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Island Brawls 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roddy Richards (ranked 25869 p4p, 25708 weight class) and Josh Haynes Haynes (ranked 699 p4p, 683 weight class). Josh Haynes Haynes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roddy Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Haynes Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richards throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haynes.
Haynes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Richards defends it nicely.
Richards is looking to counter punch.
Haynes darts in and clinches Richards up against the cage.
Richards misses with a knee strike.
Haynes jumps into guard, dragging Richards to the mat.
Richards would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haynes wants to get back to his feet but Richards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Haynes tries for a takedown but Richards sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haynes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes stuffs the takedown attempt from Richards. Richards gets slowly back to his feet.
Haynes decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haynes thows a huge punch but Richards dodges it nicely.
Richards is trying is best to control the position here.
Richards trying to control but Haynes postures up.
Haynes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Richards has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richards has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haynes is working away from the top position though.
Richards avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haynes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards is not content to let Haynes control the position.
Haynes prevents Richards from improving his position.
Haynes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haynes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richards. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Haynes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Richards manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Haynes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Haynes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haynes throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haynes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Richards sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Haynes somewhat.
Roddy Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Haynes Haynes.
Richards tries to keep at a distance but Haynes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Richards wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Haynes avoids the elbow strike from Richards, against the cage.
Haynes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haynes breaks from the clinch.
Haynes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richards lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 It looks like Josh Haynes Haynes has been cut.
Richards lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haynes backs up against the cage.
Haynes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haynes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a shot to the body.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richards shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Haynes pinned against the cage. Haynes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haynes looks for a takedown but Richards sprawls well.
Haynes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richards pinned against the cage. Richards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Haynes looks winded!
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haynes throws a lazy head kick
and Richards counters with a right hand to the body.
Haynes pushes Richards up against the cage in a clinch.
Richards is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haynes jumps guard.
Richards gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roddy Richards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Haynes Haynes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Richards scores with a body shot.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richards but Richards pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haynes defends it nicely.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown but Richards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Richards as Haynes shoots in.
Roddy Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Haynes Haynes.
Richards dives in for a single leg takedown but Haynes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Haynes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haynes blocks a head kick by Richards.
Richards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Haynes.
Roddy Richards is winning the standup battle so far.
Richards throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haynes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Roddy Richards is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haynes avoids a kick to the body.
Haynes is breathing heavily.
Richards lands a left and a right that send Haynes crashing to the mat, dazed. Richards thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richards scores with a jab to the body.
Richards throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Haynes's waist but Haynes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Richards off to one side.
Richards swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haynes doesn't seem bothered though.
Richards throws a solid leg kick but Haynes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Richards.
Haynes fails with a takedown attempt.
Richards throws a nice looking combination but Haynes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richards throws a head kick that misses.
Richards throws a half hearted mid kick.
Haynes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richards as he avoids it easily.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haynes defends it nicely.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haynes can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Richards throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Richards!
 Haynes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haynes defends it nicely.
Haynes is still on wobbly legs! Can Richards finish him?
Richards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richards connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Haynes to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Richards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roddy Richards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cuttler (ranked 6413 p4p, 25743 weight class) and Kalou Naroggu (ranked 118 p4p, 142 weight class). Kalou Naroggu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Jay Cuttler!
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, Kalou Naroggu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuttler slips a jab and a cross from Naroggu.
Cuttler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Naroggu avoids it really well and circles away.
Naroggu misses with an uppercut
and Cuttler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Naroggu connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Jay Cuttler has been cut.
Naroggu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cuttler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cuttler.
Naroggu throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuttler.
Cuttler breaks from the clinch.
Naroggu misses with the combination.
Naroggu stuffs the takedown attempt from Cuttler. Cuttler gets slowly back to his feet.
Naroggu throws a series of punches but Cuttler avoids them all with ease.
Cuttler throws a big counter combination but Naroggu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Naroggu misses with an uppercut. Cuttler saw that one coming.
Cuttler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naroggu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Cuttler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cuttler throws the kick towards the body but Naroggu avoids it.
Cuttler slips a jab and a cross from Naroggu.
Naroggu misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naroggu digs a good body shot into Cuttler's ribs.
Naroggu misses with an uppercut.
Cuttler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Naroggu gets tackled into the cage by Cuttler. Cuttler maintains the clinch.
Cuttler jumps into guard, dragging Naroggu to the mat.
Naroggu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cuttler is looking to stand up but Naroggu isn't so interested in that idea.
Naroggu trying to control but Cuttler is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naroggu stands and throws Cuttler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cuttler is looking for a sweep.
Naroggu is working Cuttler over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Naroggu is putting a hurting on Cuttler here, landing some big shots from side control.
Naroggu trying to control the position but Cuttler is working away.
Naroggu lands an elbow.
Cuttler tries to bench press Naroggu off him but Naroggu keeps the position.
Cuttler wants to control but Naroggu postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naroggu is looking to take a break and control but Cuttler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Naroggu works to advance to full mount. Cuttler defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Naroggu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Cuttler wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Naroggu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalou Naroggu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Skop Doner (ranked 7621 p4p, 6460 weight class) and Homero Empive (ranked 638 p4p, 590 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skop Doner!
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, Homero Empive!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Doner throws a strike aimed at the side of Empive's head but Empive avoids it well.
Empive really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Doner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Empive, who protects the arm well.
Empive gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Doner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Empive keeps working.
Doner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Empive is looking to improve his position.
Doner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Empive defending well though.
Empive has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doner is working away from the top position though.
Doner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Empive has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Doner escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Doner!
Empive takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Doner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Doner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Empive has escaped the position, nice work there.
Empive parries the strikes from Doner easily there. Doner is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Empive to escape.
Empive manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Doner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Doner tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Empive gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Empive uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doner.
Empive swinging wildly here.
A nice combination there by Empive.
Homero Empive seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Empive throws a right and a left that Doner avoids nicely.
It looked like Doner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Empive throws a right and a left that Doner avoids nicely.
Empive ducks under a wild hook from Doner.
Empive pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Doner back to the cage. Empive follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Empive displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doner throws out the jab.
A left and a right from Empive both land. Nice combination.
Empive looks winded!
Empive throws a right and a left that Doner avoids nicely.
Empive throws a series of punches but Doner avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Empive leaves Doner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Empive lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Empive misses with a series of wild punches.
Doner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Empive's waist but Empive gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doner off to one side.
Empive is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doner with a body shot.
A punch combination from Empive misses.
Empive stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Empive wants it to stay on the feet.
Empive is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Skop Doner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Empive's guard.
Empive is wriggling around but Doner manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Empive trying to hold on to Doner's head to control him but Doner postures up.
Doner is trying to control the action in half guard but Empive is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Doner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Empive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Empive blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doner.
We've been hearing good reports from Doner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Doner thows a huge punch but Empive dodges it nicely.
Empive avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doner.
Doner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Doner trying to control from half guard but Empive is working away.
Empive is trying to control Doner's posture. Doner takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Empive! Doner is rotating here... this could be the end... Empive is out! Doner has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Skop Doner!
Skop Doner 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abadiu Antinoe (ranked 5075 p4p, 5616 weight class) and Ronaldo Goncalves (ranked 527 p4p, 555 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abadiu Antinoe!
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, Ronaldo Goncalves!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antinoe closes the distance and pushes Goncalves back into the cage.
Antinoe keeps control of Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Antinoe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Antinoe.
Antinoe drops Goncalves onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goncalves is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Goncalves is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves tries to break free but Antinoe pushes him back against the cage.
Goncalves is still on wobbly legs! Can Antinoe finish him?
Antinoe pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Antinoe is defending well.
A hook to the body from Antinoe.
Goncalves seems to have recovered his senses.
Antinoe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Antinoe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Antinoe.
Antinoe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goncalves looks winded!
Goncalves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Antinoe.
Antinoe drops Goncalves onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Goncalves is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Goncalves trying to control the position but instead, Antinoe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Goncalves into the cage.
Antinoe pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Antinoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Antinoe lands a hook that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
A short right from Antinoe on the inside.
Antinoe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Goncalves looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Antinoe on the inside.
Antinoe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Goncalves! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Antinoe is unloading with more strikes now! Goncalves drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abadiu Antinoe!
A very excited looking Abadiu Antinoe 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Strike Spar (ranked 4516 p4p, 5132 weight class) and Cashel Ortiz (ranked 496 p4p, 531 weight class). Cashel Ortiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Strike Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cashel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, 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!
Spar clobbers Ortiz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ortiz's coach down at Armored Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ortiz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ortiz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick there by Spar.
Ortiz walks into a left hand.
Ortiz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Spar throws a nice looking combination but Ortiz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spar lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head.
Spar tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz dodges the punch combination from Spar.
Ortiz throws out a counter right but Spar avoids it with no problem.
Spar jabs Ortiz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz avoids the head kick by Spar.
Ortiz wants to counter the offense by Spar and move into the clinch position.
Spar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spar works the jab nicely.
Spar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spar scores with a leg kick.
Spar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ortiz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A bone on bone clash there as Ortiz blocks the leg kick.
Ortiz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ortiz there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A left lands for Spar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar cracks Ortiz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That kick from Spar tenderised Ortiz's leg. Ortiz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spar misses with a hook. Ortiz ducked under it nicely.
Ortiz wants to counter with a clinch but Spar pushes him away.
Spar looks to land a combination. Ortiz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Strike Spar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spar misses with a straight left.
Ortiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spar misses with a two punch combination.
Ortiz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar scores with a nice head shot.
Spar connects with a solid leg kick.
Ortiz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spar throws out the jab.
Ortiz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ortiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spar.
Spar with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spar with a nice cross.
Ortiz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spar lands a two punch combo.
Spar scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spar throws a leg kick
and Ortiz counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar manages to break the clinch.
Strike Spar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Spar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ortiz eats them both and turns towards Spar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Spar throws a right hand that misses
and Ortiz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ortiz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ortiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spar is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ortiz lands a nice short elbow.
Ortiz slips a nice elbow through Spar's hands, connecting with Spar's forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz working over Spar with some ground and pound. Spar looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ortiz lands strikes from half guard.
Spar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Strike Spar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spar looks to land a left hand but Ortiz moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Ortiz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ortiz.
Ortiz throws out a counter right but Spar avoids it with no problem.
Spar throws a series of punches but Ortiz moves out of range.
Ortiz throws out a counter right but Spar avoids it with no problem.
Spar falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ortiz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ortiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz scoring with some ground and pound.
 Spar is rocked!
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortiz distracts Spar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oh Spar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz with a nice head shot there.
Ortiz loads up on a big left hand. Spar felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Ortiz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Spar can't hide his disappointment, as Ortiz celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cashel Ortiz!
Cashel Ortiz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Blanka (ranked 4039 p4p, 4248 weight class) and Abddal Few (ranked 459 p4p, 475 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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, Carlos Blanka!
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, Abddal Few!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Few moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Carlos Blanka has been cut.
Blanka clinches up with Few and pushes him back against the cage.
Blanka scores with a shoulder strike.
Blanka blocks an elbow strike from Few.
Few misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Few.
Blanka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Few's defenses.
Blanka lands a shoulder strike.
Blanka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanka blocks a body shot from Few.
Blanka lands a hook that snaps the head of Few backwards.
Few tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any 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!
Few goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blanka digs a right hand underneath Few's ribcage. Few let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Few tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blanka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Few's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blanka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blanka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blanka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blanka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Few backwards.
Few being controlled against the cage.
Few jumps guard but Blanka stands there with Few around his waist. Few gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blanka.
Few misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Few.
Few tries to throw a body punch but Blanka avoids it by throwing Few back against the cage.
Blanka lands an uppercut.
Blanka gets through Few's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Few's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blanka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Few takes an elbow to the forehead.
Few is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanka lands an elbow inside that Few shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanka slowing the pace effectively.
Blanka presses Few against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blanka pushes Few back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blanka lands a nice elbow.
Few misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Blanka scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Blanka.
Blanka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Few is trying to push Blanka away but Blanka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Few throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanka.
Few wants to break the clinch but can't.
Few lands a shoulder strike.
Few misses with a punch on the inside.
Few misses with a short punch on the inside.
Few misses with a punch to the body.
Blanka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blanka.
A body shot lands from Blanka.
Blanka prevents Few from breaking the clinch.
Few's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blanka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Few's elbow.
Few swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Few swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Few.
Blanka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short left from Blanka.
Few tries to circle away but Blanka has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Blanka.
Few tries to break the clinch but Blanka is controlling the position.
Blanka lands a nice uppercut.
Come on Blanka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blanka.
Blanka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Few backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blanka.
Blanka effectively controlling the action here.
Few fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carlos Blanka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abddal Few.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blanka stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Blanka.
Few tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Blanka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Blanka just leaning against Few, taking a breather.
Few tries to work over Blanka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blanka lands a nice shot to the body.
Few wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blanka has him pressed against the cage.
Blanka stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Blanka lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Blanka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Blanka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Few avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Few clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blanka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carlos Blanka.
Blanka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Few rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blanka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Few keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Few throws a right and a left that Blanka avoids nicely.
Blanka tries to keep at a distance but Few has taken the fight into the clinch.
Blanka has Few pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Blanka.
Few doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Few fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blanka lands an elbow that stopped Few in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Blanka.
Blanka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blanka stalling.
Blanka lands a nice elbow.
Blanka content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Blanka taking a breather.
Blanka tries to work over Few's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blanka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Few backwards.
Blanka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Few can do to turn this around?
Few's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Blanka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Blanka has Few pressed against the cage, preventing Few from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Blanka.
Blanka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanka lands a body punch.
Few tries to break free but Blanka pushes him back against the cage.
Blanka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blanka lands a right hand.
Few working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Few fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Blanka lands an elbow just above Few 's eye.
Blanka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Few is trying to break the clinch but Blanka is controlling him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Blanka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blanka leaning against his opponent.
Blanka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Few takes a shot to the head.
Carlos Blanka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Blanka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanka lands a left hand that snaps the head of Few backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Few is trying to break the clinch but Blanka has him pressed against the cage.
Few is trying to break the clinch but Blanka is controlling him.
Blanka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Few.
Blanka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Blanka.
Few wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Few misses with some punches.
Few misses with some punches.
Blanka pushes Few back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Few swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blanka scores with a shot to the side of Few's head.
Few is rocked!
Few is trying to stall.
Few is breathing heavily.
Blanka lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Blanka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Few's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Few is still on wobbly legs! Can Blanka finish him?
Blanka lands with a light punch inside.
Few tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blanka's elbow.
Few takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Few.
Blanka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blanka slows down the pace here.
Few seems to have recovered his senses.
A frustrated look appears on Few's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blanka gets through Few's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Few has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blanka uses from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Few is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Few on the ground.
Blanka is looking to stand up but Few won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Blanka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Blanka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Blanka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blanka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Few releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Few looks to land a combination but Blanka avoids it well.
Blanka misses the shot to the body.
Blanka looks to score with a jab to the body but Few is just out of range.
Few throws a hook to the side of Blanka's head but Blanka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Few throws a combination that misses
letting Blanka counter with a right hand.
Blanka is looking to wear down Few with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blanka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Few throws a series of punches but Blanka avoids them all with ease.
Few throws a body punch but Blanka moves out of range.
Few with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blanka to score with a decent uppercut.
Blanka has Few up against the cage in a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Blanka.
Blanka gets underhooks to prevent Few's takedown attempt.
Blanka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Few takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blanka lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blanka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanka scores with a shot to the side of Few's head.
Blanka gets through Few's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Blanka on the inside.
Blanka lands a hook that snaps the head of Few backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blanka.
Blanka gets through Few's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Few misses with the head strike.
Few wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blanka has him pressed against the cage.
Blanka lands a shoulder strike.
Blanka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Few's defenses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blanka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A right hand to the body from Blanka.
Blanka lands a damaging elbow.
Nice body punch from Blanka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blanka is working Few over against the cage.
Blanka lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blanka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blanka is pushing Few up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Blanka has Few pressed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Blanka for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Blanka.
Blanka lands with a light punch inside.
Blanka prevents a body shot from Few.
Blanka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Blanka.
A short uppercut from Blanka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanka lands a damaging elbow.
Blanka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls for Blanka to work.
Few is looking to control Blanka's arms but Blanka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Few has his back to the cage.
Blanka lands a damaging elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Blanka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Few being controlled against the cage.
Blanka lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Blanka.
A hook to the body from Blanka.
Blanka presses Few against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blanka scores with a shot to the side of Few's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blanka.
Blanka lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Blanka.
Blanka lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Blanka - that landed with a thud.
Carlos Blanka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Few takes a shot to the head.
Few wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blanka has him pressed against the cage.
Abddal Few has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blanka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Few takes an elbow to the forehead.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blanka takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Few being controlled against the cage.
Blanka gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Blanka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blanka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Blanka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Massi Vass (ranked 3658 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Chase Boy (ranked 337 p4p, 322 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Massi Vass!
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, Chase Boy!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
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.
Vass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vass throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy tries a quick counter leg kick but Vass is wise to it.
Vass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vass pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Vass shakes him off and moves away.
We've been told by Vass's head coaches at Armored Fitness & Sparring that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vass throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass lands with a nice body punch.
Vass forces Boy back against the cage and clinches.
Vass's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Vass does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Vass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
And Boy tries to counter it with a takedown but Vass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Massi Vass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vass throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boy moves away from the strike by Vass.
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Vass steps away.
Vass throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boy.
Boy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vass misses with a straight left.
Vass throws a poor cross that misses
and Boy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Boy.
Vass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vass throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Vass cracks Boy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vass looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boy tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Vass.
Vass connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boy's hands.
Boy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Massi Vass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vass thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Vass steps away.
Boy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vass lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boy circles away quickly and effectively.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vass throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Vass.
Vass throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vass lands a nice shot that snaps Boy's head back.
Vass looks to land a combination but Boy avoids it well.
Vass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vass stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vass throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Vass missing with a left hand there. Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vass takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Boy feints the counter takedown.
Vass attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boy feints the counter takedown.
Vass misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vass backing away here, and Boy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Vass lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Vass steps away.
Boy ducks right into an uppercut from Vass.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vass misses with a straight left.
Boy checks a leg kick.
Vass throws a front kick aimed at Boy's knee but Boy avoids it well.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boy tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Vass finds it's way through Boy's defenses.
Vass takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
Vass throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vass throws the left hand but Boy avoids the punch easily.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vass sets himself, and Boy steps forward looking for the clinch! Vass avoids it this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Boy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vass swings for the body but Boy moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy blocks a jab.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Vass shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Vass finds it's way through Boy's defenses.
Boy takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass lands with a straight right. Boy didn't see that one coming.
Vass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boy tries a quick counter leg kick but Vass is wise to it.
Vass is looking to score with low kicks.
Vass connects with an inside leg kick.
Vass misses with a few strikes there.
Vass backing away here, and Boy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Vass looks to throw the jab but Boy is out of range.
Boy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boy checks a leg kick.
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Vass is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Boy wants to counter with a clinch but Vass pushes him away.
Vass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boy tries a quick counter leg kick but Vass is wise to it.
Vass throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Vass sets himself, and Boy steps forward looking for the clinch! Vass avoids it this time.
Vass shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boy eats them both and turns towards Vass to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boy with the counter takedown but Vass avoids it easily.
Vass throws a low kick but Boy avoids it.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Vass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boy slips under a jab from Vass.
Boy tries to counter with a clinch but Vass shakes him off and moves away.
Vass throws a body punch but Boy moves out of range.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boy moves out of range as Vass strikes.
Vass looks to score with a jab to the body but Boy is just out of range.
Boy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vass looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Massi Vass is winning the standup battle so far.
Boy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vass.
Vass connects with a leg kick.
Boy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vass.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boy checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vass misses the target.
Boy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass with a hook.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vass.
Boy wants to counter the offense by Vass and move into the clinch position.
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vass throws a lazy right hand but Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vass throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vass misses with a wild body shot.
Vass backing away here, and Boy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vass has Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vass smiles and moves away.
Vass tries a head kick but it misses.
Vass sets himself, and Boy steps forward looking for the clinch! Vass avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vass misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Vass misses
and Boy counters by clinching up.
Vass misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vass lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Vass on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Vass.
Boy fails to pull guard.
Vass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boy or not.
Vass controlling the action here for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vass lands a shoulder strike.
Vass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Boy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vass walks away with a smile on his face. Boy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vass.
Boy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boy flicks out a counter leg kick but Vass steps away.
Vass misses with a body shot.
Vass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Massi Vass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vass misses with a body shot.
Boy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Vass.
Vass misses with a wild body shot.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Boy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vass throws a leg kick
so Boy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Boy tries to free his leg and advance position but Vass is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass can't keep his opponent in guard - Boy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vass is trying to maintain the position but Boy is very close to passing his half guard.
Boy trying to control the action but Vass is working from the bottom.
Vass tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Boy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
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.
Boy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vass is just riding it out for now. Boy eventually gives up the hold.
Vass is looking to improve his position.
Boy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vass has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Massi Vass showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vass, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massi Vass!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Django (ranked 2416 p4p, 3116 weight class) and Jeremey Hart (ranked 334 p4p, 335 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Django!
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, Jeremey Hart!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart closes the distance and clinches.
Django looking to throw knees to the head but Hart is blocking nicely.
Hart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Django after a bit of a struggle.
Hart blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Django goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart is working for takedown but Django is calmly controlling the position for now.
Django lands a takedown into guard.
Django won't allow Hart to sweep him here.
Django chips away with some ground and pound.
Django is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Django is in close to Hart's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Django stays in close to Hart's body and controls the position.
Hart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hart has momentary wrist control but Django slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart trying to control the position.
Django works over Hart with some ground and pound from guard.
Django working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Django's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Django trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Django's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hart is rocked!
Hart looks winded!
Django content to stall in guard here.
Hart is still in real trouble! Can Django finish him?
Django gets to his feet and stands over Hart, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hart felt that one! Django unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hart from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Django!
The defeated Jeremey Hart had this to say: 'It was a tough fight I Will be better the next fight'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Barrett (ranked 1625 p4p, 5094 weight class) and Bayu Subagio (ranked 94 p4p, 214 weight class). Bayu Subagio has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blake Barrett!
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, Bayu Subagio!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subagio clinches with his opponent.
Barrett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Subagio.
Subagio is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barrett is keeping busy.
Subagio can't break the clinch.
Barrett blocks the elbow strike.
Subagio tries to circle away but Barrett has him pinned against the cage.
Subagio leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barrett blocks a body shot from Subagio.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Subagio backwards.
Subagio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Subagio misses with the head strike.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subagio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Subagio creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrett managing to block the knees to the body from Subagio.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barrett as Subagio tries to tie him up.
Subagio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Barrett's defenses.
Subagio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Barrett.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Subagio backwards.
Subagio can't find room to land a body shot as Barrett controls the action.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Subagios head.
Barrett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Barrett.
Subagio misses with a body punch.
Barrett blocking some punches.
Subagio trying to control the position but instead, Barrett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Subagio into the cage.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Subagio misses with some punches.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Subagios head.
Subagio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Barrett cracks Subagio with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Subagio's ribcage. Subagio let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett lands a shot to the body.
Subagio looks winded!
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Barrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrett works on Subagio's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Barrett.
Subagio swings wildly with an uppercut but Barrett uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barrett.
Nice body punch from Barrett - that landed with a thud.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett pushes Subagio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Subagio's coach down at Armored Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Subagio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett presses Subagio against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Barrett.
Barrett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Barrett gets through Subagio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Barrett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Barrett blocks an uppercut.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barrett.
Subagio working aggressively here.
Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barrett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barrett is working Subagio over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barrett.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Subagio is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Barrett.
Subagio is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrett finish him?
Barrett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Subagio backwards.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Subagio backwards.
Barrett lands with a light punch inside.
Barrett pushes Subagio against the cage. Barrett is working some dirty boxing. Barrett pushes off with a quick right hook! Subagio goes down! Subagio tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Barrett moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Blake Barrett thanked EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos De Souza (ranked 1272 p4p, 1963 weight class) and James Mckean (ranked 171 p4p, 253 weight class). Marcos De Souza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcos De Souza!
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, James Mckean!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckean feints the counter takedown.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mckean sprawls well. Mckean wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Souza gets slowly back to his feet.
Mckean slaps away a takedown attempt from De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Mckean, looking for a takedown. De Souza pushes Mckean against the cage but Mckean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mckean but Mckean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Mckean, which made it look bad.
Mckean feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Mckean. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
Mckean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckean tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcos De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mckean circles away.
De Souza fails with the takedown.
Mckean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mckean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
De Souza with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mckean decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in De Souza's guard.
Mckean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mckean wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckean is pushing down on De Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckean has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mckean prevents De Souza from improving his position.
De Souza won't allow Mckean to pass to mount.
Mckean uses his free foot to push down on De Souza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Souza.
Mckean throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
De Souza is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Mckean tries to control but De Souza wriggling away.
Mckean prevents De Souza from getting the reversal.
De Souza tries to lock up and control but Mckean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
De Souza manages to regain half guard. Good work.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckean is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and De Souza reverses the position - he's now on top in Mckean's guard.
Mckean keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
Mckean pulls De Souza in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Souza wants to control from the top but Mckean keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mckean's guard.
De Souza advances position into side control!
De Souza staying calm.
De Souza trying to control the position but Mckean is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mckean's legs.
Mckean can't do much from the bottom here.
De Souza in the domination position with Mckean hanging on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean stops De Souza from passing to mount.
De Souza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mckean keeps working.
De Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
De Souza is looking to take a break and control but Mckean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mckean is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Souza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Souza wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mckean, who protects the arm well.
De Souza is trying to get an arm triangle but Mckean is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Souza trying to control the position but Mckean is working away.
Mckean prevents De Souza from moving into mount.
De Souza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza has knee on belly momentarily but Mckean bucks him off and regains half guard.
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mckean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean tries to get to full guard but De Souza has control of the leg.
De Souza is keen to just control but Mckean is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mckean makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mckean.
Marcos De Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Souza tries to free his leg and advance position but Mckean is retaining full guard.
De Souza throwing strikes but missing.
Mckean managing to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
De Souza fails with the takedown.
Mckean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mckean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mckean slaps away a takedown attempt from De Souza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mckean is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mckean swivels and escapes.
Mckean tries to sprawl but De Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De Souza tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mckean knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mckean sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos De Souza dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
De Souza misses with a takedown
so Mckean counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckean is one step ahead there.
De Souza working a defensive guard here.
De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean forces his way into half guard.
Mckean works his way into side control.
De Souza is not content to let Mckean control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, De Souza has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mckean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mckean working away.
Mckean tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Souza is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mckean working away.
Mckean works to advance to full mount. De Souza defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Souza really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mckean takes De Souza's back.
De Souza is keeping busy.
De Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mckean's guard. Nice work there by De Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckean not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mckean looking for a guillotine here but De Souza defends easily.
Mckean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mckean is keeping the position for now.
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.
Mckean keeping moving, preventing De Souza from controlling successfully.
De Souza forces his way into half guard.
De Souza missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Souza is pressing down on Mckean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mckean is holding on for now.
De Souza trying to control from half guard but Mckean is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mckean sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mckean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckean wants it to stay on the feet.
De Souza dives in and grabs Mckean's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mckean pushes down on De Souza's head and hops out.
Mckean stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mckean wants it to stay on the feet.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Mckean, which made it look bad.
De Souza misses with a takedown
and Mckean counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mckean looking to pass the guard.
Mckean is pushing down on De Souza's leg trying to pass to half guard. De Souza is fighting to maintain full guard but Mckean has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza is staying active underneath Mckean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mckean 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.
De Souza wants to control but Mckean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean is pressing down on De Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Souza is holding on for now.
De Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Mckean tries to pass the half guard into mount. De Souza knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mckean is trying to control the action in half guard but De Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard.
De Souza is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mckean pulls his head out easily.
De Souza tries to get to full guard but Mckean has control of the leg.
De Souza wants to control but Mckean is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mckean wants to pass the guard but De Souza is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
De Souza darts in looking for a takedown but Mckean gets double underhooks and turns De Souza into the cage.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from De Souza.
Mckean feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mckean tries to avoid it but De Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mckean to the ground. Mckean escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
De Souza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Souza fails to land the takedown.
Mckean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
No luck for De Souza with that takedown attempt.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Souza.
Mckean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckean defends it nicely.
De Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Mckean tries to sprawl out of it but De Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mckean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Mckean tries to counter it with a takedown but De Souza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mckean. No joy for De Souza on that attempt.
De Souza tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mckean defends well and De Souza ends up having to push Mckean into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mckean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Souza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mckean drops down looking to force a counter takedown but De Souza defends it well.
De Souza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mckean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Souza somewhat.
Mckean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Marcos De Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mckean pinned against the cage. Mckean gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Mckean dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from De Souza.
De Souza goes for a double leg but Mckean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mckean continues to drive forward.
Mckean changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
De Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckean defends it nicely.
Mckean with the counter takedown but De Souza avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos De Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mckean leaves De Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Souza misses with a takedown attempt
and Mckean counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mckean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Souza keeping full guard, as Mckean tries to pass.
Mckean passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean wants to pass to mount but De Souza is defending the position.
De Souza is trying to control but can't.
De Souza moves into full guard.
Mckean tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard.
De Souza is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Mckean tries to free his leg and advance position but De Souza is retaining full guard.
De Souza is looking for a triangle but Mckean pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Souza trying to mount his opponent but Mckean defends it.
De Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mckean trying to control here.
Mckean moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De Souza trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckean keeping full guard, as De Souza tries to pass.
De Souza trying to control but Mckean is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mckean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
De Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckean looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mckean is on top in guard.
De Souza controls Mckean momentarily but Mckean frees himself.
De Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mckean forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Souza manages to get to full guard.
Marcos De Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckean trying to control but De Souza is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Mckean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mckean 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:49
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:49
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Mckean!
James Mckean is the new light heavyweight champion!
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