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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 6028 p4p, 25140 weight class) and Torraro Fisticuffs (ranked 611 p4p, 709 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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, Sonatane Veainu!
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, Torraro Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs connects with a body shot that sends Veainu's belly button to the back.
Fisticuffs throws an off balance right hand
and Veainu scores with a counter punch that sends Fisticuffs to the canvas! Veainu smells blood - he's punishing Fisticuffs with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Fisticuffs has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonatane Veainu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tucker Smith (ranked 6512 p4p, 6068 weight class) and Alexander Sovotnikov (ranked 672 p4p, 642 weight class). The key to victory for Tucker Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Tucker Smith!
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, Alexander Sovotnikov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tests Sovotnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sovotnikov moves out of range easily.
Sovotnikov throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Sovotnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Sovotnikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sovotnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sovotnikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sovotnikov throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lands a leg kick that knocks Sovotnikov off balance momentarily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sovotnikov avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sovotnikov moves out of range easily.
Sovotnikov misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sovotnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
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!
Sovotnikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Sovotnikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sovotnikov tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Sovotnikov backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Sovotnikov has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sovotnikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sovotnikov has him pressed against the cage.
Sovotnikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Sovotnikov is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sovotnikov has his back to the cage.
Sovotnikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sovotnikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sovotnikov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A low kick lands for Smith.
Smith tries to clinch but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
Sovotnikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Alexander Sovotnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sovotnikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sovotnikov throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Sovotnikov misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sovotnikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Smith checks a low kick from Sovotnikov.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sovotnikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Sovotnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith throws a head kick but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovotnikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith tries to clinch up but Sovotnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Sovotnikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Sovotnikov thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Sovotnikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Sovotnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sovotnikov tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Sovotnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sovotnikov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Sovotnikov 's knee.
Sovotnikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith delivers a nice body kick.
Sovotnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sovotnikov misses with a straight left.
Sovotnikov throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Sovotnikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sovotnikov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Sovotnikov throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Sovotnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov misses with a looping right.
Sovotnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sovotnikov.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Smith throws a combination. Sovotnikov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sovotnikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sovotnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sovotnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Sovotnikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook.
Smith cracks Sovotnikov with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sovotnikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Sovotnikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sovotnikov is looking to land body kicks.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tucker Smith dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sovotnikov lands a jab.
Sovotnikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tucker Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. Sovotnikov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Sovotnikov.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Sovotnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tucker Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Sovotnikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Sovotnikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith tries to clinch up but Sovotnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Sovotnikov tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith checks a low kick from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
 Sovotnikov is rocked!
A nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sovotnikov drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sovotnikov is looking for the KO!
 Smith is rocked!
Sovotnikov throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sovotnikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Sovotnikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith lands a nice hook to Sovotnikov's body. Sovotnikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sovotnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Sovotnikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sovotnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith lands a jab to Sovotnikov's midsection.
Sovotnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sovotnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but Sovotnikov moves out of range.
Smith with the inside leg kick.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sovotnikov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sovotnikov misses with the combination.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sovotnikov.
As Sovotnikov looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Sovotnikov just gets out of the way.
Sovotnikov misses with a double jab.
Smith tries to bum rush Sovotnikov with a series of wild strikes but Sovotnikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sovotnikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Sovotnikov looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Sovotnikov throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sovotnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Sovotnikov misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Sovotnikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
A punch combination from Sovotnikov misses.
Sovotnikov misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Sovotnikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovotnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sovotnikov loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Sovotnikov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sovotnikov misses with a low kick.
Smith looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Smith tries to clinch but Sovotnikov is having none of it.
Sovotnikov scores with a punch to the head.
Sovotnikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Sovotnikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Sovotnikov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Sovotnikov looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Sovotnikov.
Smith feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sovotnikov throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Sovotnikov misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sovotnikov throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sovotnikov circles away.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Sovotnikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sovotnikov. Those never looked like landing.
Sovotnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
Sovotnikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Sovotnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Sovotnikov does no damage.
A big right from Sovotnikov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Sovotnikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Sovotnikov looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sovotnikov misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
A swing and a miss from Sovotnikov.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sovotnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Sovotnikov misses its intended target.
Smith buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sovotnikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Sovotnikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sovotnikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Sovotnikov pushes him off.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
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!
Sovotnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Sovotnikov misses.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sovotnikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Sovotnikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sovotnikov keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sovotnikov misses with a punch to the body.
Sovotnikov working aggressively here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Sovotnikov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Sovotnikov circles away.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Sovotnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Sovotnikov misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sovotnikov looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Sovotnikov misses the shot to the body.
Smith moves out of range as Sovotnikov strikes.
Smith checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sovotnikov.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Sovotnikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Sovotnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sovotnikov misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sovotnikov throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sovotnikov missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sovotnikov rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sovotnikov can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith prevents a body shot from Sovotnikov.
A head punch on the inside from Sovotnikov fails to land.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Sovotnikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sovotnikov throws a big shot that misses.
Sovotnikov misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Sovotnikov looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Sovotnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Sovotnikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith rushes Sovotnikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sovotnikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to clinch there but Sovotnikov circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sovotnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Sovotnikov tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Sovotnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sovotnikov misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sovotnikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sovotnikov avoids them all with ease.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sovotnikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Sovotnikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sovotnikov 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Sovotnikov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borislaw Stankov (ranked 5872 p4p, 6138 weight class) and Dominick Jones (ranked 627 p4p, 647 weight class). Dominick Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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, Borislaw Stankov!
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, Dominick Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stankov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Stankov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stankov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 It looks like Borislaw Stankov has been cut.
Stankov slips under a jab.
Jones swings for the body but Stankov moves out of range.
Jones works Stankov's body with a nice hook.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stankov.
Stankov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Stankov.
Stankov misses with a head kick.
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Stankov misses with a head kick.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Stankov's ribs.
Stankov staying out of range there.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stankov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stankov is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones throws a series of punches but Stankov avoids them all with ease.
Stankov throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Stankov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jones lands with a straight right. Stankov didn't see that one coming.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body kick from Stankov.
Stankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stankov at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankov is just out of range.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stankov.
Jones drops Stankov with a beautiful combination! Stankov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
Borislaw Stankov's cut is getting worse.
Stankov throws a head kick that misses.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Stankov.
Jones is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stankov with a body shot.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stankov throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stankov manages to avoid it.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stankov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones digs a good hook to Stankov's body.
Jones throws a right and a left that Stankov avoids nicely.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Stankov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to land a combination but Stankov avoids it well.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankov.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Borislaw Stankov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Stankov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Stankov is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Stankov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Stankov is rocked!
Stankov slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Stankov misses with a double jab
and Stankov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeez, Borislaw Stankov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones throws a jab when Stankov was well out of range.
Stankov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stankov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Stankov walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Stankov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Stankov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankov.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Stankov scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Stankov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jones gets back to full guard.
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stankov defends well.
Stankov trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borislaw Stankov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stankov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Stankov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Stankov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Stankov throws a head kick that misses.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oh Stankov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Borislaw Stankov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dominick Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 6106 p4p, 5849 weight class) and Gary Koistinen (ranked 578 p4p, 560 weight class). The key to victory for Vunipola Veainu 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vunipola Veainu!
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, Gary Koistinen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Gary Koistinen has been cut.
Koistinen stalks Veainu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Veainu's face. Veainu staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu digs a good body shot into Koistinen's ribs.
Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Veainu was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen.
Veainu knocks out Koistinen with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Veainu before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Veainu picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor Sullivan (ranked 6079 p4p, 5699 weight class) and Jani Honkanen (ranked 576 p4p, 553 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 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, Tor Sullivan!
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, Jani Honkanen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan misses with a kick to the body
and Honkanen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan working a defensive guard here.
Honkanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully.
Honkanen is looking to advance position but Sullivan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Honkanen is trying desperately to improve position.
Honkanen manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Honkanen is staying active underneath Sullivan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honkanen gets back to full guard.
Honkanen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sullivan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Honkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honkanen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Sullivan rolls with it to try and escape but Honkanen cranks on the arm and Sullivan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jani Honkanen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shin Furuta (ranked 4945 p4p, 4376 weight class) and Ambros Taube (ranked 230 p4p, 204 weight class). Ambros Taube is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shin Furuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ambros Taube!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taube avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taube tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Furuta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taube is fending him off so far but Furuta persists. Nope, Taube circles away and we're back to standing.
Taube cracks Furuta with a good jab.
Taube throws a nice looking combination but Furuta bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taube closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Furuta tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taube defends well and Furuta ends up having to push Taube into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taube breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Furuta tries to clinch there but Taube circles away.
Furuta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taube.
Furuta on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taube pushes Furuta up against the cage in a clinch.
Furuta has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taube avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taube looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Furuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furuta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taube breaks the clinch.
Taube lands with a straight right. Furuta didn't see that one coming.
Furuta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taube circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furuta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice cross by Taube.
A head kick misses from Taube.
Taube throws a jab when Furuta was well out of range.
Taube has taken the fight to the clinch.
Furuta can't get the takedown.
Taube wants the takedown. Furuta is fighting it off but Taube persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Furuta's guard against the cage.
Taube is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Furuta trying to keep a closed guard but Taube is proving a slippery customer.
Taube is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Furuta might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taube is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taube won't allow Furuta to sweep him here.
Taube controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taube scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taube lands a nice looking body shot.
Taube takes a swing at Furuta's ribcage but misses.
Taube stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taube wants it to stay on the feet.
Taube thuds a left hand into Furuta's body.
Furuta throws an off balance right hand
and Taube connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furuta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ambros Taube seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taube throws a body punch but Furuta moves out of range.
Furuta tries for a takedown but Taube circles away easily
and Taube counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Taube. No joy for Furuta on that attempt.
Furuta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taube paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Furuta avoids a punch combination nicely.
Furuta misses with a low kick.
Furuta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taube decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Furuta, up you get!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taube manages to break the clinch.
Taube closes the distance and pushes Furuta back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taube's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taube scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taube misses with a wild body shot.
Furuta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Furuta dives in for a single leg takedown but Taube sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taube lands a body punch in the clinch.
Furuta changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taube fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Furuta is looking to clinch but Taube is avoiding it.
Taube wants to counter the offense by Furuta and move into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Taube.
Furuta tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Taube counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taube pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Furuta back to the cage. Taube follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Taube connects with a body shot.
Taube is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Furuta had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Furuta tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taube swivels and escapes.
Taube moves into the clinch successfully.
Taube wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Furuta trying to control the position but instead, Taube has worked for underhooks and has pushed Furuta into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambros Taube dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taube gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taube lands a nice knee to the body.
Furuta is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taube is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Furuta to the mat. Furuta regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taube stopping the sweep attempt from Furuta.
Taube advances to half guard.
Taube takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taube is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taube is taking a breather. Furuta says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taube decides to return to a standing position.
Furuta wants to clinch but Taube slips to the side
and Taube cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taube connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taube clinches with his opponent.
Taube is trying to force a seperation but Furuta has the dominant position.
Furuta has had enough of the clinch but Taube keeps him there for the moment.
Taube has Furuta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taube pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Furuta tumbling to the mat - Taube dives into Furuta's guard.
Taube showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The adventures of Taube the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Furuta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taube gets to his feet. Furuta looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jab by Taube.
Furuta tries to clinch up but Taube circles away and keeps his distance.
Furuta fails to land the takedown.
Shin Furuta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taube defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Furuta.
Taube looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furuta misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Furuta.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Furuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taube throws a series of punches but Furuta avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Taube. Beautiful body shot.
Furuta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Furuta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taube scores with a hook to the body. Furuta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taube scores with a three punch combo!
Furuta is rocked!
Taube gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Furuta has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Furuta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taube has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Furuta is trying to keep an underhook but Taube manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Furuta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taube stands up and beckons Furuta to join him on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taube closes the distance and pushes Furuta back into the cage.
Taube gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Taube escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taube has managed to clinch.
Furuta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taube to keep the fight standing.
Taube can't break the clinch.
Taube pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Furuta looks for a takedown but Taube sprawls well.
Furuta blocks the body kick.
Taube misses with a few strikes there.
Furuta tries to land a front kick but Taube steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice takedown defense from Taube. No joy for Furuta on that attempt.
Taube getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taube is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Furuta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taube lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Furuta circles away quickly and effectively.
Taube fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taube lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ambros Taube showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Taube clinches up against the cage.
Taube lands a body punch.
Furuta is trying to pull guard but Taube has him pressed against the cage.
Taube breaks the clinch.
Ambros Taube seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taube swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Furuta throwing a counter right hand but Taube manages to avoid it.
Furuta shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Furuta tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taube connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taube fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furuta wants to clinch.
Furuta fails with the takedown
and Taube counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taube.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taube lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Taube.
Taube takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ambros Taube has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taube stands up from half guard.
Furuta looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taube jabs at Furuta's body.
Taube clobbers Furuta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taube clinches up with Furuta and pushes him back against the cage.
Taube is trying to break free.
Taube pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Furuta wants to clinch up but Taube keeps it at a distance.
Furuta fails with the takedown.
Taube throws out a counter right but Furuta avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shin Furuta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taube ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Furuta gets the takedown into side control.
Taube bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Taube has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taube looks to land a body kick but Furuta moved away.
Taube connects with a body shot.
Taube throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Furuta was covering up waiting for the punch and Taube finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taube is standing up over Furuta. Furuta looks to escape but Taube dives into side control.
Taube decides to stand up, so the ref orders Furuta to his feet.
Taube scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Furuta doesn't seem bothered though.
Taube misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taube clobbers Furuta with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taube throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Furuta.
Furuta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taube throws out a counter right but Furuta avoids it with no problem.
Taube scores with a crisp jab that stopped Furuta in his tracks.
Furuta on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taube ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Furuta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Furuta looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taube is fending him off so far but Furuta persists. Nope, Taube circles away and we're back to standing.
Taube throws a series of punches but Furuta avoids them all with ease.
Furuta is looking to clinch but Taube is avoiding it.
Ambros Taube is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taube looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Furuta!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taube in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ambros Taube comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taube 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ambros Taube!
A victorious Ambros Taube 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Diaz (ranked 3345 p4p, 5309 weight class) and Samaru Puzhan (ranked 432 p4p, 588 weight class). Nolan Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170
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Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nolan Diaz!
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, Samaru Puzhan!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz lands a really nice looking cross but Puzhan seems unphased.
Diaz throws a hook but Puzhan blocks it.
Puzhan misses with a looping left.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Puzhan.
Diaz lands a jab to Puzhan's midsection.
Diaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puzhan.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puzhan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Puzhan tries for a takedown but Diaz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diaz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puzhan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Puzhan postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Puzhan throws a sloppy strike and Diaz has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Puzhan is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nolan Diaz!
After the fight, Nolan Diaz was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claudio Alves (ranked 3493 p4p, 3626 weight class) and Wilson Franklyn (ranked 378 p4p, 394 weight class). Claudio Alves has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235
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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, Claudio Alves!
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, Wilson Franklyn !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Franklyn 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Franklyn . Beautiful body shot.
Alves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alves decides to pull guard.
Franklyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alves is keeping the position for now.
Alves seems keen to control Franklyn 's posture.
Franklyn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Franklyn from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alves is looking to cinch up a triangle. Franklyn throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alves's body to avoid the submission. Alves has instead reached around Franklyn 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Claudio Alves!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Kuas (ranked 3330 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Xander Abbott (ranked 441 p4p, 437 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 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 Kuas!
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, Xander Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuas misses with a straight left.
Abbott slaps away a takedown attempt from Kuas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab lands there for Abbott.
Kuas shoots in but Abbott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Abbott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abbott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuas.
Kuas has been working on his balance at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Abbott.
Kuas throws a low kick but Abbott moves out of range easily.
Abbott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuas on the side of the head.
Kuas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abbott counters with a stiff right hand.
Abbott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kuas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Abbott!
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!
Abbott manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kuas's best efforts.
Abbott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuas trying to control from half guard but Abbott is working away.
Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
Abbott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Abbott is staying active underneath Kuas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abbott looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kuas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kuas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Abbott!
Abbott sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuas working the head and body with strikes.
Kuas works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kuas looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abbott can't escape the position.
Kuas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Abbott is desperately trying to improve his position but Kuas has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuas is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Abbott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abbott tries to keep at a distance but Kuas has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Abbott is trying to pull guard but Kuas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abbott gets control of Kuas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abbott will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Abbott has his foot on Kuas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kuas works his way back into a safe position though.
Abbott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuas landing with the ground and pound.
Abbott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kuas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kuas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abbott is looking for a triangle but Kuas pushes his legs off easily.
Kuas is pushing down on Abbott's leg trying to pass to half guard. Abbott is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kuas works his way into side control.
Abbott is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abbott takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Abbott is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kuas off and has taken his back!
Abbott keeps control of the position easily here as Kuas tries to buck him off.
Kuas wants to control his opponent's hands but Abbott gets his hands free.
Abbott controlling well, preventing Kuas from escaping the position.
Abbott trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kuas is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Abbott is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Kuas rolls, trying to escape but Abbott keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Xander Abbott will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Abbott shoots in and drives through. Kuas sprawls well.
Abbott gets caught napping as Kuas dives in and scores a takedown. Abbott manages to retain guard.
Kuas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abbott throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kuas escapes and throws Abbott's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kuas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Abbott to see if he's OK.
Abbott is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Abbott is looking to reverse the position.
Kuas looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abbott is looking for a sweep.
Kuas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abbott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Abbott tries to buck Kuas off but Kuas is having none of it.
Kuas working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is not content to let Kuas control the position.
Abbott takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Abbott is looking to reverse the position.
Abbott seems a little lost for a moment, as Kuas dominates the positioning.
Kuas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abbott is looking to reverse the position.
Abbott is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kuas wants to control but Abbott is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is looking for a sweep.
Kuas working the ground and pound from side control.
Kuas lands a nice forearm strike.
Abbott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuas stands up and beckons Abbott to his feet.
Kuas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abbott pinned against the cage. Abbott gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuas instigates a clinch.
Abbott jumps guard but Kuas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kuas decides to pull guard.
Abbott won't allow Kuas to sweep him here.
Abbott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kuas working a defensive guard here.
Kuas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abbott can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abbott trying to control but Kuas is working from the bottom.
Abbott working some strikes from top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Kuas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Abbott missing with a left hand there. Kuas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abbott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuas is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Abbott.
Abbott misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Kuas misses.
Abbott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Abbott has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kuas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Abbott misses.
Kuas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abbott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kuas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Abbott looks to land a right hand but Kuas moved out of range.
Kuas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abbott defends well and Kuas ends up having to push Abbott into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A nice side step and Abbott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuas misses with the head strike.
Kuas stalling the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abbott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abbott stuns Kuas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abbott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuas was well out of range. Poor timing from Abbott.
Abbott gets caught napping as Kuas dives in and scores a takedown. Abbott manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abbott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kuas defends well.
Abbott has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kuas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Abbott.
Abbott is looking for a sweep.
Kuas trying to control the position but Abbott is working away.
Abbott is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kuas connects with a decent elbow.
Abbott manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuas is looking to take a break and control but Abbott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abbott is looking to improve his position.
Kuas perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abbott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
Kuas wants to take a breather but Abbott is having none of it.
Kuas wants to work for an arm triangle but Abbott is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abbott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbott on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kuas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbott is looking for a sweep. Kuas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuas is trying to control the action in half guard but Abbott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abbott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abbott wants to improve his position but Kuas is controlling well.
Kuas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbott is just riding it out for now. Kuas eventually gives up the hold.
Kuas not doing much here.
Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
Lucas Kuas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abbott has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kuas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abbott sees it coming and defends easily.
Abbott is looking for a sweep. Kuas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abbott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kuas pulls his head out easily.
Kuas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abbott is just riding it out for now. Kuas eventually gives up the hold.
Abbott actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abbott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Kuas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kuas 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Kuas!
A very excited looking Lucas Kuas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jovan Markelic (ranked 2360 p4p, 1892 weight class) and Cathair McKay (ranked 319 p4p, 265 weight class). Jovan Markelic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight 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, Jovan Markelic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cathair McKay!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from McKay misses.
Markelic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McKay moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McKay throws a jab but it's blocked by Markelic.
A big right from Markelic misses.
Markelic misses with a hook. McKay ducked under it nicely.
Markelic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Jovan Markelic has been cut.
Markelic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Cathair McKay has been cut.
Markelic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Markelic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McKay tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot lands for McKay.
McKay looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McKay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKay misses with a looping right.
McKay moves out of range of the body kick.
McKay throws out a counter right but Markelic avoids it with no problem.
Markelic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Markelic misses its intended target.
Markelic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKay with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markelic throws a body kick that misses.
Markelic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markelic throws a big shot that misses.
Markelic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markelic tried to score with a low kick but McKay checks it.
Markelic throws a hook but McKay avoids it easily.
Markelic throws a head kick that misses.
McKay instigates a clinch.
McKay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Markelic is trying to force a seperation but McKay has the dominant position.
McKay throws a head punch that misses.
McKay is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McKay makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McKay prevents Markelic from breaking the clinch.
McKay misses with a punch to the body.
McKay tries a body shot but Markelic blocks it.
McKay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markelic working hard to break the clinch.
McKay can't find room to land a body shot as Markelic controls the action.
Markelic throws a head punch that misses.
Markelic breaks the clinch.
Markelic misses with a hook
and McKay counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markelic scores with a shot to the side of McKay's head.
McKay struggles to land a body shot inside as Markelic controls his hands.
Markelic tries to break free but McKay pushes him back against the cage.
McKay lands with a light punch inside.
Markelic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKay.
Markelic manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Markelic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKay staying out of range there.
McKay missing with a left hand there. Markelic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Markelic. Beautiful body shot.
McKay closes the distance and pushes Markelic back into the cage.
Markelic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Markelic working hard to break the clinch.
McKay blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markelic has had enough of the clinch but McKay keeps him there for the moment.
Markelic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Markelic misses with a punch on the inside.
McKay has Markelic pressed against the cage, preventing Markelic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Markelic breaks the clinch.
Markelic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markelic ducks right into an uppercut from McKay.
Jovan Markelic's cut is getting worse.
Markelic slips under a jab.
McKay moves into the clinch successfully.
McKay throws a punch but it's blocked by Markelic.
McKay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Markelic.
Markelic prevents a body shot from McKay.
Markelic breaks from the clinch.
Markelic misses with a right hand
letting McKay counter with a right hand.
McKay is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McKay takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Markelic throws an overhand right that lands on McKay's shoulder, as McKay tries to avoid the shot.
McKay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markelic.
McKay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markelic misses with a shot to the body
and McKay moves into the clinch.
McKay pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short left from McKay.
McKay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markelic or not.
Markelic is breathing heavily.
Markelic blocks a body shot from McKay.
Markelic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Markelic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKay lands a right hand.
McKay misses with a punch on the inside.
Markelic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKay lands a jab to Markelic's midsection.
Markelic blocks a jab.
McKay gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Markelic is trying to break the clinch but McKay has him pressed against the cage.
McKay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markelic backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cathair McKay will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
McKay lands a slapping body shot.
Markelic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKay misses with a body shot.
Markelic misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut there from Markelic.
Markelic misses with a right hand
enabling McKay to counter with a crisp jab.
Jovan Markelic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKay slips under a jab from Markelic.
McKay wants to counter with a clinch but Markelic pushes him away.
McKay sends Markelic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McKay is motioning to the referee to let Markelic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Markelic is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKay throws an uppercut from hell that sends Markelic clean off his feet! He's out cold! McKay stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cathair McKay!
Cathair McKay is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Cathair McKay, 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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