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IXF XVI PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steele Campbell (ranked 4500 p4p, 5944 weight class) and Nikolay Leonov (ranked 594 p4p, 702 weight class). Steele Campbell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steele Campbell!
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, Nikolay Leonov!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Leonov misses with a hook.
Campbell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A chopping leg kick lands by Campbell.
We've been told by Campbell's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Leonov lands a slapping body shot.
Leonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leonov digs a good body shot into Campbell's ribs.
Leonov throws a nice looking combination but Campbell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leonov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Campbell momentarily.
Campbell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Campbell is looking to counter the offense by Leonov and move into the clinch.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Leonov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leonov connects with a jab.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Campbell.
Leonov lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Leonov's sensitive parts.
Leonov's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Leonov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Campbell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Campbell.
A countering left hand to the body from Leonov misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov throws a lazy right hand but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Campbell moves in looking to clinch but Leonov pushes him off.
Campbell throws a wild body kick that Leonov sees coming a mile off.
Leonov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Campbell seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Leonov scores with a four punch combination!
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Campbell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Leonov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Leonov misses.
Leonov lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Campbell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leonov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Leonov jabs at Campbell's body.
Leonov tests Campbell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Campbell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Campbell slips under a jab from Leonov.
Leonov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leonov scores with the left hand. Campbell knows he should have avoided that one.
Campbell clinches with his opponent.
Campbell stalling in the clinch but Leonov improves position.
Leonov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Nikolay Leonov has been cut.
Campbell lands a nice knee to the body.
Leonov tries to break free but Campbell pushes him back against the cage.
Leonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Campbell drops Leonov with a big knee straight up the middle! Leonov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Leonov is rocked!
Leonov looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell doesn't manage to clinch there - Leonov circles away.
Leonov scores with a sloppy right hand. Campbell should have avoided that one.
Leonov lands a jab.
Campbell tries to land a leg kick but Leonov saw it coming and moves away.
Leonov scores with a three punch combo!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Leonov, as that shot connected.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Campbell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campbell moves away.
Campbell slips a jab from Leonov.
Campbell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Campbell throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Campbell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Campbell with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonov misses with a two punch combination.
Campbell throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Campbell misses with an uppercut.
Campbell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Campbell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Leonov.
Campbell is looking to land body kicks.
Leonov throws a big shot that misses.
Campbell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campbell slips a straight right by Leonov.
Leonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Leonov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Campbell had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Campbell's hands.
Leonov cracks Campbell with a good jab.
Campbell throws a solid leg kick but Leonov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Campbell.
Leonov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolay Leonov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolay Leonov's cut.
That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leonov. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leonov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campbell circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Leonov is just out of range.
Leonov misses the jab.
Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Leonov.
Leonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Campbell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Campbell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Campbell throws the kick towards the body but Leonov avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Campbell.
Decent striking displayed by Leonov there.
Good shot there by Leonov.
Campbell throws a body kick that misses.
Leonov blocks the body kick.
Campbell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov thuds a left hand into Campbell's body.
Campbell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Leonov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leonov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leonov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leonov lands with a nice body punch.
Campbell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leonov's head.
Decent striking displayed by Leonov there.
Leonov swinging wildly here.
Campbell throws a push kick but Leonov slaps the foot to one side.
Leonov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 Campbell is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crack! Leonov connects with the perfect overhand right and Campbell falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Leonov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov 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 Reid Bloom (ranked 5927 p4p, 4086 weight class) and Trent Punchy (ranked 699 p4p, 551 weight class). Reid Bloom 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 middleweight 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, Reid Bloom!
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, Trent Punchy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom tries to clinch but Punchy is having none of it.
Bloom tries to close the distance and clinch but Punchy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Punchy closes the distance and clinches.
Punchy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bloom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloom is fighting off a takedown attempt but Punchy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bloom to the mat. Bloom regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Punchy drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Punchy as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bloom screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Punchy! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Trent Punchy!
A victorious Trent Punchy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 4031 p4p, 6209 weight class) and Jon Walker (ranked 442 p4p, 572 weight class). DeeJay Dawkins 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeeJay Dawkins!
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, Jon Walker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins lands a glancing blow to the side of Walker's head.
It looks like Jon Walker has been cut.
Dawkins slips under a jab from Walker.
Dawkins catches Walker napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Walker to the canvas!
Walker is rocked!
Dawkins stands up over Walker, holding on to his feet. Dawkins throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Walker is out cold! Dawkins lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). DeeJay Dawkins!
An out of breath and clearly excited DeeJay Dawkins thanked Island Xtreme Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smile Telheiras (ranked 3465 p4p, 3850 weight class) and Kari Polli (ranked 386 p4p, 429 weight class). Kari Polli 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 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, Smile Telheiras!
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, Kari Polli!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Telheiras shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polli sprawls well. Polli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Telheiras gets slowly back to his feet.
Telheiras dives in for a single leg takedown but Polli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Telheiras works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Telheiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Telheiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Telheiras drops back looking for a leg! Polli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polli manages to kick Telheiras off! Telheiras jumps back into Polli's guard.
Telheiras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telheiras drops back looking for a leg! Polli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polli manages to kick Telheiras off! Telheiras jumps back into Polli's guard.
Telheiras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Telheiras has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Telheiras might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polli trying to control the position.
Telheiras thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Telheiras drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Telheiras jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Polli can't keep his opponent in guard - Telheiras advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Telheiras wants to pass to mount but Polli is defending the position.
Telheiras is working for a kimura but Polli is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Telheiras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Telheiras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Telheiras is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polli defends it well.
Telheiras is looking for a kimura but Polli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telheiras to get the leverage.
Telheiras seems to be looking for submissions.
Telheiras seems to be working for a kimura but Polli defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Telheiras prevents Polli from improving his position.
Telheiras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Telheiras is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polli sees it coming and defends easily.
Polli is defending against the submission attempts here by Telheiras.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Polli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Telheiras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Polli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Telheiras.
Telheiras is looking for a kimura but Polli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Telheiras to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Polli trying to control but Telheiras postures up.
Telheiras is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polli sees it coming and defends easily.
Telheiras is thwarting Polli's attempts to control the position.
Telheiras in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Polli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Telheiras!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Smile Telheiras!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zuki Nicodeme (ranked 3642 p4p, 3464 weight class) and Jose Glasgow (ranked 405 p4p, 385 weight class). Nicodeme comes to the cage accompanied by House Thing (Original). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zuki Nicodeme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Glasgow !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicodeme throws a sloppy head kick and Glasgow moves out of range easily.
Glasgow has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Glasgow there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Jose Glasgow has been cut.
Glasgow pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Glasgow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Glasgow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nicodeme feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Glasgow sprawling to the canvas! Glasgow rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nicodeme finish him?!
Glasgow is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Nicodeme.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glasgow throws a right hand that Nicodeme ducks under and follows up with a left that Nicodeme also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Nicodeme misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Nicodeme.
Nicodeme lands a big right hand that sends Glasgow crashing to the mat! Nicodeme stays standing though and waves Glasgow back to his feet!
Glasgow is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicodeme finish him?
Nicodeme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Nicodeme.
Glasgow slips under a jab from Nicodeme.
Nicodeme ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Glasgow out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zuki Nicodeme!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny West (ranked 2580 p4p, 3357 weight class) and Loba Capitolina (ranked 280 p4p, 375 weight class). Loba Capitolina 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 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, Benny West!
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, Loba Capitolina!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from West there as he acknowledges the shot.
Capitolina lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but West circles away quickly and effectively.
West tries to clinch
and Capitolina counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Capitolina stalks West and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into West's face. West staggers backwards, shaken.
West swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and West takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Capitolina's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Capitolina's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Capitolina swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
Capitolina swinging wildly here.
Capitolina misses with a straight right.
West throws a right and a left that Capitolina avoids nicely.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West fails with an attempt to 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!
Capitolina avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Capitolina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Capitolina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Capitolina misses with a wild combination.
West tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Capitolina to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capitolina tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Capitolina swats away the attempt to clinch by West.
West is looking to clinch.
Capitolina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent West stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
West throws a body punch but Capitolina moves out of range.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capitolina throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Capitolina throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Capitolina badly! West follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Capitolina out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as West finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Benny West!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Strasburg (ranked 2130 p4p, 3213 weight class) and Jhonny Boy (ranked 289 p4p, 406 weight class). Strasburg comes to the cage accompanied by Seven Nation Army. 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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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Strasburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jhonny Boy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Strasburg.
Strasburg tries for a kimura but Boy is defending well.
Strasburg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boy on the ground.
Boy tries to buck Strasburg off but Strasburg is having none of it.
Strasburg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boy, who protects the arm well.
Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Strasburg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Strasburg decides to stand up, so the ref orders Boy to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy gets caught flat footed, as Strasburg shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Strasburg stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strasburg has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strasburg is aware though and is defending well.
Strasburg preventing the sweep.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strasburg drops back looking for a leg! Boy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boy manages to kick Strasburg off! Strasburg jumps back into Boy's guard.
Strasburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Boy is looking for a triangle but Strasburg pushes his legs off easily.
Strasburg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Boy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strasburg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boy looking for subs off his back but Strasburg has passed one foot through into half guard.
Strasburg wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasburg is looking to take a break and control but Boy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strasburg.
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Boy looking for submissions off his back.
Strasburg seems to be working for a kimura but Boy defends the submission attempt.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boy keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Strasburg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Strasburg scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Strasburg controls the position.
Boy is not content to let Strasburg control the position.
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.
Strasburg trying to control the position but Boy is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Strasburg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strasburg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasburg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boy tries to bench press Strasburg off him but Strasburg keeps the position.
Strasburg wants to control but Boy is keeping him busy.
Boy is looking to reverse the position.
Strasburg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boy can do to turn this around?
Boy is not content to let Strasburg control the position.
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.
Strasburg looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boy manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boy tries to get to full guard but Strasburg has control of the leg.
Boy gets back to full guard.
Boy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strasburg defends well.
Boy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strasburg defends it easily.
Strasburg controlling from the top position.
Strasburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strasburg has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
Boy keeping moving, preventing Strasburg from controlling successfully.
Strasburg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Strasburg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Strasburg has managed to get both his arms back between Boy's legs - danger averted.
Max Strasburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Strasburg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy has his foot on Strasburg's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strasburg works his way back into a safe position though.
Boy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Strasburg controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Max Strasburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Strasburg dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boy goes for a double leg but Strasburg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Strasburg continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Strasburg misses the target.
Strasburg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Boy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Strasburg is in Boy's guard.
Strasburg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Strasburg trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strasburg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strasburg showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasburg trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Strasburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strasburg wants to control from the top but Boy keeps moving.
Strasburg's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Strasburg won't allow Boy to sweep him here.
Strasburg thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Strasburg doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Strasburg manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strasburg is aware though and is defending well.
Strasburg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Strasburg is trying to get an arm triangle but Boy is defending well.
Boy throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Boy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Strasburg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Strasburg wants to stand up but Boy is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy actively working from the bottom here.
Strasburg is keen to just control but Boy is a slippery customer.
Strasburg is looking for a kimura here.
Boy missing with punches from the bottom.
Strasburg is looking for a kimura here.
Strasburg controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boy is not content to let Strasburg control the position.
Strasburg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Strasburg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strasburg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Strasburg!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Strasburg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 1870 p4p, 2570 weight class) and Floki Big Mouth (ranked 204 p4p, 279 weight class). Bruno De Oliveira has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno De Oliveira!
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, Floki Big Mouth !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Big Mouth shows good takedown defense.
De Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Oliveira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Big Mouth to the ground. De Oliveira is now in Big Mouth 's guard.
De Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
De Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Oliveira stands and throws Big Mouth 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Big Mouth is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. De Oliveira yanks on the arm and Big Mouth is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by De Oliveira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno De Oliveira!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Home (ranked 2767 p4p, 3118 weight class) and War Path (ranked 391 p4p, 445 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
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, War Path!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home misses with a looping right.
Path takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Path ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Home cracks Path with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Path shoots in and drives through. Home sprawls well.
It looked like Home was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Path.
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up but Home swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Home throws a looping overhand right but Path ducks down to avoid it.
Path raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Home as he connects with a hook.
Home closes the distance and clinches.
Path tries to break free but Home pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Home tries to work over Path's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Home misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Home.
Home managing to block the knees to the body from Path.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Path.
Path tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Home tries a body shot but Path blocks it.
Home tries to throw a body punch but Path avoids it by throwing Home back against the cage.
Home lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Path tries to circle away but Home has him pinned against the cage.
Path tries to score a body lock takedown but Home shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
New Home has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of War Path.
Home struggles to land a body shot inside as Path controls his hands.
Path has Home pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Home manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right handed body shot lands from Home.
Home swings wildly with an uppercut but Path uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Home.
Home lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Path.
Home swings wildly with an uppercut but Path uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Home.
Home can't find room to land a body shot as Path controls the action.
Path wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Home lands with a light punch inside.
Path prevents a body shot from Home.
Home breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Home jabs Path to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Path closes this distance looking for a takedown but Home circles away.
Path looks winded!
Home lands a big uppercut and Path crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Path looks OK. Home waves Path back to his feet!
It looks like War Path has been cut.
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!
Home darts in and clinches Path up against the cage.
Home misses with a hook from the clinch.
Home lands with a short shot to the head.
Path is rocked!
Home lands a body shot in the clinch.
Path is still on wobbly legs! Can Home finish him?
A short right from Home.
Home lands with a right to the head.
Home lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Path blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Home misses with a hook to the ribs.
Home lands a body punch.
Path seems to have recovered his senses.
Home breaks the clinch.
Home cracks Path with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Path tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Home pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Path is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). New Home!
New Home decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Brown (ranked 2050 p4p, 1837 weight class) and Johnny Cannons (ranked 283 p4p, 253 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rock Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Cannons!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown misses with a shot to the body
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cannons smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 It looks like Rock Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a lazy uppercut
and Cannons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Cannons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown is rocked!
Cannons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Cannons feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cannons finish him?!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Cannons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown drops his hands momentarily. Cannons doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Brown staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Brown doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Cannons!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Cannons thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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