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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taz Melodies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joan Miz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Taz Melodies has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taz Melodies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joan Miz!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Melodies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Melodies breaks the clinch.
Miz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Melodies is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Melodies closes the distance and clinches.
Miz has a couple of punches blocked by Melodies.
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miz or not.
Melodies breaks the clinch.
Melodies rushes Miz and presses him up against the cage.
Miz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melodies is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Miz fails to land.
Miz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melodies blocks it with crossed arms.
Miz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melodies is defending well for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Melodies as the two fighters clinch.
Miz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Miz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melodies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Melodies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miz tries to work over Melodies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melodies takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Miz looks winded!
Melodies blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miz misses with a knee strike.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Joan Miz has been cut.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Miz tries a body shot but Melodies blocks it.
Nice body punch from Melodies - that landed with a thud.
Melodies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melodies presses Miz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Melodies.
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melodies rushes Miz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
Melodies lands with a short shot 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melodies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miz tries to keep at a distance but Melodies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melodies is leaning against Miz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Melodies creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Melodies.
Melodies lands a shot to the body.
Melodies is working Miz over against the cage.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melodies lands with a short shot to the head.
Melodies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizs head.
A short left from Melodies.
Melodies works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Melodies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Melodies.
Melodies lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Melodies.
Miz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Melodies.
Melodies lands with a right to the head.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melodies clinches with his opponent.
Melodies works on Miz's body with a couple of short punches.
Melodies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Melodies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Melodies.
Miz struggles to land a body shot inside as Melodies controls his hands.
Melodies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Melodies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Melodies moves into the clinch.
Miz misses with a knee strike.
Miz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Melodies avoids it.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Melodies pushes Miz up against the cage in a clinch.
Miz tries to land a knee to the head but Melodies blocks with his arms.
Miz tries a knee to the head but Melodies blocks it.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Miz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Melodies.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miz or not.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Melodies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Melodies.
A short right from Melodies on the inside.
Melodies lands a body punch.
A short right from Melodies.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Melodies lands with a right to the head.
Melodies breaks from the clinch.
Melodies forces Miz back against the cage and clinches.
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melodies moves into range and clinches up with Miz.
Miz misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Melodies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Melodies lands a nice uppercut.
Melodies lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miz or not.
Melodies digs a right hand underneath Miz's ribcage. Miz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joan Miz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
Melodies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Melodies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Miz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melodies working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Melodies is struggling to control the position.
Miz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melodies.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Melodies blocks it with crossed arms.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melodies pushes Miz up against the cage in a clinch.
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Melodies.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Melodies as the two fighters clinch.
Miz is breathing heavily.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Melodies makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Melodies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Melodies.
Melodies scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melodies cracks a nice hook into Miz's ribs.
Taz Melodies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Melodies.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Miz is rocked!
Melodies stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Melodies.
Miz is still on wobbly legs! Can Melodies finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Melodies.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melodies lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miz seems to have recovered his senses.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Melodies throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mizs head.
Good body shot from Melodies.
Melodies lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Melodies.
A right hand to the body from Melodies.
Melodies breaks the clinch.
Melodies has closed the distance and engaged Miz in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Melodies.
Melodies pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melodies darts in and clinches Miz up against the cage.
Melodies lands a right hand.
Miz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Melodies.
Miz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Melodies lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Melodies scores with a nice short uppercut.
Melodies lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Melodies.
A right handed body shot lands from Melodies.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Miz tries to keep at a distance but Melodies has taken the fight into the clinch.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melodies wants to clinch up but Miz keeps it at a distance.
Melodies has Miz up against the cage in a clinch.
Melodies scores with a shot to the side of Miz's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Melodies.
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Melodies lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melodies lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Miz throws a knee to the head but misses.
Taz Melodies has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melodies, as that shot connected.
Melodies tries to clinch but Miz is having none of it.
Miz throws out a counter right but Melodies avoids it with no problem.
Miz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melodies doesn't manage to clinch there - Miz circles away.
Melodies wants to clinch up but Miz keeps it at a distance.
Melodies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Melodies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melodies wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melodies slips under a jab from Miz.
Miz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melodies moves away.
Melodies wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Melodies dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joan Miz's cut.
That's time! Melodies's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Melodies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Miz keeps the fight on the outside.
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
Melodies is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miz can do to turn this around?
A short right from Melodies.
Miz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Melodies.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Melodies has managed to clinch.
Melodies blocks a body shot from Miz.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
Melodies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Melodies as the two fighters clinch.
Melodies breaks from the clinch.
Melodies drives through and clinches with Miz against the cage.
Miz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Melodies managing to block the knees to the body from Miz.
Melodies lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Melodies lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miz tries to land knees in the clinch but Melodies avoids the damage to the body.
Miz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Melodies's elbow.
Melodies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Miz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
Melodies is working Miz over against the cage.
Melodies breaks the clinch.
Miz throws a lazy right hand but Melodies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Melodies tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Melodies is looking to clinch.
Melodies moves in looking to clinch but Miz pushes him off.
Miz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Melodies moves into the clinch.
Melodies lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Melodies scores with a hook to the body.
Miz misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Melodies.
Taz Melodies is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miz tries a knee to the head but Melodies blocks it.
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!
Miz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Melodies is defending well for now.
Miz can't find room to land a body shot as Melodies controls the action.
Miz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Miz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miz looking to throw knees to the head but Melodies is blocking nicely.
Melodies lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Melodies lands a hook that snaps the head of Miz backwards.
Miz misses with the head strike.
Melodies scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Miz fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Melodies managing to block the knees to the body from Miz.
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melodies clinches up against the cage.
Melodies's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miz looking to throw knees to the head but Melodies is blocking nicely.
Joan Miz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Melodies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Melodies ducks under a wild hook from Miz.
Melodies has managed to clinch.
Melodies managing to block the knees to the body from Miz.
Miz misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melodies breaks the clinch.
Melodies rushes Miz and presses him up against the cage.
Miz tries a knee to the head but Melodies blocks it.
Miz takes a shot to the head.
Melodies lands with a short shot to the head.
Miz looking to throw knees to the head but Melodies is blocking nicely.
Miz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Melodies has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Melodies lands with a left 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!
Melodies lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Melodies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Melodies lands with a light punch inside.
Melodies lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taz Melodies showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Melodies has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taz Melodies!
Taz Melodies decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mick Mulvaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Mulvaney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ignatius Thistlewhite's chin.
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mick Mulvaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thistlewhite avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thistlewhite lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mulvaney.
Thistlewhite shoots in for a double leg but Mulvaney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mulvaney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Mulvaney closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A left and a right from Mulvaney both land. Nice combination.
Thistlewhite fakes the leg kick and cracks Mulvaney in the body.
Mulvaney throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulvaney lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ignatius Thistlewhite has been cut.
Mulvaney tries to clinch there but Thistlewhite circles away.
Thistlewhite tries a head kick but it misses.
Thistlewhite looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mulvaney misses with a head kick.
Thistlewhite is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thistlewhite closes the distance and clinches.
Thistlewhite breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thistlewhite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mulvaney is looking to counter punch.
Thistlewhite drives through with a takedown into Mulvaney's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Thistlewhite drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Thistlewhite seems to have locked his on tight now - Mulvaney screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Thistlewhite, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Denis Prager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khabib Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabilov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lezginka. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denis Prager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Khabilov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prager moves into the clinch.
Prager definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khabilov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Prager walks away with a smile on his face. Khabilov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Prager instigates a clinch.
Prager misses with the head strike.
Khabilov drags the fight down to the ground.
Khabilov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khabilov being controlled here, momentarily.
Khabilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khabilov, not yet.
Prager might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Khabilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prager is aware though and is defending well.
Khabilov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Prager passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prager is controlling the pace.
Khabilov tries to roll over but Prager keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prager sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Khabilov looking for submissions off his back.
Khabilov is looking for a sweep. Prager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prager content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Khabilov is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabilov won't allow Prager to pass to mount.
Prager controlling the action here.
Khabilov actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Khabilov wants to improve his position but Prager is controlling well.
Khabilov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Khabilov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prager looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Prager wants to improve his position but Khabilov is controlling well.
Prager is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov is looking to advance position but Prager won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prager is looking to improve his position.
Prager preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Khabilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Prager is holding on to half guard well.
Khabilov is working for a submission of some sort.
Prager wants to get back to full guard.
Prager has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Khabilov is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Khabilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Khabilov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prager doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khabilov.
Khabilov is looking for a kimura here.
Khabilov is looking for a kimura but Prager is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khabilov to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Prager wants to get back to full guard.
Prager keeping control of the position.
Khabilov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prager doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khabilov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Khabilov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Prager has managed to clinch.
Prager pulls guard.
Khabilov passes Prager's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khabilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Prager is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prager tries to roll over but Khabilov keeps him under control.
Khabib Khabilov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Prager regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov being controlled here momentarily.
Khabilov pushes down on Prager's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov seems to be working for a kimura but Prager defends the submission attempt.
Khabilov is trying to work for a kimura but Prager is defending well.
Prager wants to get back to full guard.
Khabilov seems to be looking for submissions.
Prager tries to get to full guard but Khabilov has control of the leg.
Prager is defending against the submission attempts here by Khabilov.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prager manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prager looking for a sweep. Not yet Prager, not yet.
Khabilov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Prager is defending well.
Prager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khabilov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prager has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prager is looking for a sweep. Khabilov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Khabilov is working for a kimura but Prager is defending it quite comfortably.
Khabilov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prager doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khabilov.
Khabilov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prager manages to get to full guard.
Khabilov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prager swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khabilov drops back looking for a leg! Prager is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Prager manages to kick Khabilov off! Khabilov jumps back into Prager's guard.
Khabilov is pushing down on Prager's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prager is fighting to maintain full guard but Khabilov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Khabilov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prager tries to get to full guard but Khabilov has control of the leg.
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.
Khabilov is working for a kimura here but Prager manages to reverse the position and he's now in Khabilov's guard.
Prager slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Prager has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khabilov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Prager seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov wants to hit a switch here but Prager passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Khabilov there!
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 Denis Prager will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Prager moves into the clinch successfully.
Khabilov is trying to pull guard but Prager turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Khabilov drags the fight down to the ground.
Prager got a little sloppy there for a moment and Khabilov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Prager has managed to get both his arms back between Khabilov's legs - danger averted.
Khabilov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prager defends well.
Khabilov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prager gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov looking for a sweep. Not yet Khabilov, not yet.
Prager controlling from the top position.
Prager passes Khabilov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov is looking to improve his position.
Prager looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Khabilov is looking for a sweep. Prager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prager stalling.
Khabilov moves into full guard.
Khabilov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Prager manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khabilov pushing down on Prager's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Khabilov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Prager sees it coming and defends easily.
Prager is defending against the submission attempts here by Khabilov.
Khabilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khabilov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prager defends it well.
Khabilov is thwarting Prager's attempts to control the position.
Khabilov wants to work for an arm triangle but Prager is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Prager on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prager tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prager keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Prager wants to control but Khabilov is keeping busy.
Prager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Khabilov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Khabilov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Prager has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prager is doing well to control the position and prevent Khabilov from advancing to side control.
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.
Prager wants to control but Khabilov is keeping busy.
Khabilov prevents Prager from improving his position.
Khabilov seems to be working for a kimura but Prager defends the submission attempt.
Khabilov 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.
Prager moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Khabilov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Khabilov 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 28:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Khabilov!
Khabib Khabilov 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 Christopher Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christopher Berg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wayne Carter's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christopher Berg!
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, Wayne Carter!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter stalks Berg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berg's face. Berg staggers backwards, shaken.
Carter misses with a leg kick
and Berg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carter's guard.
Carter wants to stand but Berg is controlling the position.
Berg wants to control from the top but Carter keeps moving.
Berg pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter keeping moving, preventing Berg from controlling successfully.
Carter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter is looking to stand up but Berg isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carter connects with a leg kick. Berg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Berg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berg showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Berg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Berg attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
Carter misses with a looping right.
Berg shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carter sprawls well. Carter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Berg gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Carter scores with a jab. Berg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A good leg kick by Carter.
Wayne Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berg shoots in for a double leg but Carter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Carter does no damage.
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!
Carter throws a looping overhand right but Berg ducks down to avoid it.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Berg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter misses with a head kick.
Berg attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away.
Berg shoots in and drives through. Carter sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Carter.
Berg walks into a stiff left hand from Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carter.
Carter tests Berg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Berg shoots and misses
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Carter loads up on a big right hand but Berg slips the punch.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berg counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Carter!
We've been informed that Carter has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Berg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter prevents Berg from improving position.
Carter is looking to regain half guard here but Berg keeps moving and retains side control.
Berg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Carter dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berg on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berg tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Berg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Berg crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Carter - the referee stops the clock and Berg gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Carter. Berg manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Carter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Berg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Berg closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Berg pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter looks to land a left hand but Berg moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Berg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Carter throws a leg kick
and Berg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Carter pushes Berg off and scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter misses with a lunging right hand
and Berg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carter's guard.
Berg wants to pass the guard but Carter is keeping the position.
Berg looking to sit in guard and control but Carter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Carter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carter stands up over Berg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Carter works over Berg with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berg is on top in guard.
Berg is pushing down on Carter's leg trying to pass to half guard. Carter is fighting to maintain full guard but Berg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Carter actively working from the bottom here.
Berg is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Berg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg seems to be looking for submissions.
Carter won't allow Berg to pass to mount.
Berg is looking for a kimura here.
Carter wants to control but Berg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carter is looking to get back to full guard here but Berg has managed to pass to side control instead.
Berg is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
Carter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berg is trying to get an arm triangle but Carter is defending well.
Berg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Carter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wayne Carter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Berg'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!
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Berg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Carter scores with a four punch combination!
Berg looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carter is fending him off so far but Berg persists. Nope, Carter circles away and we're back to standing.
Carter has closed the distance and engaged Berg in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Carter.
Carter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Carter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berg.
Berg jumps guard but Carter stands there with Berg around his waist. Berg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christopher Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carter lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Carter.
Carter throws a leg kick which misses Berg's front leg but catches the back leg as Berg tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter closes the distance and pushes Berg back into the cage.
Carter dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Berg tries to pull guard but Carter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Carter.
Carter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bergs head.
Carter scores with a knee to the head.
Berg is rocked!
Berg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter misses with the body kick
and Berg counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Berg is working away from the top position though.
Carter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.
Berg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Berg eventually gives up the hold.
Carter is defending against the submission attempts here by Berg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter works his way to full guard. Good work.
Christopher Berg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Berg trying to control the position from guard on top but Carter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berg looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Berg stands and throws Carter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Carter is trying to get back to half guard.
Berg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Berg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Berg moves into full mount!
Wayne Carter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Berg sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Carter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Carter!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luiz Correia Azevedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Goode (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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148 lbs
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148 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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, David Goode!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Azevedo slips a straight right by Goode.
Goode ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azevedo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Goode on his heels. He'll look to pass Goode's guard now, I'm sure.
Azevedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Goode is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goode really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azevedo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azevedo is pushing down on Goode's leg trying to pass to half guard. Goode is fighting to maintain full guard but Azevedo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Azevedo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goode defends it well.
Azevedo wants to free his trapped foot but Goode is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Goode is looking for a sweep. Azevedo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Goode has recovered full guard.
Azevedo looking to pass the guard.
Azevedo passes into half guard.
Azevedo passes to side control.
Azevedo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Goode is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Azevedo is looking to take a break and control but Goode is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo tries to advance to mount but Goode denies him.
Goode gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Azevedo wants to finish this one by submission but Goode is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Azevedo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo looking for a guillotine from mount but Goode is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Goode can do anything to dispel that myth.
Azevedo takes Goode's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Goode is in trouble.
Goode looking very determined here, making life difficult for Azevedo.
Azevedo is looking for the choke from the back position but Goode is controlling his hands well.
Azevedo is cranking Goode's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Goode! He's tightened the choke and Goode is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Luiz Correia Azevedo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzie Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Al Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenzie Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson lands a jab to Rush's midsection.
Rush ducks under a wild hook from Davidson.
Davidson misses with a series of wild punches.
Rush clinches with his opponent.
Rush lands a damaging elbow.
Rush lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kenzie Davidson has been cut.
Rush lands a shoulder strike.
Davidson takes an elbow to the temple.
Rush lands an elbow just above Davidson 's eye.
Davidson tries to work over Rush's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rush lands a body punch.
Davidson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Davidson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davidson.
Rush lands an elbow inside.
Rush stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Rush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rush lands an elbow inside that Davidson shrugs off.
A short right from Rush.
Davidson is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rush.
Davidson has a couple of punches blocked by Rush.
A short right from Rush on the inside.
Rush lands a big right hand that drops Davidson! The killer instinct kicks in and Rush finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Rush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Al Rush!
A very excited looking Al Rush made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaudenzio Piccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Warren has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manny Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaudenzio Piccio!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren misses with an uppercut. Piccio saw that one coming.
Warren throws a looping overhand right but Piccio ducks down to avoid it.
Warren looks to land a right hand but Piccio moved out of range.
Warren misses with a hook. Piccio ducked under it nicely.
As Warren backs off Piccio throws a huge counter combo but Warren manages to avoid it all.
Warren cracks Piccio with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Warren has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Piccio to stand back up!
It looks like Gaudenzio Piccio has been cut.
Piccio will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piccio slips under a jab from Warren.
Piccio slips under a jab.
Warren misses with a left hand
letting Piccio counter with a right hand.
Warren looks to land a left hand but Piccio moved out of range nicely.
Warren ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Piccio's jaw. Piccio's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Warren does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Warren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Vitor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Lora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joao Vitor Xavier has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joao Vitor Xavier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manuel Lora!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lora shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xavier pinned against the cage. Xavier gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xavier lands a jab to the head.
Lora's coach down at The Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lora's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Xavier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lora.
Xavier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lora tries to move into range but Xavier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Xavier cracks Lora with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lora fails with the takedown
and Xavier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joao Vitor Xavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Lora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Xavier duly obliges.
Xavier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lora has his takedown stuffed
and Xavier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lora is rocked!
Xavier cracks Lora with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lora tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Xavier pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lora is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Vitor Xavier!
Joao Vitor Xavier is the new welterweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Nucombe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Sells has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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177 lbs
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176 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Sells!
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, Neil Nucombe!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sells avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sells throws out a loose jab but Nucombe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sells swings for the body but Nucombe moves out of range.
Nucombe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nucombe cracks Sells with an open hand slap.
Sells connects with a crisp jab.
Nucombe scores with a decent looking hook.
Sells loads up on a big right hand but Nucombe slips the punch.
Nucombe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sells.
Sells throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nucombe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nucombe gets through Sells's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sells tries to break free but Nucombe pushes him back against the cage.
Sells is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks.
Nucombe blocks a body shot from Sells.
Sells's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sells definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nucombe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nucombe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sells lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sells is looking to break free of the clinch but Nucombe has double underhooks.
Sells doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nucombe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sells backwards.
Sells tries to break free but Nucombe pushes him back against the cage.
Nucombe digs a right hand into Sells's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sells's gas tank.
Nucombe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sells tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nucombe's elbow.
Nucombe lands an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Nucombe.
Nucombe dips a shoulder and cracks Sells with a mighty uppercut! Sells falls back against the cage and Nucombe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sells is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nucombe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil Nucombe!
During a confident post fight interview, Neil Nucombe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Von Kromog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Von Kromog could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Snow's chin.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Von Kromog!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Snow!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow misses with a takedown attempt
and Kromog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow dives in and grabs Kromog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kromog pushes down on Snow's head and hops out.
Kromog appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kromog definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snow closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kromog quickly recovers to half guard.
Snow is looking to advance position but Kromog won't allow it.
Snow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kromog keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snow in particular looking to stall.
Snow is looking to advance position but Kromog won't allow it.
Snow missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snow missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snow uses his free foot to push down on Kromog's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kromog.
Snow thowing shots but they're missing.
Kromog on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kromog tries to get out of the position.
Snow breaks from Kromog's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Snow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kromog is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Snow.
Snow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Snow content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow looking to finish with strikes here!
Snow looking to ground and pound but Kromog is blocking nicely.
Snow looking to ground and pound but Kromog is blocking nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow looking to control but Kromog is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Snow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kromog is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Snow throws some wild stikes that Kromog manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throwing strikes here but Kromog is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Snow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kromog because Snow loaded up on that one.
Kromog is breathing heavily.
Snow raining down hammerfists from mount.
Snow looking to ground and pound but Kromog is blocking nicely.
Snow trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snow might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kromog haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Snow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Snow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Snow lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow with a couple of short strikes.
Snow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kromog because Snow loaded up on that one.
Snow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Snow throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kromog because Snow loaded up on that one.
Snow fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Snow throwing strikes here but Kromog is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Snow lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kromog hang on?
Poor strikes thrown by Snow there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kromog is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kromog wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Snow.
Snow looking to ground and pound but Kromog is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Snow dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Snow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kromog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snow somewhat.
Kromog was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Snow fails with the takedown.
Kromog throwing a counter right hand but Snow manages to avoid it.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Kromog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Von Kromog has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Snow.
Kromog lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow wants to clinch up but Kromog keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Kromog misses the target.
Kromog looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Kromog comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow with a poor takedown
and Kromog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Von Kromog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kromog works the jab nicely.
Snow has his takedown stuffed
and Snow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snow is rocked!
Snow dives in for a single leg takedown but Kromog sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
An attempted straight right counter from Kromog misses the target.
No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
Kromog is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Snow misses with a takedown
and Kromog counters with a nice right hand that sends Snow toppling to the canvas! Snow scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kromog finish him?!
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Kromog finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kromog but Kromog pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snow seems to have recovered his senses.
Kromog lands a big right hand that sends Snow crashing to the mat! Kromog stays standing though and waves Snow back to his feet!
Snow misses with a takedown
and Kromog counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Von Kromog!
Von Kromog is the new light heavyweight champion!
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