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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Marx (ranked 2128 p4p, 2587 weight class) and Scott McRay (ranked 232 p4p, 265 weight class). McRay has chosen Choices as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Karl Marx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott McRay!
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!
McRay keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marx fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McRay cracks Marx with an uppercut from hell and Marx crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of McRay's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Marx is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McRay trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marx's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marx wants to stand up but McRay is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McRay wanted to stand there but Marx had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRay wants to stand and escape but instead Marx has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McRay can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marx won't allow McRay to get back to his feet.
McRay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marx. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marx controlling from the top position.
Marx with a nice head shot there.
Marx is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McRay wants to stand up but Marx is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRay manages to escape and get back to his feet.
McRay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McRay keeps the fight on the outside.
Karl Marx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marx shoots in for a takedown but McRay shows good takedown defense.
McRay is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marx rushes McRay and presses him up against the cage.
McRay working hard to break the clinch.
McRay looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marx drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Marx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marx drops down looking for an ankle pick but McRay pulls his leg out and moves away.
McRay lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marx shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McRay as he avoids it easily.
McRay wants to counter with a clinch but Marx pushes him away.
Marx uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McRay.
McRay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marx fails with a takedown attempt.
Marx sets himself, and McRay steps forward looking for the clinch! Marx avoids it this time.
Marx is trying hard to land a takedown here. McRay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McRay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Marx on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McRay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McRay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McRay keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by McRay. Beautiful body shot.
Marx is breathing heavily.
Are you kidding me?! McRay ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Marx clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott McRay!
Scott McRay thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Mckean (ranked 2977 p4p, 2426 weight class) and Larry Gayle (ranked 315 p4p, 254 weight class). Hank Mckean has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Mckean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Gayle!
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!
Mckean connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gayle's hands.
Gayle closes the distance and clinches.
Mckean prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gayle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mckean lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Larry Gayle has been cut.
Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gayle can't break the clinch.
Gayle has picked Mckean up - he's going for a ride! Gayle dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mckean trying to hold on to Gayle's head to control him but Gayle postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckean tries to roll over but Gayle keeps him under control.
Mckean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gayle on the ground.
Gayle is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mckean is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gayle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gayle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean is looking for a sweep. Gayle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gayle tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mckean controls his leg.
Mckean is looking to escape.
Gayle drops an elbow to the side of Mckean's head.
Gayle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mckean is trying to control but can't.
Mckean pushes Gayle off but Gayle dives into side control.
Gayle prevents Mckean from escaping the position.
Mckean tries to improve position but can't.
Mckean prevents Gayle from moving into mount.
Gayle scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gayle working away.
Gayle staying calm.
Mckean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mckean tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Gayle presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mckean tries to buck Gayle off so he can stand up but Gayle has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Mckean falls backwards, slamming Gayle to the mat but Gayle holds on tight! Mckean is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Gayle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peetu Tam (ranked 1902 p4p, 2145 weight class) and Noah Stewart (ranked 214 p4p, 234 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 2 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noah Stewart!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tam. Stewart shrugs it off though.
Tam misses with a hook to the body
and Stewart counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut.
Stewart misses with a series of wild punches.
Stewart misses with a straight left.
Tam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stewart misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stewart has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tam.
Tam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stewart scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Tam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart tries to sprawl but Tam drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stewart regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tam wants to control from the top but Stewart keeps moving.
Tam cracks Stewart with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Stewart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The strikes coming from Tam are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stewart is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
 Stewart is rocked!
Tam in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Stewart looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tam turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peetu Tam!
After winning the bout, Peetu Tam thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lemmy Adam (ranked 2175 p4p, 567 weight class) and Massi Vass (ranked 268 p4p, 71 weight class). Lemmy Adam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Massi Vass's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lemmy Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Massi Vass!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vass looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam slips a jab from Vass.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vass.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Vass tries to get set, Adam tries to push him back and clinch up but Vass manages to avoid the attempt.
Vass stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vass wants it to stay on the feet.
Good shot there by Adam.
Adam looks to throw the jab but Vass is out of range.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Lemmy Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adam swings for the body but Vass moves out of range.
It seemed like Vass was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adam seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vass feints a jab promting Adam to slip. Vass then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adam slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vass misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Adam misses
and Vass moves into the clinch.
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 throws a head punch that misses.
Vass throws a head punch that misses.
Adam wants to take the fight to the mat but Vass manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Adam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adam is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemmy Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vass lands a body shot.
Adam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vass lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adam's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Vass.
Adam lands with a left to the head.
Adam misses with a punch on the inside.
Vass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Vass dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vass can't find room to land a body shot as Adam controls the action.
Vass just leaning against Adam, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Vass. Those never looked like landing.
Vass keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vass is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vass drops his hands momentarily and Adam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vass looks to land a combination but Adam avoids it well.
Adam throws a series of punches but Vass moves out of range.
Vass tries to counter with a clinch but Adam shakes him off and moves away.
Vass misses with a hook.
Vass misses with a double jab
and Adam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adam misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vass counters with a straight right hand.
Adam wants to clinch.
Adam is looking to clinch but Vass is avoiding it.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vass manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vass has Adam pulled in close to control his posture.
Adam trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adam's guard.
Adam throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vass escapes and throws Adam's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Vass moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vass advances to mount.
Adam really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass controlling the position easily from mount.
Adam has given up his back here.
Adam is in bad spot here.
What can Adam do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Vass controlling well, preventing Adam from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massi Vass dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Adam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vass looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vass takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vass lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vass tries a body shot but Adam blocks it.
Vass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Vass to work.
Vass blocks an elbow strike from Adam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass stalling in the clinch.
Adam swings wildly with an uppercut but Vass uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adam is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vass gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vass prevents Adam from breaking the clinch.
Vass lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adam or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam pulls guard effortlessly.
Adam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vass controls the pace.
Adam looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vass advances to half guard.
Vass is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adam looking for submissions off his back.
Vass uses his free foot to push down on Adam's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adam.
Vass stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Vass lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam darts in and clinches Vass up against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vass in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adam tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adam trying to land knees to the body.
Adam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adam blocking some punches.
Vass tries to work over Adam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vass.
Adam working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vass pushes Adam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adam can't find room to land a body shot as Vass controls the action.
Vass keeps control of Adam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adam counters with a stiff right hand.
Vass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Massi Vass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vass is leaning against Adam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vass tries a body shot but Adam blocks it.
Vass stalling in the clinch.
Adam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Vass leaning his opponent against the cage.
Vass gets through Adam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vass lands with a light punch inside.
Adam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vass's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vass takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vass.
Adam misses with a punch on the inside.
Adam cracks Vass with a nice body shot.
Adam decides to pull guard.
Vass 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vass has passed into half guard!
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Vass passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vass advances nicely into full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vass tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adam is looking to get to half guard.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Adam misses its intended target.
Adam throws a series of punches but Vass avoids them all with ease.
Adam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vass misses with an uppercut.
Vass stuffs the takedown attempt from Adam. Adam gets slowly back to his feet.
Vass looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vass lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vass paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vass might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vass ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Adam walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vass throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vass wants to land a leg kick but Adam is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vass. Adam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vass looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
Vass takes one to the side of the head.
Adam scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vass misses the shot to the body.
Vass checks the leg kick.
Vass connects with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Adam.
Vass has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adam finds it's way round the side to connect with Vass's head.
Adam takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Vass. Those never looked like landing.
Vass is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vass throws the left hand but Adam avoids the punch easily.
Adam moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adam scores with a jab. Vass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adam throws a low kick but Vass moves out of range easily.
Vass ducks under a wild hook from Adam.
Adam's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adam duly obliges.
Vass slips under a jab from Adam.
Vass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vass moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vass - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adam can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lemmy Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam can't break the clinch.
Vass gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam.
Vass works on Adam's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vass has Adam pushed against the cage.
Vass dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vass receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Vass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adam scores with a nice right hand.
Adam swings widly with a right hand
and Vass counters with a straight right hand.
Vass pushes Adam up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vass takes a shot to the head.
Vass lands with a short shot to the head.
Adam is trying to push Vass away but Vass has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Adam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adam prevents a body shot from Vass.
Adam is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vass is keeping busy.
Adam being controlled against the cage.
Lemmy Adam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vass stalling the fight.
Adam misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adam is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vass is defending well.
Vass lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adam backwards.
Adam working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Massi Vass.
I've got Vass winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Massi Vass!
A very excited looking Massi Vass 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Dunkley (ranked 952 p4p, 745 weight class) and Rene Lafayette (ranked 151 p4p, 122 weight class). Lafayette is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Erasure - Always. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Antoine Dunkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rene Lafayette!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lafayette takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Dunkley.
Lafayette looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lafayette slips under a jab.
Lafayette is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunkley with a body shot.
Lafayette swings for the body but Dunkley moves out of range.
Dunkley scores with a shot to the body.
Dunkley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lafayette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lafayette steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunkley.
Lafayette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunkley.
Dunkley ducks under a wild hook from Lafayette.
Dunkley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lafayette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lafayette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lafayette takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dunkley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lafayette fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunkley manages to avoid it.
Lafayette tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dunkley defends well and Lafayette ends up having to push Dunkley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dunkley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lafayette counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dunkley wants to get back to his feet but Lafayette passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dunkley tries to get out of the position.
Lafayette trying to control the action but Dunkley is working from the bottom.
Lafayette maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dunkley could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lafayette has cracked it and Dunkley is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lafayette!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rene Lafayette!
In his post fight interview, Rene Lafayette started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caio Victor (ranked 1612 p4p, 575 weight class) and Finn Murphy (ranked 205 p4p, 73 weight class). Finn Murphy 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caio Victor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Finn Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Victor.
A nice side step and Murphy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Victor shoots in.
Victor feints and as Murphy raises his hands in defense, Victor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Victor works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Victor is working for a submission of some sort.
Victor content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murphy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Murphy.
Victor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Victor from controlling successfully.
Murphy controls Victor momentarily but Victor frees himself.
Murphy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Victor controls the pace.
Victor pushes down on Murphy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Victor is looking for a kimura but Murphy 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.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Victor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Victor eventually gives up the hold.
Victor seems to be looking for submissions.
Victor is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Victor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working.
Victor is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Victor to get the leverage.
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.
Victor passes to full mount!
Victor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Murphy is surviving well by controlling Victor's body position as best he can.
Victor moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Murphy has worked his arm free - good work by Murphy!
Victor is trying to get an arm triangle but Murphy is defending well.
Victor moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Victor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Murphy is now in Victor's guard. A big mistake from Victor there, giving up the dominant position!
Victor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Murphy is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Victor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Victor looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Victor working for a triangle but Murphy defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caio Victor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big left from Murphy misses.
Victor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murphy is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murphy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Victor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Victor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Victor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Victor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor controls Murphy momentarily but Murphy frees himself.
Victor is looking for a triangle but Murphy pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victor wants to control the position but Murphy says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Victor is having none of it.
Victor is trying to control but can't.
Victor manages to get to full guard.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Victor has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Victor looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Murphy passes into side control.
Victor is looking for a sweep.
Murphy works to advance to full mount. Victor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Victor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Victor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Victor is on top in guard.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Victor wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Victor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Victor is retaining full guard.
Victor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murphy defends it easily.
Murphy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Victor keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Victor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Victor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murphy is aware though and is defending well.
Victor has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Victor keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Victor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murphy can do to turn this around?
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Murphy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Victor keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor working for submissions but it's allowed Murphy to get to half guard.
Victor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
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 Caio Victor will probably get the nod.
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!
Murphy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Victor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Murphy won't be happy with that.
Finn Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Victor goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Victor's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Victor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Murphy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Victor looking for a guillotine here but Murphy defends easily.
Victor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Murphy uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the position but Victor is working away.
Victor gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Victor regains half guard.
Victor is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Victor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murphy pulls his head out easily.
Victor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Victor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Murphy escapes and throws Victor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control but Victor is keeping him busy.
Victor is looking for a sweep.
Victor sneaks back into half guard.
Victor wants to get back to full guard.
Caio Victor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Victor looking for submissions off his back.
Victor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Victor is looking to get to half guard.
Victor is working hard here to advance position.
Victor wants to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Victor tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
Murphy is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Victor is in real trouble.
Murphy is not going to allow Victor to sit and survive in this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victor is trying to break free.
Victor controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
Murphy controlling well, preventing Victor from escaping the position.
Murphy trying to control.
Murphy throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Victor is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Victor trying to control the position but Murphy manages to sink in the hooks.
Murphy has the hooks in. Victor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Caio Victor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Victor wants to control his opponent's hands but Murphy gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finn Murphy.
I think Victor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caio Victor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Naoko Marui (ranked 935 p4p, 967 weight class) and Akara Badildoon (ranked 121 p4p, 126 weight class). Akara Badildoon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Naoko Marui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akara Badildoon!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, 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!
Badildoon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marui tries to work over Badildoon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marui 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.
Marui is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Badildoon fails to land.
Marui tries to break the clinch but Badildoon is controlling the position.
Badildoon scores with a shoulder strike.
Badildoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badildoon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Badildoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marui.
A head punch on the inside from Badildoon fails to land.
Badildoon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badildoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badildoon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badildoon prevents Marui from breaking the clinch.
Badildoon digs a right hand underneath Marui's ribcage. Marui let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Marui.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui missing with knees to the body.
Badildoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badildoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marui's elbow.
Marui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marui is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Badildoon.
Badildoon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Marui.
Badildoon throws a head punch that misses.
Marui misses with a punch to the body.
Badildoon working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badildoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Badildoon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Badildoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badildoon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Badildoon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Badildoon misses with some punches.
Badildoon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Marui.
Marui lands a right hand that snaps the head of Badildoon backwards.
A short left from Badildoon.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Marui.
A body shot lands from Marui.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Badildoon pushes Marui back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badildoon misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Badildoon.
Badildoon tries to throw a body punch but Marui avoids it by throwing Badildoon back against the cage.
Badildoon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marui backwards.
Badildoon lands a body punch.
Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Marui.
Badildoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marui.
Badildoon misses with some punches.
Badildoon works on Marui's body with a couple of short punches.
Badildoon working aggressively here.
Marui blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badildoon.
Badildoon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marui backwards.
Badildoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marui.
Badildoon misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marui blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Marui.
Badildoon working aggressively here.
Marui tries a body shot but Badildoon blocks it.
Badildoon blocks a body shot from Marui.
Badildoon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marui is looking to break free of the clinch but Badildoon has double underhooks.
Marui is looking to break free of the clinch but Badildoon has double underhooks.
Badildoon is looking for a takedown.
Marui cracks Badildoon with a nice body shot.
Marui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marui wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Badildoon fails to land.
Marui has a couple of punches blocked by Badildoon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akara Badildoon dominated that round.
That's time! Marui's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Badildoon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marui went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Badildoon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Marui momentarily.
Badildoon moves to clinch but Marui breaks away
and Marui connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badildoon tries to clinch there but Marui circles away.
Marui throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Badildoon doesn't manage to clinch there - Marui circles away.
A lazy left from Marui finds it's target.
Badildoon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marui throws out the jab.
Badildoon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Marui misses its target.
Badildoon wants to clinch
and Marui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Badildoon thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badildoon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marui on the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Marui. Those never looked like landing.
Badildoon misses the jab.
Marui is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Badildoon. Marui does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Badildoon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Akara Badildoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui avoids the body shot from Badildoon.
Marui throws out a powerful jab.
Badildoon moves away from the strike by Marui.
Marui misses with a hook.
Badildoon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marui sets himself, and Badildoon steps forward looking for the clinch! Marui avoids it this time.
Marui throws a big shot that misses.
Badildoon is looking to clinch but Marui is avoiding it.
Badildoon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marui wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Badildoon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Marui counters with a stiff right hand.
Badildoon tries to clinch up but Marui circles away and keeps his distance.
Marui circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Marui misses the target.
Badildoon gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badildoon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badildoon struggles to land a body shot inside as Marui controls his hands.
Badildoon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Badildoon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marui is looking to control Badildoon's arms but Badildoon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marui has his back to the cage.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marui scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Badildoon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Badildoon throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Badildoon prevents Marui from breaking the clinch.
Marui blocks an uppercut.
Marui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badildoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marui's elbow.
Badildoon misses with a punch on the inside.
Marui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badildoon misses with some punches.
Badildoon misses with a punch on the inside.
Badildoon tries to throw a body punch but Marui avoids it by throwing Badildoon back against the cage.
Marui presses Badildoon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Badildoon misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Badildoon fails to land.
Badildoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badildoon.
Akara Badildoon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Marui.
Badildoon misses with a punch to the body.
Marui takes a shot to the head.
Badildoon prevents Marui from breaking the clinch.
Badildoon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marui's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marui is trying to push Badildoon away but Badildoon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marui lands a right hand.
Badildoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Badildoon.
Badildoon lands a nice uppercut.
Badildoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marui.
Badildoon swings wildly with an uppercut but Marui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badildoon throws a head punch that misses.
Marui lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badildoon.
Marui prevents a body shot from Badildoon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badildoon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Badildoon tries a body shot but Marui blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Akara Badildoon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Marui clinches up with Badildoon and pushes him back against the cage.
Badildoon throws a head punch that misses.
Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Marui.
Badildoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badildoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badildoon is working Marui over against the cage.
Marui misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Badildoon fails to land.
Marui lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badildoon prevents Marui from breaking the clinch.
Badildoon can't find room to land a body shot as Marui controls the action.
Badildoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marui throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Badildoons head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marui blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badildoon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marui breaks from the clinch.
Badildoon is looking to clinch but Marui is avoiding it.
Badildoon closes the distance and pushes Marui back into the cage.
Badildoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badildoon.
Badildoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marui.
Marui blocking some punches.
Marui misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badildoon is working Marui over against the cage.
Marui pushes Badildoon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marui misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Badildoon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marui tries to break the clinch but Badildoon is controlling the position.
Badildoon can't find room to land a body shot as Marui controls the action.
Badildoon misses with a body punch.
Badildoon has a couple of punches blocked by Marui.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marui.
Badildoon misses with the head strike.
Badildoon swings wildly with an uppercut but Marui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Badildoon is working Marui over against the cage.
Marui blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badildoon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Badildoon misses with a body punch.
Marui lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Badildoon or not.
Badildoon struggles to land a body shot inside as Marui controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badildoon working aggressively here.
A right hand to the body from Marui.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badildoon.
Marui wants to break free but Badildoon has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marui.
Marui wants to break free but Badildoon has control.
Badildoon throws a punch but it's blocked by Marui.
Akara Badildoon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marui wants to break free but Badildoon has control.
Marui is trying to force a seperation but Badildoon has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marui.
Marui wants to break free but Badildoon has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marui working aggressively here.
Marui lands a body shot in the clinch.
Badildoon blocks a body shot from Marui.
Marui struggles to land a body shot inside as Badildoon controls his hands.
Marui tries to throw a body punch but Badildoon avoids it by throwing Marui back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marui has a couple of punches blocked by Badildoon.
Naoko Marui has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marui fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akara Badildoon.
I've got Badildoon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akara Badildoon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Pariscini (ranked 1048 p4p, 740 weight class) and Xain Zhao (ranked 164 p4p, 117 weight class). Zhao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I love Friday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Eddie Pariscini has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Pariscini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xain Zhao!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pariscini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pariscini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pariscini misses with a straight left.
Zhao stuffs the takedown attempt from Pariscini. Pariscini gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Pariscini avoids it with no problem.
A combination from Pariscini does no damage.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao moves away from the strike by Pariscini.
Pariscini throws a hook but Zhao blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao tries to clinch there but Pariscini circles away.
Pariscini throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zhao.
Zhao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pariscini swings for the body but Zhao moves out of range.
Zhao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pariscini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pariscini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pariscini throws out a loose jab but Zhao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pariscini can pounce on him.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Pariscini avoids it with no problem.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhao checks a leg kick.
Pariscini with a nice cross.
Pariscini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zhao sprawls well initially but Pariscini persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zhao slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pariscini looking to pass the guard.
Zhao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pariscini trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zhao's guard.
Zhao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Pariscini from controlling successfully.
Pariscini is sitting in close to Zhao's body. Zhao has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pariscini is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pariscini is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zhao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Xain Zhao!
Xain Zhao very nearly forgot to thank Sweet Leaf Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corey McGraugh (ranked 599 p4p, 459 weight class) and Jacob White (ranked 93 p4p, 69 weight class). McGraugh comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Kennedys - Police Truck. Jacob White 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Corey McGraugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacob White!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraugh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. White sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from McGraugh misses
and White cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGraugh.
McGraugh bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
McGraugh misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from White on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGraugh definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Corey McGraugh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGraugh misses with a two punch combination.
McGraugh throws a lazy uppercut
and White counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGraugh thinking.
McGraugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGraugh fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
White tries to keep at a distance but McGraugh has taken the fight into the clinch.
White lands an uppercut.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGraugh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from White.
McGraugh misses with a body punch.
White pushes McGraugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White lands a left hand.
White lands a shot to the body.
McGraugh goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White's coach down at Gladius Elite Facilities was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from White on the inside.
White prevents a body shot from McGraugh.
White just leaning against McGraugh, taking a breather.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
White blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White lands with a light punch inside.
McGraugh swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from McGraugh.
White lands a right hand.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGraugh.
White tries to throw a body punch but McGraugh avoids it by throwing White back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McGraugh throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by White.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGraugh misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
White blocks a body shot from McGraugh.
McGraugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McGraugh has a couple of punches blocked by White.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
McGraugh scores with a hook to the body.
McGraugh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGraugh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGraugh's elbow.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White blocks an uppercut.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McGraugh blocking some punches.
McGraugh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGraugh.
McGraugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGraugh is breathing heavily.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGraughs head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from White.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from White.
White lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White.
 McGraugh is rocked!
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
White scores with a nice hook to the head.
White lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh McGraugh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGraugh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of McGraugh backwards.
White lands a nice uppercut.
McGraugh tries a body shot but White blocks it.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGraugh blocks an uppercut.
McGraugh throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from White.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White pushes McGraugh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
White presses McGraugh against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
White works on McGraugh's body with a couple of short punches.
McGraugh seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice body punch from White.
Nice body punch from White - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White lands a nice looking body shot.
White scores with a hook to the body. McGraugh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McGraugh on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGraugh tries to clinch
and White counters with a nice right hand that sends McGraugh toppling to the canvas! McGraugh scrambles and gets back to his feet - can White finish him?!
White circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McGraugh to the canvas! McGraugh doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - White keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob White!
A very excited looking Jacob White 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Burns (ranked 70 p4p, 248 weight class) and Pablo Torres (ranked 8 p4p, 34 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Lovely Jubbly. Pablo Torres told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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278
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Excellent boxer
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gavin Burns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burns sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Burns's head but Burns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres misses the jab.
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Gavin Burns has been cut.
Torres takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Torres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pablo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres sends Burns crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Torres is motioning to the referee to let Burns up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Burns is rocked!
Burns seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Oh Burns is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burns misses with a body shot.
A big left from Burns misses.
Burns seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres throws a hook but Burns avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Burns misses its target.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Torres ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres pounces like a tiger and cracks Burns with a vicious hook! Burns is down but not out! Torres follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pablo Torres!
Pablo Torres is the new heavyweight champion!
Pablo Torres 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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