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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taji Mufca (ranked 5970 p4p, 6908 weight class) and Dax Crumper (ranked 251 p4p, 268 weight class). Taji Mufca has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taji Mufca !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dax Crumper!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mufca is trying to defend but Crumper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Crumper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crumper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mufca defends it well.
Crumper is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crumper seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Mufca is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dax Crumper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Little Lucky (ranked 6150 p4p, 6100 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 622 p4p, 616 weight class). Oliva has chosen Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Little Lucky!
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, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Lucky's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliva under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice cross by Lucky.
Lucky drops Oliva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Oliva looks back up at him and smiles so Lucky waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Oliva is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva moves into the clinch.
Oliva is still on wobbly legs! Can Lucky finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliva.
A short right from Oliva on the inside.
Lucky definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliva lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliva seems to have recovered his senses.
Lucky blocks a body shot from Oliva.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lucky.
Lucky is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliva.
Oliva lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliva lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Lucky is rocked!
Oliva dips a shoulder and cracks Lucky with a mighty uppercut! Lucky falls back against the cage and Oliva unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lucky is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Oliva screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Roundabout Tom (ranked 6419 p4p, 4928 weight class) and Magnus Levinus (ranked 718 p4p, 596 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roundabout Tom!
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, Magnus Levinus !
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levinus stuffs the takedown attempt from Tom. Tom gets slowly back to his feet.
No joy there for Levinus , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Levinus 's guard.
Tom lands a couple of elbows.
Tom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Levinus 's head.
Tom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Levinus 's head.
Levinus is rocked!
Tom loads up on a big left hand. Levinus felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Tom looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Levinus can't hide his disappointment, as Tom celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roundabout Tom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kubla Conn (ranked 6119 p4p, 5051 weight class) and Joshua Spotter (ranked 652 p4p, 582 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Kubla Conn!
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, Joshua Spotter!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Conn lands a head shot.
Conn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spotter misses with a hook. Conn ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Conn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spotter scores with a nice right hand.
Spotter throws a hook but Conn blocks it.
Conn throwing a counter right hand but Spotter manages to avoid it.
Conn cracks Spotter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spotter throws out a powerful jab.
Spotter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
 It looks like Kubla Conn has been cut.
Conn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spotter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spotter throws a hook but Conn blocks it.
Conn moves out of range as Spotter strikes.
Conn is looking to counter punch.
Spotter looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spotter cracks Conn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spotter takes a swing at Conn's ribcage but misses.
Spotter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spotter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spotter misses with a right hand
and Conn counters by moving into the clinch.
Spotter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conn jumps into guard, dragging Spotter to the mat.
Conn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spotter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Conn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spotter has managed to get both his arms back between Conn's legs - danger averted.
Conn working for a triangle but Spotter defends it easily.
Spotter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Conn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Conn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spotter is one step ahead there.
Spotter is looking to stand up but Conn won't let him.
Spotter wants to stand and escape but instead Conn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Conn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Conn won't allow Spotter to sweep him here.
Spotter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Conn throwing strikes but missing.
Conn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spotter is keeping the position for now.
Conn 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.
Conn drops back looking for a leg! Spotter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spotter manages to kick Conn off! Conn jumps back into Spotter's guard.
Spotter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Conn is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conn advances to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spotter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Conn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Spotter keeping hold of Conn's head, controlling as best he can.
Conn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Conn thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Conn is working for a guillotine from mount but Spotter frees his head quite easily.
Conn moves to the back.
Conn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Spotter doesn't escape.
Conn working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kubla Conn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kubla Conn's cut.
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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conn. Spotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Spotter.
Spotter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conn.
Spotter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Conn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spotter.
Joshua Spotter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spotter lands with a right hand.
Conn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Conn walks into a stiff left hand from Spotter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Conn misses.
Conn looks to throw the jab but Spotter is out of range.
Spotter has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spotter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conn tries to clinch up.
Spotter tests Conn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spotter moves out of range as Conn strikes.
Spotter misses with a looping left.
Spotter with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conn darts in and clinches Spotter up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conn lands with a light punch inside.
Conn tries to work over Spotter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spotter working hard to break the clinch.
Spotter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Spotter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spotter.
Spotter swings wildly with an uppercut but Conn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Conn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spotter has a couple of punches blocked by Conn.
Spotter misses with some punches.
Spotter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conn lands a hook that snaps the head of Spotter backwards.
Conn successfully pulls guard.
Conn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Conn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Conn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conn is trying to work for a kimura but Spotter is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conn seems to be looking for submissions.
Conn is working for a submission of some sort.
Spotter is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotter is staying active underneath Conn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spotter controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Conn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Conn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spotter is controlling Conn's trapped leg to prevent Conn from advancing to side control.
Conn is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Conn works his way into full mount!
Conn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Poor strikes thrown by Conn there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Spotter holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Conn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Spotter tries to hold on but Conn postures up.
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 Kubla Conn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kubla Conn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Conn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spotter lands with a straight right. Conn didn't see that one coming.
Spotter dodges the punch combination from Conn.
Conn throws a jab when Spotter was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conn. Spotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conn throws a jab but it's blocked by Spotter.
Conn throws a sloppy head kick and Spotter moves out of range easily.
Spotter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Spotter throws a hook to the side of Conn's head but Conn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conn slips under a jab.
Conn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Conn looks to land a body kick but Spotter moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conn forces Spotter back against the cage and clinches.
Conn struggles to land a body shot inside as Spotter controls his hands.
Conn keeps control of Spotter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Conn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spotter managing to block the knees to the body from Conn.
Spotter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Conn lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spotter has a couple of punches blocked by Conn.
Conn lands a nice shot to the body.
Spotter working aggressively here.
Spotter swings wildly with an uppercut but Conn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Spotter.
Spotter lands a nice uppercut.
Spotter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spotter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Conn staying out of range there.
Conn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spotter manages to avoid it.
Spotter connects with a body shot.
Spotter 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.
Conn cracks Spotter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Conn.
Conn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spotter.
Spotter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conn throws a big counter combination but Spotter scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Conn misses with a hook. Spotter ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conn throws a hook but Spotter avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Spotter.
A telegraphed right hand from Spotter misses the target.
Conn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spotter with a hook.
Conn is rocked!
Conn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oh Conn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spotter lands a nice shot that snaps Conn's head back.
Spotter throws a hook but Conn avoids it easily.
Spotter drops Conn with a straight right hand, right on the button! Spotter follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Spotter!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 5216 p4p, 6120 weight class) and Chico Maki (ranked 504 p4p, 569 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Green!
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, Chico Maki!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green looking to score a takedown here. Maki is defending well but Green drives through and ends up in Maki's guard.
Green pushing down on Maki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maki is trying to maintain the position but Green is very close to passing his half guard.
Maki felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maki is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Green not doing much here.
Green definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green seems to be looking for submissions.
Green wants to work for an arm triangle but Maki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Green prevents Maki from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Maki won't allow Green to pass to mount.
Green is thwarting Maki's attempts to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maki is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Green wants to take a breather but Maki is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maki reverses the position - he's now on top in Green's guard.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Maki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green wants to pass the guard but Maki is keeping the position.
Maki being controlled here, momentarily.
Green is pushing down on Maki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maki is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green wants to pass to mount but Maki is defending the position.
Green takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Green prevents Maki from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Green.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Maki sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green scores with a takedown into Maki's guard.
Green sitting in guard here, content to control.
Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Green 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.
Maki wants to sweep but no luck.
Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maki can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to free his leg and advance position but Maki is retaining full guard.
Green pushing down on Maki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maki is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maki is trying to stand up here but Green is controlling him well.
Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maki is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Green frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Green working for a submission but Maki is keeping him at bay.
Green working for a submission but Maki is keeping him at bay.
Maki is squirming around, avoiding Green's attempts to control the action.
Green is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Maki is in real trouble.
Green keeps control of the position easily here as Maki tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maki tries to break free.
Maki trying to control the hands but Green won't let him.
What can Maki do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Maki trying to control the hands but Green breaks the grip.
Green trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Maki doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Green is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Maki with him. Maki is trying to defend but Green has an arm under the chin now! Maki grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ed Green!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between North Shore (ranked 3984 p4p, 6113 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 422 p4p, 571 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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, North Shore!
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, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shore takes the fight into the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Shore has him pressed against the cage.
Shore jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shore manages to break the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shore.
Shore fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fitzgerald, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid body kick from Fitzgerald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shore closes the distance and clinches.
Shore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Shore persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore shoots in for a double leg but Fitzgerald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitzgerald lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fitzgerald.
North Shore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzgerald is fending him off so far but Shore persists. Nope, Fitzgerald circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzgerald avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crunch! Fitzgerald slams his shin into Shore's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fitzgerald!
Shore moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shore as Fitzgerald tries to tie him up.
Shore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shore can't get the takedown.
Fitzgerald managing to block the knees to the body from Shore.
Shore misses with a punch on the inside.
Shore is trying to pull guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying to break the clinch but Shore is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald is trying to stall.
Shore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Fitzgerald has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shore dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shore looking for a takedown.
Shore stalls.
Fitzgerald is struggling to control the position.
Shore jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitzgerald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitzgerald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fitzgerald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shore tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore has his foot on Fitzgerald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fitzgerald works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boyd Fitzgerald will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fitzgerald - that will leave a mark!
Shore fails with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald checks a leg kick nicely.
Shore throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shore somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore misses with a head kick.
Fitzgerald is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
No luck for Shore with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Shore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shore throws a head kick but Fitzgerald moves out of range.
Shore misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fitzgerald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shore has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fitzgerald scores with a spinning back kick!
Shore with a poor takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shore throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shore tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fitzgerald is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've been told by Shore's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fitzgerald scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzgerald lands a high kick!
Shore keeps the fight on the outside.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fitzgerald.
Shore shoots for a takedown but Fitzgerald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fitzgerald scores with a spinning back kick!
Shore is looking to clinch but Fitzgerald is avoiding it.
Fitzgerald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzgerald wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body kick.
Shore rushes Fitzgerald and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzgerald wants to break free but Shore has control.
Fitzgerald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
Shore blocks a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgerald misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shore prevents a body shot from Fitzgerald.
Shore wants a takedown.
Shore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fitzgerald blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Shore.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shore throws a head kick that misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a head kick. That will keep Shore thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
Shore throws a leg kick that misses.
Shore clinches.
Fitzgerald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shore tries to pull guard but Fitzgerald forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shore changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fitzgerald fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Shore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shore shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Shore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for North Shore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shore somewhat.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shore fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick that knocks Shore off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shore lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shore.
It looks like Boyd Fitzgerald has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Crunch! Fitzgerald slams his shin into Shore's torso.
Shore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzgerald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shore tries to clinch there but Fitzgerald circles away.
Fitzgerald circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with a left and a right that stings Shore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shore throws a lazy head kick
and Fitzgerald counters with a low kick, right behind Shore 's knee.
Shore is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shore shoots in but Fitzgerald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Shore misses
and Fitzgerald counters with a leg kick.
Shore has a takedown stuffed.
Fitzgerald is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands a high kick!
Fitzgerald lands with a nice body kick.
Shore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shore somewhat.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fitzgerald counters with a one-two to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzgerald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Tsubekov (ranked 2592 p4p, 3931 weight class) and Wesley Janssen (ranked 324 p4p, 470 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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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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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 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Rustam Tsubekov!
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, Wesley Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janssen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tsubekov is fending him off so far but Janssen persists. Nope, Tsubekov circles away and we're back to standing.
Tsubekov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Janssen shoots in looking for a takedown. Tsubekov tries to sprawl out of it but Janssen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tsubekov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Janssen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tsubekov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsubekov.
Rustam Tsubekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen.
Janssen has Tsubekov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tsubekov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tsubekov tries to work over Janssen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsubekov tries to throw a body punch but Janssen avoids it by throwing Tsubekov back against the cage.
Tsubekov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Janssen regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tsubekov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Janssen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Janssen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tsubekov defends it easily.
Janssen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsubekov stands and throws Janssen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tsubekov controls the position from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov wants to control but Janssen is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Janssen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Janssen is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsubekov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Janssen keeps working.
Janssen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Janssen gets back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsubekov is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssen is looking to escape.
Tsubekov is controlling the pace.
Janssen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov is keen to just control but Janssen is a slippery customer.
Janssen trying to control here.
Janssen is staying active underneath Tsubekov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Janssen moves into full guard.
Tsubekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Janssen is trying to control the position but Tsubekov postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Janssen looking to score a takedown here. Tsubekov is defending well but Janssen drives through and ends up in Tsubekov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janssen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been informed that Janssen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tsubekov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Janssen manages to get himself to full guard.
Tsubekov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Janssen looking for a sweep. Not yet Janssen, not yet.
Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Tsubekov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Janssen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tsubekov looking to sit in guard and control but Janssen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janssen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsubekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Tsubekov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Janssen moves into the clinch.
Tsubekov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tsubekov prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsubekov is struggling to control the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tsubekov struggles to land a body shot inside as Janssen controls his hands.
Tsubekov tries to stall but Janssen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Janssen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Janssen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tsubekov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tsubekov tries to work over Janssen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tsubekov lands a takedown into guard.
Tsubekov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Janssen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsubekov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsubekov trying to control but Janssen is working from the bottom.
Tsubekov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Janssen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Janssen is on top in guard.
Janssen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tsubekov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janssen is one step ahead there.
Tsubekov is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tsubekov keeping full guard, as Janssen tries to pass.
Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tsubekov seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsubekov is on top in guard.
Janssen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tsubekov wants to control but Janssen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tsubekov keeping hold of Janssen's head, controlling as best he can.
Janssen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Janssen is trying to control the action in half guard but Tsubekov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov is trying to get back to full guard.
Janssen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Janssen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Janssen prevents Tsubekov from improving his position.
Tsubekov taking some punishment here, with Janssen in his half guard.
Tsubekov tries to get to full guard but Janssen has control of the leg.
Tsubekov is looking to control Janssen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tsubekov avoid being mounted?
Tsubekov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Janssen scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Janssen lands a nice short elbow.
Tsubekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tsubekov tries to get out of the position.
Tsubekov tries to get to full guard but Janssen has control of the leg.
Tsubekov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Janssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tsubekov is looking for a sweep. Janssen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsubekov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Janssen is working away from the top position though.
Janssen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Janssen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsubekov wants to improve his position but Janssen is controlling well.
Tsubekov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Janssen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Janssen shoots in for a takedown but Tsubekov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Janssen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsubekov swivels and escapes.
Janssen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rustam Tsubekov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen.
Tsubekov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Janssen.
Janssen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tsubekov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsubekov.
Janssen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsubekov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsubekov shoots in looking for a takedown. Janssen tries to sprawl out of it but Tsubekov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Janssen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tsubekov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Janssen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tsubekov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Janssen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Janssen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tsubekov smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Janssen is defended easily by Tsubekov.
Janssen has a takedown stuffed.
Tsubekov is looking to counter the offense by Janssen and move into the clinch.
Janssen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tsubekov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tsubekov tries to bench press Janssen off him but Janssen keeps the position.
Janssen working away.
Tsubekov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Janssen's best efforts.
Tsubekov manages to get to full guard.
Janssen preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Janssen.
Janssen throws an elbow that misses. Tsubekov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Janssen's guard. Nice move by Tsubekov!
Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Tsubekov won't allow Janssen to sweep him here.
Tsubekov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Janssen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Janssen controls Tsubekov momentarily but Tsubekov frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsubekov trying to control but Janssen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Janssen's guard.
Tsubekov is working for a kimura but Janssen is defending it quite comfortably.
Janssen is looking to improve his position.
Tsubekov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Janssen gets full guard.
Tsubekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Janssen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsubekov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Janssen is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tsubekov has his hands clasped together but Janssen extends and breaks Tsubekov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Janssen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Janssen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aidan Glenswilly (ranked 3139 p4p, 3267 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 295 p4p, 308 weight class). Aidan Glenswilly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Aidan Glenswilly!
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, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jitsu takes one to the side of the head.
Jitsu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Glenswilly throws a hook to the side of Jitsu's head but Jitsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Glenswilly sizes up Jitsu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Glenswilly misses with a shot to the body
and Jitsu counters by moving into the clinch.
Glenswilly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glenswilly lands a slapping body shot.
Jitsu shoots in but no luck this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenswilly misses the jab.
Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glenswilly.
Glenswilly digs a good hook to Jitsu's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu slips a straight right by Glenswilly.
Glenswilly misses the jab.
Jitsu feints a counter leg kick.
Jitsu slips under a jab.
Jitsu slips under a jab from Glenswilly.
Glenswilly misses the jab.
Jitsu throws a fast counter high kick but Glenswilly manages to duck under it in time.
Glenswilly leaves Jitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Glenswilly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aidan Glenswilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Good shot there by Glenswilly.
Glenswilly misses with a straight right.
Jitsu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Glenswilly is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glenswilly misses with a straight left.
Jitsu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Glenswilly with a body shot.
Glenswilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Jitsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glenswilly is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jitsu shoots in and drives through. Glenswilly sprawls well.
Jitsu defending well as Glenswilly loads up on a big left hand.
Aidan Glenswilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jitsu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glenswilly avoids it really well and circles away.
Glenswilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Jitsu is just out of range.
Glenswilly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jitsu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glenswilly.
Jitsu tries to counter with a clinch but Glenswilly shakes him off and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glenswilly. Jitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jitsu is looking for the big counter here.
Glenswilly scores with a one two! Jitsu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Glenswilly throws a big shot that misses.
Glenswilly throws a looping overhand right but Jitsu ducks down to avoid it.
Glenswilly missing with a left hand there. Jitsu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Glenswilly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jitsu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Glenswilly.
Glenswilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jitsu moves away.
Glenswilly lands a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glenswilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jitsu manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Jitsu misses.
Glenswilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jitsu.
Jitsu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glenswilly. Jitsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aidan Glenswilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glenswilly throws the left hand but Jitsu avoids the punch easily.
We've been informed that Jitsu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Glenswilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jitsu manages to avoid it.
Glenswilly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jitsu staying out of range there.
It seemed like Jitsu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Glenswilly scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glenswilly throws out a loose jab but Jitsu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jitsu wants to counter the offense by Glenswilly and move into the clinch position.
Glenswilly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Glenswilly dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Jitsu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glenswilly.
Jitsu throws out a counter right but Glenswilly avoids it with no problem.
Jitsu dodges the punch combination from Glenswilly.
Glenswilly just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jitsu! But no joy.
Jitsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Glenswilly connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Glenswilly pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jitsu back to the cage. Glenswilly follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenswilly scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Glenswilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Jitsu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Glenswilly. Beautiful body shot.
Glenswilly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jitsu can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glenswilly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jitsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jitsu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Glenswilly throws a jab when Jitsu was well out of range.
Glenswilly leaves Jitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aidan Glenswilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jiu Jitsu.
Jitsu slips under a jab.
Jitsu feints and as Glenswilly raises his hands in defense, Jitsu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Glenswilly can't keep his opponent in guard - Jitsu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Glenswilly tries to roll over but Jitsu keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jitsu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Glenswilly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jitsu.
Jitsu looking for a submission but Glenswilly manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Glenswilly is looking to stand up but Jitsu isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glenswilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jitsu drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Glenswilly manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jitsu has Glenswilly in his guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Glenswilly passes into half guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glenswilly pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Jitsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jitsu looking for subs from the bottom but Glenswilly mounts him!
Glenswilly wants to get back to his feet but Jitsu is holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Glenswilly dominated that second round.
That's time! Glenswilly's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jitsu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glenswilly tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jitsu is in Glenswilly's guard.
Glenswilly knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jitsu on the ground.
Jitsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jitsu drops back looking for a leg! Glenswilly is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Glenswilly manages to kick Jitsu off! Jitsu jumps back into Glenswilly's guard.
Glenswilly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jitsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jitsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenswilly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jitsu trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Glenswilly avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glenswilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jitsu working for a triangle but Glenswilly defends it easily.
Glenswilly wants to stand but Jitsu is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glenswilly can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jitsu looking for subs off his back but Glenswilly has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glenswilly is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Aidan Glenswilly is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Glenswilly tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jitsu.
Jitsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Glenswilly pulls his head out easily.
Jitsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Jitsu tries to roll over but Glenswilly keeps him under control.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back.
Glenswilly seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jitsu actively working from the bottom here.
Glenswilly wants to stand up but Jitsu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jiu Jitsu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jiu Jitsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glenswilly has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aidan Glenswilly!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Turn (ranked 2810 p4p, 3369 weight class) and Titus Lesnar (ranked 308 p4p, 356 weight class). The key to victory for Ray Turn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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, Ray Turn !
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, Titus Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses with a low kick.
Lesnar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lesnar is in Turn 's guard.
Turn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lesnar won't allow Turn to sweep him here.
Turn being controlled here, momentarily.
Turn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Turn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar stays in close to Turn 's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turn . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Turn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.
Turn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lesnar uses it to pass to side control.
Lesnar slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar lands a nice forearm strike.
Turn tries to improve position but can't.
Turn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Turn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lesnar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turn taking a bit of punishment here - Lesnar scoring with strikes.
Turn is trying to get back to half guard.
Lesnar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lesnar scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Turn 's face as Lesnar controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar landing strikes.
Lesnar 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 Turn 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that Lesnar has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Turn can't do much from the bottom here.
Lesnar scores with punches from side control.
Turn is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turn manages to get back to half guard.
Lesnar prevents Turn from improving his position.
Turn trying to control but Lesnar postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Turn looking for submissions off his back.
Turn wants to improve his position but Lesnar is controlling well.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Turn 's hands, connecting with Turn 's forehead.
Turn gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turn is on top in guard.
Turn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round.
That's time! Turn 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Turn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar has closed the distance and engaged Turn in a clinch.
Turn is working for takedown but Lesnar is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turn has Lesnar pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lesnar manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lesnar has had enough of the clinch but Turn keeps him there for the moment.
Turn is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Turn . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar breaks the clinch.
Turn throws a sloppy body shot
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Titus Lesnar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnar stopping the sweep attempt from Turn .
Lesnar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Turn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lesnar defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turn is on top in guard.
Turn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lesnar is keeping the position for now.
Turn distracts Lesnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turn postures up in Lesnar's guard and throws a big left but Lesnar blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lesnar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar wants to sweep here but Turn controlling him for the moment.
Lesnar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turn won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turn wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Turn distracts Lesnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lesnar has momentary wrist control but Turn slips an elbow through the middle.
Turn wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Turn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lesnar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Turn , into his guard.
Turn looking to control.
Lesnar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar postures up.
Turn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesnar is aware though and is defending well.
Lesnar 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turn is on top in guard.
Turn distracts Lesnar with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Turn being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turn passes into half guard.
Turn trying to control the action but Lesnar is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lesnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turn looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar is pulling down on Turn 's head. It's preventing any offense from Turn , at least for the moment.
Turn looking to sit in guard and control but Lesnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turn 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titus Lesnar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turn moves in looking to clinch but Lesnar pushes him off.
Lesnar throws a leg kick but Turn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnar as Turn shoots in.
Lesnar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but Turn avoids it easily.
Turn darts in looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets double underhooks and turns Turn into the cage.
Turn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Turn . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turn .
Turn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lesnar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Lesnar - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lesnar stalls.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turn wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn goes for a takedown attempt but Lesnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Turn scores with a decent looking hook.
Turn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesnar moves away.
Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turn .
Lesnar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turn regains guard.
Lesnar stands up over Turn , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lesnar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Turn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lesnar is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lesnar is working Turn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turn controls Lesnar momentarily but Lesnar frees himself.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lesnar.
Ray Turn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Turn wants to stand but Lesnar is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lesnar slips a straight right by Turn .
Turn tries to clinch up
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Turn didn't expect that.
Lesnar landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnar is in close to Turn 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turn is trying to control the position but Lesnar postures up.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lesnar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lesnar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lesnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Lesnar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lesnar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Lesnar!
Titus Lesnar 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aisland Bounser (ranked 3534 p4p, 2544 weight class) and Melvin Manhoeff (ranked 431 p4p, 319 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 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, Aisland Bounser!
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, Melvin Manhoeff!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoeff misses the jab.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Manhoeff.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bounser manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bounser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manhoeff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bounser is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manhoeff.
Bounser misses with a kick to the body.
Manhoeff moves in looking to clinch but Bounser pushes him off.
Bounser swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manhoeff shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bounser as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bounser.
Manhoeff fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bounser misses the target.
Manhoeff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bounser slaps away a takedown attempt from Manhoeff, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bounser appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aisland Bounser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Manhoeff.
Manhoeff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bounser is looking to counter punch.
Manhoeff throws a jab when Bounser was well out of range.
Bounser is looking to counter punch.
Bounser throws a low kick but Manhoeff moves out of range easily.
Manhoeff shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bounser defends it nicely.
Manhoeff is looking to clinch but Bounser is avoiding it.
Manhoeff wants to clinch.
Manhoeff wants to clinch up but Bounser keeps it at a distance.
Manhoeff defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bounser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bounser pivots, looking for a leg kick but Manhoeff is out of range and Bounser settles back down.
Manhoeff with the counter takedown but Bounser avoids it easily.
Manhoeff looks to land a left hand but Bounser moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Bounser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Manhoeff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bounser swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Melvin Manhoeff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhoeff clinches up with Bounser and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bounser.
Bounser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manhoeff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Bounser misses its target.
Bounser blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Bounser misses the target.
Manhoeff closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bounser can't find room to land a body shot as Manhoeff controls the action.
Bounser misses with a punch to the body.
Bounser struggles to land a body shot inside as Manhoeff controls his hands.
Bounser tries to throw a body punch but Manhoeff avoids it by throwing Bounser back against the cage.
Bounser holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff tries to pull guard but Bounser won't allow it.
Manhoeff is trying to pull guard but Bounser turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bounser tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manhoeff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bounser smiles and moves away.
Bounser goes for a double leg but Manhoeff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manhoeff continues to drive forward.
And Manhoeff tries to counter it with a takedown but Bounser pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bounser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Manhoeff's elbow.
Bounser misses with a body punch.
Manhoeff is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Manhoeff blocks a body shot from Bounser.
Manhoeff tries to pull guard but Bounser forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Manhoeff blocks a body shot from Bounser.
Bounser misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manhoeff jumps guard and drags Bounser to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manhoeff keeping moving, preventing Bounser from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bounser is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bounser works over Manhoeff with some ground and pound from guard.
Bounser stopping the sweep attempt from Manhoeff.
Bounser trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhoeff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manhoeff is on top in guard.
Bounser trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bounser wants to stand up but Manhoeff is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aisland Bounser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Manhoeff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bounser sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manhoeff somewhat.
Bounser throws a hook to the side of Manhoeff's head but Manhoeff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bounser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manhoeff loads up on a big right hand but Bounser slips the punch.
Manhoeff misses with an uppercut.
Bounser throws a quick counter head kick but Manhoeff was just out of range.
Manhoeff shoots in looking for a takedown but Bounser manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Manhoeff's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bounser misses with a looping right.
Manhoeff changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bounser misses with a shot to the body
and Manhoeff counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoeff scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Manhoeff working over Bounser with some ground and pound. Bounser looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoeff seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manhoeff looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bounser with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bounser slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Manhoeff is fighting to break Bounser's control of his arms but Bounser is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bounser keeping moving, preventing Manhoeff from controlling successfully.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bounser on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bounser tries to get out of the position.
Manhoeff scoring with some ground and pound.
Manhoeff is looking to work some ground and pound but Bounser has wrist control.
Manhoeff throwing strikes but missing.
Manhoeff throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bounser works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff throws a big elbow that misses.
Bounser controlling the position.
Manhoeff throws a big right hand that misses.
Bounser pulls Manhoeff in close to prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Manhoeff passes into half guard.
Manhoeff lands strikes from half guard.
Bounser pushes Manhoeff off looking to stand but Manhoeff dives back in and keeps control.
Manhoeff slips a nice elbow through Bounser's hands, connecting with Bounser's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoeff tries to pass to full mount but Bounser defends it.
Manhoeff throwing shots but Bounser is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff thows a huge punch but Bounser dodges it nicely.
Bounser wants to improve his position but Manhoeff is controlling well.
Manhoeff with the ground and pound but Bounser uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bounser working a defensive guard but Manhoeff passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Manhoeff lands a nice short elbow.
Bounser wants to get back to full guard but Manhoeff has passed into side control.
The ground and pound from Manhoeff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sloppy strikes there by Manhoeff.
Bounser is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Manhoeff off and has taken his back!
Manhoeff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bounser throwing sloppy strikes.
Manhoeff breaks Bounser's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Manhoeff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Manhoeff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Manhoeff stands up over Bounser, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manhoeff makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manhoeff throwing strikes from guard but Bounser blocks nicely.
Manhoeff trying to control but Bounser is working from the bottom.
Bounser knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manhoeff on the ground.
Manhoeff working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bounser's head.
Manhoeff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manhoeff landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoeff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Manhoeff moves into the clinch.
Manhoeff blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bounser throws a punch but it's blocked by Manhoeff.
Bounser misses with a body punch.
Manhoeff is looking for a takedown.
Bounser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bounser goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bounser misses with a punch to the body.
Manhoeff is looking to control Bounser's arms but Bounser gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manhoeff has his back to the cage.
Manhoeff fails to pull guard.
Aisland Bounser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Melvin Manhoeff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoeff pulls guard.
Bounser scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bounser throws a big right hand that misses.
Manhoeff keeping moving, preventing Bounser from controlling successfully.
Bounser won't allow Manhoeff to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoeff has momentary wrist control but Bounser slips an elbow through the middle.
Bounser works over Manhoeff with some ground and pound from guard.
Manhoeff trying to keep a closed guard but Bounser is proving a slippery customer.
Bounser with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bounser postures up in Manhoeff's guard and throws a big left but Manhoeff blocks it.
Manhoeff throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Bounser working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bounser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bounser is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manhoeff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bounser makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Manhoeff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bounser's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bounser keeping full guard, as Manhoeff tries to pass.
Bounser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manhoeff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bounser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Manhoeff stopping the sweep attempt from Bounser.
Bounser preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manhoeff loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bounser tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manhoeff works over Bounser with some ground and pound from guard.
Manhoeff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff trying to control the position from guard on top but Bounser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhoeff working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manhoeff advances position into side control!
Melvin Manhoeff has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bounser is not content to let Manhoeff control the position.
Manhoeff tries to advance to mount but Bounser denies him.
Manhoeff cracks Bounser with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoeff cracks Bounser with a big elbow.
Manhoeff trying to control the position but Bounser is working away.
Manhoeff throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bounser wants to control but Manhoeff postures up.
Manhoeff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Manhoeff tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Manhoeff working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bounser is trying to get back to his feet.
Manhoeff looks up at the clock and then as Bounser takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Manhoeff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bounser taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoeff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manhoeff has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoeff!
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