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Tortuga Figh Night 001 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Karlsson (ranked 3044 p4p, 5086 weight class) and Kris Food (ranked 114 p4p, 161 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Magnus Karlsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kris Food!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson darts in looking for a takedown but Food gets double underhooks and turns Karlsson into the cage.
Food tries to work over Karlsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson stuffs the takedown attempt from Food. Food gets slowly back to his feet.
Food throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Food fails with a takedown attempt.
Karlsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Food tries to avoid it but Karlsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Food to the ground. Food escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Food tries to clinch up.
Karlsson has closed the distance and engaged Food in a clinch.
Karlsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Food avoids it.
Food wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karlsson has him pressed against the cage.
Karlsson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Food tries to keep at a distance but Karlsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Food.
A bit of stalling here from Karlsson.
Food jumps guard but Karlsson stands there with Food around his waist. Food gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Magnus Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Food.
Food lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Food fails to pull guard.
Karlsson slows down the pace here.
Food takes a shot to the head.
Karlsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Food prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Food gets underhooks to prevent Karlsson's takedown attempt.
Food is trying to break free.
Food is working for takedown but Karlsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Karlsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Food controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Karlsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Food is one step ahead there.
Karlsson is working an open guard so Food takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A clash of legs there as Karlsson blocks the low kick.
Food fails to land the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Food.
Karlsson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Food sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karlsson somewhat.
Food defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlsson.
Food misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Food tries to clinch up.
Food fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Karlsson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries for a takedown but Food sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Food now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Food tries for a takedown but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlsson is defended easily by Food.
Food fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karlsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
No joy there for Karlsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Food wants to counter with a clinch but Karlsson pushes him away.
Food goes for a double leg but Karlsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlsson continues to drive forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Food tries to clinch there but Karlsson circles away.
Food scores with a jab to the body.
Food throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Karlsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Food.
Karlsson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Food drives through and clinches with Karlsson against the cage.
Food prevents a takedown attempt there.
Karlsson is trying to pull guard but Food turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Food wants a takedown but no success here.
Karlsson drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Food wants to control from the top but Karlsson keeps moving.
Food loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karlsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Food won't allow Karlsson to sweep him here.
Food slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Food slips nicely into half guard.
Food passes the guard and advances to mount!
Food avoids the attempt from Karlsson to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson reaches up to try and control the position but Food seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Karlsson rolls and tries to escape and now Food has his back!
Food is looking to control Karlsson but Karlsson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Karlsson trying to control the position but Food manages to sink in the hooks.
Good control from Food.
Even with his hooks in, Food manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Karlsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Food on the ground.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson can't escape the position.
Karlsson is working hard here to advance position.
Food looking for the choke but no joy.
Food is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Food is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karlsson fending off the submission attempt from Food.
Food keeps control of the position as Karlsson tries to break free.
Food patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Karlsson right now.
Food has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Karlsson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kris Food showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Food steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Karlsson. That one must have hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karlsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Karlsson. No joy for Food on that attempt.
Magnus Karlsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Food goes for a double leg but Karlsson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Karlsson continues to drive forward.
Food changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Food manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magnus Karlsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Food.
Karlsson needs to keep his hands up - Food had a free shot at his head there.
Food jabs at Karlsson's body.
Food takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlsson is defended easily by Food.
Magnus Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Karlsson shoots for a takedown but Food saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karlsson shoots in looking for a takedown. Food tries to sprawl out of it but Karlsson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Food manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Food fails to land with a series of punches.
Karlsson looking to score a takedown here. Food is defending well but Karlsson drives through and ends up in Food's guard.
Food uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Food bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Food steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Karlsson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karlsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Food.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Food as he jumps to the side.
Karlsson dives in and grabs Food's left leg, looking for a takedown. Food pushes down on Karlsson's head and hops out.
Food tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Food wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Food jumps into guard, dragging Karlsson to the mat.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Food is keeping the position.
Food is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Food throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Karlsson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Karlsson stands and steps away. Food gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Food misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Karlsson is defended easily by Food.
Food tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karlsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Food moves in looking to clinch but Karlsson pushes him off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Food closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karlsson circles away.
Food just misses with a punch to the body.
Karlsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kris Food.
I think Food 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kris Food!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pius Pavlovic (ranked 5117 p4p, 5091 weight class) and Keichhi Satto (ranked 222 p4p, 223 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pius Pavlovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keichhi Satto!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Satto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlovic.
Satto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pavlovic's waist but Pavlovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Satto off to one side.
Satto has a takedown stuffed.
Pavlovic feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pavlovic postures up.
Pavlovic stops Satto from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Satto's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovic controlling from the top position.
Pavlovic wants to pass the guard but Satto is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satto is pulling down on Pavlovic's head to control his posture.
Pavlovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlovic postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Satto.
Nice sprawl there from Pavlovic as Satto shoots in.
Pius Pavlovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keichhi Satto.
Satto tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlovic swivels and escapes.
Pavlovic tries to counter by clinching up but Satto breaks away and moves out of range.
Pavlovic clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Pavlovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pavlovic tries to get out of the position.
Satto wants to get up but he can't break Pavlovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pavlovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pavlovic wants to stand but Satto is controlling the position.
Pavlovic is pulling down on Satto's head to control his posture.
Satto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pavlovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Satto has passed into side control.
What's Pavlovic going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satto wants to control for a moment but Pavlovic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Pavlovic is holding on to half guard well.
Pavlovic wants to control but Satto passes into side.
Pavlovic tries to bench press Satto off him but Satto keeps the position.
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.
Satto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pavlovic regains half guard there - taking advantage of Satto's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Pavlovic is trying to maintain the position but Satto is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Satto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pavlovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pius Pavlovic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Pavlovic shoots in and gets a takedown into Satto's guard.
Pius Pavlovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavlovic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlovic cracks Satto with a solid left hand.
Pavlovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovic'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.
Pavlovic wants to pass the guard but Satto is keeping the position.
Pavlovic trying to control but Satto is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satto is trying to keep Pavlovic in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pavlovic throws a head kick but Satto moves out of range.
Satto misses with a takedown attempt
and Pavlovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Satto's guard.
Satto wants to stand up but Pavlovic is controlling him.
Pavlovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Satto can do to turn this around?
Pavlovic is looking to stand up but Satto won't let him.
Pavlovic looking to sit in guard and control but Satto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Satto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlovic is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satto throwing strikes but missing.
Satto trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satto looking to pass the guard.
Pavlovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Satto pushing down on Pavlovic's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Satto is working away from the top position though.
Satto should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Satto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pavlovic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Satto trying to move into half guard but instead Pavlovic has managed to sweep!
Satto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pavlovic controls the pace.
Satto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Satto is looking for a triangle but Pavlovic pushes his legs off easily.
Satto wants to hit a sweep here but Pavlovic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Satto there!
Satto is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pius Pavlovic dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pavlovic scores with a hook.
Satto fails with a takedown attempt.
Satto has a takedown stuffed.
Pavlovic throws a push kick but Satto slaps the foot to one side.
Satto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pavlovic is fending him off so far but Satto persists. Nope, Pavlovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Pius Pavlovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keichhi Satto.
Pavlovic drives through with a takedown into Satto's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Satto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlovic's guard.
Pavlovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Satto is aware though and is defending well.
Satto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Satto working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pavlovic throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlovic is pulling down on Satto's head. It's preventing any offense from Satto, at least for the moment.
Pavlovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Satto manages to get himself to full guard.
Satto wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Satto's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pavlovic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Satto tries to roll over but Pavlovic keeps him under control.
Pavlovic wants to stand up but Satto manages to regain full guard.
Pavlovic is working Satto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Satto trying to control the position.
Pavlovic content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pavlovic 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.
Satto has a closed guard, preventing Pavlovic from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pavlovic forces Satto back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pavlovic is looking for a takedown.
Satto jumps into guard, dragging Pavlovic to the mat.
Pavlovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlovic stands and throws Satto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pius Pavlovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pavlovic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pius Pavlovic!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aziz Behih (ranked 5110 p4p, 5113 weight class) and Thomas Deng (ranked 224 p4p, 225 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aziz Behih!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Deng!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behih pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Behih avoids the body shot from Deng.
The fight stays on the outside here - Behih looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Deng tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Behih manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deng on his heels. He'll look to pass Deng's guard now, I'm sure.
Behih stays in close to Deng's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Deng is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behih is trying to keep Deng in close.
Deng controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behih not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deng is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deng wants to stand but Behih has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Behih looking to control.
Deng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Behih working a defensive guard here.
Deng trying to control the position from guard on top but Behih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Behih gets the takedown into side control.
Deng is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Behih controlling the position.
Behih trying to control the position but Deng is working away.
Behih tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Deng struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deng holds on to Behih's head and controls the position momentarily.
Behih moves into full mount!
Behih really is a fat lump.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deng wants to hold on but Behih pushes him away.
Behih tries to control but Deng wriggling away.
Deng holds on to Behih around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deng wants to hold on but Behih pushes him away.
Behih lands with some strikes.
Behih trying to control but Deng is having none of it.
Behih blocks Deng's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behih looking to control and managing it successfully.
Deng wants to control but Behih is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aziz Behih dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Deng dodges the punch combination from Behih.
Deng slips a straight right by Behih.
Behih takes the fight into the clinch.
Behih is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Behih pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Behih tries to close the distance and clinch up but Deng swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deng is looking to clinch but Behih is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Behih enables Deng to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Behih manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Behih wants to stand but Deng is controlling the position.
Deng trying to control the position from guard on top but Behih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deng landing with the ground and pound.
Deng throwing strikes but missing.
Deng trying to control the position from guard on top but Behih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Behih looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deng is one step ahead there.
Behih wants to stand and escape but Deng is having none of it.
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.
Behih wants to hit a sweep here but Deng passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Behih there!
Behih tries to reverse the position but Deng maintains control.
Deng is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Behih has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Behih!
Behih wants to pass the guard but Deng is keeping the position.
Deng lands an upkick as Behih stands over him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behih prevents Deng from getting back to his feet.
Behih avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Behih missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Behih trying to control but Deng is working from the bottom.
Deng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deng seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Behih might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Deng trying to keep a closed guard but Behih is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Behih misses the target.
Behih is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deng can do to turn this around?
Deng gets a takedown into half guard.
Deng is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deng is looking to take a break and control but Behih is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aziz Behih will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Deng enables Behih to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Deng manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Deng wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Behih manages to pass to side control.
Behih not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Behih throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Behih wants to stand but Deng has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Deng tries to get to full guard but Behih has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deng is trying to maintain the position but Behih is very close to passing his half guard.
Behih missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Behih with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Deng is staying active underneath Behih, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aziz Behih overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Deng is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deng is trying to maintain the position but Behih is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Behih connects with a right hand. Deng shakes it off.
Deng swats away the attempt to clinch by Behih.
Deng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Behih tries a head kick but it misses.
Deng tries to keep at a distance but Behih has taken the fight into the clinch.
Behih has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Deng after a bit of a struggle.
Deng manages to break the clinch.
Behih swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behih throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Deng was covering up waiting for the punch and Behih finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Deng is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Behih dives into side control.
Deng struggling a bit here.
Behih wants to stand but Deng is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deng tries to buck Behih off but Behih is having none of it.
Behih looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Behih working the ground and pound but Deng is defending the strikes.
Deng is looking to reverse the position.
Behih misses with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Deng is looking for a sweep.
Behih thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas Deng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aziz Behih is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deng throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aziz Behih showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Behih has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aziz Behih!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between TJ Johnsson (ranked 5100 p4p, 5107 weight class) and Awer Mabil (ranked 488 p4p, 484 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, TJ Johnsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Awer Mabil!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnsson has managed to clinch.
Johnsson pulls Mabil into guard.
Johnsson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mabil won't allow Johnsson to get back to his feet.
Johnsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnsson controlling the position.
Johnsson wants to get back to his feet but Mabil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnsson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Johnsson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson is pulling down on Mabil's head. It's preventing any offense from Mabil, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mabil is wriggling around but Johnsson manages to pass to half guard.
Johnsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mabil doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnsson.
Johnsson is trying to work for a kimura but Mabil is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabil looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnsson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Mabil controls his leg.
Johnsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Johnsson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mabil for as long as he can get away with.
Johnsson stalling away here and it's allowed Mabil to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mabil looking to control but Johnsson passes into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mabil tries to kick Johnsson off but Johnsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mabil has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnsson is working away from the top position though.
Johnsson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mabil avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnsson.
Mabil wants to control but Johnsson is keeping busy.
Johnsson stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Johnsson throws a series of strikes that have Mabil backpedaling.
Mabil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnsson defends well and Mabil ends up having to push Johnsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mabil tries to circle away but Johnsson has him pinned against the cage.
Johnsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mabil up against the cage.
Mabil stalling in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mabil drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Johnsson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Johnsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mabil fails to land the takedown.
Johnsson gets a clinch.
Mabil tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnsson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnsson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Johnsson stalling the fight.
Mabil fails to pull the fight into his guard.
TJ Johnsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Awer Mabil.
Johnsson looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mabil escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnsson gets the takedown into side control.
Mabil is looking to get back to his feet here but Johnsson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Mabil's back.
Johnsson has the hooks in. Mabil is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnsson is looking for the choke from the back position but Mabil is controlling his hands well.
Johnsson working for a choke but Mabil is defending well.
Johnsson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mabil taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TJ Johnsson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Celing (ranked 5099 p4p, 5106 weight class) and Joao Mario (ranked 489 p4p, 486 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Celing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joao Mario!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mario clinches up with Celing and pushes him back against the cage.
Celing decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Celing controlling Mario's posture.
Mario working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mario passes Celing's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mario trying to control the action but Celing is working from the bottom.
Mario prevents Celing from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celing is trying to stand back up but Mario is controlling him
Celing on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Celing tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario wants to free his trapped foot but Celing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mario in particular looking to stall.
Mario's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mario trying to control from half guard but Celing is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mario bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mario is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mario tries to stand but Celing is controlling his head.
Mario looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mario controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celing can't do much from the bottom here.
Mario wants to stand but Celing is controlling his arm.
Celing tries to buck Mario off but Mario is having none of it.
Mario wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Celing, who protects the arm well.
Celing manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mario slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mario keeping full guard, as Celing tries to pass.
Celing not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mario manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Celing manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Celing is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Mario dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Celing misses with a head kick.
Mario closes the distance and clinches up with Celing, looking for a takedown. Mario pushes Celing against the cage but Celing circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mario looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mario gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Celing counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mario!
Celing tries to stand but Mario controls the position and pulls Celing into his guard.
Celing preventing the sweep.
Mario keeping moving, preventing Celing from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mario trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Celing postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Celing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mario controls Celing momentarily but Celing frees himself.
Celing controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Celing shoots in and gets a takedown into Mario's guard.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Celing looking to pass the guard.
Celing won't allow Mario to get back to his feet.
Celing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mario controls Celing momentarily but Celing frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mario keeping full guard, as Celing tries to pass.
Mario wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mario wants to clinch but Celing slips to the side
and Celing counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mario won't be happy with that.
Mario tries to bench press Celing off him but Celing keeps the position.
Mario is trying to control Celing's posture but Celing avoids it.
Mario manages to work his way to half guard, despite Celing's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celing is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Celing connects with a nice short shot to Mario's temple.
Mario wants to improve his position but Celing is controlling well.
Celing with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Celing seems to be looking for submissions.
Mario looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Celing dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Celing throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mario was covering up waiting for the punch and Celing finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mario is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mario can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Celing controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Celing trying to control the position from guard on top but Mario is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mario looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celing pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mario is keeping the position for now.
Celing trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Celing might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mario is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Celing is controlling him.
Celing showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A head kick misses from Mario.
Celing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Celing shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Celing was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mario is trying to control Celing's posture but Celing avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celing lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mario down.
Celing wants to stand but Mario is controlling his arm.
Mario striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Mario is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Mario manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Celing controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mario is looking to improve his position.
Celing is looking for a kimura but Mario is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Celing to get the leverage.
Celing is keen to just control but Mario is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Celing defends it nicely.
Mario shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Celing pinned against the cage. Celing gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Mario darts in and clinches Celing up against the cage.
Celing breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mario is looking to clinch.
Mario closes this distance looking for a takedown but Celing circles away.
Aaron Celing has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joao Mario.
Celing scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mario regains half guard.
Celing looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mario with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Celing showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Celing 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Celing!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boby Leg (ranked 5096 p4p, 5098 weight class) and Justin Love (ranked 568 p4p, 571 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boby Leg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Love!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leg darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Love tries to roll over but Leg keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leg tries to stand and escape but Love is controlling the position.
Love is looking to improve his position.
Love is trying to control but Leg passes into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leg just content to control the position.
Love wants to control but Leg postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leg tries to stand but Love is controlling his head.
Leg trying to control the position but Love is working away.
Love tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Love rolls, trying to escape but Leg keeps control of the position.
Will Leg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Leg missing with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Leg controls the position.
Leg keeps control of the position as Love tries to break free.
Leg punches the canvas rather than the man.
Leg patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Love tries to escape the position.
Leg looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love covers up after that shot from Leg.
Leg is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Love is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boby Leg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Big (ranked 5097 p4p, 5102 weight class) and Monky Business (ranked 569 p4p, 567 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Big!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Monky Business!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Big's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Big is trying to pull guard but Business turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Big tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Business breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Business fails with a takedown attempt.
Big dodges the punch combination from Business.
Big is looking to counter the offense by Business and move into the clinch.
Business closes the distance and pushes Big back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big shoots in for a takedown but Business shows good takedown defense.
Business throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Business fails in his attempt to clinch.
Business takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big has Business up against the cage in a clinch.
Business is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Business goes for a takedown attempt but Big pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Business shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Big works his way to full guard. Good work.
Business throws a strike but Big rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business is looking to stand up but Big isn't so interested in that idea.
Business wants to sweep but no luck.
Big gets to his feet. Business looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Big will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Business throws a head kick but Big moves out of range.
Big fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Business tries to keep at a distance but Big has taken the fight into the clinch.
Big is trying to break the clinch but Business has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business pulls guard successfully.
Business is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Business is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Big defends well.
Big throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Business works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Big won't allow Business to sweep him here.
Business looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Big trying to control but Business is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big tries to free his leg and advance position but Business is retaining full guard.
Business is trying to control the position but Big postures up.
Big showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Business looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big trying to control but Business is working from the bottom.
Business not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Craig Big 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.
Big gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Business breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Business shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Business checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Business avoids the head kick by Big.
Business stuffs the takedown.
Business fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Big.
Business steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Big.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Big shoots in looking for a takedown but Business manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Big's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Business shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Big is trying to defend but Business finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Monky Business has got the better of the ground game so far.
Business is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Big doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big wants to control but Business is keeping busy.
Business wants to take a breather but Big is having none of it.
Big is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Big has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Business is working away from the top position though.
Business lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Business is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Business is thwarting Big's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Business is looking to take a break and control but Big is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Business is working away from the top position though.
Big wants to improve his position but Business is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Business trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Business misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Big misses with a head kick.
Business fails to land with a series of punches.
Big appears to be looking for a big counter.
Big tries to clinch up.
Big moves into range and clinches up with Business.
Big tries to circle away but Business has him pinned against the cage.
Business is trying to pull guard but Big turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Big content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Big stops a takedown attempt from Business.
Business drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Big gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monky Business showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Business gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Big tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Business avoids it.
Big pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big tries for a takedown but Business sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Big shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Big. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business gets a clinch.
Business turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Big throws Business to one side and escapes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big shoots in and drives through. Business sprawls well.
Big tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Business drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Big's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Business cracks Big with a big elbow.
Big being controlled for a moment.
Business advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Big manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Business is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Big's shoulder. That is not cool.
Business trying to control the action but Big is working from the bottom.
Big is trying to control Business's posture but Business avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Business wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Big is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Business has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Business wants to stand but Big is controlling his arm.
Big knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Business on the ground.
Big is looking for a sweep.
Business wants to take a breather but Big manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Business.
Big controls Business momentarily but Business frees himself.
Business slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Business is looking to advance position but Big won't allow it.
Big keeping control of the position.
Business content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Big is trying to stand back up but Business is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monky Business comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Business 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monky Business!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Borello (ranked 5112 p4p, 5108 weight class) and Harry Soutar (ranked 579 p4p, 577 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Borello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Soutar!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borello forces Soutar back against the cage and clinches.
Soutar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Borello walks away with a smile on his face. Soutar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Borello tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soutar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Borello takes the fight into the clinch.
Soutar goes for a takedown attempt but Borello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borello thows a leg kick but Soutar checks it
and Soutar counters by moving into the clinch.
Soutar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Borello manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Soutar breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borello instigates a clinch.
Soutar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Borello shoots in but Soutar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soutar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borello fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Soutar avoids it really well and circles away.
Soutar fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandon Borello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Soutar.
Borello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soutar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soutar has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Borello with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Borello or perhaps it was just good defense by Soutar, which made it look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borello tries a head kick but it misses.
Soutar throws a counter combo.
Borello scores with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Borello stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soutar lands a takedown into guard.
Soutar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Soutar throws a big elbow that misses.
Borello knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soutar on the ground.
Soutar stands and throws Borello's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borello is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Soutar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borello wants to get back to full guard.
Borello wants to control but Soutar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soutar slows the pace down in half guard.
Soutar is trying to control the action in half guard but Borello is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Borello is concentrating on defense, preventing Soutar from advancing position.
Soutar perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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.
Soutar tries to stand but can't do so whilst Borello controls his leg.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Soutar prevents Borello from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borello wants to clinch up but Soutar keeps it at a distance.
Borello keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Soutar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soutar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Borello went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soutar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Borello circles away.
Borello takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Borello 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.
Borello scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Soutar throws a head kick but Borello moves out of range.
Borello clinches up against the cage.
Borello pulls guard.
Borello avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Soutar 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Borello working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soutar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Borello's guard.
Borello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soutar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borello keeping moving, preventing Soutar from controlling successfully.
Borello is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soutar can do to turn this around?
Borello can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soutar controls the pace.
Soutar looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Borello blocks the leg kick.
Soutar blocks a head kick by Borello.
Borello is looking to clinch but Soutar is avoiding it.
Soutar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Borello holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soutar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borello has a takedown stuffed.
Brandon Borello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soutar throws a head kick that misses.
Soutar tries to clinch up
and Borello counters with a one-two to the body.
Borello shoots for a double leg takedown but Soutar sprawls well. He's pushed Borello's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Borello with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Borello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borello. Soutar does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Soutar tries to counter it with a takedown but Borello pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Soutar misses with a takedown attempt
and Borello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soutar clinches with his opponent.
Soutar has Borello pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borello manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soutar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soutar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Borello looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Borello explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Soutar is breathing heavily.
Borello misses with a low kick.
Soutar is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Borello forces Soutar back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soutar is trying to drag Borello to the mat but Borello just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Soutar tries to break free but Borello pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soutar managing to block the knees to the body from Borello.
Soutar tries to land knees in the clinch but Borello avoids the damage to the body.
Borello tries for a takedown but Soutar manages to get underhooks.
Soutar tries to pull guard but Borello won't allow it.
Borello is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Borello is trying to break the clinch but Soutar has him pressed against the cage.
Soutar has Borello pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Soutar pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Borello tumbling to the mat - Soutar dives into Borello's guard.
Borello wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Soutar manages to pass to side control.
Borello wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Borello dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Soutar tries a head kick but it misses.
Soutar dives in for a single leg takedown but Borello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Borello instigates a clinch.
Borello is working for takedown but Soutar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Soutar has Borello pressed against the cage, preventing Borello from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Soutar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borello gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Soutar tries to pull guard but Borello holds him up against the cage and eventually Soutar drops back down to his feet.
Brandon Borello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Soutar.
Borello will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Soutar up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soutar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Borello smiles and moves away.
Soutar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soutar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soutar shoots in but Borello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soutar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borello throws a series of strikes that have Soutar backpedaling.
Soutar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brandon Borello is winning the standup battle so far.
Soutar slaps away a takedown attempt from Borello, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borello lands a nice hook to Soutar's body. Soutar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soutar with a poor takedown
and Borello counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borello slaps away a takedown attempt from Soutar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Borello throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soutar needs to keep his hands up - Borello had a free shot at his head there.
Borello pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soutar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borello.
Borello shoots in for a takedown but Soutar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Borello throws the kick towards the body but Soutar avoids it.
Soutar throws a series of punches but Borello moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soutar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Soutar wants it to stay on the feet.
Soutar gets the takedown into side control.
Borello is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Soutar is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Soutar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Borello looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Soutar! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Harry Soutar!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Botenberg (ranked 5104 p4p, 5105 weight class) and Verdan Corlutka (ranked 575 p4p, 576 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boris Botenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Verdan Corlutka!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Botenberg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Corlutka's half guard.
Botenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corlutka keeps working.
Botenberg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botenberg wants to stand but Corlutka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Botenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Corlutka is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botenberg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Botenberg 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.
Corlutka is trying to get back to full guard.
Botenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corlutka throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Corlutka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corlutka is pulling down on Botenberg's head to control his posture.
Corlutka throws his legs up looking for a submission but Botenberg uses it to pass to side control.
Botenberg is looking to take a break and control but Corlutka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Botenberg misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
Botenberg wants to control but Corlutka is keeping him busy.
Corlutka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Botenberg connects with a decent elbow.
Botenberg is looking to take a break and control but Corlutka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Botenberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corlutka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Botenberg connects with a decent elbow.
Corlutka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Corlutka stops Botenberg from passing to mount.
Corlutka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Botenberg trying to control the action but Corlutka is working from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Botenberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Botenberg seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Botenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Botenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Botenberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corlutka keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Botenberg stalls from top position.
Botenberg has knee on belly momentarily but Corlutka bucks him off and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Botenberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Botenberg throws a head kick but Corlutka moves out of range.
Botenberg instigates a clinch.
Botenberg stalling against the cage.
Botenberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Corlutka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Botenberg dodges an elbow strike from Corlutka.
Botenberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Corlutka is trying to force a seperation but Botenberg has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botenberg manages to break the clinch.
Corlutka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Botenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corlutka can do to turn this around?
Botenberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Corlutka goes for a double leg but Botenberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Botenberg continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Botenberg misses the target.
As Botenberg backs off Corlutka throws a huge counter combo but Botenberg manages to avoid it all.
Corlutka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Botenberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Botenberg counters with a quick kick to the body but Corlutka blocks it.
Botenberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Botenberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Corlutka misses with a takedown attempt
and Botenberg counters by clinching up.
Boris Botenberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Verdan Corlutka.
Botenberg goes for a takedown attempt but Corlutka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Botenberg darts in looking for a takedown but Corlutka gets double underhooks and turns Botenberg into the cage.
Botenberg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Corlutka can't fight it off and eventually Botenberg manages to take the fight to the floor. Corlutka looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Corlutka pushes Botenberg off and gets back to his feet.
Corlutka tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Botenberg forces Corlutka back against the cage and clinches.
Botenberg has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Corlutka clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Botenberg is landing with strikes. Corlutka can't take much more of this.
Corlutka is trying to break free.
Corlutka just trying to survive but Botenberg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Corlutka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Botenberg controlling his opponent.
Botenberg landing strikes from the mount and Corlutka is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Botenberg content just to control the position here.
Botenberg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Corlutka is now in Botenberg's guard. A big mistake from Botenberg there, giving up the dominant position!
Corlutka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Botenberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corlutka looking to sit in guard and control but Botenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Botenberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Corlutka's head.
Botenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corlutka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corlutka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botenberg wants to get up but he can't break Corlutka's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Botenberg wants to control from the top but Corlutka keeps moving.
Corlutka wants to improve his position but instead Botenberg has moved into half guard.
Botenberg passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Corlutka!
Corlutka is controlling an arm, preventing Botenberg from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boris Botenberg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Botenberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Corlutka on his heels. He'll look to pass Corlutka's guard now, I'm sure.
Corlutka is wriggling around but Botenberg manages to pass to half guard.
Corlutka tries to kick Botenberg off but Botenberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boris Botenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Botenberg tries to stand but can't do so whilst Corlutka controls his leg.
Corlutka is looking to control Botenberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corlutka avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corlutka has his hands clasped together around Botenberg's back. He's all about the action.
Corlutka is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Botenberg controlling the action here.
Botenberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Botenberg trying to control the action but Corlutka is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Corlutka manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Botenberg keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Corlutka blocks an uppercut.
Botenberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Corlutka prevents it.
Corlutka tries to throw a body punch but Botenberg avoids it by throwing Corlutka back against the cage.
Botenberg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Corlutka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Corlutka enables Botenberg to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Corlutka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Corlutka wants to stand up but Botenberg is controlling him.
Botenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Botenberg is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Botenberg's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Botenberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Corlutka is retaining full guard.
Botenberg is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Botenberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Corlutka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Corlutka shoots in and drives through. Botenberg sprawls well.
Botenberg drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Botenberg tries to move to mount but Corlutka blocks the move with his legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corlutka tries to improve position but can't.
Verdan Corlutka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boris Botenberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Corlutka is looking to get back to his feet here but Botenberg is keeping cool and he's managed to take Corlutka's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Botenberg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Botenberg, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Botenberg!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Boom Boom (ranked 5103 p4p, 5101 weight class) and Monkey Business (ranked 160 p4p, 158 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oleksandr Boom Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Monkey Business!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom Boom tries to close the distance and clinch but Business swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Business tries to clinch but Boom Boom moves out of range.
Boom Boom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Business lands a nice shot that snaps Boom Boom's head back.
 It looks like Oleksandr Boom Boom has been cut.
Boom Boom throws a series of punches but Business moves out of range.
As Boom Boom backs off Business throws a huge counter combo but Boom Boom manages to avoid it all.
Business misses with a wild combination.
Business slaps away a takedown attempt from Boom Boom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom Boom goes for a double leg but Business avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Business continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom Boom missing with knees to the body.
Business stops a takedown attempt from Boom Boom.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Boom Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Business is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Business is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Boom Boom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Business pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Boom Boom is predictable there
and Business counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Business takes an elbow to the temple.
 It looks like Monkey Business has been cut.
Business changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Boom Boom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Business shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boom Boom defends it nicely.
Business throws a sloppy head kick and Boom Boom moves out of range easily.
Business will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Boom Boom feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Business fails with a takedown attempt.
Boom Boom changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Business tries to avoid it but Boom Boom manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Business to the ground. Business escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boom Boom clinches.
Boom Boom breaks from the clinch.
Business shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boom Boom sprawls well. Boom Boom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Business gets slowly back to his feet.
Business lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get 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!
Boom Boom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Business sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boom Boom somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business looks for the body kick but Boom Boom saw that one coming.
Boom Boom lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Business misses with a hook. Boom Boom ducked under it nicely.
Boom Boom half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boom Boom shoots in and drives through. Business sprawls well.
Boom Boom gets tackled into the cage by Business. Business maintains the clinch.
Business escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Business tries to clinch but Boom Boom moves out of range.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Business throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boom Boom's waist but Boom Boom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Business off to one side.
As Business looks to move away, Boom Boom throws a big counter combo but Business just gets out of the way.
Business scores with a push kick.
Business fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boom Boom swivels and escapes.
Boom Boom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boom Boom is trying to pull guard but Business turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boom Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Business with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boom Boom holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Business looks winded!
Business is trying to pull guard but Boom Boom has him pressed against the cage.
Business tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom Boom's elbow.
Boom Boom fails to pull guard.
Business can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Monkey Business will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Business defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boom Boom.
Boom Boom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Business counters with a right hand to the body.
Business tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boom Boom defends well and Business ends up having to push Boom Boom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Boom Boom shoots in but Business avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Boom Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom Boom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Business. That did some damage!
Nice sprawl there from Boom Boom as Business shoots in.
Boom Boom leaves Business with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Business misses with a takedown attempt - Boom Boom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Business fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Business is breathing heavily.
Boom Boom moves into the clinch successfully.
Boom Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Business sprawls well. Business wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boom Boom gets slowly back to his feet.
Boom Boom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Business managing to block the knees to the body from Boom Boom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom Boom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Business.
Business has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Boom Boom uses from the top position.
Boom Boom drops back, looking for a kneebar! Business looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Business looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Business!
Boom Boom is trying to work for a sweep but Business has mounted him!
Boom Boom is looking to improve his position but Business isn't that keen on the idea.
Business controlling from the full mount.
Boom Boom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business controlling the position easily from mount.
Business thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Business controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Business has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Boom Boom is working to get back to half guard.
Business trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Business throwing strikes here but Boom Boom is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Business trying to control but Boom Boom is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Business showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Boom Boom fails with the takedown
and Business counters with a nice body kick.
Boom Boom slaps away a takedown attempt from Business, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boom Boom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Business paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom Boom goes for a double leg but Business avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Business continues to drive forward.
Boom Boom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Business manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Business.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Business as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Boom Boom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Business!
Monkey Business seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Business as he jumps to the side.
Business let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from Boom Boom. No joy for Business on that attempt.
Business will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Business rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boom Boom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Business tries to clinch but Boom Boom is having none of it.
Boom Boom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oleksandr Boom Boom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Business tries for a takedown but Boom Boom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Business has Boom Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Business is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom Boom jumps into guard, dragging Business to the mat.
Boom Boom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Business doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Business manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Business postures up.
Business postures up in Boom Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom Boom blocks it.
Boom Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Business postures up in Boom Boom's guard and throws a big left but Boom Boom blocks it.
Boom Boom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Business wants to control from the top but Boom Boom keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom Boom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Business wants to clinch up but Boom Boom keeps it at a distance.
Business closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boom Boom circles away.
Boom Boom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Business sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Business shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom Boom closes the distance and pushes Business back into the cage.
Business tries for a takedown but Boom Boom manages to get underhooks.
Boom Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Business slips a jab and a cross from Boom Boom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Business connects with a high kick.
Boom Boom tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Business swivels and escapes.
Business is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Boom Boom rushes Business and presses him up against the cage.
Boom Boom stops a takedown attempt from Business.
Boom Boom breaks from the clinch.
Boom Boom tries to clinch up.
Business leaves Boom Boom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Business has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oleksandr Boom Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey Business is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Boom Boom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Monkey Business.
I've got Business 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Business!
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