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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 5998 p4p, 5063 weight class) and Floki Big Mouth (ranked 576 p4p, 515 weight class). Floki Big Mouth 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 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, DeeJay Dawkins!
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, Floki Big Mouth !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins misses with a wild combination.
Big Mouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Big Mouth lands with a hook. Dawkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Big Mouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dawkins connects with a looping right hand.
Dawkins looks to throw the jab but Big Mouth is out of range.
Big Mouth throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut. Dawkins saw that one coming.
Dawkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dawkins fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Mouth cracks Dawkins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dawkins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Big Mouth finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Big Mouth misses its intended target.
Dawkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Big Mouth throws out a counter right but Dawkins avoids it with no problem.
Dawkins sizes up Big Mouth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins misses the jab.
Big Mouth closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
DeeJay Dawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dawkins. Big Mouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Dawkins.
Dawkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dawkins wants to take a breather but Big Mouth is having none of it.
Big Mouth is trying to stand back up but Dawkins is controlling him
Dawkins scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dawkins perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dawkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Big Mouth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dawkins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Big Mouth defending well though.
Dawkins is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dawkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Big Mouth 's head.
Big Mouth tries to get to full guard but Dawkins has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Big Mouth trying to control but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Big Mouth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to control but Big Mouth is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dawkins lands strikes from half guard.
Big Mouth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dawkins.
Dawkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dawkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Dawkins seems content to control.
Dawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dawkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Big Mouth on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dawkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dawkins lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Big Mouth wants to improve his position but Dawkins is controlling well.
Dawkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dawkins is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
 Big Mouth is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawkins controlling the pace.
Dawkins takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Big Mouth is still in real trouble! Can Dawkins finish him?
Big Mouth is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dawkins lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Big Mouth quite badly. Big Mouth pulls Dawkins in close trying to recover. Dawkins postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Big Mouth on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Big Mouth doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dawkins!
DeeJay Dawkins made sure to mention his sponsor, Island Xtreme Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominique Caramel (ranked 5062 p4p, 5137 weight class) and Jake Damien (ranked 575 p4p, 582 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dominique Caramel!
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, Jake Damien!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damien shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Caramel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Caramel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damien is one step ahead there.
Damien wants to control from the top but Caramel keeps moving.
Damien stays in close to Caramel's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Caramel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Caramel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Caramel!
Damien manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damien is looking for a sweep. Caramel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Caramel connects with a nice short shot to Damien's temple.
Damien trying to control but Caramel postures up.
Caramel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Damien is trying to get back to full guard.
Damien makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Damien.
Damien is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Damien lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damien preventing the sweep.
Damien tries to free his leg and advance position but Caramel is retaining full guard.
Damien won't allow Caramel to sweep him here.
Damien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caramel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caramel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Damien advances position into side control!
Damien is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Caramel is trying to escape and Damien transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Caramel is forced to tap! Nice work there by Damien! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jake Damien!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Strasburg (ranked 6047 p4p, 5081 weight class) and Johnny Clark (ranked 628 p4p, 571 weight class). Strasburg comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Nation Army. Max Strasburg could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Clark's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Strasburg!
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, Johnny Clark!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasburg blocks a head kick by Clark.
Clark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clark wants it to stay on the feet.
Clark scores with a head kick.
Strasburg tries for a takedown but Clark circles away easily
letting Clark counter with a right hand.
Clark plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Strasburg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Strasburg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark misses with a head kick.
Clark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Strasburg fails to land the takedown.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clark but Clark pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Strasburg fails with the takedown
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
Strasburg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clark swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark looks to land a body kick but Strasburg moved away.
Strasburg staying out of range there.
Strasburg is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasburg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Clark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg working away.
Strasburg taking a breather here.
Clark is trying to get back to half guard.
Strasburg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Strasburg is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Clark's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strasburg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Clark keeps trying to improve his position.
Strasburg taking a breather here.
Clark is looking to reverse the position.
Strasburg slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Clark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Strasburg has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark! But no joy.
Johnny Clark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Strasburg throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Clark was covering up waiting for the punch and Strasburg finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clark has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strasburg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Clark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strasburg controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark is looking for a triangle but Strasburg pushes his legs off easily.
Clark being controlled here, momentarily.
Clark can't keep his opponent in guard - Strasburg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Strasburg passes the guard and advances to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg is trying to take his opponent's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Clark dominated that round.
That's time! Strasburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Clark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Strasburg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Max Strasburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clark connects with a single shot there.
Clark moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Clark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strasburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Clark.
Strasburg darts in looking for a takedown but Clark gets double underhooks and turns Strasburg into the cage.
Clark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strasburg shoots and misses
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clark keeps Strasburg at a distance using the push kick.
Clark gets caught flat footed, as Strasburg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strasburg advances to half guard.
Clark trying to control from the bottom.
Strasburg passes to full mount!
Clark can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark has given up his back here. Will Strasburg look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Strasburg avoiding Clark 's attempts to control his hands.
Strasburg doesn't have the hooks in and Clark manages to turn into his guard.
Strasburg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Strasburg keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strasburg is keeping the position for now.
Clark wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving.
Strasburg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strasburg lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Clark wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Max Strasburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Clark is stalling here. Strasburg is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Clark seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Strasburg has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Clark tries to bench press Strasburg off him but Strasburg keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Clark is defending well.
Clark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Clark is looking to improve his position.
Strasburg uses his free foot to push down on Clark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clark.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Strasburg will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Strasburg gets the takedown into side control.
Strasburg taking a breather here.
Clark wants to control but Strasburg postures up.
Clark tries to bench press Strasburg off him but Strasburg keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark wants to control but Strasburg postures up.
Strasburg controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strasburg is working to tighten his grip on Clark's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Clark has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Strasburg is really squeezing tight and eventually Clark passes out! Strasburg breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Max Strasburg!
Max Strasburg 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Necmettin Hoca (ranked 5691 p4p, 3837 weight class) and George Russell (ranked 555 p4p, 427 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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, Necmettin Hoca!
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, George Russell!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hoca looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Russell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hoca is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Russell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoca knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Russell is trying to get an arm triangle but Hoca is defending well.
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!
Russell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoca, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell has an Americana. Hoca didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Russell is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Russell hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Russell!
George Russell tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Godoi (ranked 5120 p4p, 3921 weight class) and Wanderlei Nogueira (ranked 608 p4p, 508 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guilherme Godoi!
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, Wanderlei Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nogueira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Godoi.
Godoi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Godoi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nogueira with the inside leg kick.
Nogueira misses with a head kick.
Nogueira lands a leg kick that knocks Godoi off balance momentarily.
Godoi sizes up Nogueira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Godoi slips a jab and a cross from Nogueira.
Godoi jabs Nogueira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Godoi lands a nice looking body shot.
Godoi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nogueira tries for a takedown but Godoi circles away easily
and Godoi counters with a nice body shot.
Godoi has managed to clinch.
Godoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godoi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nogueira looks winded!
Godoi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Godoi on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Godoi.
Godoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Godoi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Godoi lands a nice uppercut.
Nogueira is rocked!
Godoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira is still on wobbly legs! Can Godoi finish him?
Godoi misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nogueira.
Godoi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nogueira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Godoi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godoi throws a head punch that misses.
Nogueira seems to have recovered his senses.
Godoi digs a right hand underneath Nogueira's ribcage. Nogueira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Godoi pushes Nogueira against the cage. Godoi is working some dirty boxing. Godoi pushes off with a quick right hook! Nogueira goes down! Nogueira tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Godoi moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guilherme Godoi!
Guilherme Godoi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Karaev (ranked 3206 p4p, 6221 weight class) and Marcus Gilliam (ranked 348 p4p, 588 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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, Andrey Karaev!
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, Marcus Gilliam!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karaev swinging wildly here.
Gilliam lands a jab to the head.
Gilliam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karaev moves away from the strike by Gilliam.
Gilliam misses with the combination.
Karaev is looking to counter punch.
Karaev misses with a looping right.
Karaev's corner calls for a 1-2. Karaev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilliam needs to keep his hands up - Karaev had a free shot at his head there.
Karaev scores with a hook to the body. Gilliam takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karaev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gilliam misses with an uppercut.
Gilliam walks into a jab.
Gilliam misses with a right hand
and Karaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karaev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Karaev tests Gilliam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilliam throws an overhand right that lands on Karaev's shoulder, as Karaev tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Karaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Karaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilliam is just out of range.
Gilliam throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab lands there for Karaev.
Karaev misses the jab.
Karaev swings for the body but Gilliam moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Karaev.
Karaev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gilliam walks into a stiff left hand from Karaev.
Karaev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Karaev misses the shot to the body.
Karaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gilliam.
Gilliam misses with a hook. Karaev ducked under it nicely.
Gilliam throws a sloppy body shot
and Karaev counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Gilliam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gilliam misses with a wild body shot.
Gilliam looks to land a right hand but Karaev moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karaev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gilliam connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilliam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gilliam swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gilliam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karaev.
Gilliam falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Karaev counter with a right hand.
Gilliam misses with a hook to the body
and Karaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marcus Gilliam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilliam tries to move into range but Karaev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gilliam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gilliam looks to score with a jab to the body but Karaev is just out of range.
Gilliam on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gilliam misses with a hook to the body
and Karaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilliam.
Karaev misses the shot to the body.
Gilliam throws a looping overhand right but Karaev ducks down to avoid it.
Karaev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gilliam lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaev connects with a jab.
Karaev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gilliam back to the cage. Karaev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Karaev misses with an uppercut. Gilliam saw that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of Gilliam 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gilliam misses with the combination.
Gilliam moves out of range as Karaev strikes.
Karaev looks to throw the jab but Gilliam is out of range.
Gilliam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karaev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gilliam on the side of the head.
Gilliam throws a poor cross that misses
and Karaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gilliam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karaev lands a nice hook to Gilliam's body. Gilliam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karaev slips a jab and a cross from Gilliam.
Gilliam looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gilliam throws a body shot but no joy.
Karaev misses the shot to the body.
Gilliam swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karaev lands a nice hook to Gilliam's body. Gilliam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Gilliam misses.
Karaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gilliam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Gilliam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gilliam scores with a body shot.
Gilliam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karaev manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Karaev misses its intended target.
Gilliam fails to land with a series of punches.
Gilliam slips a jab from Karaev.
Gilliam rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gilliam has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Karaev throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Gilliam.
Karaev lands with a nice body punch.
Karaev punishes Gilliam's body with a nice straight punch.
Gilliam looks winded!
Gilliam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karaev.
Gilliam staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Karaev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karaev dodges the punch combination from Gilliam.
Gilliam throws a series of punches but Karaev moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Karaev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Karaev misses the jab.
A jab from Karaev finds it's way through Gilliam's defenses.
Gilliam needs to keep his hands up - Karaev had a free shot at his head there.
Gilliam walks into a left hand.
Karaev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Karaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gilliam needs to keep his hands up - Karaev had a free shot at his head there.
Karaev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gilliam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gilliam throws a body shot but no joy.
Karaev looks to throw the jab but Gilliam is out of range.
Gilliam slips a straight right by Karaev.
Karaev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilliam is just out of range.
Karaev slips a jab from Gilliam.
Karaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gilliam can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilliam misses with a double jab.
Karaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karaev misses with a looping left.
Karaev slips a jab from Gilliam.
Karaev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Karaev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gilliam momentarily.
Gilliam fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karaev drops Gilliam with a beautiful combination! Gilliam stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karaev is looking for the KO!
Gilliam is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilliam swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Andrey Karaev is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilliam is breathing heavily.
Karaev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Karaev lands a big uppercut and Gilliam crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gilliam looks OK. Karaev waves Gilliam back to his feet!
Gilliam is still on wobbly legs! Can Karaev finish him?
Karaev cracks Gilliam with a hook to the temple - Gilliam is on wobbly legs here! Karaev swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Gilliam falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Karaev wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andrey Karaev!
A very excited looking Andrey Karaev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zion Lewis (ranked 3360 p4p, 2882 weight class) and Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 122 p4p, 110 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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300
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1 - 1 - 0 |
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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, Zion Lewis!
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, Ser Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis tries to work over Clegane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
Lewis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Clegane should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Clegane has Lewis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Clegane pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lewis tumbling to the mat - Clegane dives into Lewis's guard.
Clegane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lewis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clegane is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Clegane decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lewis, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis has Clegane up against the cage in a clinch.
Lewis lands a shot to the body.
Clegane looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Lewis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Lewis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Lewis for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Lewis prevents Clegane from breaking the clinch.
Lewis cracks Clegane with a nice body shot.
Lewis tries to work over Clegane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis slows down the pace here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lewis dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lewis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clegane being controlled against the cage.
Lewis tries a body shot but Clegane blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to work over Clegane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis looking to slow down the pace here.
Lewis taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zion Lewis.
Clegane avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clegane throws a leg kick but Lewis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
Lewis scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis forces Clegane back against the cage and clinches.
Clegane can't break the clinch.
Lewis stalling the fight.
Clegane prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis stalling the fight.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clegane goes for a takedown attempt but Lewis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis drives through and clinches with Clegane against the cage.
Lewis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Clegane avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Clegane letting Lewis take a breather here.
Lewis controlling the action here for a moment.
Clegane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lewis slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zion Lewis.
Lewis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clegane, pushing him back against the cage.
Clegane can't get the takedown.
Clegane trying to stall but Lewis improves his position.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Clegane's head.
Clegane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lewis is leaning against Clegane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lewis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short body shot lands from Lewis as the two fighters clinch.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cleganes head.
 It looks like Ser Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis is pushing Clegane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lewis taking a breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ser Gregor Clegane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lewis tries to clinch there but Clegane circles away.
Clegane swats away the attempt to clinch by Lewis.
Lewis rushes Clegane and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lewis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Clegane drags the fight down to the ground.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegane can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis wants to get up but he can't break Clegane's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Clegane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis tries to stand but Clegane is controlling from the bottom.
Lewis 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Clegane is trying to keep Lewis in close.
Lewis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Clegane wants to sweep here but Lewis controlling him for the moment.
Lewis showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ser Gregor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Clegane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Clegane is breathing heavily.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis tries to clinch up but Clegane circles away and keeps his distance.
Clegane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clegane darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Clegane working hard to break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lewis.
Clegane tries to pull guard but Lewis holds him up against the cage and eventually Clegane drops back down to his feet.
Lewis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lewis effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Lewis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lewis effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Lewis on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a body punch.
Clegane tries to break free but Lewis pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clegane's elbow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lewis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lewis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lewis throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis has Clegane pushed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
Clegane tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lewis smiles and moves away.
Zion Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ser Gregor Clegane.
Lewis has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clegane backwards.
Lewis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clegane up against the cage.
Lewis misses with a body punch.
Lewis lands a body punch.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Lewis is stalling here.
Lewis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zion Lewis.
Lewis wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zion Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ser Gregor Clegane's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Clegane goes for a double leg but Lewis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lewis continues to drive forward.
Good shot there by Lewis.
Lewis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lewis wants it to stay on the feet.
Lewis tries to counter by clinching up but Clegane breaks away and moves out of range.
Lewis closes the distance and pushes Clegane back into the cage.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lewis works on Clegane's body with a couple of short punches.
Lewis stalling in the clinch but Clegane improves position.
Lewis stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis has Clegane pressed against the cage.
Clegane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zion Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ser Gregor Clegane.
Clegane misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clegane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Come on Lewis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis is pushing Clegane up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lewis lands a body shot.
Lewis lands a right hand.
Lewis slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Zion Lewis.
Lewis tries to clinch but Clegane is having none of it.
Lewis instigates a clinch.
Lewis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Clegane jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lewis walks away with a smile on his face. Clegane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lewis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clegane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lewis circles away.
As Clegane tries to get set, Lewis tries to push him back and clinch up but Clegane manages to avoid the attempt.
Lewis fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis is looking to clinch.
Clegane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lewis tries to throw a body punch but Clegane avoids it by throwing Lewis back against the cage.
Lewis pushes Clegane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Clegane controls the action.
Clegane looking to slow down the pace here.
A right handed body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lewis cracks Clegane with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
Lewis stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Lewis tries to work over Clegane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Clegane wants to take the fight to the mat but Lewis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lewis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis throws a big uppercut that drops Clegane! More strikes from Lewis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Clegane lies dazed against the cage as Lewis celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zion Lewis!
Zion Lewis bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adio Harris (ranked 3814 p4p, 3172 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 497 p4p, 417 weight class). The key to victory for Adio Harris has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adio Harris!
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, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.
Harris wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams is looking to sweep but instead, Harris has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams trying to control the position.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harris was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams 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.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris!
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Williams trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard.
Williams wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Williams will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris!
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enzo Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harris prevents Williams from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Williams has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harris doesn't defend quickly enough and Williams has managed to lock this one up! Can Harris escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Williams on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams 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 Cannon Fodder (ranked 2376 p4p, 2375 weight class) and Abdul Kadir (ranked 316 p4p, 315 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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, Cannon Fodder!
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, Abdul Kadir!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kadir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Fodder.
Kadir throws a body shot but no joy.
Kadir misses with a jab to the body
and Fodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fodder misses with a wild body shot.
Kadir wants to counter with a clinch but Fodder pushes him away.
Fodder throws a low kick, looking for Kadir's leg but Kadir calmly moves out of range.
Fodder lands with a hook. Kadir tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice defenses there by Kadir.
Nice straight punches there by Fodder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fodder.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fodder.
Fodder misses with a looping left.
Kadir wants to counter the offense by Fodder and move into the clinch position.
Fodder misses with a wild body shot.
Kadir just misses with a punch to the body.
Fodder scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadir throws a right hand that misses
and Kadir takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fodder lands a head shot.
Kadir misses with a lunging right hand
and Fodder connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fodder lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kadir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fodder throws out the jab.
Fodder lands with a nice body punch.
Fodder looks to land a left hand but Kadir moved out of range nicely.
Fodder lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kadir backs up against the cage.
Fodder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kadir.
Fodder swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kadir staying out of range there.
Kadir ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kadir wants to counter the offense by Fodder and move into the clinch position.
Kadir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fodder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadir looks to land a left hand but Fodder moved out of range nicely.
Fodder avoids the body shot from Kadir.
Kadir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A punch lands to the side of Kadir 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fodder connects with a right hand. Kadir shakes it off.
Fodder is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fodder throws a hook to the side of Kadir's head but Kadir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kadir wants to counter the offense by Fodder and move into the clinch position.
Kadir misses with a body shot.
Kadir gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fodder.
Fodder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kadir wants to clinch
and Fodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Kadir.
Kadir tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fodder looks to land a left hand but Kadir moved out of range nicely.
Kadir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fodder.
An attempted straight right counter from Fodder misses the target.
Fodder lands a jab to the nose.
Kadir with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fodder to score with a decent uppercut.
Fodder throws a shot from downtown. Kadir moves away and avoids it.
Kadir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fodder throws out the jab.
Kadir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kadir tries to clinch up
and Fodder makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fodder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fodder lands a slapping body shot.
Fodder moves out of range as Kadir strikes.
Kadir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fodder.
Kadir misses with a straight right.
Fodder connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kadir slips a straight right by Fodder.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fodder jabs Kadir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fodder is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fodder throws a big shot that misses.
Fodder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kadir defending well as Fodder loads up on a big left hand.
Kadir tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cannon Fodder dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kadir moves away from the strike by Fodder.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kadir might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fodder has got the better of the exchanges.
Fodder throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kadir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kadir has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kadir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kadir on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fodder misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Fodder misses.
Kadir is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fodder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kadir at a distance.
Fodder scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodder thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fodder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kadir moves away.
Kadir throws a hook but Fodder avoids it easily.
Fodder takes a swing at Kadir's ribcage but misses.
Kadir tries to counter with a clinch but Fodder shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fodder connects with a looping right hand.
Fodder takes a swing at Kadir's ribcage but misses.
Fodder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kadir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fodder.
Kadir doesn't manage to clinch there - Fodder circles away.
Fodder fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kadir checks it well.
Kadir takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kadir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fodder throws a right hand that Kadir ducks under and follows up with a left that Kadir also avoids with ease.
Kadir misses the body punch
and Fodder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fodder misses with a wild body shot.
Fodder throws a jab when Kadir was well out of range.
Kadir steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fodder.
Fodder lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kadir at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fodder misses with a straight left.
Kadir staying out of range there.
Kadir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Fodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Kadir avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kadir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fodder counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kadir misses the target.
Kadir wants to clinch.
Fodder looks to land a right hand but Kadir moved out of range.
Kadir pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Fodder misses its intended target.
Kadir throws a lazy uppercut
and Fodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kadir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fodder manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kadir looks to land a left hand but Fodder moved out of range nicely.
Kadir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fodder counters with a left to the body.
Kadir on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kadir closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kadir swings wildly with an uppercut but Fodder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fodder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kadir misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fodder.
Kadir scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadir connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kadir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kadir tries to clinch up
and Fodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Fodder catches Kadir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fodder throws a looping overhand right but Kadir ducks down to avoid it.
Kadir wants to counter with a clinch but Fodder pushes him away.
A jab from Kadir misses.
Kadir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fodder connects with a jab.
Fodder throws a hook to the side of Kadir's head but Kadir sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kadir is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cannon Fodder dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Fodder stuns Kadir with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fodder digs a good body shot into Kadir's ribs.
Kadir tries to move into range but Fodder moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kadir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Fodder finds it's way through Kadir's defenses.
Kadir wants to clinch but Fodder slips to the side
and Fodder counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fodder throws a lazy right hand but Kadir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kadir wants to clinch
and Fodder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kadir misses with an uppercut
and Fodder counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fodder, as that shot connected.
Fodder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kadir can do to turn this around?
Fodder misses with a looping left.
Kadir takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fodder moves out of range as Kadir strikes.
Fodder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kadir.
Kadir wants to counter the offense by Fodder and move into the clinch position.
Fodder loads up on a big right hand but Kadir slips the punch.
Fodder throws a looping overhand right but Kadir ducks down to avoid it.
Fodder jabs at Kadir's body.
Fodder swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kadir.
Fodder misses with a body shot.
Fodder looks to land a left hand but Kadir moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadir swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Fodder to counter with a crisp jab.
Kadir ducks under a wild hook from Fodder.
Kadir misses the shot to the body.
Kadir tries to clinch up.
Fodder is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fodder tried to score with a low kick but Kadir checks it.
Fodder listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fodder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kadir is looking to clinch.
Fodder punishes Kadir's body with a nice straight punch.
Fodder scores with a decent looking hook.
Fodder moves out of range of the strikes.
Cannon Fodder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodder slips under a jab from Kadir.
Fodder throws a hook but Kadir avoids it easily.
Kadir tries to counter with a clinch but Fodder shakes him off and moves away.
Fodder lands a nice looking body shot.
Fodder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kadir takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kadir tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fodder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kadir ducks under a wild hook from Fodder.
Kadir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Fodder wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fodder, as that shot connected.
Cannon Fodder is winning the standup battle so far.
Fodder throws a jab when Kadir was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadir has Fodder up against the cage in a clinch.
Kadir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fodder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fodder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kadir's elbow.
Fodder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fodder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kadir manages to avoid it.
Kadir tries to clinch but Fodder is having none of it.
Fodder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kadir has time to react.
Kadir tries to clinch but Fodder moves out of range.
Fodder lands a glancing blow to the side of Kadir's head.
Abdul Kadir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Kadir. That snapped Fodder's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cannon Fodder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fodder, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cannon Fodder!
A victorious Cannon Fodder thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Luciano (ranked 1622 p4p, 2441 weight class) and Angus McCloud (ranked 204 p4p, 282 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Ricky Luciano!
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, Angus McCloud!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - McCloud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCloud ducks under a wild hook from Luciano.
Luciano looks to land a left hand but McCloud moved out of range nicely.
McCloud looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
Luciano thuds a left hand into McCloud's body.
McCloud misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a solid body kick.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luciano.
It seemed like McCloud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCloud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A telegraphed right hand from Luciano misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCloud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCloud blocks a jab.
Luciano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCloud misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCloud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCloud.
A little feinted left hand from Luciano on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano walks into a stiff left hand from McCloud.
McCloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for McCloud.
McCloud misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Luciano lands a really nice looking cross but McCloud seems unphased.
McCloud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Angus McCloud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano throws a jab when McCloud was well out of range.
McCloud misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano works McCloud's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCloud throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano connects with the punch.
Luciano defending well as McCloud loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Luciano was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCloud.
McCloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luciano lands with an uppercut that bounces McCloud off the cage and back into range.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
McCloud throws a good cross that connects.
McCloud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCloud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCloud misses the shot to the body.
McCloud slips under a jab.
McCloud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud moves out of range of the strikes.
McCloud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCloud throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from McCloud.
McCloud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCloud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luciano to score with a decent uppercut.
Luciano throws a front kick aimed at McCloud's knee but McCloud avoids it well.
A slow jab from McCloud misses its intended target.
Luciano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but McCloud slips the punch.
McCloud might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McCloud misses with a looping right.
McCloud throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano misses with a kick to the body.
McCloud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCloud throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano lands with a straight right. McCloud didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCloud throws a sloppy body shot
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McCloud really felt that one!
Luciano scores with a nice strike.
McCloud misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with an inside leg kick.
McCloud throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
McCloud lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
McCloud misses with a hook.
A left lands for McCloud.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCloud throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a right hand to the body.
Luciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from McCloud misses the target.
Luciano feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCloud throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Luciano cracks McCloud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Luciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCloud momentarily.
Luciano throws the kick towards the body but McCloud avoids it.
Luciano gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a nice shot that snaps McCloud's head back.
McCloud is rocked!
McCloud looks to throw the jab but Luciano is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Luciano misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCloud. McCloud circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Luciano scores with a jab to the body.
McCloud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McCloud is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
McCloud misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a crisp right that sends McCloud to the canvas! Luciano follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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