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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Island Fighter (ranked 3000 p4p, 3429 weight class) and William Mckean (ranked 321 p4p, 356 weight class). William Mckean is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Mckean!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean misses with a hook.
Fighter slips under a jab from Mckean.
A counter left hand to the body from Fighter misses its target.
Mckean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fighter.
Fighter slips a jab from Mckean.
Mckean defending well as Fighter loads up on a big left hand.
Mckean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fighter seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mckean throws a jab when Fighter was well out of range.
Mckean throws out a loose jab but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Fighter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mckean.
Fighter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mckean back to the cage. Fighter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like William Mckean has been cut.
Fighter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mckean connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fighter's hands.
Mckean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fighter.
Fighter is looking to counter punch.
Mckean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mckean slips a straight right by Fighter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mckean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mckean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter drives through and clinches with Mckean against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fighter.
Mckean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mckean blocking some punches.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckean slows down the pace here.
Fighter blocking some punches.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Mckean is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Fighter presses Mckean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mckean misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mckean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckean lands with an overhand left.
Mckean slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Mckean catches Fighter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fighter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mckean finds it's way round the side to connect with Fighter's head.
 Fighter is rocked!
Mckean is stalking Fighter. Fighter circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Mckean, and it's lights out! Fighter really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Mckean!
William Mckean thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Two Moons (ranked 2926 p4p, 3664 weight class) and Sam Van Roosmalen (ranked 320 p4p, 394 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Two Moons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Van Roosmalen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moons looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Roosmalen ducks under a wild hook from Moons.
Moons takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Moons has Van Roosmalen up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Roosmalen swings wildly with an uppercut but Moons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Roosmalen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Roosmalen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moons misses with some punches.
Van Roosmalen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Moons blocks it with crossed arms.
Moons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moons throws a head punch that misses.
Moons misses with a body punch.
Van Roosmalen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Roosmalen fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Roosmalen throws a series of punches but Moons avoids them all with ease.
Van Roosmalen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Roosmalen's coach down at Armored Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Roosmalen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Roosmalen lands a nice looking body kick.
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!
Van Roosmalen takes a swing at Moons's ribcage but misses.
Van Roosmalen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Moons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moons lands a jab to Van Roosmalen's midsection.
Van Roosmalen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moons sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Roosmalen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Moons takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Moons slips a jab from Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen looks for the body kick but Moons saw that one coming.
Moons ducks under a wild hook from Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen throws a wild body kick that Moons sees coming a mile off.
Van Roosmalen throws a solid leg kick but Moons takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Van Roosmalen there.
Van Roosmalen misses with a body kick.
Van Roosmalen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moons moves away.
Moons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moons works Van Roosmalen's body with a nice hook.
Sam Van Roosmalen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Roosmalen misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roosmalen connects with a body shot that sends Moons's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moons just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Roosmalen misses with a hook.
Van Roosmalen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Roosmalen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Roosmalen tries to keep at a distance but Moons has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moons swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Roosmalen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Roosmalen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moons misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Roosmalen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Roosmalen backwards.
Moons avoiding damage.
A short right from Van Roosmalen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Roosmalen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moons misses with a punch to the body.
Moons lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Moons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Roosmalen backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moons blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moons throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen blocks an uppercut.
Moons blocks an uppercut.
Van Roosmalen tries a knee to the head but Moons blocks it.
Van Roosmalen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Roosmalen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Moons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moons has a couple of punches blocked by Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Roosmalen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Van Roosmalen missing with knees to the body.
Moons blocks an uppercut.
Van Roosmalen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moons avoiding damage as Van Roosmalen throws knees to the body.
Moons scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Roosmalen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Roosmalen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Roosmalen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moons avoids it.
Moons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Moons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moons lands with a short shot to the head.
Moons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Moons has Van Roosmalen pushed against the cage.
A short right from Moons.
Van Roosmalen throws a head punch that misses.
Van Roosmalen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moons blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Roosmalen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moons avoiding damage as Van Roosmalen throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Van Roosmalen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Moons slips a jab from Van Roosmalen.
Moons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Roosmalen.
Moons tries to clinch but Van Roosmalen is having none of it.
Van Roosmalen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Van Roosmalen tenderised Moons's leg. Moons is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Roosmalen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Roosmalen looks to land a combination but Moons avoids it well.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Roosmalen. Moons shrugs it off though.
Moons misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Roosmalen.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moons.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roosmalen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moons was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Roosmalen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moons has time to react.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen thuds his right hand into Moons's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Roosmalen looks to throw the jab but Moons is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moons scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moons punishes Van Roosmalen's body with a nice straight punch.
Moons takes a swing at Van Roosmalen's ribcage but misses.
Van Roosmalen throws a right hand that misses
and Moons counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Roosmalen throws an overhand right that lands on Moons's shoulder, as Moons tries to avoid the shot.
Moons blocks the body kick.
Moons walks into a stiff left hand from Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen looks to throw the jab but Moons is out of range.
Moons slips under a jab from Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen lands a jab.
Moons scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Roosmalen in his tracks.
Van Roosmalen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Moons connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Roosmalen scrambles back to his feet.
Van Roosmalen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Roosmalen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Moons wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Moons slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Roosmalen lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Roosmalen misses with a looping left.
Moons lands the left hand.
Van Roosmalen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Roosmalen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Moons gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moons tries to clinch but Van Roosmalen moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Van Roosmalen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Roosmalen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Moons misses the target.
Moons connects with a jab.
Van Roosmalen throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Moons, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Roosmalen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Roosmalen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Van Roosmalen misses
and Moons counters with a nice uppercut.
Moons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Roosmalen at a distance.
Moons fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Roosmalen throws the left hand but Moons avoids the punch easily.
Moons moves out of range of the body kick from Van Roosmalen.
Van Roosmalen gets tackled into the cage by Moons. Moons maintains the clinch.
Moons lands a right hand.
Van Roosmalen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moons's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Roosmalen looking to throw knees to the head but Moons is blocking nicely.
Moons tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Moons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moons throws a head punch that misses.
Moons misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Roosmalen tries to land knees in the clinch but Moons avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Roosmalen.
Moons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Moons fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moons misses with a punch to the body.
Moons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Roosmalen backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Roosmalen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
 Van Roosmalen is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moons lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Roosmalen is still on wobbly legs! Can Moons finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Moons.
Moons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moons lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Roosmalen backwards.
Moons pushes Van Roosmalen against the cage. Moons is working some dirty boxing. Moons pushes off with a quick right hook! Van Roosmalen goes down! Van Roosmalen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Moons moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Two Moons!
After winning the bout, Two Moons thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ovido Guzman (ranked 2914 p4p, 3677 weight class) and Godric The Maker (ranked 380 p4p, 464 weight class). Godric The Maker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ovido Guzman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Godric The Maker!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Maker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guzman.
Guzman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Maker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Maker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
The fighters circling - The Maker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Maker throws an overhand right that lands on Guzman's shoulder, as Guzman tries to avoid the shot.
Guzman throws a right hand that The Maker ducks under and follows up with a left that The Maker also avoids with ease.
Godric The Maker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guzman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Maker.
A cross from The Maker lands.
Guzman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guzman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Guzman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Maker.
The Maker throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from The Maker misses.
The Maker lands with an uppercut that bounces Guzman off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Maker misses with a looping left.
Guzman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Maker.
Guzman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The Maker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guzman.
The Maker throws out a loose jab but Guzman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guzman throws a big shot that misses.
The Maker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guzman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Maker finds it's way round the side to connect with Guzman's head.
Guzman lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guzman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Maker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Guzman in his tracks.
The Maker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Maker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Guzman counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by The Maker.
Guzman throws a big shot that misses.
Guzman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Maker throws out the jab.
The Maker lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Maker. Guzman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guzman staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from The Maker.
Guzman throws a jab when The Maker was well out of range.
Guzman connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Maker swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guzman.
The Maker moves out of range as Guzman strikes.
The Maker looks to throw the jab but Guzman is out of range.
Guzman throwing a counter right hand but The Maker manages to avoid it.
Guzman misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Guzman.
Guzman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Guzman throws a lazy right hand but The Maker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Maker let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Maker lands a lovely overhand right.
The Maker with a hook.
Guzman is rocked!
Guzman walks straight into a right hand from The Maker - that's dropped him! The Maker jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Guzman from any more punishment! Guzman complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Godric The Maker!
A relieved looking Godric The Maker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Primo Carnero (ranked 3164 p4p, 2739 weight class) and Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 376 p4p, 338 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Primo Carnero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenichi Misahawa!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Misahawa misses with a body shot.
Carnero misses with a hook
and Misahawa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carnero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carnero throws a lazy uppercut
and Misahawa counters with a nice uppercut.
Carnero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Misahawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Misahawa misses the shot to the body.
Misahawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Misahawa lands a knee to the body.
Carnero wants to get back to striking at distance but Misahawa won't allow it.
Carnero leaning against his opponent.
Misahawa with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Misahawa blocks an uppercut.
Misahawa tries a body shot but Carnero blocks it.
Knees to the body from Misahawa.
Carnero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Misahawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Carnero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carnero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Misahawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carnero sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Misahawa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carnero throws the left hand but Misahawa avoids the punch easily.
Misahawa throws a hook but Carnero blocks it.
Primo Carnero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Misahawa clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Misahawa.
Carnero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Misahawa lands a shoulder strike.
Misahawa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carnero has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Misahawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Misahawa blocks an uppercut.
Misahawa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Misahawa looking to throw knees to the head but Carnero is blocking nicely.
Carnero 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.
Carnero has a couple of punches blocked by Misahawa.
Carnero dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
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!
Carnero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carnero has had enough of the clinch but Misahawa keeps him there for the moment.
Misahawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Misahawa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carnero blocks it with crossed arms.
Carnero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carnero can't find room to land a body shot as Misahawa controls the action.
Carnero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Misahawa tries to land a knee to the head but Carnero blocks with his arms.
Misahawa throws a knee to the head but misses.
Misahawa just leaning against Carnero, taking a breather.
Carnero throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Carnero.
Misahawa blocks an uppercut.
Carnero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misahawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice shot by Carnero.
Carnero thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carnero fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carnero misses with a body shot.
Carnero throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Misahawa counters by clinching up.
Carnero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Misahawa lands a shoulder strike.
Misahawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carnero backwards.
Carnero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Misahawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carnero working aggressively here.
Misahawa blocks a body shot from Carnero.
Carnero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Misahawa tries a knee to the head but Carnero blocks it.
Misahawa lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Misahawa.
Carnero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Misahawa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Carnero's face.
Carnero is rocked!
Misahawa lands a big right hand that drops Carnero! The killer instinct kicks in and Misahawa finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Misahawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenichi Misahawa!
Kenichi Misahawa 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Prince (ranked 1424 p4p, 4302 weight class) and Remy Gek (ranked 184 p4p, 505 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Basic striking
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remy Gek!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince shoots in and gets a takedown into Gek's guard.
Prince stands up over Gek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Prince lands a couple of digs.
Prince with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Prince's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Prince is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Prince distracts Gek with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gek looks winded!
Prince content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Prince working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gek's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince 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.
Prince is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prince has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Prince working the ground and pound.
Prince looks up at the clock and then as Gek takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Prince smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Prince scores with a couple of short elbows.
Prince controlling the position.
Check out the look on Prince's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Prince 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.
Prince controlling the position.
Prince lands some shots froms side control.
Prince connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gek some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince working the body and head with strikes.
Gek is rocked!
Gek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gek is still in real trouble! Can Prince finish him?
Gek is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Prince works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A big shot lands for Prince! That's hurt Gek! Will he recover? Prince fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Prince!
In his post fight interview, Ricky Prince started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoko Marui (ranked 1470 p4p, 2866 weight class) and Vicente Carillo Fuantes (ranked 178 p4p, 313 weight class). Vicente Carillo Fuantes acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Naoko Marui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vicente Carillo Fuantes!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from Carillo Fuantes as the two fighters clinch.
Carillo Fuantes misses with some punches.
Carillo Fuantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carillo Fuantes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marui's elbow.
Marui misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Carillo Fuantes fails to land.
Marui stalling in the clinch.
Marui misses with a body punch.
Marui pressing his opponent against the cage.
Carillo Fuantes misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marui misses with a body punch.
Carillo Fuantes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marui.
Marui lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carillo Fuantes backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Carillo Fuantes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marui blocks an uppercut.
Marui breaks the clinch.
Carillo Fuantes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marui, pushing him back against the cage.
Marui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carillo Fuantes throws a punch but it's blocked by Marui.
Carillo Fuantes misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marui takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marui blocking some punches.
Marui escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marui thuds a left hand into Carillo Fuantes's body.
Marui ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carillo Fuantes. Marui does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marui lands with a straight right. Carillo Fuantes didn't see that one coming.
Carillo Fuantes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carillo Fuantes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carillo Fuantes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marui is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Carillo Fuantes misses with a looping left.
Carillo Fuantes throws a big shot that misses.
Marui scores with a hook.
Marui throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marui lands with a straight right. Carillo Fuantes didn't see that one coming.
Marui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carillo Fuantes throws a right hand that misses
and Marui cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carillo Fuantes is rocked!
Carillo Fuantes takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Carillo Fuantes is still on wobbly legs! Can Marui finish him?
Marui clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carillo Fuantes.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carillo Fuantes working aggressively here.
Carillo Fuantes has a couple of punches blocked by Marui.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carillo Fuantes seems to have recovered his senses.
Marui breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carillo Fuantes throws a jab when Marui was well out of range.
Carillo Fuantes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marui misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marui lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marui lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marui works over Carillo Fuantes's head and body with a nice combination.
Marui throws a series of punches but Carillo Fuantes moves out of range.
A big right from Carillo Fuantes misses.
Carillo Fuantes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marui is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Marui misses with a combination
and Carillo Fuantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carillo Fuantes misses with an uppercut.
Marui appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Carillo Fuantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marui misses with a looping left.
Carillo Fuantes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Carillo Fuantes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marui steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carillo Fuantes.
Marui defending well as Carillo Fuantes loads up on a big left hand.
Carillo Fuantes misses with an uppercut
and Marui counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carillo Fuantes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carillo Fuantes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marui lands a body shot.
Carillo Fuantes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marui lands a slapping body shot.
Carillo Fuantes misses the shot to the body.
Marui misses with a straight right.
Carillo Fuantes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carillo Fuantes misses with an uppercut
and Marui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carillo Fuantes looks winded!
Carillo Fuantes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carillo Fuantes throws a jab but it's blocked by Marui.
Marui is looking for a counter combo.
Carillo Fuantes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marui counters with a nice right hand that sends Carillo Fuantes toppling to the canvas! Carillo Fuantes scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Marui finish him?!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marui drops Carillo Fuantes with a straight right hand, right on the button! Marui follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Naoko Marui!
Naoko Marui tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Jackson (ranked 1796 p4p, 2958 weight class) and Joaquin Guzman (ranked 223 p4p, 354 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Undisputed Champion. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dwayne Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joaquin Guzman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guzman clinches with his opponent.
Guzman pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Guzman uses from the top position.
Guzman wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jackson's closed guard. He's half up but Jackson has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jackson pivots and extends the arm, Guzman falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jackson! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dwayne Jackson!
A very excited looking Dwayne Jackson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mckean (ranked 1389 p4p, 1400 weight class) and Jarna Kuiva (ranked 178 p4p, 180 weight class). Jarna Kuiva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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5 - 2 - 0 |
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3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Big right hand |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Mckean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jarna Kuiva!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuiva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mckean misses with a left hand
and Kuiva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut.
Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mckean throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuiva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mckean misses with a looping right.
Craig Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Kuiva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mckean doesn't seem phased though.
Mckean misses with an uppercut. Kuiva saw that one coming.
Kuiva blocks a jab.
A big right from Mckean misses.
Mckean scores with a hook.
Mckean definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mckean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuiva.
A little jabbing left from Kuiva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kuiva scores with a nice strike.
Mckean is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuiva cracks Mckean with a big right hand and Mckean goes down!
Oh Mckean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mckean is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kuiva is controlling him.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva passes easily into half guard.
Mckean is trying to control but can't.
Kuiva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kuiva has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Mckean tries to buck Kuiva off but he can't manage it.
Mckean seems to have got his legs back now.
Mckean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mckean tries to get out of the position.
Kuiva avoids the attempt from Mckean to control.
Mckean is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckean tries to hold on but Kuiva pushes him away.
Mckean is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kuiva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mckean squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mckean is working hard here to advance position.
Mckean wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Mckean is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckean wants to hold on but Kuiva pushes him away.
Mckean is working to get back to half guard.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva is having none of it.
Kuiva controlling the pace for now.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Kuiva sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mckean tries to hold on but Kuiva pushes him away.
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.
Mckean is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
You get the feeling that Mckean really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mckean is working to get back to half guard.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarna Kuiva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig Mckean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice combo by Kuiva! Oh, that's hurt him - Mckean falls to the canvas and Kuiva follows him into side control.
Kuiva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mckean is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kuiva taking a breather here.
Mckean tries to improve position but can't.
Mckean tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean wants to get back to his feet.
Kuiva keeps control of the position easily here as Mckean tries to buck him off.
Mckean trying to control but not successfully.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's two 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.
I really don't envy Mckean right now.
Mckean wants to control his opponent's hands but Kuiva gets his hands free.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but Kuiva has full control of the position and if anything, Mckean has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mckean is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Kuiva.
Kuiva is hanging on to Mckean's back as he tries to escape.
Mckean is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Mckean's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva controls the position.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Kuiva trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mckean doesn't escape.
Mckean wants to get back to his feet.
Mckean trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Mckean right now.
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but Kuiva has full control of the position and if anything, Mckean has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mckean tries to escape the position.
Kuiva controlling the position well here. Mckean rolled but Kuiva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Mckean is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kuiva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mckean's body.
Mckean wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mckean is trying to get back to his feet but Kuiva has full control of the position and if anything, Mckean has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarna Kuiva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Craig Mckean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kuiva throws a right hand that Mckean ducks under and follows up with a left that Mckean also avoids with ease.
Kuiva tries to bum rush Mckean with a series of wild strikes but Mckean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Mckean.
Kuiva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mckean.
Mckean throws a body shot but no joy.
Mckean keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mckean misses with a looping right.
A jab from Mckean misses.
Kuiva scores with a one two! Mckean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mckean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big left from Mckean misses.
Kuiva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mckean throws a body punch but Kuiva moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuiva misses.
Mckean looks to land a left hand but Kuiva moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean swings widly with a right hand
and Kuiva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kuiva ducks under a wild hook from Mckean.
Mckean throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuiva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mckean.
Mckean misses the jab.
Kuiva throws a looping overhand right but Mckean ducks down to avoid it.
Mckean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Craig Mckean's cut is getting worse.
Mckean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mckean lands a lovely overhand right.
Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Kuiva.
Mckean misses with an uppercut
and Kuiva counters with a big uppercut that knocks Mckean off his feet! Kuiva dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckean is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mckean struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuiva controls the position.
Kuiva is continuing to stall.
Mckean wants to control but Kuiva postures up.
Mckean is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kuiva is controlling him well.
Kuiva happy to just control the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kuiva.
Mckean misses with a right hand
and Kuiva counters with a three punch combo that has Mckean backing up. Mckean nods at Kuiva to acknowledge the strikes.
Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Kuiva slips the punch.
Mckean misses the jab.
A big left from Mckean misses.
Mckean missing with a left hand there. Kuiva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuiva ducks under a wild hook from Mckean.
Mckean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuiva.
Mckean misses with a hook
and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Craig Mckean's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mckean throws a looping overhand right but Kuiva ducks down to avoid it.
Mckean throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mckean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckean throws a jab when Kuiva was well out of range.
Kuiva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mckean throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kuiva to counter with a crisp jab.
Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jarna Kuiva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckean misses with a left hand
and Kuiva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mckean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuiva slips a jab from Mckean.
Kuiva lands a two punch combo.
Mckean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mckean misses with a hook
and Kuiva counters with a nice body shot.
Kuiva moves out of range as Mckean strikes.
Kuiva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mckean thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kuiva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mckean throws the left hand but Kuiva avoids the punch easily.
Mckean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuiva.
Craig Mckean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Kuiva.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jarna Kuiva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuiva 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jarna Kuiva!
Jarna Kuiva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keizo Kasai (ranked 1162 p4p, 1176 weight class) and Marcos Agripa (ranked 140 p4p, 143 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keizo Kasai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcos Agripa!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agripa shoots for a takedown but Kasai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A combination from Kasai does no damage.
Kasai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasai.
Agripa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasai.
Agripa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Agripa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasai fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Agripa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasai lands with a nice combination. Agripa backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasai scores with a jab. Agripa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kasai misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agripa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A clash of legs there as Kasai blocks the low kick.
Kasai is looking for a counter combo.
Agripa looks to throw the jab but Kasai is out of range.
Kasai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kasai moves out of range as Agripa strikes.
Kasai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Agripa circles away quickly and effectively.
Kasai lands with a shot to the body.
Kasai feints a jab promting Agripa to slip. Kasai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Agripa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Agripa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasai.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Agripa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kasai won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasai tries to bench press Agripa off him but Agripa keeps the position.
Kasai is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Agripa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Agripa is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kasai is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obina Chuckwu (ranked 1394 p4p, 1157 weight class) and Jose Valdez (ranked 186 p4p, 161 weight class). Valdez has chosen Pump it up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obina Chuckwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Jose Valdez!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuckwu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Valdez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valdez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chuckwu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Valdez is trying to defend but Chuckwu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valdez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Valdez scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Chuckwu manages to mount him!
Chuckwu lands with some strikes.
Chuckwu looking to finish Valdez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valdez!
Chuckwu dominating with strikes here.
Valdez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chuckwu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Valdez is still in real trouble! Can Chuckwu finish him?
Valdez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chuckwu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chuckwu softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Valdez is out cold! Chuckwu jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obina Chuckwu!
Obina Chuckwu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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