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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Gomes (ranked 6458 p4p, 4829 weight class) and Issac Field (ranked 587 p4p, 477 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Gomes !
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, Issac Field!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Field was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Field swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gomes pushing down on Field's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gomes takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Field really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is looking to advance position but Field won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Field could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gomes has cracked it and Field is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gomes !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Antonio Gomes !
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kren Hawkins (ranked 6265 p4p, 4093 weight class) and Arturo Vargas (ranked 192 p4p, 147 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kren Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturo Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Hawkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vargas tries to avoid it but Hawkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vargas to the ground. Vargas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawkins takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Hawkins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hawkins moves away.
Vargas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vargas tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vargas lands a slapping body shot.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Vargas lands a big uppercut and Hawkins crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hawkins looks OK. Vargas waves Hawkins back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Vargas. Hawkins falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Vargas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Walker (ranked 4517 p4p, 2807 weight class) and Zuki Nicodeme (ranked 462 p4p, 308 weight class). Nicodeme has chosen House Thing (Original) as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zuki Nicodeme!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicodeme tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nicodeme, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Jon Walker has been cut.
Nicodeme flashes Walker a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Walker's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Walker crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Nicodeme punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zuki Nicodeme!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Boy (ranked 2667 p4p, 5174 weight class) and Justin Sider (ranked 332 p4p, 562 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jhonny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Sider!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sider throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sider waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boy.
Boy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sider drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sider loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sider wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Sider has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sider postures up and lands a big shot to Boy's brow.
Sider wants to pass the guard but Boy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy looking for a sweep. Not yet Boy, not yet.
Sider would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sider is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sider avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boy working for submissions but it's allowed Sider to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sider pulls his head out easily.
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.
Sider frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy is breathing heavily.
Sider looking to secure an arm triangle but Boy defends it well.
Boy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sider dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is in a horrible position here. Sider smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sider is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boy tries to reverse the position but Sider maintains control.
Boy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Sider lands strikes to the head.
Sider controlling well, preventing Boy from escaping the position.
Sider controlling from the back.
Boy is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Sider looking for the choke from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sider trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boy wants to escape the position.
Boy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
Sider seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sider tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Sider dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sider throws a head kick but Boy moves out of range.
Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sider throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sider is in Boy's guard.
Sider avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sider trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sider is aware though and is defending well.
Sider 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sider postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sider wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Sider is breathing heavily.
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy keeping full guard, as Sider tries to pass.
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boy working for a triangle but Sider defends it easily.
Sider is looking to stand up but Boy won't let him.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Sider from controlling successfully.
Boy looking for a guillotine here but Sider defends easily.
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.
Boy is looking for a triangle here but Sider uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boy tries to buck Sider off but Sider is having none of it.
Sider controlling from side mount.
Boy is trying to improve his position.
Sider wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sider decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Boy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sider tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Boy is in Sider's guard.
Sider uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sider shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Boy is trying to defend but Sider finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Boy actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sider is pressing down on Boy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boy is holding on for now.
Boy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sider has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Boy works to full guard.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Sider has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sider's guard.
Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Sider.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Sider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boy gets a double leg takedown into Sider's guard.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
Sider working a defensive guard here.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sider is trying to control the position but Boy postures up.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sider manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Boy has Sider in his guard.
Boy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sider escapes and throws Boy's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Justin Sider has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boy is trying to work for a sweep but Sider has mounted him!
Sider controlling his opponent.
Sider lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Boy is squirming around, avoiding Sider's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sider might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sider is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sider. What's that going to do exactly?
Boy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sider in particular looking to stall.
Sider wants to take a breather but Boy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boy gets back to full guard.
Sider content to stall in guard here.
Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sider defends it easily.
Boy wants to sweep here but Sider controlling him for the moment.
Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sider defends well.
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.
Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boy is looking for a triangle but Sider pushes his legs off easily.
Sider passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sider happy to just control the position for now.
Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Sider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sider has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Sider!
A relieved looking Justin Sider thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snake Jones (ranked 3905 p4p, 3319 weight class) and Angus McCloud (ranked 422 p4p, 359 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Snake Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Angus McCloud!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCloud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCloud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCloud cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones slips a jab from McCloud.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but McCloud pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
McCloud blocks a body shot from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCloud pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCloud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCloud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but McCloud blocks with his arms.
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!
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCloud lands with a right to the head.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A hook to the body from McCloud.
McCloud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but McCloud is blocking nicely.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
McCloud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones wants to clinch
and McCloud counters with a nice right hand that sends Jones toppling to the canvas! Jones scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McCloud finish him?!
It looks like Snake Jones has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones closes the distance but McCloud moves to the side
and McCloud counters with a crisp right that sends Jones to the canvas! McCloud follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus McCloud!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Brown (ranked 3666 p4p, 2666 weight class) and Johnny Cannons (ranked 447 p4p, 331 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Cannons!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Cannons counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cannons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown throws a right and a left that Cannons avoids nicely.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Cannons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Cannons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Cannons moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Cannons.
 Brown is rocked!
BOOM! Cannons lands a beautiful left hook that drops Brown. Brown tries to recover but Cannons is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Brown lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Cannons!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Cannons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Home (ranked 2124 p4p, 4843 weight class) and Jeb Freeman (ranked 289 p4p, 591 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
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, Jeb Freeman!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Freeman has time to react.
 It looks like Jeb Freeman has been cut.
Home lands a really nice looking cross but Freeman seems unphased.
Freeman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Home with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Home bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Freeman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Home scores with a hook to the body. Freeman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Freeman looks winded!
Home lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Home!
New Home spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Piano (ranked 3004 p4p, 2932 weight class) and Matthew Quigley (ranked 379 p4p, 372 weight class). Matthew Quigley will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Piano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quigley throws out a loose jab but Piano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piano closes the distance and clinches.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quigley's elbow.
Piano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piano struggles to land a body shot inside as Quigley controls his hands.
Quigley is trying to break the clinch but Piano is controlling him.
Quigley has a couple of punches blocked by Piano.
Piano prevents a body shot from Quigley.
Piano manages to pull guard.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Piano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piano wants to sweep here but Quigley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piano is working hard here to advance position.
Quigley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Piano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Quigley wants to pass the guard but Piano is keeping the position.
Quigley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Piano is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Quigley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Piano.
Quigley avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Piano.
Quigley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piano throwing shots but Quigley is blocking nicely.
Piano passes the guard and advances to mount!
Quigley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Piano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Quigley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Piano misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Piano thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Piano throwing strikes here but Quigley is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Piano throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Piano throws some wild stikes that Quigley manages to avoid easily.
Piano unloads with some shots from mount but Quigley bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piano looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piano thowing shots but they're missing.
Quigley is trying to escape the mount.
Piano 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.
Piano looking to finish with strikes here!
Piano lands a big elbow.
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!
Piano throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Quigley because Piano loaded up on that one.
Piano looking to finish with strikes here!
Piano lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piano putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Piano throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Quigley holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Piano tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Piano loads up with a big shot that hurts Quigley! He's pulled Piano in close but Piano has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Quigley survive? More strikes from Piano and Quigley is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nick Piano!
In his post fight interview, Nick Piano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brook Brokovsky (ranked 2011 p4p, 2360 weight class) and Mariusz Dominator (ranked 84 p4p, 96 weight class). Mariusz Dominator has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brook Brokovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mariusz Dominator!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominator slaps away a takedown attempt from Brokovsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dominator looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dominator.
Brokovsky moves out of range as Dominator throws a body kick.
Dominator just misses with a punch to the body.
Dominator scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brokovsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brokovsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dominator sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dominator looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dominator lands with a shot to the body.
Brokovsky is breathing heavily.
Brokovsky takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dominator moves into the clinch.
Dominator has a couple of punches blocked by Brokovsky.
Brokovsky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brokovsky has been working on his balance at SMASH Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Dominator.
Dominator misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominator tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominator scores with a shot to the side of Brokovsky's head.
Dominator misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominator tries to throw a body punch but Brokovsky avoids it by throwing Dominator back against the cage.
Dominator pushes Brokovsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominator misses with a punch on the inside.
Dominator lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brokovsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dominator pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dominator throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Brokovsky got wobbled bad by a big combination! Dominator presses forward with punches and knees until Brokovsky stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Brokovsky closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mariusz Dominator!
A relieved looking Mariusz Dominator thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Car (ranked 1133 p4p, 2658 weight class) and Ache Guarani (ranked 167 p4p, 354 weight class). Ache Guarani has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with New Car's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Car!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ache Guarani!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guarani takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guarani gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Ache Guarani has been cut.
Car with a nice cross.
Car connects with the punch.
Guarani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guarani is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Car sees it coming and defends easily.
Car is trying to stand.
Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Car wants to get back to his feet.
Guarani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Car tries to kick Guarani off but Guarani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Car tries to kick Guarani off but Guarani keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guarani is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Guarani wants to work for an arm triangle but Car is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Guarani trying to control the action but Car is working from the bottom.
Guarani in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Car tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Guarani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ache Guarani!
A victorious Ache Guarani thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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