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Island Brawls 18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Goncalves (ranked 7127 p4p, 7289 weight class) and Nico Inces (ranked 657 p4p, 668 weight class). Nico Inces has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronaldo Goncalves!
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, Nico Inces!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inces clinches.
Goncalves stalling in the clinch but Inces improves position.
Inces with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Inces stalling against the cage.
Goncalves keeps control of Inces as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inces wants to get back to striking at distance but Goncalves won't allow it.
Inces effectively controlling the action here.
Inces taking a breather.
Inces breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inces has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goncalves has Inces pressed against the cage, preventing Inces from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inces is trying to break free.
Inces is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves has Inces pressed against the cage, preventing Inces from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inces lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goncalves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Inces pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goncalves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Goncalves missing with a left hand there. Inces was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Inces is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Inces has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goncalves keeps control of Inces as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Inces tries to break free but Goncalves pushes him back against the cage.
Goncalves wants a takedown.
Goncalves tries for a takedown but Inces manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inces has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inces makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inces breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inces moves into range and clinches up with Goncalves.
Inces pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves tries to clinch but Inces moves out of range.
Inces fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goncalves, pushing him back against the cage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Inces won't allow it.
Goncalves tries to circle away but Inces has him pinned against the cage.
Goncalves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Inces misses with an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Inces's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goncalves fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Goncalves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Inces slowing the pace effectively.
Inces lands a right hand.
Inces looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Inces stops a takedown attempt from Goncalves.
Inces wants to get back to striking at distance but Goncalves won't allow it.
Inces is trying to push Goncalves away but Goncalves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goncalves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Inces to keep the fight standing.
Inces escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inces has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Inces is pressed up against the cage. Goncalves has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Inces down to the mat. Inces avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Inces has Goncalves up against the cage in a clinch.
Inces's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Inces's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inces breaks from the clinch.
Goncalves gets tackled into the cage by Inces. Inces maintains the clinch.
Inces lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inces digs a right hand into Goncalves's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goncalves's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inces.
Inces manages to break the clinch.
Inces closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goncalves is trying to drag Inces to the mat but Inces just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inces has had enough of the clinch but Goncalves keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Inces dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Inces has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inces prevents the takedown attempt.
Inces works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Inces lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goncalves wants a takedown.
Goncalves tries for a takedown but Inces manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves has Inces pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inces manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Inces manages to break the clinch.
Inces closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Inces walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Inces closes the distance and pushes Goncalves back into the cage.
Inces breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Inces gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Inces.
Goncalves keeps control of Inces as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goncalves looking for a takedown.
Goncalves is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Inces tries to break free but Goncalves pushes him back against the cage.
Nico Inces seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goncalves tries to score a body lock takedown but Inces shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Inces breaks from the clinch.
Inces has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Inces just leaning against Goncalves, taking a breather.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Inces won't allow it.
Inces is trying to break the clinch but Goncalves has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Inces gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goncalves prevents Inces from breaking the clinch.
Inces breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goncalves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nico Inces is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Inces pushes Goncalves up against the cage in a clinch.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inces is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Inces won't allow it.
Inces wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goncalves has him pressed against the cage.
Goncalves tries to pull guard but Inces holds him up against the cage and eventually Goncalves drops back down to his feet.
Goncalves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Inces pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves gets tackled into the cage by Inces. Inces maintains the clinch.
Inces escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goncalves shoots in but Inces avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inces drives through and clinches with Goncalves against the cage.
Goncalves letting Inces take a breather here.
Goncalves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Inces tries to break free but Goncalves pushes him back against the cage.
Inces escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goncalves misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to clinch up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inces wants to break the clinch but can't.
Inces is trying to force a seperation but Goncalves has the dominant position.
Inces tries to break the clinch but Goncalves is controlling the position.
Inces slowing the pace effectively.
Goncalves keeps control of Inces as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goncalves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Inces is defending well.
Goncalves jumps guard but Inces stands there with Goncalves around his waist. Goncalves gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Inces wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Goncalves has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Inces showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Inces lands a really nice looking cross but Goncalves seems unphased.
Ronaldo Goncalves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goncalves is looking to clinch but Inces is avoiding it.
Inces moves into range and clinches up with Goncalves.
Goncalves prevents Inces from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Inces.
Goncalves has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Inces after a bit of a struggle.
Inces wants to get back to striking at distance but Goncalves won't allow it.
Goncalves is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inces throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goncalvess head.
Inces escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Inces takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Inces scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inces wants to break free but Goncalves has control.
Inces has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goncalves is trying to break free.
Inces working hard to break the clinch.
Inces is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Goncalves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goncalves keeps control of Inces as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Inces.
Inces lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Inces on the inside.
Goncalves tries to score a body lock takedown but Inces shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Inces tries to break the clinch but Goncalves is controlling the position.
Inces wants to break free but Goncalves has control.
Nico Inces is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Inces.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inces's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goncalves tries for a takedown but Inces sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Inces looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Inces has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inces breaks the clinch.
Inces closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Inces looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Inces tries to break free but Goncalves pushes him back against the cage.
Inces breaks from the clinch.
Inces has Goncalves up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inces wants to break the clinch but can't.
Goncalves taking a breather.
Goncalves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Inces is defending well.
Inces lands a body punch in the clinch.
Inces pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Inces tries to break the clinch but Goncalves is controlling the position.
Inces breaks from the clinch.
Inces moves into the clinch.
Goncalves jumps guard but Inces turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Inces working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inces tries to circle away but Goncalves has him pinned against the cage.
Inces stops a takedown attempt from Goncalves.
Goncalves is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inces pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Inces wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Inces is trying to force a seperation but Goncalves has the dominant position.
Goncalves has Inces pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inces manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Goncalves jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Inces walks away with a smile on his face. Goncalves gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Inces gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Inces breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inces wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nico Inces comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inces has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 24:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nico Inces!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Majors (ranked 7002 p4p, 6883 weight class) and Islandiano Islandish (ranked 121 p4p, 214 weight class). Jonas Majors has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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, Jonas Majors!
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, Islandiano Islandish!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, 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!
Islandish moves forwards but Majors connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Majors dodges the punch combination from Islandish.
Majors throws a big counter combination but Islandish scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Islandish rushes Majors and presses him up against the cage.
Islandish is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Majors gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Majors breaks the clinch.
Islandish moves into range and clinches up with Majors.
Majors gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Majors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish tries to clinch there but Majors circles away.
Islandish drives through and clinches with Majors against the cage.
Islandish misses with a knee strike.
Majors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Islandish tries to pull guard but Majors forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jonas Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islandish wants to take the fight to the mat but Majors manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Majors manages to break the clinch.
Majors misses with a double jab.
Majors throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Islandish.
A solid leg kick lands there for Majors.
Majors lands with a straight right. Islandish didn't see that one coming.
Islandish closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Majors gets underhooks to prevent Islandish's takedown attempt.
Majors tries to circle away but Islandish has him pinned against the cage.
Majors prevents the takedown attempt.
Islandish has Majors pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Islandish pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Majors tumbling to the mat - Islandish dives into Majors's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Majors manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islandish prevents Majors from breaking the clinch.
Islandish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Majors pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Majors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islandish instigates a clinch.
Majors tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Majors tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Islandish prevents Majors from breaking the clinch.
Majors tries to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling the position.
Majors wants to get back to striking at distance but Islandish won't allow it.
Islandish changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Majors fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Majors wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Islandiano Islandish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islandish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Islandish looks for a takedown but Majors sprawls well.
A clash of legs there as Islandish blocks the low kick.
Islandish dives in for a single leg takedown but Majors sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jonas Majors is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islandish closes the distance but Majors moves to the side
and Majors counters with a nice uppercut.
Majors throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Islandish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Islandish looks winded!
Majors lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Islandish backs up against the cage.
Islandish moves to clinch but Majors breaks away
and Majors counters with a straight right hand.
Majors scores with a jab to the body.
Majors drops Islandish with a beautiful combination! Islandish stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Majors is looking for the KO!
 Islandish is rocked!
 It looks like Islandiano Islandish has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Islandish is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Islandish clinches up with Majors and pushes him back against the cage.
Majors is trying to force a seperation but Islandish has the dominant position.
Majors looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Islandish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Majors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islandish falls off balance throwing a combination
and Majors counters with a straight right hand.
Majors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the liver by Majors. Beautiful body shot.
Majors lands with a nice combination. Islandish backs away looking to recover.
Islandish tries to clinch
and Majors counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Majors dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Islandiano Islandish's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Islandish takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Islandish has closed the distance and engaged Majors in a clinch.
Islandish misses with the head strike.
Islandish with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Majors prevents a takedown attempt there.
Majors is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islandish can do to turn this around?
Islandish goes for a takedown in the clinch but Majors prevents it.
Majors can't break the clinch.
Islandish is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majors is trying to break the clinch but Islandish is controlling him.
Majors breaks from the clinch.
Majors lands a really nice looking cross but Islandish seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Majors does no damage.
Majors with a hook.
A left lands for Majors.
Majors avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Majors rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islandish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Islandish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Islandish is breathing heavily.
Islandish clinches.
Majors escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majors fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Majors misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Majors is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Islandish tries to clinch but Majors moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Majors on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Majors misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Majors. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islandish wants to clinch up but Majors keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Islandish.
Islandish shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Majors sprawls well. Majors wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Islandish gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonas Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Majors lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Majors misses with a straight left.
Islandish closes the distance and clinches.
Islandish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Islandish has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Majors after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islandish with a lazy takedown attempt
and Majors counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jonas Majors is winning the standup battle so far.
Majors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Majors.
We've been informed that Islandish has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Majors fails to land with a series of punches.
Islandish doesn't manage to clinch there - Majors circles away.
Majors fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Islandish takes one to the side of the head.
Majors looks to score with a jab to the body but Islandish is just out of range.
Islandish gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Majors counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors misses with a double jab.
Majors connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Majors jabs Islandish right on the nose. Islandish blinks but takes it well.
Islandish tries to clinch but Majors moves away
and Majors counters with a two punch combo.
Jonas Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Majors circles away from the clinch attempt.
Majors throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Islandish drives through and clinches with Majors against the cage.
Islandish lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Islandish trying to control from Majors's half guard. Majors has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Majors really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Islandish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Majors dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Islandiano Islandish's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Islandish clinches with his opponent.
Majors is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Islandish wants a takedown.
Majors breaks from the clinch.
Islandish closes the distance and pushes Majors back into the cage.
Islandish drops down looking for an ankle pick but Majors pulls his leg out and moves away.
Islandish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Jonas Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Islandiano Islandish.
Islandish lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Islandish wants to control but Majors is keeping him busy.
Jonas Majors overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Islandish stands up from half guard.
Islandish takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islandish has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Majors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Majors blocks an elbow strike from Islandish.
Majors breaks the clinch.
Islandish tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Majors counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Majors jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Majors fails to land with a series of punches.
Islandish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Majors lands the left hand.
Islandish throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Majors to counter with a crisp jab.
Islandish misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors fails to land with a series of punches.
Islandish looks to clinch
and Majors counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Islandish takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Islandish takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Majors. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Majors.
Islandish has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Majors misses with a series of wild punches.
Islandish tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Majors paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Majors swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Islandish moves out of range as Majors throws a body kick.
Majors swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Islandish counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Islandish.
Islandish thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Majors throws a right and a left that both miss.
Majors moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIslandish.
Islandish has taken the fight to the clinch.
Islandish can't get the takedown.
Islandish prevents Majors from breaking the clinch.
Majors wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Majors stops a takedown attempt from Islandish.
Islandiano Islandish has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Majors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Islandish on the side of the head.
No joy there for Majors, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Islandish throws a series of punches but Majors avoids them all with ease.
Majors throws a nice looking combination but Islandish bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Majors is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Islandish is trying to drag Majors to the mat but Majors just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Majors manages to break the clinch.
Jonas Majors is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islandish is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Majors showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Majors, 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 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Majors!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Jackson (ranked 6434 p4p, 6505 weight class) and Kenny Buckets (ranked 210 p4p, 109 weight class). Kenny Buckets acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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222
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Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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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, Steven Jackson !
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, Kenny Buckets!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a jab.
Jackson lands the left hand.
Buckets fails with the takedown.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buckets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckets clinches up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Buckets.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Buckets has Jackson pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson .
A short right from Jackson .
Jackson wants to break free but Buckets has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buckets tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckets drops back down to his feet.
Buckets looking for a takedown.
Steven Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Buckets.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson .
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Buckets wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson .
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson .
Buckets looks winded!
Buckets jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buckets drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Jackson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Buckets.
Jackson working aggressively here.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buckets jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Buckets gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buckets.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buckets doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Buckets is looking to clinch.
Buckets shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Buckets gets slowly back to his feet.
Jackson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Buckets on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Buckets misses the target.
Buckets is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buckets looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Jackson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buckets misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson scores with a nice right hand.
Buckets is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buckets at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Buckets fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckets shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buckets throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson 's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Buckets off to one side.
Buckets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson .
Jackson thuds his right hand into Buckets's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Buckets. Buckets maintains the clinch.
Buckets wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buckets tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson .
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Buckets is defended easily by Jackson .
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buckets tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jackson lands a nice hook to Buckets's body. Buckets takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Buckets.
Steven Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Buckets.
Buckets tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson throws the left hand but Buckets avoids the punch easily.
Buckets tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Buckets ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Buckets counters with a thumping low kick.
Kenny Buckets is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buckets fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Steven Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Buckets.
Buckets misses with a double jab.
Buckets shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
A combination from Jackson does no damage.
Buckets misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buckets is breathing heavily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Buckets moves out of range.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Buckets moves out of range easily.
Buckets tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Nice shot by Jackson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Buckets uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson .
Buckets shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buckets darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckets avoiding damage.
Buckets has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Jackson .
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Buckets.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Buckets controls his hands.
Buckets tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Buckets, against the cage.
Buckets drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Buckets takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buckets doesn't seem bothered though.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buckets.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buckets misses with a head kick.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Buckets walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Kenny Buckets has been cut.
Buckets takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Buckets moves out of range easily.
Buckets tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buckets misses with a takedown attempt
and Jackson counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckets.
Buckets doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jackson .
Buckets fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckets manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Jackson .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenny Buckets's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Buckets misses.
Buckets slips under a jab from Jackson .
Buckets steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jackson .
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buckets looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buckets throws a fast counter high kick but Jackson manages to duck under it in time.
Jackson clinches up with Buckets and pushes him back against the cage.
Buckets jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Buckets around his waist. Buckets gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buckets.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckets taking a breather.
Buckets has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Buckets tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets fails to land the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buckets doesn't seem bothered though.
Buckets takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Buckets tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Buckets.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Buckets. Buckets gets slowly back to his feet.
Steven Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Buckets.
Buckets just misses with a punch to the body.
Buckets dives in and grabs Jackson 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Buckets's head and hops out.
Buckets avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buckets manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a sloppy right hand. Buckets should have avoided that one.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson connects with a body shot.
Buckets walks into a left hand.
Jackson cracks Buckets with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buckets misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson closes the distance and pushes Buckets back into the cage.
Buckets trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buckets can do to turn this around?
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buckets prevents a body shot from Jackson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeps control of Buckets as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buckets looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steven Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buckets takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Buckets backwards.
Jackson pushes Buckets back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buckets is trying to break free.
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buckets counters with a solid body kick.
Buckets takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buckets darts in trying to clinch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets dodges the punch combination from Jackson .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buckets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buckets misses with a takedown
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Steven Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson throws a body punch but Buckets moves out of range.
Jackson lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Buckets is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckets on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kenny Buckets has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steven Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Buckets was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Jackson !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Aach (ranked 5409 p4p, 3070 weight class) and Powder Puff (ranked 92 p4p, 134 weight class). Puff has chosen Side to Side as his entrance music. Joseph Aach has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Joseph Aach!
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, Powder Puff!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puff lands a slapping body shot.
Puff scores with a body shot.
Puff connects with a jab.
 It looks like Joseph Aach has been cut.
Puff misses with an uppercut. Aach saw that one coming.
Puff throws a body punch but Aach moves out of range.
Puff throws a right hand that misses
and Aach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aach is breathing heavily.
Puff misses with a looping left.
Aach misses with an uppercut.
Puff drops Aach with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Aach looks back up at him and smiles so Puff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Aach is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aach bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Puff comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Aach falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Aach was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Powder Puff!
Powder Puff made sure to mention his sponsor, Sweet Leaf Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Broadbent (ranked 3167 p4p, 2694 weight class) and Isralee Adesanya (ranked 384 p4p, 347 weight class). Isralee Adesanya will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Broadbent!
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, Isralee Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Broadbent misses
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Broadbent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Broadbent looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Broadbent fails to land the takedown.
Broadbent sizes up Adesanya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Isralee Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Broadbent feinted with a counter takedown.
Adesanya throws a head kick that half lands.
A lazy body kick from Adesanya
and Broadbent counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adesanya won't be happy with that.
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!
Broadbent is working Adesanya over with some ground and pound from side control.
Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya pushes Broadbent away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Broadbent gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Adesanya is still in real trouble! Can Broadbent finish him?
Broadbent is trying to get an arm triangle but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya seems to have recovered his senses.
Broadbent tries to move into full mount but can't pass Adesanya's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadbent scoring with punches from side control.
Broadbent in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Adesanya is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve Broadbent!
In defeat, Isralee Adesanya stepped up to the mic, saying 'Never loose'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Angel Guzman (ranked 2509 p4p, 4081 weight class) and Geezer Bird (ranked 120 p4p, 163 weight class). Geezer Bird has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Angel Guzman!
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, Geezer Bird!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bird slips a jab and a cross from Guzman.
Bird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guzman connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bird has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bird will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Guzman swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Bird walks into a stiff left hand from Guzman.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guzman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Miguel Angel Guzman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geezer Bird.
Bird wants to clinch up but Guzman keeps it at a distance.
Guzman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fighters circle momentarily. Guzman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Guzman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bird.
Guzman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bird walks into a jab.
Guzman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guzman sprawls well. Guzman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bird gets slowly back to his feet.
Guzman seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guzman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bird's head.
Guzman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guzman.
Bird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Guzman finds it's way through Bird's defenses.
Bird is rocked!
It looks like Geezer Bird has been cut.
Miguel Angel Guzman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guzman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bird drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Guzman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bird's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Angel Guzman!
A very excited looking Miguel Angel Guzman 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 Jack Wilson (ranked 1725 p4p, 2266 weight class) and Sitting Bull (ranked 222 p4p, 292 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sitting Bull!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bull tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Sitting Bull has been cut.
Wilson punishes Bull's body with a nice straight punch.
Bull misses with a takedown attempt
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bull wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side
and Wilson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bull is rocked!
Bull fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a right hand from hell and Bull is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Wilson!
Jack Wilson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blake Barrett (ranked 1294 p4p, 2398 weight class) and Peanut Jones (ranked 80 p4p, 144 weight class). Blake Barrett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 4 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peanut Jones!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Barrett avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrett avoids it.
Barrett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Barrett lands a nice uppercut.
Barrett can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Jones is trying to stall.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrett pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Barrett gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barrett cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Barrett just leaning against Jones, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barrett seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jones can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrett avoids it.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Jones turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barrett keeps working.
Barrett on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barrett tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Barrett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones in side control, throwing shots but Barrett defends.
Barrett is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Armored Fitness & Sparring that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Barrett controls the position for a moment.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Barrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barrett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Jones trying to control the position but Barrett manages to sink in the hooks.
Barrett just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrett continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jones is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Barrett.
Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Barrett keeps control of the position easily here as Jones tries to buck him off.
Barrett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett 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.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barrett defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Barrett counters with a nice body shot.
Barrett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones looks to land a right hand but Barrett moved out of range.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barrett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a jab when Barrett was well out of range.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Barrett. Barrett maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Barrett letting Jones take a breather here.
Barrett tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Blake Barrett has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Barrett can't do much from the bottom here.
Barrett manages to get back to half guard.
Barrett is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Barrett is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones wants to control but Barrett is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett has his hands clasped together around Jones's back. He's all about the action.
Barrett is not content to let Jones control the position.
Barrett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barrett controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Barrett's head.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barrett controlling the position for now.
Jones is trying to control. Barrett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Peanut Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Barrett is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barrett desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jones wants to take a breather but Barrett is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones wants to clinch but Barrett slips to the side
and Barrett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Barrett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Barrett lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Barrett waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrett finish him?
Peanut Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Barrett lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barrett lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Barrett on the inside.
Barrett is working Jones over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
Barrett lands with a short shot to the head.
Barrett stalls.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Barrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Barrett dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Barrett looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Barrett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Barrett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jones.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Barrett ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Barrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones misses with a hook
and Barrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Barrett's shoulder, as Barrett tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Barrett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barrett stalling.
Barrett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Barrett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barrett is defending well for now.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Barrett is defending well for now.
Barrett scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrett.
Barrett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike.
Barrett lands a body shot.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrett avoids it.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Barrett lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrett lands an uppercut.
Barrett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrett pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barrett - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barrett lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
A hook to the body from Barrett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Barrett works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
Barrett digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Barrett digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Barrett.
Barrett scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Barrett.
A short body shot lands from Barrett as the two fighters clinch.
Barrett lands with a right to the head.
Barrett lands a left hand.
Barrett presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrett creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barrett.
Good body shot from Barrett.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barrett.
Barrett lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrett throws a big uppercut that drops Jones! More strikes from Barrett and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jones lies dazed against the cage as Barrett celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Barrett!
Blake Barrett retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Blake Barrett made sure he mentioned EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Brandt (ranked 1643 p4p, 1767 weight class) and Abel Graves (ranked 217 p4p, 224 weight class). Graves has chosen Deadsoul Tribe - A Flight on an Angels Wing as his entrance music. Abel Graves is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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205
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viktor Brandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abel Graves!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Graves listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Graves has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Brandt is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Graves.
Brandt shoots for a takedown but Graves saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graves scores with a leg kick.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abel Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brandt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Training Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Graves scores with a jab.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brandt under the eye.
Graves lands with an uppercut that bounces Brandt off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves lands a body shot.
Brandt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graves to the ground. Brandt is now in Graves's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is looking for a triangle here but Brandt uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Brandt working away.
Brandt staying calm.
Graves gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Graves tries to reverse the position but Brandt maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandt wants to finish this one by submission but Graves is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brandt.
Graves working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves avoids a series of strikes thrown by Brandt.
Brandt controlling the position easily from mount.
Brandt tries to control but Graves wriggling away.
Brandt wants to take his opponent's back but Graves doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is just holding on here. Brandt manages to take his back.
Brandt gets his hands free as Graves looks to control.
Brandt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
What can Graves do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Graves tries to roll but Brandt sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandt controls the position.
Graves manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Graves.
Brandt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brandt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Graves throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Graves pulls Brandt in to control the position.
Brandt preventing the sweep.
Graves is controlling Brandt's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Graves dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brandt walks into a left hand.
Graves scores with a hook.
Viktor Brandt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brandt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graves, pushing him back against the cage.
Graves lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Brandt controls his hands.
Graves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brandt or not.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Brandt takes a shot to the head.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves works on Brandt's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandt backwards.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandt backwards.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves drops Brandt onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brandt is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Brandt is rocked!
It looks like Viktor Brandt has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Graves.
Oh Brandt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Graves has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brandt backwards.
Graves lands a hook that snaps the head of Brandt backwards.
Graves lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Brandt to his knees! Graves keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Graves!
Abel Graves decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caio Victor (ranked 951 p4p, 2473 weight class) and Massi Vass (ranked 114 p4p, 250 weight class). Massi Vass has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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144
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155
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caio Victor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massi Vass!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, 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!
Vass misses with a hook. Victor ducked under it nicely.
Vass lands a jab.
Victor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vass is fending him off so far but Victor persists. Nope, Vass circles away and we're back to standing.
Vass now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Victor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Victor fails to land with a series of punches.
Vass throws a hook but Victor avoids it easily.
Vass just misses with a punch to the body.
Victor shoots and misses
and Vass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vass connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor avoids the body shot from Vass.
Victor misses with a two punch combination.
Victor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vass is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Victor has his takedown stuffed
and Vass counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Vass.
Victor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Vass to counter with a crisp jab.
Victor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vass.
Vass is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vass avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Victor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Vass lands.
Vass has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big left from Vass misses.
Vass defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Victor.
Vass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Victor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vass tries to buck Victor off but Victor is having none of it.
Victor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vass knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vass struggling a bit here.
Victor is looking to take a break and control but Vass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vass's face as Victor controls the position.
Victor is looking to take a break and control but Vass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Victor off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Victor tries to reverse the position but Vass maintains control.
Victor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vass stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Caio Victor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victor looks for a takedown but Vass sprawls well.
Vass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Victor takes a kick to the side of the head.
Victor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vass has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Victor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vass takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vass just leaning against Victor, taking a breather.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Victor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vass is defending well.
Vass pushes Victor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vass lands a right hand.
Vass is stalling here.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass manages to get underhooks.
Vass tries to stall but Victor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Victor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vass avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Victor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vass controlling the action here for a moment.
Vass struggles to land a body shot inside as Victor controls his hands.
Vass gets underhooks to prevent Victor's takedown attempt.
Victor jumps guard but Vass stands there with Victor around his waist. Victor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Victor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Victor showed some decent athleticism there.
Vass kicks off Victor and gets to his feet.
Vass throws a head kick that misses.
Victor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vass sprawls and moves away.
Victor misses with a takedown
letting Vass counter with a right hand.
Victor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vass.
Vass scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Vass. No joy for Victor on that attempt.
Vass tries to counter with a clinch but Victor shakes him off and moves away.
Victor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vass's guard.
Vass has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Victor is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass is leaning against Victor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Victor tries to pull guard but Vass forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from Vass.
Victor can't get the takedown.
Victor is working for takedown but Vass is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vass manages to break the clinch.
Victor fails with a takedown attempt.
Massi Vass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Victor throws a sloppy head kick and Vass moves out of range easily.
Victor fails with a takedown attempt.
Vass lands a glancing blow to the side of Victor's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor throws a sloppy head kick
and Vass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor fails with the takedown.
Vass lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vass is fending him off so far but Victor persists. Nope, Vass circles away and we're back to standing.
Vass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vass blocks a head kick by Victor.
Vass swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vass lands an overhand right.
Vass lands with a straight right. Victor didn't see that one coming.
Vass is looking to slow Victor down with leg kicks.
Victor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vass is fending him off so far but Victor persists. Nope, Vass circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Vass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Victor with a poor takedown
and Vass counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor fails with a takedown attempt.
Vass is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Victor with a body shot.
Vass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vass ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Victor looking to score a takedown here. Vass is defending well but Victor drives through and ends up in Vass's guard.
Vass wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Victor wants to pass the guard but Vass is keeping the position.
Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Vass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor tries to free his leg and advance position but Vass is retaining full guard.
Victor trying to control the position from guard on top but Vass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vass trying to control the position.
Victor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vass looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vass looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vass!
Vass is looking to take a break and control but Victor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vass stands up and beckons Victor to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Victor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vass fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Victor manages to avoid it.
Vass swings for the body but Victor moves out of range.
Vass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Victor moves away.
Victor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vass. Victor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Victor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vass sprawls and moves away.
Vass lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vass throws out a loose jab but Victor uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Victor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vass's guard.
Vass pushes Victor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Victor was well out of range. Poor timing from Vass.
Victor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Victor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Victor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Victor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vass keeping full guard, as Victor tries to pass.
Victor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Vass is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Victor, into his guard.
Victor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vass controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Victor, up you get!
Vass showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Victor.
Vass tries to counter by closing the distance.
Victor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Victor walks into a left hand.
Vass stuffs the takedown.
Vass appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vass tries a head kick but it misses.
Victor doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Vass counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vass misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor goes for a double leg but Vass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vass continues to drive forward.
Vass scores with a hook to the body. Victor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Victor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Victor misses with a wild combination.
Victor tries to move into range but Vass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Victor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vass but Vass pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It seemed like Vass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Vass does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vass enables Victor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vass manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vass pushes Victor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Victor fails with the takedown.
Caio Victor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vass tests Victor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vass swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vass misses with a body shot.
Victor tries to move into range but Vass moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vass feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Victors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vass throws the left hand but Victor avoids the punch easily.
Vass dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass 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.
Vass cracks Victor with an open hand slap.
Vass throws a right hand that Victor ducks under and follows up with a left that Victor also avoids with ease.
Victor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vass scores with a jab. Victor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Victor throws out a loose jab but Vass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vass throws out a counter right but Victor avoids it with no problem.
Vass scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Vass. That snapped Victor's head back.
Vass keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Victor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vass circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caio Victor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vass defends well and Victor ends up having to push Vass into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Victor thows a leg kick but Vass checks it
and Victor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Victor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Victor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Victor is pressing down on Vass's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vass is holding on for now.
Victor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vass desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vass is trying to maintain the position but Victor is very close to passing his half guard.
Victor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Victor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vass is trying to control the position but Victor postures up.
Victor stopping the sweep attempt from Vass.
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vass is trying to control the position but Victor postures up.
Vass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Victor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor wants to control from the top but Vass keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Victor throws a leg kick
enabling Vass to counter with a crisp jab.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Victor.
Victor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vass is trying to control Victor's posture but Victor avoids it.
Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Vass prevents Victor from moving into mount.
Massi Vass has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor is trying to get an arm triangle but Vass is defending well.
Victor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Victor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Victor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Vass scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vass lands with a right hand.
Vass misses with a hook. Victor ducked under it nicely.
Victor avoids the body shot from Vass.
Victor tries for a takedown but Vass circles away easily
and Vass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass thuds his right hand into Victor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vass tries to sprawl but Victor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vass won't allow Victor to pass to mount.
Victor is looking for a kimura but Vass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Victor to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vass is not content to let Victor control the position.
Vass wants to get back to full guard.
Vass felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Victor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Victor.
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vass has managed to free his arm - good work.
Victor is looking for a kimura but Vass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Victor to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Victor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vass defends it well.
Victor wants to pass to mount but Vass is defending the position.
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vass has managed to free his arm - good work.
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vass has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vass is trying to get back to full guard.
Victor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vass doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Victor.
Vass is looking for a sweep. Victor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top 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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Victor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vass to the mat! Vass manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor won't allow Vass to sweep him here.
Victor postures up.
Victor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caio Victor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Victor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vass dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Massi Vass.
Well Vass 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massi Vass!
Massi Vass is the new featherweight champion!
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