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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Graves (ranked 3455 p4p, 5858 weight class) and Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 126 p4p, 178 weight class). Ser Gregor Clegane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Javier Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ser Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy body kick from Clegane
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Graves moves to clinch but Clegane breaks away
and Clegane counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Clegane thows a huge punch but Graves dodges it nicely.
Clegane is taking a breather. Graves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Clegane has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Graves defend it? Clegane steps over the head and cranks it - Graves is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Clegane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ser Gregor Clegane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Holliday (ranked 4897 p4p, 4450 weight class) and Don Peccorino (ranked 487 p4p, 461 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lyle Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Peccorino !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday moves into the clinch.
Holliday is pressed up against the cage. Peccorino has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holliday down to the mat. Holliday avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Peccorino is looking to clinch.
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Holliday is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Peccorino .
Holliday circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peccorino gets a clinch.
Peccorino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Don Peccorino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Peccorino .
Peccorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Holliday is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Peccorino .
Peccorino is looking to clinch but Holliday is avoiding it.
Peccorino takes a swing at Holliday's ribcage but misses.
Holliday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday scores with the left hand. Peccorino knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Don Peccorino has been cut.
Peccorino tries to clinch up but Holliday circles away and keeps his distance.
Holliday dodges the punch combination from Peccorino .
Peccorino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holliday sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holliday is looking to counter with a body kick.
Holliday plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Peccorino throws a hook but Holliday avoids it easily.
Peccorino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peccorino slaps away a takedown attempt from Holliday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Peccorino misses.
Peccorino doesn't manage to clinch there - Holliday circles away.
Peccorino takes the fight into the clinch.
Holliday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peccorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick from Holliday misses.
Holliday throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holliday shoots in for a double leg but Peccorino sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Don Peccorino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Peccorino misses with a combination
and Holliday counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday pulls guard successfully.
Peccorino wanted to stand there but Holliday had control of the position.
Holliday is trying to control the position but Peccorino postures up.
Holliday doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Peccorino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino wants to get up but he can't break Holliday's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holliday looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Peccorino wanted to stand there but Holliday had control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peccorino throws a leg kick
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holliday throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peccorino tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holliday is in Peccorino 's guard.
Peccorino wants to stand and escape but Holliday is having none of it.
Peccorino has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Holliday is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Holliday taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holliday fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Holliday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peccorino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holliday somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peccorino clinches with his opponent.
Peccorino is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Peccorino throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Peccorino tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Holliday avoids it.
Holliday breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peccorino tries to land a front kick but Holliday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Holliday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Holliday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Peccorino avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Lyle Holliday will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don Peccorino 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peccorino throws a sloppy head kick and Holliday moves out of range easily.
Holliday misses with a body kick.
Holliday throws a right and a left that Peccorino avoids nicely.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Holliday is having none of it.
Peccorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peccorino throws a leg kick but Holliday moved away.
Peccorino feints a jab promting Holliday to slip. Peccorino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Holliday slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Lyle Holliday has been cut.
Holliday avoids the head kick by Peccorino .
Holliday avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Peccorino can't get the takedown.
Peccorino is trying to pull guard but Holliday turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Holliday tries to score a body lock takedown but Peccorino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peccorino is trying to drag Holliday to the mat but Holliday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lyle Holliday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Peccorino .
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holliday throws an elbow that misses.
Peccorino gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Holliday is trying to control but can't.
Peccorino wants to stand up but Holliday has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Holliday is trying to stand back up but Peccorino is controlling him
Holliday works his way to full guard. Good work.
Peccorino wants to stand but Holliday is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday trying to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Holliday trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holliday shoots in and drives through. Peccorino sprawls well.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch but Holliday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Holliday appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holliday misses with a takedown attempt
and Peccorino moves into the clinch.
Holliday breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holliday looks for a takedown but Peccorino sprawls well.
Peccorino misses with a double jab
and Holliday counters with a left and a right that stings Peccorino .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Peccorino as he jumps to the side.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Peccorino as he avoids it easily.
Holliday tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peccorino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holliday somewhat.
Holliday blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Peccorino . No joy for Holliday on that attempt.
A big right from Peccorino misses.
Peccorino tries to land a leg kick but Holliday saw it coming and moves away.
Peccorino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holliday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peccorino 's waist but Peccorino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holliday off to one side.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Peccorino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holliday manages to avoid it.
Peccorino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holliday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday goes for a double leg but Peccorino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peccorino continues to drive forward.
Holliday breaks the clinch.
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Holliday clinches.
Peccorino is trying to drag Holliday to the mat but Holliday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Holliday keeps control of Peccorino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holliday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Holliday moves away
letting Holliday counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Don Peccorino will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Peccorino looks to clinch
and Holliday counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Holliday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Peccorino sprawls well. Peccorino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Holliday gets slowly back to his feet.
Holliday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Peccorino 's waist but Peccorino gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holliday off to one side.
Holliday darts in looking for a takedown but Peccorino gets double underhooks and turns Holliday into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyle Holliday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday goes for a double leg but Peccorino avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Peccorino continues to drive forward.
Holliday goes for a takedown attempt but Peccorino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccorino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holliday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holliday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peccorino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holliday manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peccorino wants to clinch.
Peccorino tries to clinch up.
Holliday tries to clinch up.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holliday throws a front kick that sends Peccorino stumbling back into the cage.
Holliday shoots in looking for a takedown but Peccorino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Holliday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Peccorino throws a right hand that Holliday ducks under and follows up with a left that Holliday also avoids with ease.
Holliday is looking for a counter combo.
Holliday moves out of range of the body kick from Peccorino .
Peccorino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holliday swats away the attempt to clinch by Peccorino .
Peccorino wants to clinch up but Holliday keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peccorino doesn't manage to clinch there - Holliday circles away.
Peccorino moves into range and clinches up with Holliday.
Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lyle Holliday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
Peccorino drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Holliday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Holliday fails to pull guard.
Holliday throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holliday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peccorino wants to clinch but Holliday slips to the side
and Holliday connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peccorino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peccorino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Holliday has time to react.
Holliday checks the leg kick.
Holliday tries to bum rush Peccorino with a series of wild strikes but Peccorino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peccorino throws a series of punches but Holliday moves out of range.
Peccorino is looking to clinch.
Peccorino scores with a three punch combo!
Holliday circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peccorino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holliday seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Holliday blocks a head kick by Peccorino .
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Holliday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Holliday pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday tries a head kick but it misses.
Holliday clinches up against the cage.
Holliday just leaning against Peccorino , taking a breather.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holliday gets control of Peccorino 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holliday will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Peccorino would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Peccorino wants to stand and escape but instead Holliday has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Holliday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyle Holliday showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holliday 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyle Holliday!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Poop Poopp (ranked 4190 p4p, 4393 weight class) and Cody Garbrandt (ranked 185 p4p, 196 weight class). Garbrandt has chosen We Will Rock You as his entrance music. Cody Garbrandt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Poop Poopp!
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, Cody Garbrandt!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poopp closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Poopp scores with a couple of short elbows.
Poopp sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Garbrandt is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Poopp throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Garbrandt pushes Poopp away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Poopp gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Poopp cracks Garbrandt with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Poopp's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garbrandt is trying to buck Poopp off.
Poopp working the ground and pound from side control.
Garbrandt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Poopp in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Garbrandt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Poopp happy to just control the position for now.
Garbrandt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbrandt gets back to half guard.
Poopp sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Poopp takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garbrandt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Poopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopp with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Poopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Poopp is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Poopp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poopp seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poopp working over Garbrandt with some ground and pound. Garbrandt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Garbrandt won't allow Poopp to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poopp is controlling the pace.
Garbrandt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Poopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Poopp prevents Garbrandt from standing back up.
Poopp looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Poopp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poopp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Poopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Garbrandt trying to control here.
Garbrandt tries to get to full guard but Poopp has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt is trying to stand back up but Poopp is controlling him
Poopp wants to control but Garbrandt is keeping him busy.
Poopp controlling the action here.
Poopp prevents Garbrandt from improving his position.
Poopp is taking a breather. Garbrandt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Poopp could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Poopp scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poop Poopp dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Garbrandt tries to clinch but Poopp moves away
so Poopp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Garbrandt 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.
Poopp not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Poopp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garbrandt can do to turn this around?
Poopp tries to free his leg and advance position but Garbrandt is retaining full guard.
Garbrandt is looking to sweep but instead, Poopp has passed into half guard.
Garbrandt is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Poopp there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poopp slows the pace down in half guard.
Poopp seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Garbrandt for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Poopp stalling.
Garbrandt trying to hold on to Poopp's head to control him but Poopp postures up.
Poopp is taking a breather. Garbrandt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Poopp lands strikes from half guard.
That's two 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.
Garbrandt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Poopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garbrandt is trying to stand back up but Poopp is controlling him
Poop Poopp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poopp is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Poopp connects with a nice short shot to Garbrandt's temple.
Garbrandt manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Garbrandt looks to clinch
and Poopp counters with a single leg into guard. Garbrandt didn't expect that.
Poopp wants to pass the guard but Garbrandt is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Garbrandt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Poopp content to stall in guard here.
Garbrandt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poopp working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Poopp landing some decent shots from guard.
Poopp is stalling in the full guard.
Poopp is working Garbrandt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poopp is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garbrandt wants to stand and escape but Poopp is having none of it.
Poopp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Poopp with a nice head shot there.
Garbrandt bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poopp's guard.
Poopp controlling Garbrandt's posture.
Poopp strikes from his own guard.
Poopp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbrandt wants to pass the guard but Poopp is keeping the position.
Garbrandt keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poop Poopp dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Garbrandt gets caught napping as Poopp dives in and scores a takedown. Garbrandt manages to retain guard.
Garbrandt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Poopp off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Poop Poopp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poopp closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Garbrandt quickly recovers to half guard.
Poopp trying to mount his opponent but Garbrandt defends it.
Garbrandt trying to control from the bottom.
Garbrandt has hold of Poopp's hands but Poopp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Poopp has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Garbrandt wants to control but Poopp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poopp working Garbrandt over with strikes.
Poopp scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Poopp landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Garbrandt is holding on to half guard well.
Poopp is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Garbrandt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Poopp scores with a couple of nice shots.
Poopp seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Garbrandt is not content to let Poopp control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poopp is taking a breather. Garbrandt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Garbrandt trying to control from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Poopp lands a nice short elbow.
Poopp winds up and cracks Garbrandt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Poopp wants to pass to mount but Garbrandt is defending the position.
Poopp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Poopp is thwarting Garbrandt's attempts to control the position.
Garbrandt has hold of Poopp's hands but Poopp slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garbrandt gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poopp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garbrandt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Poopp postures up.
Garbrandt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Garbrandt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Poopp controls the pace.
Poopp won't allow Garbrandt to get back to his feet.
Poopp is working Garbrandt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garbrandt has momentary wrist control but Poopp slips an elbow through the middle.
Poopp 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.
Poopp working some strikes from top position.
That's four 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.
Poopp working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poopp advances to half guard.
Poopp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poopp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poopp lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Garbrandt trying to hold on to Poopp's head to control him but Poopp postures up.
Poopp scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poopp passes into side control, despite Garbrandt's attempt to control the position.
Poopp lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poop Poopp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poopp 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poop Poopp!
Poop Poopp decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Kadir (ranked 3180 p4p, 3933 weight class) and Minato Kuroda (ranked 401 p4p, 471 weight class). Minato Kuroda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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, Abdul Kadir!
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, Minato Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuroda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kadir's hands.
Kuroda misses the shot to the body.
Kadir seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kuroda misses with a wild body shot.
Kuroda misses with a left hand
and Kadir counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kadir pulls Kuroda into guard.
Kuroda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kuroda is sitting in close to Kadir's body. Kadir has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kuroda is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kuroda is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kadir.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Abdul Kadir!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Klarance King (ranked 3870 p4p, 3210 weight class) and Cannon Fodder (ranked 465 p4p, 404 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Klarance King!
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, Cannon Fodder!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fodder lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King throws the left hand but Fodder avoids the punch easily.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King misses with an uppercut
and Fodder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fodder.
King sets himself, and Fodder steps forward looking for the clinch! King avoids it this time.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fodder throws a body shot but no joy.
Fodder tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King misses the shot to the body.
Fodder scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Fodder takes one to the side of the head.
Fodder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fodder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fodder is looking to clinch.
Klarance King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fodder moves out of range of the strikes.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fodder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fodder wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fodder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fodder wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Fodder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fodder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King misses with a looping left.
King looks to land a right hand but Fodder moved out of range.
A jab from King does it's job there.
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fodder darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Fodder prevents a body shot from King.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fodder's elbow.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Fodder controls the action.
King is working Fodder over against the cage.
Fodder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fodder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King jumps guard.
King keeping full guard, as Fodder tries to pass.
Fodder postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! King is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fodder, into his guard.
Fodder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Fodder has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think King should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fodder has tightened it up now! King should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cannon Fodder!
Cannon Fodder seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mizark Coleman (ranked 3352 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Kevin Federline (ranked 124 p4p, 125 weight class). Coleman comes to the cage accompanied by The Roid Rage Holla. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Counter fighter
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mizark Coleman!
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, Kevin Federline!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Mizark Coleman has been cut.
Federline moves into the clinch.
Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Federline digs a good body shot into Coleman's ribs.
The fighters circling - Federline throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Federline throws a big shot that misses.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
Federline wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Federline misses the target.
Coleman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Federline sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
A big right from Federline misses.
Coleman feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Federline dips to his left and cracks Coleman with an uppercut!
Coleman moves forwards but Federline connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Federline misses with a straight left.
Federline lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Federline instigates a clinch.
Federline lands a right hand.
Federline working aggressively here.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Federline misses with a punch to the body.
Coleman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Federline smiles and moves away.
Federline scores with the left hand. Coleman knows he should have avoided that one.
Federline ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coleman moves away.
Coleman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good shot there by Federline.
Federline gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Federline swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Federline lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Federline can't find room to land a body shot as Coleman controls the action.
Federline lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Federline scores with a shoulder strike.
Federline misses with a punch on the inside.
Federline lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Coleman or not.
Coleman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Coleman misses with an elbow strike.
Federline misses with some punches.
Coleman has hold of one of Federline's legs. Federline is fighting the takedown attempt but Coleman gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Coleman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Coleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Coleman trying to control but Federline is working from the bottom.
Coleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Federline wants to stand but Coleman is controlling the position.
Federline really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coleman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Coleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Federline keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws a big right hand that misses.
Federline looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Federline keeps moving.
Coleman looking to pass the guard.
Coleman advances to half guard.
Coleman is looking for a kimura but Federline is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Coleman to get the leverage.
Federline works his way to full guard. Good work.
Federline avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Federline keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Coleman jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Federline is trying to control the position but Coleman postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Federline loads up on a big right hand but Coleman slips the punch.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coleman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Federline misses the shot to the body.
Coleman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Federline lands with a cross.
Mizark Coleman's cut is getting worse.
Federline lands a glancing blow to the side of Coleman's head.
Federline rushes Coleman and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Federline creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coleman wants a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Federline dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mizark Coleman's cut.
That's time! Coleman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Federline throws a shot to the body.
Federline fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Coleman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Federline changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Federline does it's job there.
Federline cracks Coleman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Federline weaves into range and cracks Coleman right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Coleman goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Federline is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Federline!
An out of breath Kevin Federline thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Mizark Coleman spoke after the fight, saying 'Im gonna beat the shit out of my wife!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorlan Vieira (ranked 2905 p4p, 3861 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 113 p4p, 141 weight class). Torraso Fisticuffs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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290
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorlan Vieira!
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, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisticuffs lands with a straight right. Vieira didn't see that one coming.
Fisticuffs scores with a hook to the body. Vieira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fisticuffs throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Fisticuffs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fisticuffs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fisticuffs connects with the punch.
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook.
Vieira just misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vieira effectively controlling the action here.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vieira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vieira digs a right hand underneath Fisticuffs's ribcage. Fisticuffs let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vieira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fisticuffs blocks it with crossed arms.
Vieira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vieira can't find room to land a body shot as Fisticuffs controls the action.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch to the body.
Vieira pushes off an throws an elbow but Fisticuffs leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs tries to work over Vieira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
Fisticuffs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vieira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fisticuffs can turn it around.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisticuffs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vieira digs a right hand into Fisticuffs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fisticuffs's gas tank.
Vieira breaks the clinch.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fisticuffs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Fisticuffs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vieira doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vieira.
Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fisticuffs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs misses with an uppercut
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Fisticuffs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vieira.
Fisticuffs misses with an uppercut. Vieira saw that one coming.
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira throws a body shot but no joy.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Fisticuffs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fisticuffs scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fisticuffs slips under a jab.
Vieira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight left.
Fisticuffs wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch but Vieira is avoiding it.
Vieira slips under a jab.
Fisticuffs is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fisticuffs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vieira throws a shot from downtown. Fisticuffs moves away and avoids it.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Fisticuffs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fisticuffs cracks a nice hook into Vieira's ribs.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Fisticuffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vieira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vieira swings for the body but Fisticuffs moves out of range.
Fisticuffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fisticuffs misses with a wild body shot.
Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Vieira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fisticuffs throws a body punch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira misses with a wild body shot.
Fisticuffs moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fisticuffs throws a lazy uppercut
and Fisticuffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab by Fisticuffs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fisticuffs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira lands a slapping body shot.
Fisticuffs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisticuffs lands a big uppercut and Vieira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Vieira looks OK. Fisticuffs waves Vieira back to his feet!
Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fisticuffs lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fisticuffs fails to land.
Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fisticuffs lands a jab to Vieira's midsection.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs lands a glancing blow to the side of Vieira's head.
Fisticuffs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fisticuffs drops Vieira with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vieira looks back up at him and smiles so Fisticuffs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Vieira is rocked!
Fisticuffs drives through and clinches with Vieira against the cage.
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fisticuffs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vieira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torraso Fisticuffs dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Vieira throws a hook but Fisticuffs avoids it easily.
Vieira seems to have got his legs back now.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Vieira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fisticuffs.
Vieira is looking to counter punch.
Vieira ducks under a wild hook from Fisticuffs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vieira at a distance.
Vieira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fisticuffs wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Vieira looks to land a combination but Fisticuffs avoids it well.
Fisticuffs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Fisticuffs lands an uppercut.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Torraso Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vieira tries to break free but Fisticuffs pushes him back against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs pushes Vieira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Fisticuffs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Fisticuffs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira jabs Fisticuffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fisticuffs is looking to clinch.
It looked like Vieira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries to clinch but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vieira swings for the body but Fisticuffs moves out of range.
Fisticuffs looks to land a right hand but Vieira moved out of range.
Vieira is looking to wear down Fisticuffs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vieira misses with a wild combination.
Vieira throws an overhand right that lands on Fisticuffs's shoulder, as Fisticuffs tries to avoid the shot.
Fisticuffs fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fisticuffs clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fisticuffs fakes the body blow, causing Vieira to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Vieira goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torraso Fisticuffs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mihail Strutu (ranked 2796 p4p, 2454 weight class) and Ricky Luciano (ranked 314 p4p, 282 weight class). Mihail Strutu has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155
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160
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mihail Strutu!
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, Ricky Luciano!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strutu.
Strutu throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strutu's hands.
Strutu throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strutu lands a lovely overhand right.
Strutu swings widly with a right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
It looks like Mihail Strutu has been cut.
Strutu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Strutu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luciano.
Luciano was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Strutu misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano throws a hook but Strutu avoids it easily.
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!
Strutu throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strutu. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Strutu to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Strutu looks to clinch but Luciano throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Strutu taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Gingerbeard (ranked 1861 p4p, 2806 weight class) and Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 208 p4p, 306 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Louis Gingerbeard!
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, Phuc Dat Bich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bich moves into the clinch successfully.
Gingerbeard gets through Bich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gingerbeard working aggressively here.
Gingerbeard lands a hook that snaps the head of Bich backwards.
Gingerbeard misses with some punches.
Gingerbeard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gingerbeard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gingerbeard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bich pulls guard effortlessly.
Bich looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Gingerbeard is defending well. Bich quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Gingerbeard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bich celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 2538 p4p, 2182 weight class) and Marcus Behnder (ranked 344 p4p, 296 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Behnder!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder leaves Bravo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Behnder fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bravo sprawls well initially but Behnder persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
Behnder slows the pace down in half guard.
Bravo trying to control here.
Bravo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bravo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bravo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bravo has escaped and now he's on top!
Behnder controls Bravo momentarily but Bravo frees himself.
Behnder looking for a triangle here. Bravo is fighting it but it looks tight! Behnder pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bravo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Behnder!
After winning the bout, Marcus Behnder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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