
Kirkland cracks Gerson with a nice body shot.
Kirkland controlling the action here for a moment.
Gerson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kirkland escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kirkland.
Gerson is breathing heavily.
Kirkland drops Gerson with a beautiful combination! Gerson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kirkland is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ricardo Gerson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirkland scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Troy Kirkland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kirkland throws a body shot but no joy.
Gerson walks into a jab.
Kirkland missing with a left hand there. Gerson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerson misses with a takedown
and Kirkland counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Gerson out cold! What a finish! Kirkland is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Kirkland!
Troy Kirkland is the new middleweight champion!
Troy Kirkland managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear Island, into his post fight interview.
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