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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Kong (ranked 4882 p4p, 5232 weight class) and Yarik Trottsky (ranked 499 p4p, 528 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 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, Leo Kong!
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, Yarik Trottsky!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trottsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Trottsky scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Trottsky defends well and Kong ends up having to push Trottsky into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Trottsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trottsky is looking to take this one to the mat.
Our sources have told us that Kong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kong has Trottsky pressed against the cage, preventing Trottsky from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trottsky tries to pull guard but Kong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kong lands an elbow inside that Trottsky shrugs off.
Kong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Trottsky's defenses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Trottsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kong prevents it.
Leo Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yarik Trottsky.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trottsky has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Trottsky jumps guard but Kong stands there with Trottsky around his waist. Trottsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trottsky tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice elbow from Kong.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Trottsky.
Kong tries to clinch up but Trottsky circles away and keeps his distance.
Trottsky is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Trottsky closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Trottsky pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Trottsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trottsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trottsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kong.
Trottsky takes an elbow to the temple.
Trottsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trottsky tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kong smiles and moves away.
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trottsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking to clinch but Trottsky is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trottsky. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Trottsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong has Trottsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Trottsky turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Trottsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kong is pushing Trottsky's head away, looking to escape. Trottsky manages to hold on to the position though.
Trottsky advances to mount.
Trottsky punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Trottsky.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kong throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Kong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Trottsky working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kong turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Trottsky off and cradles Kong's limp body as Trottsky celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Yarik Trottsky!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sir Turner (ranked 3834 p4p, 6112 weight class) and Better Dead Ii (ranked 491 p4p, 696 weight class). Sir Turner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sir Turner!
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, Better Dead Ii!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dead Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Turner lands a glancing blow to the side of Dead Ii's head.
Dead Ii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Turner.
Turner misses with a body kick.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Dead Ii down.
A low kick lands for Turner.
Turner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dead Ii fails to land the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turner sprawls well. Turner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dead Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
Sir Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Dead Ii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner slips under a jab from Dead Ii.
Turner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Turner lands a nice hook to Dead Ii's body. Dead Ii takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Turner. No joy for Dead Ii on that attempt.
Dead Ii throws a jab when Turner was well out of range.
Turner lands a jab-cross combination.
Turner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Dead Ii is rocked!
Dead Ii takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dead Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Turner finish him?
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead Ii lands a jab to Turner's midsection.
Turner looks to land a body kick but Dead Ii moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Sir Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead Ii checks a leg kick.
Dead Ii throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turner misses the body punch
and Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
Dead Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Turner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Better Dead Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turner but Turner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Turner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead Ii.
Turner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Turner is looking for a counter combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dead Ii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Turner pulls his leg out and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Turner.
Turner slips a jab from Dead Ii.
Turner scores with a three punch combo!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
We've been told by Turner's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown but Turner shows good takedown defense.
Dead Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dead Ii! But no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead Ii.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.
Dead Ii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Turner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dead Ii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner misses with a low kick.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dead Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Turner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dead Ii.
Sir Turner is winning the standup battle so far.
Turner drops Dead Ii with a nice combination! Turner dives into Dead Ii's guard, looking to finish!
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Dead Ii has wrist control.
Dead Ii looking for a sweep. Not yet Dead Ii, not yet.
Turner cracks Dead Ii with a solid left hand.
Dead Ii seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dead Ii can do to turn this around?
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner being controlled here momentarily.
We've been informed that Dead Ii has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dead Ii is on top in guard.
Dead Ii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turner wants to stand up but Dead Ii is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii controlling from the top position.
Dead Ii looking to pass the guard.
Dead Ii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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.
Dead Ii prevents Turner from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Dead Ii has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dead Ii wants a takedown.
Dead Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Turner has double underhooks.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead Ii clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii can't get the takedown.
Come on Dead Ii - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead Ii looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dead Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turner moves away.
Dead Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Turner swivels and escapes.
Sir Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Dead Ii.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice defenses there by Turner.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Turner lands a two punch combo.
Dead Ii's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dead Ii dodges the punch combination from Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Turner dominated that second round.
That's time! Turner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dead Ii throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.
A combination from Turner does no damage.
Dead Ii shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Dead Ii keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii fails with the takedown.
Sir Turner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Dead Ii working hard to break the clinch.
Turner manages to break the clinch.
Dead Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
Turner blocks a jab.
Dead Ii avoids the head kick by Turner.
Turner ducks under a wild hook from Dead Ii.
Turner lands a slapping body shot.
Dead Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Dead Ii backing up. Dead Ii nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Turner lands with a nice combination. Dead Ii backs away looking to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner throws a leg kick but Dead Ii sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Turner throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
Turner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead Ii.
Dead Ii throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Dead Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
A shot to the body from Dead Ii misses
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Dead Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turner as he jumps to the side.
Sir Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Better Dead Ii.
Dead Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turner is fending him off so far but Dead Ii persists. Nope, Turner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii looks for a takedown but Turner sprawls well.
Dead Ii looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Dead Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Turner is looking to wear down Dead Ii with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A clash of legs there as Dead Ii blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Dead Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Turner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dead Ii back to the cage. Turner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dead Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dead Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dead Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turner defends well and Dead Ii ends up having to push Turner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead Ii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turner as he avoids it easily.
Turner misses with a series of wild punches.
Dead Ii misses with a looping right.
Dead Ii is trying desperately to land a takedown but Turner is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dead Ii.
Dead Ii has managed to clinch.
Dead Ii has Turner pushed against the cage.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead Ii misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dead Ii throws a right hand that misses
and Turner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Better Dead Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sir Turner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A slow jab from Dead Ii misses its intended target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Turner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Turner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Turner!
The defeated Better Dead Ii had this to say: 'Just laying low for now'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Turn (ranked 4327 p4p, 4553 weight class) and Matt Decland (ranked 460 p4p, 481 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Turn !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Decland!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turn trying to control the position from guard on top but Decland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Decland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Turn tries to free his leg and advance position but Decland is retaining full guard.
Decland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Decland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Decland's guard.
Turn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decland keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Decland won't allow Turn to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn trying to control the action but Decland is working from the bottom.
Turn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Turn is trying to control the action in half guard but Decland is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Decland trying to control from the bottom.
Turn trying to control the action but Decland is working from the bottom.
Turn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Decland defending well though.
Turn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Decland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Turn is working for a kimura but Decland is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Decland sees it coming and defends easily.
Turn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Decland is just riding it out for now. Turn eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Decland is controlling Turn 's trapped leg to prevent Turn from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turn is trying to control. Decland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Decland is doing well to control the position and prevent Turn from advancing to side control.
Turn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Turn is trying to control. Decland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Decland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turn .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turn is thwarting Decland's attempts to control the position.
Turn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Decland keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decland connects with a nice looking jab.
Turn shoots in for a takedown but Decland shows good takedown defense.
Sloppy strikes from Decland. Those never looked like landing.
Decland lands with a straight right. Turn didn't see that one coming.
Decland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turn back to the cage. Decland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like King Turn has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Decland misses with a double jab.
Turn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decland darts in and clinches Turn up against the cage.
Decland gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Turn .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Decland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on King Turn 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turn shoots in for a takedown but Decland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Decland missing with a left hand there. Turn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decland cracks Turn with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Turn tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Decland pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Turn is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Decland!
A victorious Matt Decland thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittarick McGrowler (ranked 3240 p4p, 5035 weight class) and Mike Waltston (ranked 418 p4p, 570 weight class). Pittarick McGrowler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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, Pittarick McGrowler!
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, Mike Waltston!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waltston cracks McGrowler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Waltston has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGrowler to stand back up!
It looks like Pittarick McGrowler has been cut.
Waltston scores with a hook to the body. McGrowler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Waltston looks to land a left hand but McGrowler moved out of range nicely.
Waltston swings for the body but McGrowler moves out of range.
Waltston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGrowler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waltston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGrowler slips a jab from Waltston.
Waltston cracks McGrowler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Waltston has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McGrowler to stand back up!
 McGrowler is rocked!
McGrowler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh McGrowler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGrowler is breathing heavily.
Waltston flashes McGrowler a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. McGrowler's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. McGrowler crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Waltston punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Waltston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reilly Yates (ranked 3251 p4p, 4915 weight class) and Big Magic (ranked 419 p4p, 559 weight class). Reilly Yates has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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, Reilly Yates!
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, Big Magic!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yates lands with a good body shot.
Yates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Yates lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magic lands with an uppercut that bounces Yates off the cage and back into range.
Magic connects with the punch.
Yates cracks Magic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magic.
Magic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates takes a swing at Magic's ribcage but misses.
Magic lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Magic finds it's way through Yates's defenses.
Magic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yates.
Magic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yates moves away.
As Magic looks to move away, Yates throws a big counter combo but Magic just gets out of the way.
Magic drops Yates with a beautiful combination! Yates stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Magic is looking for the KO!
It looks like Reilly Yates has been cut.
Yates defending well as Magic loads up on a big left hand.
Yates has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
Yates misses with a wild combination.
Magic throws a series of punches but Yates moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magic avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Yates swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magic.
Magic swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Yates scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magic misses with a double jab.
Magic lands a nice hook to Yates's body. Yates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magic throws out a loose jab but Yates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Yates's head backwards.
Good exchange - Magic coming out on top.
Yates throws a combination. Magic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Magic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yates is looking to wear down Magic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magic.
Magic scores with a punch to the head.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magic throws a body punch but Yates moves out of range.
Reilly Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates throws a series of punches but Magic avoids them all with ease.
Magic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Magic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yates tries to bum rush Magic with a series of wild strikes but Magic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magic misses with a body shot.
Yates pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Magic throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Yates swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Magic.
Yates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Magic looks to land a right hand but Yates moved out of range.
Yates tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Yates misses.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magic misses with a looping left.
Yates is looking to counter the offense by Magic and move into the clinch.
Magic lands with a right hand.
Magic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magic.
Yates swinging wildly here.
Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates throws a right and a left that Magic avoids nicely.
Magic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yates with a body shot.
Yates takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Magic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Magic cracks Yates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Magic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yates on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Magic with a nice cross.
Yates is rocked!
Magic misses the shot to the body.
Yates misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reilly Yates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Magic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yates counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Yates.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yates.
Yates makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magic taking a breather.
Yates lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magic avoids the body shot from Yates.
A nice side step and Magic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magic moves forwards but Yates connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yates walks into a straight right hand from Magic.
Magic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yates.
Magic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yates tries to clinch but Magic is having none of it.
Magic looks to land a left hand but Yates moved out of range nicely.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yates uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magic.
Yates throwing a counter right hand but Magic manages to avoid it.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magic.
Magic throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates throws a combination that misses
and Magic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magic avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Magic.
Yates gets a clinch.
Yates using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yates as Magic tries to tie him up.
Yates pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Yates there.
Yates works Magic's body with a nice hook.
Yates has Magic up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates scores with a hook to the body.
Yates scores with a shoulder strike.
Magic is trying to pull guard but Yates turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magic scores with a nice head shot.
Yates lands with a straight right. Magic didn't see that one coming.
Big Magic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magic scores with a jab.
Yates displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magic connects with a single shot there.
Yates throws a nice looking combination but Magic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yates blocks a jab.
Magic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Magic throws a body shot but no joy.
A quick step to the side and Yates tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yates lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A jab-cross combination lands for Yates and sends Magic crashing to the mat! Yates follows him down to the mat - Magic regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Magic is rocked!
Magic taking some punishment here, with Yates in his half guard.
Magic is still in real trouble! Can Yates finish him?
Yates not doing much here.
Yates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magic's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reilly Yates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reilly Yates's cut.
That's time! Yates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Magic misses with a wild body shot.
Yates swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magic seems to have recovered his senses.
Yates lands a nice looking body shot.
Magic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magic avoids the body shot from Yates.
Yates moves out of range of the strikes.
Magic misses with a left hand
and Yates counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magic thinking.
Yates closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yates looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yates moves into the clinch.
Magic prevents a body shot from Yates.
Magic breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates throws a series of strikes that have Magic backpedaling.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Magic does it's job there.
Magic connects with a jab.
Yates misses with a wild combination.
Yates throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magic.
Yates is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yates misses the jab.
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Yates.
Yates throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Yates landing knees to the body.
Magic wants a takedown but no success here.
A short left from Yates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates misses with an elbow over the top.
Magic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magic.
Magic manages to break the clinch.
Magic scores with a sloppy right hand. Yates should have avoided that one.
Magic misses the jab.
Yates is looking to counter the offense by Magic and move into the clinch.
Magic scores with a nice strike.
Yates will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yates misses with a double jab
and Magic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates misses with a head kick.
A combination from Yates does no damage.
Magic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magic throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Yates takes one to the side of the head.
Yates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magic lands with a shot to the body.
Yates staying out of range there.
Magic just misses with a punch to the body.
Magic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yates moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reilly Yates.
I think Yates 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reilly Yates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlin Paschal (ranked 3476 p4p, 4304 weight class) and Justice Turner (ranked 379 p4p, 458 weight class). Marlin Paschal has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Marlin Paschal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Turner!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Paschal.
Turner drives through and clinches with Paschal against the cage.
Paschal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Turner has picked Paschal up - he's going for a ride! Turner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Paschal gets full guard.
Paschal can't keep his opponent in guard - Turner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.
Paschal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turner on the ground.
Turner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner slips a nice elbow through Paschal's hands, connecting with Paschal's forehead.
Paschal has hold of Turner's hands but Turner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Paschal is trying to control but can't.
Turner throwing shots but Paschal is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paschal is trying to get back to full guard.
Turner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turner stops Paschal from getting back to his feet.
Turner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turner drops an elbow to the side of Paschal's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Turner connects with a nice short shot to Paschal's temple.
Turner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Paschal is trying to maintain the position but Turner is very close to passing his half guard.
Turner uses his free foot to push down on Paschal's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Paschal.
Turner landing strikes from the mount and Paschal is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner with a couple of short strikes.
Paschal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Turner landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paschal working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paschal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Turner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Paschal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Turner raining down shots from the mount!
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Paschal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paschal is rocked!
Turner throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Turner lands a big shot there that rocks Paschal but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paschal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paschal tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner unloading with bombs!
Turner looks winded!
Turner landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Paschal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paschal seems to have got his legs back now.
Turner is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Paschal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Paschal taking shots to the head.
Turner landing shots from mount.
Turner has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Paschal's face.
Turner breaks from Paschal's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Turner with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paschal is trying to escape the mount.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Turner lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paschal tries to lock up and control but Turner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Paschal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turner throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Paschal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Turner unloads with some shots from mount but Paschal bucks and avoids them well.
Turner misses with a head shot.
Paschal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Paschal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Turner.
Turner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Turner looking to ground and pound but Paschal is blocking nicely.
Turner looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Paschal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Turner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Paschal misses with a series of wild punches.
Paschal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Paschal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paschal.
Paschal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turner looking to score a takedown here. Paschal is defending well but Turner drives through and ends up in Paschal's guard.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Paschal blocks nicely.
Paschal has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
Paschal will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Turner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paschal has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner throwing strikes but missing.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paschal avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paschal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turner is one step ahead there.
Turner landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Paschal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Paschal seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Turner throwing strikes from guard but Paschal blocks nicely.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paschal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Turner won't allow Paschal to get back to his feet.
Turner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Turner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paschal wants to get back to his feet.
Turner scores with punches from side control.
Turner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Paschal is pushing Turner's head away, looking to escape. Turner manages to hold on to the position though.
Paschal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Turner.
Paschal struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paschal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Turner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Turner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner prevents Paschal from improving his position.
Paschal is working hard here to advance position.
Turner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
Turner lands strikes from half guard.
Paschal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Justice Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Justice Turner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Turner thows a huge punch but Paschal dodges it nicely.
Paschal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paschal defending well though.
Turner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Paschal is looking for a sweep. Turner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner throwing shots but Paschal is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paschal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paschal's head.
Paschal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turner is working away from the top position though.
Paschal is trying to stand up here but Turner is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Turner there.
Paschal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Paschal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turner defends well.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Turner is working Paschal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Turner is looking to work some ground and pound but Paschal has wrist control.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paschal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paschal's head.
Turner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Turner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paschal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paschal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paschal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turner tries to clinch but Paschal moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Paschal.
Paschal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turner.
Turner misses with a few strikes there.
Paschal jabs Turner right on the nose. Turner blinks but takes it well.
Paschal misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Paschal misses with a double jab.
Marlin Paschal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paschal looks to score with a jab to the body but Turner is just out of range.
Turner closes the distance and pushes Paschal back into the cage.
Paschal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner has hold of one of Paschal's legs. Paschal is fighting the takedown attempt but Turner gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paschal pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Turner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Turner scoring with some ground and pound.
Paschal pulls Turner in close to prevent any damage.
Turner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paschal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Turner throws an elbow that misses. Paschal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Turner's guard. Nice move by Paschal!
Marlin Paschal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justice Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paschal is looking to work some ground and pound but Turner has wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justice Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turner 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justice Turner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aisland Naytiv (ranked 3070 p4p, 4073 weight class) and Alexander Dulo (ranked 296 p4p, 366 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Aisland Naytiv!
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, Alexander Dulo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dulo.
Naytiv wants to control but Dulo postures up.
Dulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dulo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naytiv keeps working.
Naytiv taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dulo lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dulo working the head with strikes.
Dulo working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Naytiv's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Naytiv on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Naytiv tries to get out of the position.
Dulo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Naytiv to see if he's OK.
Dulo working the body and head with strikes.
Naytiv is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Naytiv knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dulo on the ground.
Dulo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dulo scores with punches from side control.
Naytiv taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dulo grinds an elbow into Naytiv's temple.
Naytiv taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dulo working the ground and pound from side control.
Naytiv is rocked!
Naytiv taking a bit of punishment here - Dulo scoring with strikes.
Oh Naytiv is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naytiv takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dulo scoring with punches and elbows.
Check out the look on Dulo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dulo working the body and head with strikes.
Naytiv is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dulo landing strikes.
Dulo grinds an elbow into Naytiv's temple.
Naytiv is looking to reverse the position.
Naytiv taking a bit of punishment here - Dulo scoring with strikes.
Naytiv is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Naytiv takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dulo looks up at the clock and then as Naytiv takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dulo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dulo working the body and head with strikes.
Dulo lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dulo cracks Naytiv with a big elbow.
Naytiv taking a bit of punishment here - Dulo scoring with strikes.
Dulo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Naytiv is trying to get back to half guard.
Dulo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Naytiv definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naytiv takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dulo working the head and body with strikes.
Dulo cracks Naytiv with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dulo immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Naytiv is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dulo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Dulo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Crawley (ranked 2403 p4p, 4128 weight class) and Grande Finale (ranked 316 p4p, 498 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Crawley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grande Finale!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawley is fending him off so far but Finale persists. Nope, Crawley circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawley lands a jab to the head.
Finale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crawley is looking to counter punch.
Finale shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawley sprawls well. He's pushed Finale's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crawley moves out of range of the strikes.
Finale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crawley counters with a nice body shot.
Finale misses with a takedown
and Crawley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Billy Crawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grande Finale.
Finale looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crawley cracks Finale with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Finale looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crawley finish him?
Finale is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finale has his takedown stuffed
and Crawley counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Finale out cold! What a finish! Crawley is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Crawley!
During a confident post fight interview, Billy Crawley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Barbosa (ranked 2650 p4p, 2830 weight class) and Eduardo Takamura (ranked 361 p4p, 382 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Barbosa!
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, Eduardo Takamura!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Barbosa misses the shot to the body.
Takamura feints the counter takedown.
Barbosa closes the distance but Takamura moves to the side
and Takamura counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barbosa!
Takamura trying to control the action but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Takamura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa can't do much from the bottom here.
Takamura goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Barbosa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Takamura's guard! Nice work there by Barbosa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Takamura working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barbosa.
Takamura escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Barbosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barbosa trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
Takamura working for a triangle but Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Takamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barbosa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamura swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Takamura keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
Takamura pulls Barbosa in to control the position.
Takamura has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barbosa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbosa is working Takamura over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Barbosa passes Takamura's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Takamura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barbosa pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to free his trapped foot but Takamura is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Barbosa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takamura defending well though.
Barbosa maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Takamura could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Barbosa has cracked it and Takamura is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Barbosa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Barbosa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between KJ Wassermann (ranked 2226 p4p, 2366 weight class) and Kranckx Diesel (ranked 262 p4p, 276 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KJ Wassermann!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kranckx Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel tries to close the distance and clinch but Wassermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diesel forces Wassermann back against the cage and clinches.
Wassermann takes a shot to the head.
Wassermann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Wassermann controls the action.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Diesel.
Diesel cracks Wassermann with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hand to the body from Wassermann.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Wassermann controls the action.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wassermann.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wassermann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Wassermann lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel throws a punch but it's blocked by Wassermann.
A right hand to the body from Diesel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel prevents a body shot from Wassermann.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a body shot.
Wassermann tries to throw a body punch but Diesel avoids it by throwing Wassermann back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Wassermann struggles to land a body shot inside as Diesel controls his hands.
Wassermann throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
A bit of stalling here from Diesel.
The referee calls for Diesel to work.
Wassermann lands an uppercut.
Wassermann tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diesel tries to work over Wassermann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wassermann lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel is working Wassermann over against the cage.
Wassermann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diesel's elbow.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Diesel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Wassermann's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wassermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel digs a right hand underneath Wassermann's ribcage. Wassermann let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wassermann scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Wassermann avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Wassermann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
Wassermann blocks an uppercut.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wassermann.
Wassermann doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kranckx Diesel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Diesel closes the distance and clinches.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diesel.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
Wassermann misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wassermann scores with a shot to the side of Diesel's head.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diesel as Wassermann tries to tie him up.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Diesel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diesel just leaning against Wassermann, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Diesel fails to land.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wassermann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Wassermann's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Diesel lands an uppercut.
Wassermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Diesel.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Wassermann misses with the head strike.
Diesel is stalling here.
Kranckx Diesel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel lands a shot to the body.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wassermann has a couple of punches blocked by Diesel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diesel - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wassermann looking to slow down the pace here.
Wassermann lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
Diesel cracks Wassermann with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diesel is stalling here.
Good body shot from Wassermann.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wassermann misses with a punch to the body.
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel is leaning against Wassermann and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wassermann is leaning against Diesel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Wassermann lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Diesel.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kranckx Diesel 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.
Diesel pushes Wassermann up against the cage in a clinch.
Wassermann misses with a body punch.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel presses Wassermann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wassermann is trying to stall.
Diesel lands a nice shot to the body.
Diesel cracks Wassermann with a nice body shot.
Diesel is pushing Wassermann up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Diesel lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diesel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diesel.
A shot in the inside from Diesel.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Wassermann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Wassermann.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann misses with some punches.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wassermann misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wassermann is looking to control Diesel's arms but Diesel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wassermann has his back to the cage.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
A nice right hand lands inside from Diesel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Diesel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wassermann.
Diesel swings wildly with an uppercut but Wassermann uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Wassermann blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wassermanns head.
Wassermann is rocked!
Diesel blocks a body shot from Wassermann.
Oh Wassermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Wassermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Diesel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wassermann working aggressively here.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diesel lands a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike.
Diesel drops Wassermann onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Wassermann is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Diesel effectively controlling the action here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wassermann is trying to maintain a safe position but Diesel gets an underhook and turns Wassermann into the cage.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann has Diesel pressed against the cage.
Wassermann tries to work over Diesel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel gets through Wassermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wassermann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Diesel.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Diesel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wassermann backwards.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wassermann blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wassermann! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diesel is unloading with more strikes now! Wassermann drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Kranckx Diesel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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