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IXF VIII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Issac Field (ranked 6246 p4p, 5403 weight class) and Don Peccorino (ranked 600 p4p, 533 weight class). Don Peccorino is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issac Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Peccorino !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peccorino rushes Field and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peccorino stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peccorino slows down the pace here.
Field letting Peccorino take a breather here.
Field wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccorino is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Field pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Field looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Field prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peccorino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peccorino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Peccorino 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peccorino .
Peccorino throws a nice looking combination but Field bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Peccorino backs away, Field returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Peccorino closes the distance but Field moves to the side
and Field counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peccorino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Field was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Peccorino misses with a body kick.
Peccorino misses with a two punch combination.
Peccorino moves to clinch but Field breaks away
enabling Field to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Field swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Don Peccorino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Field lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peccorino 's sensitive parts.
Peccorino throws a front kick aimed at Field's knee but Field avoids it well.
Peccorino darts in trying to clinch
and Field cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peccorino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Field paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Field stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peccorino fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Field, pushing him back against the cage.
Field tries to circle away but Peccorino has him pinned against the cage.
Peccorino breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino wants to clinch up but Field keeps it at a distance.
Field was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice shot lands for Field.
Peccorino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Field connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Field definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Field changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peccorino clinches up against the cage.
Peccorino wants a takedown.
Issac Field has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Peccorino .
Peccorino misses with a punch on the inside.
Peccorino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Field.
Peccorino wants to slow Field down by chopping away at his legs.
Peccorino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Field counters with a three punch combo that has Peccorino backing up. Peccorino nods at Field to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field scores with a sloppy right hand. Peccorino should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Peccorino does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Field on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Peccorino misses with a series of wild punches.
Field fires out a quick counter leg kick but Peccorino just manages to avoid it.
Peccorino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Field counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peccorino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Peccorino tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Field counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Field dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Peccorino doesn't manage to clinch there - Field circles away.
It looked like Field was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peccorino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Field wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Peccorino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peccorino works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Peccorino wants to stand but Field has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Field wants to stand up but Peccorino is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peccorino has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Field is proving hard to escape from.
Peccorino stands up from Field's guard - Peccorino perhaps looking for a knockout.
Field circles away from the clinch attempt
and Field counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Peccorino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Field counters with a stiff right hand.
Peccorino throws a sloppy head kick
and Field counters with a nice uppercut.
Field's corner calls for a 1-2. Field obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Field lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Field cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peccorino walks into a stiff left hand from Field.
Field tries a low kick but Peccorino avoids it.
Peccorino moves forwards but Field connects with a nice, crisp jab.
 Peccorino is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peccorino closes the distance and pushes Field back into the cage.
Peccorino avoiding damage.
Peccorino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peccorino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Field.
As Peccorino backs away, Field returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Don Peccorino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peccorino tries to clinch up.
Field looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino wants to clinch up but Field keeps it at a distance.
Issac Field is winning the standup battle so far.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Field moves away
and Field counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peccorino misses with a hook
enabling Field to counter with a crisp jab.
Field lands a jab.
Peccorino is still on wobbly legs! Can Field finish him?
Peccorino moves to clinch but Field breaks away
and Field connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peccorino gets a clinch.
Peccorino seems to have recovered his senses.
Field is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peccorino slowing the pace effectively.
Field working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Field is trying to break free.
Peccorino is trying to pull guard but Field has him pressed against the cage.
Peccorino wants a takedown.
Issac Field has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Peccorino .
Peccorino tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Field just stands there and leans against the cage.
Field has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peccorino stalling against the cage.
Peccorino manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Field ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peccorino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Field counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Field dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Peccorino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Field throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Peccorino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Peccorino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Peccorino closes the distance looking to clinch
and Field counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Field avoids the body shot from Peccorino .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peccorino misses with an uppercut
and Field counters with a right hand to the body.
Peccorino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peccorino misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peccorino throws a combination that misses
and Peccorino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peccorino throws a leg kick
and Field counters with a nice uppercut.
Field circles away from the clinch attempt
and Field counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Peccorino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Field cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Field moves away
and Field counters with a stiff right hand.
Peccorino tries to clinch but Field moves away
and Field counters with a right hand to the body.
A combination from Peccorino does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field scores with a crisp jab that stopped Peccorino in his tracks.
Peccorino has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Peccorino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peccorino swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Peccorino takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Peccorino is predictable there
and Field counters with a big right hand! Oh Peccorino is in trouble here! Field follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Issac Field!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 4897 p4p, 4890 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 164 p4p, 162 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Dwalin Giantslayer!
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, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trollslayer has Giantslayer up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Giantslayer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Giantslayer trying to stall but Trollslayer improves his position.
Trollslayer is stalling here.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch.
Giantslayer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Giantslayer gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Trollslayer has managed to clinch.
Trollslayer is pushing Giantslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Trollslayer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maybe Giantslayer would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Trollslayer taking a breather.
Trollslayer is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy.
Trollslayer stalling against the cage.
Giantslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giantslayer is keeping busy.
Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Giantslayer is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Trollslayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Giantslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trollslayer up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer is pushing Trollslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Giantslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trollslayer up against the cage.
Giantslayer seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Trollslayer moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Giantslayer is looking to control Trollslayer's arms but Trollslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giantslayer has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Giantslayer stalling against the cage.
Trollslayer stalling the fight.
Trollslayer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trollslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Giantslayer drives through and clinches with Trollslayer against the cage.
Giantslayer is pushing Trollslayer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Giantslayer wants to stall.
Trollslayer looking to stall.
Trollslayer trying to stall but Giantslayer improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Giantslayer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Giantslayer trying to control the position but instead, Trollslayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Giantslayer into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trollslayer looking to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Trollslayer has closed the distance and engaged Giantslayer in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trollslayer has Giantslayer pushed against the cage.
Trollslayer stalls.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer stalling against the cage.
Trollslayer taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Giantslayer clinches with his opponent.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Trollslayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Giantslayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Giantslayer instigates a clinch.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
Trollslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Trollslayer clinches up against the cage.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
Giantslayer leaning against his opponent.
Balin Trollslayer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer effectively controlling the action here.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Trollslayer moves into range and clinches up with Giantslayer.
Trollslayer stalling the fight.
Trollslayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Trollslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Trollslayer closes the distance and pushes Giantslayer back into the cage.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Giantslayer taking a breather.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Giantslayer up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trollslayer trying to control the position but instead, Giantslayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trollslayer into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Trollslayer pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Giantslayer moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer trying to stall but Trollslayer improves his position.
Trollslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Giantslayer has Trollslayer pushed against the cage.
Trollslayer taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Stalling in the clinch from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Giantslayer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Trollslayer is looking to control Giantslayer's arms but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trollslayer has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Trollslayer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Trollslayer instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Giantslayer letting Trollslayer take a breather here.
Giantslayer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trollslayer is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up.
Trollslayer is stalling here.
Trollslayer stalling in the clinch.
Giantslayer stalling against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Giantslayer is looking to clinch.
Giantslayer sets himself, and Trollslayer steps forward looking for the clinch! Giantslayer avoids it this time.
Giantslayer clinches up with Trollslayer and pushes him back against the cage.
Giantslayer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Giantslayer is trying to stall.
Giantslayer can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Trollslayer is trying to stall.
Trollslayer trying to control the position but instead, Giantslayer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Trollslayer into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
Giantslayer is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Trollslayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trollslayer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Balin Trollslayer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Trollslayer gets a clinch.
Trollslayer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Giantslayer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trollslayer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Trollslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Giantslayer is stalling here.
Trollslayer trying to stall but Giantslayer improves his position.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Trollslayer gets a clinch.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Trollslayer gets an underhook and turns Giantslayer into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Trollslayer clinches up against the cage.
Giantslayer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giantslayer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trollslayer is trying to maintain a safe position but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns Trollslayer into the cage.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Trollslayer is looking to control Giantslayer's arms but Giantslayer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trollslayer has his back to the cage.
Giantslayer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Trollslayer has Giantslayer pushed against the cage.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Giantslayer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Trollslayer keeps the fight on the outside.
Trollslayer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Giantslayer.
Trollslayer has Giantslayer up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Giantslayer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Giantslayer looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Trollslayer is struggling to control the position.
Giantslayer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Giantslayer tries to close the distance and clinch but Trollslayer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trollslayer takes the fight into the clinch.
Trollslayer is trying to stall.
Trollslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Giantslayer stalling in the clinch but Trollslayer improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Giantslayer.
Trollslayer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Giantslayer up against the cage.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Trollslayer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Giantslayer tries to stall but Trollslayer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dwalin Giantslayer.
Giantslayer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trollslayer has Giantslayer pushed against the cage.
Trollslayer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trollslayer is struggling to control the position.
Giantslayer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Come on Giantslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trollslayer wants to stall.
Giantslayer looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trollslayer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Trollslayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Balin Trollslayer.
Giantslayer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Giantslayer is looking to clinch.
Giantslayer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trollslayer wants to counter with a clinch but Giantslayer pushes him away.
Giantslayer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trollslayer takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Trollslayer as Giantslayer tries to tie him up.
Trollslayer stalling in the clinch but Giantslayer improves position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Trollslayer.
Giantslayer stalling the fight.
Dwalin Giantslayer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balin Trollslayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Trollslayer stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balin Trollslayer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trollslayer 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 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balin Trollslayer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manoel Tobias (ranked 5074 p4p, 4761 weight class) and Anigav Rennid (ranked 566 p4p, 542 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anigav Rennid enters the cage!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manoel Tobias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anigav Rennid!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tobias manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rennid on his heels. He'll look to pass Rennid's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobias looking to pass the guard.
Tobias stands and throws Rennid's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tobias has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Rennid is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tobias yanks on the arm and Rennid is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tobias.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manoel Tobias!
Manoel Tobias decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Savage Opress (ranked 3067 p4p, 4456 weight class) and Minato Kuroda (ranked 397 p4p, 523 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Savage Opress!
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, Minato Kuroda!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opress lands a really nice looking cross but Kuroda seems unphased.
Kuroda scores with a one two! Opress had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kuroda just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuroda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Opress.
Kuroda looks to land a combination but Opress avoids it well.
Opress uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuroda.
Opress throws the left hand but Kuroda avoids the punch easily.
Opress throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuroda counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuroda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuroda slips a straight right by Opress.
Opress with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opress scores with a jab to the head.
Opress throws a looping overhand right but Kuroda ducks down to avoid it.
Kuroda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kuroda misses with a hook
and Opress counters with a nice uppercut.
Opress fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuroda looks winded!
Opress cracks Kuroda with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Opress has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kuroda to stand back up!
Kuroda is rocked!
Opress darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Kuroda's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Opress before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Savage Opress!
During a confident post fight interview, Savage Opress 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Boy (ranked 3580 p4p, 4183 weight class) and Rock Brown (ranked 448 p4p, 500 weight class). Jhonny Boy 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 light 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, Jhonny Boy!
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, Rock Brown!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown is trying to keep Boy in close.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown 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! Boy rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Boy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rock Brown!
After winning the bout, Rock Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Helio Nogueira (ranked 2248 p4p, 3204 weight class) and Lyle Holliday (ranked 258 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Helio Nogueira!
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, Lyle Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira throws a leg kick that misses.
Nogueira throws a lazy right hand but Holliday sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holliday tries to sprawl but Nogueira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nogueira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nogueira is looking to take a break and control but Holliday is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nogueira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Holliday to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Nogueira drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nogueira as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Holliday screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nogueira! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Helio Nogueira!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 3049 p4p, 2943 weight class) and Zeus Turner (ranked 113 p4p, 109 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturo Vargas!
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, Zeus Turner!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Turner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arturo Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas connects with a body shot that sends Turner's belly button to the back.
Vargas with a hook.
 It looks like Zeus Turner has been cut.
A big right from Vargas misses.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turner throws a counter combo.
Turner's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Vargas lands a big uppercut and Turner crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Turner looks OK. Vargas waves Turner back to his feet!
Turner is rocked!
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!
Vargas fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Turner square on the jaw! Damn, Turner is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Piano (ranked 2081 p4p, 2107 weight class) and Johnny Cannons (ranked 284 p4p, 287 weight class). Nick Piano 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Piano!
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, Johnny Cannons!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piano slips a jab from Cannons.
Cannons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cannons throws a hook to the side of Piano's head but Piano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cannons bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 It looks like Nick Piano has been cut.
Piano looks to land a left hand but Cannons moved out of range nicely.
Cannons slips under a jab.
A jab from Cannons misses.
Piano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cannons circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piano has managed to clinch.
Piano pulls guard.
Cannons has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Piano to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cannons is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Piano pulls down on the head and he's put Cannons to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nick Piano!
Nick Piano tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Ziskie (ranked 2133 p4p, 1791 weight class) and New Home (ranked 296 p4p, 256 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Ziskie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Home closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ziskie blocks an uppercut.
Ziskie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Home tries to throw a body punch but Ziskie avoids it by throwing Home back against the cage.
Home looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Home lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ziskie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Home after a bit of a struggle.
Ziskie misses with some punches.
Ziskie jumps into guard, dragging Home to the mat.
Ziskie wants to sweep but no luck.
Home decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ziskie, up you get!
Ziskie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Home connects with the punch.
Ziskie slips under a jab.
Home misses with an uppercut. Ziskie saw that one coming.
Home throws out a powerful jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Home throws a leg kick
and Ziskie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Home!
Home pushes Ziskie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ziskie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ziskie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Home has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ziskie has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Home avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ziskie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziskie looking for a guillotine from mount but Home is having none of it.
Home wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ziskie jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Home manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The referee asks Ziskie politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ziskie prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ziskie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ziskie wants to control but Home is keeping him busy.
Home is trying to buck Ziskie off.
Ziskie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Home is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Home is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ziskie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Home is wriggling around trying to escape but Ziskie has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Home taps out and Ziskie picks up the big win! Great work there by Ziskie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ziskie!
A victorious Mike Ziskie 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between New Car (ranked 1690 p4p, 1555 weight class) and Marcus Behnder (ranked 239 p4p, 218 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187
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BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Car!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Behnder!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Car throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
Car sends Behnder crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Car is motioning to the referee to let Behnder up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Behnder is rocked!
Behnder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Car wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Behnder is still on wobbly legs! Can Car finish him?
Car drops Behnder with a huge uppercut! Behnder drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Car is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Car!
New Car bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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