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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Broadbent (ranked 1394 p4p, 3299 weight class) and Tommy Mckean (ranked 192 p4p, 414 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 4 - 2 - 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Mckean!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadbent tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mckean was well out of range. Poor timing from Broadbent.
Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Broadbent's shoulder, as Broadbent tries to avoid the shot.
Broadbent lands a jab to Mckean's midsection.
Mckean misses with a looping left.
Broadbent moves away from the strike by Mckean.
Broadbent throws a body punch but Mckean moves out of range.
Mckean throws a jab when Broadbent was well out of range.
Broadbent misses with an uppercut. Mckean saw that one coming.
Broadbent ducks under a wild hook from Mckean.
Broadbent avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Broadbent scores with a hook.
Mckean moves out of range as Broadbent strikes.
Broadbent drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mckean looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Broadbent thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mckean being controlled here, momentarily.
Mckean keeping moving, preventing Broadbent from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadbent seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Broadbent trying to control the position from guard on top but Mckean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckean has momentary wrist control but Broadbent slips an elbow through the middle.
Broadbent trying to control but Mckean is working from the bottom.
Mckean keeping full guard, as Broadbent tries to pass.
Broadbent passes Mckean's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Broadbent wants to pass to mount but Mckean is defending the position.
Broadbent not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Broadbent is looking to take a break and control but Mckean is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckean on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Broadbent has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Broadbent moves into full mount! Mckean won't be happy about that!
Broadbent is working for a guillotine from mount but Mckean frees his head quite easily.
Mckean is squirming around, avoiding Broadbent's attempts to control the action.
Broadbent is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mckean is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Broadbent!
Steve Broadbent 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horace Cuba (ranked 3246 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Note Sparxx (ranked 320 p4p, 218 weight class). Sparxx has chosen We don't need another hero: Tina Turner as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Horace Cuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Note Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparxx scores with a nice head shot.
Cuba has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Cuba tries to clinch but Sparxx is having none of it.
Sparxx throws out a counter right but Cuba avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Sparxx there.
Cuba shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cuba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cuba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparxx can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sparxx manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cuba keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sparxx wants to take the fight to the mat but Cuba manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cuba'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.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
Sparxx goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuba prevents it.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Note Sparxx.
Sparxx wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sparxx has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cuba after a bit of a struggle.
Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Cuba gets underhooks to prevent Sparxx's takedown attempt.
Cuba'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.
Cuba stalling.
Cuba gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuba lands a hook that snaps the head of Sparxx backwards.
Sparxx tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cuba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparxx's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cuba is pressed up against the cage. Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuba down to the mat. Cuba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sparxx enables Cuba to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sparxx manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cuba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cuba throws an elbow that misses. Sparxx uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cuba's guard. Nice move by Sparxx!
Sparxx must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cuba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cuba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sparxx loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cuba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuba trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Cuba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cuba seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sparxx for as long as he can get away with.
Sparxx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cuba.
Cuba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparxx is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cuba is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sparxx gets tackled into the cage by Cuba. Cuba maintains the clinch.
Cuba throws a head punch that misses.
Cuba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sparxx's defenses.
 It looks like Note Sparxx has been cut.
Cuba prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sparxx wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sparxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cuba prevents the takedown attempt.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Note Sparxx.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cuba.
Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cuba avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cuba misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sparxx has Cuba pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cuba manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nice elbow from Cuba.
Sparxx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Cuba gets underhooks to prevent Sparxx's takedown attempt.
Sparxx being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuba throws an elbow that misses.
Sparxx tries to circle away but Cuba has him pinned against the cage.
Cuba throws an elbow but it misses.
Sparxx blocking some punches.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sparxx avoiding damage as Cuba throws knees to the body.
Sparxx avoids a wild elbow strike from Cuba.
Sparxx dodges an elbow strike from Cuba.
Cuba is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sparxx can do to turn this around?
Cuba throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparxx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Horace Cuba has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cuba is pushing Sparxx up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sparxx is trying to break the clinch but Cuba has him pressed against the cage.
Cuba gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sparxx.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparxx has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuba is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sparxx is trying to drag Cuba to the mat but Cuba just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cuba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparxx's efforts to push away.
Sparxx goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuba prevents it.
Sparxx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sparxx throws a jab when Cuba was well out of range.
Cuba shoots in and bounces Sparxx off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cuba is stalling in the full guard.
Horace Cuba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cuba continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Cuba.
Cuba has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cuba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sparxx looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Sparxx's face as Cuba controls the position.
Sparxx is not content to let Cuba control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cuba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sparxx will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horace Cuba dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Note Sparxx's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cuba darts in and clinches Sparxx up against the cage.
Cuba lands an elbow inside.
Sparxx is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cuba is defending well.
Cuba taking a breather.
Sparxx is looking for a takedown.
Sparxx wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
Horace Cuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Note Sparxx.
Cuba just leaning against Sparxx, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Sparxx's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cuba controlling the action here for a moment.
Cuba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Note Sparxx's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sparxx tries to score a body lock takedown but Cuba shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sparxx drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cuba gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sparxx can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Cuba.
Sparxx takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sparxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cuba effectively controlling the action here.
Sparxx is trying to break the clinch but Cuba is controlling him.
Sparxx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sparxx is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuba gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparxx takes a shot to the head.
Cuba is pressed up against the cage. Sparxx has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cuba down to the mat. Cuba avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horace Cuba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuba tries to clinch but Sparxx is having none of it.
Cuba darts in trying to clinch
letting Sparxx counter with a right hand.
Cuba rushes Sparxx and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cuba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sparxx takes an elbow to the forehead.
The cut above Note Sparxx's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuba gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuba lands a nice uppercut.
Sparxx tries to break the clinch but Cuba is controlling the position.
Cuba is struggling to control the position.
Sparxx changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cuba fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cuba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sparxx paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuba closes the distance but Sparxx moves to the side
and Cuba takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuba tries to clinch but Sparxx moves out of range.
Cuba drives through with a takedown into Sparxx's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cuba throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuba controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Note Sparxx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cuba.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cuba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cuba is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sparxx throws out a counter right but Cuba avoids it with no problem.
Cuba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparxx to the mat! Sparxx manages to get full guard.
Cuba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cuba postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cuba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cuba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparxx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horace Cuba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cuba, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horace Cuba!
Horace Cuba was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thinking Loud (ranked 2239 p4p, 2100 weight class) and Monty Don (ranked 295 p4p, 279 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thinking Loud!
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, Monty Don!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Don - that will leave a mark!
Don fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Don has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Loud is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Don ducks under a wild hook from Loud.
Don tries to move into range but Loud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Don is looking to score with low kicks.
Loud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Don misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Loud misses its target.
Loud blocks a head kick by Don.
A nice leg kick from Don, right into the meat of the thigh.
Don looks to throw a body kick
and Loud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Don moves away from the strike by Loud.
Loud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Don on the side of the head.
Don misses with a wild body shot.
Loud is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Don misses with a low kick.
Don throws out a leg kick but Loud moves out of range and Don only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Loud on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Decent striking displayed by Loud there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loud jabs Don to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Don swings widly with a right hand
and Loud counters with a nice right hand that sends Don toppling to the canvas! Don scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Loud finish him?!
 Don is rocked!
Loud fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Don to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Don looks to clinch but Loud throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Don taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thinking Loud!
Thinking Loud was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keizo Kasai (ranked 1147 p4p, 1822 weight class) and Abbo Fleury (ranked 149 p4p, 225 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keizo Kasai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Abbo Fleury!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Kasai misses.
Fleury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Fleury moves in looking to clinch but Kasai pushes him off.
Fleury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fleury looks to land a right hand but Kasai moved out of range.
Fleury tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kasai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kasai staying out of range there.
Fleury just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fleury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fleury misses with some punches.
Fleury working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai can't find room to land a body shot as Fleury controls the action.
Kasai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fleury.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kasai.
Kasai takes a shot to the head.
Fleury lands with a right to the head.
Kasai works on Fleury's body with a couple of short punches.
Fleury working aggressively here.
Kasai trying to control the position but instead, Fleury has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasai into the cage.
Kasai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasai lands with a right to the head.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fleury swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasai tries to work over Fleury's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasai trying to land knees to the body.
Fleury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasai wants to break free but Fleury has control.
Kasai looking to slow down the pace here.
Kasai just leaning against Fleury, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Fleury.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kasai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleury.
Fleury lands with a short shot to the head.
Kasai is trying to force a seperation but Fleury has the dominant position.
A short left from Fleury.
Fleury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
Kasai breaks from the clinch.
Kasai slips a straight right by Fleury.
Fleury lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Fleury misses.
Kasai throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fleury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai tries to bum rush Fleury with a series of wild strikes but Fleury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleury takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fleury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasai gets tackled into the cage by Fleury. Fleury maintains the clinch.
Kasai leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kasai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Kasai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Kasai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleury throws a lazy right hand but Kasai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abbo Fleury dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kasai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fleury tries to clinch but Kasai moves out of range.
It looked like Kasai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kasai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Kasai. That snapped Fleury's head back.
Fleury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasai doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleury. Kasai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fleury has managed to clinch.
Fleury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Kasai stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fleury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kasai lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury misses with the head strike.
Fleury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasai working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury.
Kasai breaks the clinch.
Fleury rushes Kasai and presses him up against the cage.
Kasai using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fleury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kasai scores with a shot to the side of Fleury's head.
Fleury blocks an uppercut.
Fleury has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Kasai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fleury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fleury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fleury working aggressively here.
Kasai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fleury.
A left hand lands to the body for Fleury.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasai stalling in the clinch but Fleury improves position.
Fleury blocks an uppercut.
Fleury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury.
Nice body punch from Kasai.
A head punch on the inside from Fleury fails to land.
Fleury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kasai prevents a body shot from Fleury.
Fleury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasai's elbow.
Fleury misses with some punches.
Kasai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fleury's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kasai misses with a punch on the inside.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai working aggressively here.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kasai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kasai has a couple of punches blocked by Fleury.
Kasai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fleury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai'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.
Fleury takes a shot to the head.
Fleury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasai lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fleury.
Kasai breaks the clinch.
Fleury throws a looping overhand right but Kasai ducks down to avoid it.
Kasai defending well as Fleury loads up on a big left hand.
Kasai works over Fleury's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasai throws a right hand that Fleury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fleury also avoids with ease.
The fighters circling - Fleury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fleury throws a big shot that misses.
Fleury instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fleury.
Kasai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fleury is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keizo Kasai will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Fleury is looking to clinch.
A slow jab from Fleury misses its intended target.
As Fleury looks to move away, Kasai throws a big counter combo but Fleury just gets out of the way.
Keizo Kasai is winning the standup battle so far.
Kasai tries to bum rush Fleury with a series of wild strikes but Fleury uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fleury is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kasai with a body shot.
Kasai thuds a left hand into Fleury's body.
Fleury wants to clinch up but Kasai keeps it at a distance.
Kasai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleury.
A little jabbing left from Fleury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kasai just misses with a punch to the body.
Fleury fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kasai, pushing him back against the cage.
Kasai misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fleury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fleury swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury pushes Kasai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fleury throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai manages to break the clinch.
Fleury throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasai swings for the body but Fleury moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fleury on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fleury is looking to clinch but Kasai is avoiding it.
Kasai connects with a body shot that sends Fleury's belly button to the back.
Danga de danga de dang - Kasai scores with a four punch combination!
Fleury swings for the body but Kasai moves out of range.
Fleury moves away from the strike by Kasai.
Kasai ducks under a wild hook from Fleury.
Nice shot by Fleury.
Kasai missing with a left hand there. Fleury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleury has closed the distance and engaged Kasai in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasai struggles to land a body shot inside as Fleury controls his hands.
Fleury lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleury.
Kasai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kasai working hard to break the clinch.
Kasai throws a head punch that misses.
Fleury throws a head punch that misses.
Kasai looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fleury tries to throw a body punch but Kasai avoids it by throwing Fleury back against the cage.
Kasai misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai breaks the clinch.
Fleury jabs Kasai right on the nose. Kasai blinks but takes it well.
Fleury walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kasai misses with a combination
and Fleury counters with a nice right hand that sends Kasai toppling to the canvas! Kasai scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fleury finish him?!
 Kasai is rocked!
Kasai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fleury.
Kasai thuds a left hand into Fleury's body.
Fleury throws a right hand that misses
and Kasai counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleury checks a leg kick.
Fleury looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasai cracks Fleury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Keizo Kasai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Kasai.
Fleury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kasai is looking for a counter combo.
Kasai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fleury counter with a right hand.
Fleury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasai manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fleury moves into range and clinches up with Kasai.
Fleury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Fleury - that landed with a thud.
Fleury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kasai lands a right hand.
Abbo Fleury seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kasai gets through Fleury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kasai takes a shot to the head.
Fleury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fleury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kasai backwards.
Oh Kasai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kasai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fleury blocks an uppercut.
Kasai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fleury has a couple of punches blocked by Kasai.
Kasai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kasai seems to have got his legs back now.
Kasai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abbo Fleury comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fleury has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abbo Fleury!
Abbo Fleury decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between LL Jay (ranked 1670 p4p, 1281 weight class) and Rian Mckean (ranked 246 p4p, 196 weight class). Rian Mckean has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with LL Jay's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, LL Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rian Mckean!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jay gets tackled into the cage by Mckean. Mckean maintains the clinch.
Mckean is trying to break free.
Jay keeps control of Mckean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Jay.
Mckean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mckean tries to break the clinch but Jay is controlling the position.
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
Mckean tries to break free but Jay pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mckean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mckean can't break the clinch.
Mckean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jay misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Jay.
Mckean is trying to force a seperation but Jay has the dominant position.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mckean is trying to push Jay away but Jay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mckean is looking to break free of the clinch but Jay has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean is looking to break free of the clinch but Jay has double underhooks.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mckean's elbow.
Mckean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean.
Mckean is trying to push Jay away but Jay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mckean is trying to break the clinch but Jay is controlling him.
Mckean blocks a body shot from Jay.
Mckean wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay won't allow it.
Mckean wants to break free but Jay has control.
Mckean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jay misses with some punches.
Jay misses with a body punch.
Jay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jay tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mckean tries to break the clinch but Jay is controlling the position.
Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jay fails to land.
Mckean is looking to break free of the clinch but Jay has double underhooks.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Jay scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mckean working hard to break the clinch.
Jay prevents Mckean from breaking the clinch.
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
Mckean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mckean clinches with his opponent.
Mckean can't break the clinch.
Good body shot from Jay.
Mckean breaks the clinch.
Jay throws the left hand but Mckean avoids the punch easily.
LL Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mckean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mckean wants to clinch.
Mckean pushes Jay up against the cage in a clinch.
Mckean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jay misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckean is trying to force a seperation but Jay has the dominant position.
Mckean blocking some punches.
Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckean blocking some punches.
Mckean is trying to break free.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckean.
Mckean breaks the clinch.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jay, as that shot connected.
Mckean keeps the fight on the outside.
Jay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jay throws a head punch that misses.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jay misses with the head strike.
Jay keeps control of Mckean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mckean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mckean wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay won't allow it.
Jay misses with the head strike.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckean.
Jay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jay.
Mckean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jay swings for the body but Mckean moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mckean takes the fight into the clinch.
Mckean is trying to break the clinch but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Jay lands with a short shot to the head.
Jay lands with a short shot to the head.
Mckean wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay won't allow it.
Jay working aggressively here.
Jay gets through Mckean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mckean tries to break free but Jay pushes him back against the cage.
Jay tries to work over Mckean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jay swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mckean or not.
Mckean wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay won't allow it.
Jay lands a shoulder strike.
Mckean is trying to push Jay away but Jay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LL Jay dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mckean clinches.
Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
Jay throws a head punch that misses.
Mckean wants to break free but Jay has control.
Jay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mckean can do to turn this around?
Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mckean's efforts to push away.
Jay throws a head punch that misses.
Mckean breaks the clinch.
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Jay wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mckean wants to clinch.
As Mckean tries to get set, Jay tries to push him back and clinch up but Mckean manages to avoid the attempt.
Jay tries to clinch there but Mckean circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mckean wants to break free but Jay has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mckean.
Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
Mckean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jay swings wildly with an uppercut but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mckean's efforts to push away.
Mckean breaks the clinch.
Mckean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Mckean moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Mckean has managed to clinch.
Mckean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mckean manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Jay misses.
Mckean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jay, pushing him back against the cage.
Mckean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
Jay misses with the head strike.
Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mckean's efforts to push away.
Mckean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mckean tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
Mckean tries to break the clinch but Jay is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean is trying to break free.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jay misses with the head strike.
Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean is trying to force a seperation but Jay has the dominant position.
Jay misses with some punches.
Mckean wants to break free but Jay has control.
Jay fails to pull guard.
Jay working aggressively here.
Mckean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Mckean is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Mckean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Jay.
Jay struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckean controls his hands.
Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mckean's efforts to push away.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Mckean avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage.
Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
Jay working aggressively here.
Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mckean's efforts to push away.
Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mckean working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mckean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mckean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mckean avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Jay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mckean steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jay.
Mckean moves in looking to clinch but Jay pushes him off.
Jay digs a good hook to Mckean's body.
Mckean drives through and clinches with Jay against the cage.
Mckean can't break the clinch.
Jay lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jay misses with the head strike.
Jay keeps control of Mckean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckean is trying to break the clinch but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean tries to break free but Jay pushes him back against the cage.
Jay prevents Mckean from breaking the clinch.
Mckean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
Jay misses with a body punch.
Mckean tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mckean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jay tries to work over Mckean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jay scores with a shot to the side of Mckean's head.
Mckean is trying to push Jay away but Jay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Jay.
Jay tries a body shot but Mckean blocks it.
Mckean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Jay takes a swing at Mckean's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Mckean clinches.
LL Jay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mckean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LL Jay dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mckean manages to avoid it.
LL Jay is winning the standup battle so far.
Jay misses the shot to the body.
Mckean slips under a jab from Jay.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mckean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jay seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jay keeps the fight on the outside.
Mckean doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
Jay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mckean fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jay, as that shot connected.
Jay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mckean doesn't manage to clinch there - Jay circles away.
A swing and a miss from Jay.
Mckean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jay throws out a loose jab but Mckean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckean instigates a clinch.
Jay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mckean backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mckean takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jay tests Mckean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mckean blocks a jab.
Jay throws a shot from downtown. Mckean moves away and avoids it.
Jay gets tackled into the cage by Mckean. Mckean maintains the clinch.
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
Mckean manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jay. Mckean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mckean clinches up with Jay and pushes him back against the cage.
Jay keeps control of Mckean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mckean is trying to break the clinch but Jay is controlling him.
Mckean is looking to break free of the clinch but Jay has double underhooks.
Mckean tries to break free but Jay pushes him back against the cage.
Jay lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
Jay has Mckean pressed against the cage, preventing Mckean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mckean working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mckean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mckean breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckean rushes Jay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jay keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mckean's efforts to push away.
Jay can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
Jay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jay tries to work over Mckean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Jay fails to land.
Jay misses with a punch on the inside.
Jay presses Mckean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jay tries to work over Mckean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mckean is trying to break the clinch but Jay is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Jay.
Mckean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mckean closes the distance and pushes Jay back into the cage.
Jay jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mckean walks away with a smile on his face. Jay gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckean takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mckean clinches up against the cage.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Mckean avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jay.
Mckean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jay throws a punch but it's blocked by Mckean.
Mckean working hard to break the clinch.
Mckean is trying to push Jay away but Jay has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
Mckean tries to circle away but Jay has him pinned against the cage.
Jay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mckean wants to break free but Jay has control.
Jay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mckean takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mckean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mckean darts in and clinches Jay up against the cage.
Jay misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jay misses with some punches.
Mckean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mckean can't break the clinch.
Jay struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckean controls his hands.
Jay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jay has Mckean pressed against the cage, preventing Mckean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jay prevents Mckean from breaking the clinch.
Mckean is trying to break the clinch but Jay has him pressed against the cage.
Jay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jay misses with the head strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Mckean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jay misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mckean prevents a body shot from Jay.
Jay misses with a punch to the body.
Mckean blocks an uppercut.
Jay tries to throw a body punch but Mckean avoids it by throwing Jay back against the cage.
Mckean wants to get back to striking at distance but Jay won't allow it.
Rian Mckean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckean is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
LL Jay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jay, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LL Jay!
In his post fight interview, LL Jay started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peetu Tam (ranked 975 p4p, 1759 weight class) and William Mckean (ranked 111 p4p, 193 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as William Mckean enters the cage!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peetu Tam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Mckean!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tam wants to slow Mckean down by chopping away at his legs.
Mckean clinches up against the cage.
Tam looking to throw knees to the head but Mckean is blocking nicely.
Mckean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean tries to land a knee to the head but Tam blocks with his arms.
Tam is trying to force a seperation but Mckean has the dominant position.
Tam takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mckean looking to throw knees to the head but Tam is blocking nicely.
Mckean throws a knee to the head but misses.
Our sources have told us that Tam has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Mckean utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tam is breathing heavily.
Mckean scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut.
Tam misses with a body punch.
Mckean using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mckean throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mckean lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tam backwards.
Mckean lands with a right to the head.
Mckean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tam blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean stops a takedown attempt from Tam.
Mckean lands a knee to the body.
Mckean with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mckean scores with a shoulder strike.
Tam looking to slow down the pace here.
Mckean landing knees to the head.
Mckean utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mckean lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mckean landing knees to the head.
Mckean throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tam blocks it with crossed arms.
Mckean landing knees to the head.
Mckean throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mckean scores with a knee to the head.
Peetu Tam's cut is getting worse.
Mckean lands with a right to the head.
Tam is rocked!
Mckean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Tam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mckean lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckean landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mckean has Tam pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Tam is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Mckean - that's hurt Tam badly! Oh, another knee lands and Tam is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Tam doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). William Mckean!
William Mckean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Agripa (ranked 450 p4p, 933 weight class) and Ralph Wiggum (ranked 60 p4p, 115 weight class). Agripa comes to the cage accompanied by Topo La Maskara, MC Fioti - Panda Pon. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcos Agripa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ralph Wiggum!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agripa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Agripa in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wiggum tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Agripa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcos Agripa!
Marcos Agripa retains his lightweight title!
Marcos Agripa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Steel (ranked 519 p4p, 619 weight class) and John Ishmael (ranked 73 p4p, 91 weight class). Daniel Steel 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 light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Ishmael!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ishmael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Ishmael throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Ishmael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel manages to avoid it.
Ishmael throws the left hand but Steel avoids the punch easily.
Ishmael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ishmael fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Steel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ishmael lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel shoots in for a takedown but Ishmael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ishmael throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Ishmael scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ishmael did well to prevent Steel getting side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishmael is trying to stand up here but Steel is controlling him well.
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
Nice strikes from Steel there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Steel is trying to control. Ishmael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Steel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steel drops an elbow to the side of Ishmael's head.
Steel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ishmael tries to kick Steel off but Steel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Steel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Steel lands with a punch from half guard.
Ishmael wants to get back to his feet.
Steel is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel trying to control the action but Ishmael is working from the bottom.
Steel prevents Ishmael from standing back up.
Ishmael is looking to get back to is feet but Steel passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel landing a few strikes.
Ishmael is not content to let Steel control the position.
Ishmael pushes Steel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Steel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ishmael is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ishmael is looking to get back to his feet here but Steel is keeping cool and he's managed to take Ishmael's back.
Ishmael wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Steel.
Ishmael is trying to get back to his feet but Steel has full control of the position and if anything, Ishmael has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Steel cracks Ishmael with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Ishmael from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Ishmael trying to get back to his feet but Steel is in full control for now.
Ishmael is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Steel scores with punches to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishmael is trying to break free.
Steel lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Ishmael is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Steel lands a shot to the body.
Steel scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ishmael is looking for a way out.
Ishmael is rocked!
It looks like John Ishmael has been cut.
Steel scoring with big shots to the body. Ishmael is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Ishmael was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Daniel Steel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mbaku Camara (ranked 255 p4p, 550 weight class) and Gavin Burns (ranked 37 p4p, 66 weight class). Burns has chosen Lovely Jubbly as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mbaku Camara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gavin Burns!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, 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!
Camara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Mbaku Camara has been cut.
Burns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burns digs a good hook to Camara's body.
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Camara moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Camara pulls guard successfully.
Camara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Camara is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Camara is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burns is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Camara is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Burns rolls with it to try and escape but Camara cranks on the arm and Burns is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mbaku Camara!
Mbaku Camara retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Mbaku Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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