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Highland 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 6346 p4p, 24826 weight class) and Ajay Dabeast (ranked 591 p4p, 666 weight class). Frank Dux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ajay Dabeast's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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, Frank Dux!
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, Ajay Dabeast!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux throws a series of punches but Dabeast moves out of range.
Dux avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dabeast has his takedown stuffed
and Dux counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dabeast throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux throws a big counter combination but Dabeast scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dabeast dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dabeast fails with a takedown attempt.
Dux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux tries to clinch up.
Dabeast throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dux's waist but Dux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dabeast off to one side.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ajay Dabeast.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dabeast looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabeast shoots in looking for a takedown. Dux tries to sprawl out of it but Dabeast keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dux manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dabeast takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dux scores with a jab to the body.
Dux scores with a three punch combo!
 Dabeast is rocked!
 It looks like Ajay Dabeast has been cut.
Dabeast loses concentration momentarily and Dux pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Dabeast crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Dux finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Dux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darko Hamilton (ranked 5189 p4p, 25042 weight class) and Borislaw Stankov (ranked 608 p4p, 746 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darko Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Borislaw Stankov!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Stankov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hamilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stankov can pounce on him.
Stankov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hamilton circles away quickly and effectively.
Stankov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hamilton to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stankov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stankov keeping moving, preventing Hamilton from controlling successfully.
Hamilton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hamilton prevents Stankov from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Stankov wants to stand and escape but Hamilton is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton preventing the sweep.
Hamilton controlling from the top position.
Hamilton trying to control but Stankov is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stankov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but Stankov pushes him off.
Stankov throws a nice head kick!
Hamilton thumps Stankov with a low kick.
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stankov scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stankov.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamilton tries to clinch
and Stankov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stankov.
Stankov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hamilton misses with a kick to the body.
Stankov connects with a body shot that sends Hamilton's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hamilton.
Stankov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hamilton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stankov counters with a thumping low kick.
Stankov lands a jab to Hamilton's midsection.
Stankov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hamilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stankov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stankov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hamilton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stankov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hamilton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stankov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stankov.
Hamilton looks to land a combination but Stankov avoids it well.
Stankov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamilton on the side of the head.
Stankov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hamilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stankov can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Hamilton.
Stankov dodges the punch combination from Hamilton.
Stankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stankov scores with a spinning back kick!
Stankov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stankov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Borislaw Stankov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamilton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hamilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stankov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stankov lands with an uppercut that bounces Hamilton off the cage and back into range.
Stankov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hamilton.
Hamilton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stankov.
Hamilton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stankov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Stankov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stankov connects with a solid leg kick.
Hamilton looks to land a combination but Stankov avoids it well.
Stankov lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stankov.
A good leg kick by Stankov.
Stankov swinging wildly here.
Hamilton throwing a counter right hand but Stankov manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hamilton throws a nice looking combination but Stankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stankov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - Stankov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stankov lands a glancing blow to the side of Hamilton's head.
Stankov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hamilton's sensitive parts.
A right-left combo lands from Stankov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stankov throws a nice looking combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hamilton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stankov manages to circle out of the way.
Stankov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hamilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stankov is fending him off so far but Hamilton persists. Nope, Stankov circles away and we're back to standing.
Stankov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stankov.
Stankov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stankov.
Nice shot lands for Stankov.
Stankov misses the shot to the body.
Hamilton throws a big counter combination but Stankov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Stankov thumps Hamilton with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton throws a nice looking combination but Stankov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stankov throws a series of punches but Hamilton avoids them all with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Hamilton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stankov lands a leg kick that knocks Hamilton off balance momentarily.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses.
Stankov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stankov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stankov but Stankov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stankov unleashes a big counter combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt
and Stankov counters with a thumping low kick.
Darko Hamilton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hamilton misses with a double jab.
A good leg kick by Stankov.
Stankov lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stankov looks to land a combination. Hamilton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A lazy left from Hamilton finds it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stankov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stankov tries to clinch up but Hamilton circles away and keeps his distance.
Hamilton throws a big counter combination but Stankov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hamilton with a poor takedown
and Stankov counters with a three punch combo that has Hamilton backing up. Hamilton nods at Stankov to acknowledge the strikes.
Hamilton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hamilton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stankov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamilton avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislaw Stankov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stankov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hamilton's head backwards.
Stankov lands a nice hook to Hamilton's body. Hamilton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stankov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stankov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hamilton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stankov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stankov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stankov misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stankov.
A nice combination there by Stankov.
Stankov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stankov!
Hamilton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hamilton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hamilton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stankov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stankov. That's going to slow Hamilton down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hamilton misses.
Stankov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stankov throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamilton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stankov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stankov misses with a series of wild punches.
Stankov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hamilton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hamilton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hamilton instigates a clinch.
Hamilton is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton is trying to pull guard but Stankov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hamilton jumps guard but Stankov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hamilton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stankov lands a jab to the head.
Stankov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hamilton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stankov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darko Hamilton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Stankov.
Borislaw Stankov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hamilton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stankov can pounce on him.
Stankov doesn't manage to clinch there - Hamilton circles away.
Stankov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stankov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Darko Hamilton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamilton tries to close the distance and clinch but Stankov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stankov stalks Hamilton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hamilton's face. Hamilton staggers backwards, shaken.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislaw Stankov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stankov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislaw Stankov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Saigon (ranked 4542 p4p, 25017 weight class) and Torraro Fisticuffs (ranked 548 p4p, 743 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saigon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Run through the jungle. Torraro Fisticuffs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Saigon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torraro Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saigon defending well as Fisticuffs loads up on a big left hand.
Fisticuffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisticuffs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook. Saigon ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Saigon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fisticuffs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fisticuffs moves into range and clinches up with Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fisticuffs.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisticuffs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Saigon jumps guard.
Saigon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fisticuffs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fisticuffs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisticuffs is one step ahead there.
Fisticuffs wants to stand but Saigon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fisticuffs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saigon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saigon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fisticuffs postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fisticuffs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fisticuffs throws a right hand that misses
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Fisticuffs loads up on a big right hand but Saigon slips the punch.
Fisticuffs moves into the clinch successfully.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saigon misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Fisticuffs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Fisticuffs as the two fighters clinch.
Fisticuffs is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Saigon.
Saigon blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Saigon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saigon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fisticuffs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Saigon jumps guard but Fisticuffs stands there with Saigon around his waist. Saigon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saigon looking to slow down the pace here.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Saigon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saigon lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs pushes Saigon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Saigon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Saigon.
A short uppercut from Fisticuffs.
A short right from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs tries to throw a body punch but Saigon avoids it by throwing Fisticuffs back against the cage.
Saigon is trying to break free.
Saigon blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saigon.
Saigon tries to circle away but Fisticuffs has him pinned against the cage.
Fisticuffs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saigon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torraro Fisticuffs dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Fisticuffs misses with a left hand
and Fisticuffs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saigon jabs Fisticuffs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fisticuffs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saigon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saigon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fisticuffs was well out of range. Poor timing from Saigon.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Saigon throws a big counter combination but Fisticuffs scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fisticuffs closes the distance but Saigon moves to the side
and Saigon counters with a series of strikes. Fisticuffs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saigon catches Fisticuffs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saigon lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisticuffs misses with a straight right.
Fisticuffs throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Saigon throwing a counter right hand but Fisticuffs manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saigon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fisticuffs ducks under a wild hook from Saigon.
Fisticuffs throws a jab when Saigon was well out of range.
Saigon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Torraro Fisticuffs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon lands with a good body shot.
Saigon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Saigon.
Saigon connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Fisticuffs misses its intended target.
Saigon throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Fisticuffs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saigon shoots in for a takedown but Fisticuffs shows good takedown defense.
Saigon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisticuffs's waist but Fisticuffs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saigon off to one side.
Fisticuffs is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saigon lands with a shot to the body.
Fisticuffs might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Saigon tries to close the distance and clinch but Fisticuffs swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fisticuffs looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.
Fisticuffs drives through and clinches with Saigon against the cage.
Fisticuffs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saigon gets through Fisticuffs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisticuffs tries to work over Saigon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs can't find room to land a body shot as Saigon controls the action.
Fisticuffs working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fisticuffs scores with a shot to the side of Saigon's head.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Fisticuffs prevents a body shot from Saigon.
Fisticuffs tries a body shot but Saigon blocks it.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon trying to control the position but instead, Fisticuffs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saigon into the cage.
Fisticuffs lands with a right to the head.
Saigon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon blocking some punches.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fisticuffs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saigon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
Fisticuffs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Fisticuffs on the inside.
Fisticuffs has a couple of punches blocked by Saigon.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saigon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Fisticuffs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a punch but it's blocked by Saigon.
Saigon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
Fisticuffs misses with a punch on the inside.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Fisticuffs swings wildly with an uppercut but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Saigon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fisticuffs or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Torraro Fisticuffs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Saigon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fisticuffs instigates a clinch.
Torraro Fisticuffs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs gets through Saigon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Saigon tries to stall but Fisticuffs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fisticuffs misses with some punches.
Fisticuffs misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fisticuffs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs throws a head punch that misses.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saigon working aggressively here.
Fisticuffs working aggressively here.
Saigon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saigon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saigon is trying to force a seperation but Fisticuffs has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fisticuffs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Saigon.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saigon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fisticuffs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Saigon.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saigon backwards.
Fisticuffs scores with a hook to the body.
Saigon trying to stall but Fisticuffs improves his position.
Saigon misses with a body punch.
Fisticuffs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saigon stalling in the clinch.
Fisticuffs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fisticuffs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saigon blocks an uppercut.
Saigon scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saigon pulls guard effortlessly.
Saigon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Saigon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisticuffs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fisticuffs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saigon.
Saigon stops Fisticuffs from getting back to his feet.
Saigon is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisticuffs is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saigon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saigon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisticuffs keeps working.
Saigon throwing shots but Fisticuffs is blocking nicely.
Saigon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fisticuffs!
Johnny Saigon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fisticuffs because Saigon loaded up on that one.
Saigon tries to control but Fisticuffs wriggling away.
Saigon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torraro Fisticuffs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saigon thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Saigon trying to control but Fisticuffs is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saigon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saigon thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saigon throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saigon looking to secure an arm triangle but Fisticuffs defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fisticuffs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daan De Jong (ranked 4551 p4p, 3894 weight class) and Darnell Big Daddy (ranked 490 p4p, 432 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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, Daan De Jong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darnell Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Big Daddy.
Big Daddy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Darnell Big Daddy has been cut.
Nice defenses there by De Jong.
Big Daddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Daddy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Big Daddy misses with a few strikes there.
Big Daddy misses with an uppercut. De Jong saw that one coming.
Big Daddy throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Jong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Big Daddy. Those never looked like landing.
De Jong is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Big Daddy swinging wildly here.
Big Daddy throws a series of punches but De Jong moves out of range.
Jab from De Jong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jong throws a leg kick but Big Daddy checks it.
De Jong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
De Jong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Big Daddy misses with a looping left.
Jab from De Jong.
Big Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Jong counters with a three punch combo that has Big Daddy backing up. Big Daddy nods at De Jong to acknowledge the strikes.
Big Daddy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De Jong backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Daan De Jong has been cut.
A combination from De Jong does no damage.
Big Daddy misses with a double jab
and De Jong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Big Daddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
De Jong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Jong misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Jong misses the jab.
De Jong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Big Daddy ducks right into an uppercut from De Jong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Big Daddy does no damage.
Big Daddy throws a hook to the side of De Jong's head but De Jong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Daddy misses with a series of wild punches.
De Jong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Big Daddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Big Daddy.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Jong. Big Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Jong throws a head kick that half lands.
Big Daddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Daddy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Jong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Big Daddy.
De Jong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy misses with a series of wild punches.
Big Daddy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Jong.
De Jong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Jong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Big Daddy counters with a crisp one two that drops De Jong! Big Daddy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves De Jong to his feet! De Jong is in big trouble!
De Jong ducks under a wild hook from Big Daddy.
Big Daddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Jong lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Jong tries to score with a low kick but Big Daddy moves his leg out of the way.
De Jong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Big Daddy does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Big Daddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
De Jong tries to bum rush Big Daddy with a series of wild strikes but Big Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Big Daddy is looking for the big counter here.
De Jong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Big Daddy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Big Daddy connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent De Jong tumbling to the canvas! Big Daddy pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! De Jong was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darnell Big Daddy!
A very excited looking Darnell Big Daddy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 2939 p4p, 4259 weight class) and Gilbert Quirk (ranked 286 p4p, 385 weight class). Gilbert Quirk has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gilbert Quirk!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quirk throws a series of punches but Chavaski moves out of range.
Quirk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Quirk cracks Chavaski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Quirk drives through and clinches with Chavaski against the cage.
Chavaski has Quirk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Quirk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Quirk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chavaski is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Quirk is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Chavaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chavaski gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Chavaski is controlling the pace.
Quirk is staying active underneath Chavaski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quirk is looking to improve his position.
Chavaski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quirk sees it coming and defends easily.
Quirk is looking to escape.
Quirk is looking to improve his position.
Quirk wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy.
Chavaski passes to full mount!
Chavaski looking to secure an arm triangle but Quirk defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quirk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chavaski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chavaski has control of Quirk's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Quirk regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Chavaski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chavaski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Chavaski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski looking to control but Quirk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chavaski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Chavaski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chavaski is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Chavaski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Remi Chavaski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Malina (ranked 2822 p4p, 5330 weight class) and Stevie Jay (ranked 386 p4p, 623 weight class). Malina comes to the cage accompanied by PROF - Squad Goals. Stevie Jay will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zenek Malina!
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, Stevie Jay!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malina slips a jab from Jay.
Malina shoots in looking for a takedown. Jay tries to sprawl out of it but Malina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Zenek Malina has been cut.
Jay tests Malina's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malina appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Malina moves out of range as Jay strikes.
Jay's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jay's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jay manages to avoid it.
Jay loads up on a big right hand but Malina slips the punch.
Jay fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malina shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jay is looking to get back to is feet but Malina passes into side control.
Malina looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Malina thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jay tries to buck Malina off but Malina is having none of it.
Malina is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jay looks calm but he's in trouble here. Malina gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jay is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Malina lets go of the hold and Jay can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zenek Malina!
During a confident post fight interview, Zenek Malina 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Rob Cervantes (ranked 3142 p4p, 3911 weight class) and Juan Diego (ranked 362 p4p, 431 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Cervantes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Diego !
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cervantes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cervantes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cervantes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cervantes defending well as Diego loads up on a big left hand.
Diego throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diego thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cervantes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diego .
Cervantes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Diego sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Cervantes misses.
Diego throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cervantes counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diego !
Cervantes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cervantes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cervantes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cervantes tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
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!
Cervantes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cervantes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Diego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cervantes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diego is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cervantes has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cervantes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing that Cervantes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The referee asks Cervantes politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cervantes prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cervantes is putting a hurting on Diego here, landing some big shots from side control.
Cervantes cracks Diego with a big right hand but Diego just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An elbow from Cervantes crashes against the mat.
Cervantes controlling the position.
Cervantes advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cervantes landing punches.
Cervantes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Diego to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Diego shrugs it off.
Cervantes lands a big elbow.
Diego is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cervantes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cervantes unloading with bombs!
Cervantes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diego 's face.
Cervantes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Diego looks winded!
Cervantes controlling the pace for now.
Cervantes raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes controlling from mount.
Diego taking shots to the head.
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!
BOOM! Cervantes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Cervantes content just to control the position here.
Cervantes cracks Diego with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cervantes has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diego 's face.
Cervantes looking to secure an arm triangle but Diego defends it well.
Diego takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Cervantes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Diego throws a big shot that misses.
Diego steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cervantes.
A slow jab from Diego misses its intended target.
Juan Diego is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cervantes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diego defends it nicely.
Cervantes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cervantes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diego avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cervantes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cervantes advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego is trying to stand up here but Cervantes is controlling him well.
Cervantes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cervantes working over Diego with some ground and pound. Diego looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cervantes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Diego taking some punishment here, with Cervantes in his half guard.
Cervantes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diego 's head.
Cervantes is nestled in close to Diego , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cervantes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diego can do to turn this around?
Cervantes is taking a breather. Diego says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cervantes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diego is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes trying to control the pace.
Diego is trying to stand back up but Cervantes is controlling him
Cervantes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cervantes wants to advance to full mount but Diego doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cervantes scoring with some ground and pound.
Cervantes controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cervantes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cervantes moves nicely into side control.
Cervantes works to advance to full mount. Diego defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cervantes looking to secure an arm triangle but Diego defends it well.
Cervantes working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Cervantes.
Cervantes with a couple of short strikes.
Cervantes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cervantes with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cervantes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cervantes with a couple of short strikes.
Cervantes is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diego can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Juan Diego has been cut.
Cervantes lands a couple of good shots and Diego has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Cervantes looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Diego taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rob Cervantes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 2475 p4p, 5391 weight class) and Zach Ulibarri (ranked 354 p4p, 656 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hayato Sakuraba!
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, Zach Ulibarri!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba scores with a jab.
Sakuraba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ulibarri closes the distance and pushes Sakuraba back into the cage.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakuraba.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch but Ulibarri keeps him there for the moment.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba is trying to push Ulibarri away but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sakuraba throws a head punch that misses.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba dips to his left and cracks Ulibarri with an uppercut!
Ulibarri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sakuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sakuraba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ulibarri backs up against the cage.
Sakuraba throws a series of strikes that have Ulibarri backpedaling.
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!
Sakuraba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ulibarri rushes Sakuraba and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakuraba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakuraba working aggressively here.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba just leaning against Ulibarri, taking a breather.
Sakuraba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba throws a head punch that misses.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakuraba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakuraba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri prevents Sakuraba from breaking the clinch.
Sakuraba is looking to break free of the clinch but Ulibarri has double underhooks.
Sakuraba pushes Ulibarri back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakuraba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ulibarri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ulibarri tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sakuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ulibarri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba lands a glancing blow to the side of Ulibarri's head.
Ulibarri throws a hook but Sakuraba avoids it easily.
Sakuraba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sakuraba lands a head shot.
Ulibarri tries to clinch but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Ulibarri has managed to clinch.
Sakuraba wants to break free but Ulibarri has control.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri tries a body shot but Sakuraba blocks it.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch but Ulibarri keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba is trying to push Ulibarri away but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a body punch.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri is pushing Sakuraba up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri tries to throw a body punch but Sakuraba avoids it by throwing Ulibarri back against the cage.
Sakuraba throws a punch but it's blocked by Ulibarri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakuraba blocking some punches.
Sakuraba manages to break the clinch.
Ulibarri tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Sakuraba misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Ulibarri takes one on the button.
Hayato Sakuraba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulibarri clinches up with Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage.
Ulibarri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ulibarri backwards.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zach Ulibarri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakuraba looking to stall.
Sakuraba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakuraba controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakuraba stalling in the clinch but Ulibarri improves position.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Ulibarri stalling.
Ulibarri is struggling to control the position.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba wants to break free but Ulibarri has control.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Sakuraba is trying to break free.
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakuraba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sakuraba is struggling to control the position.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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.
Ulibarri stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Sakuraba blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
Sakuraba breaks from the clinch.
Ulibarri on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Sakuraba misses.
Ulibarri wants to counter the offense by Sakuraba and move into the clinch position.
Ulibarri is looking to clinch but Sakuraba is avoiding it.
Ulibarri has closed the distance and engaged Sakuraba in a clinch.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri avoiding damage.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sakuraba blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
Sakuraba stalling against the cage.
Sakuraba throws a head punch that misses.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sakuraba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Some wild striking there from Sakuraba.
Ulibarri looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakuraba misses with a straight right.
Ulibarri gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ulibarri fails to land.
Ulibarri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ulibarri tries to work over Sakuraba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba is trying to break the clinch but Ulibarri is controlling him.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sakuraba prevents a body shot from Ulibarri.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakuraba.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Sakuraba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakuraba.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Ulibarri is struggling to control the position.
Sakuraba lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zach Ulibarri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Sakuraba.
Ulibarri walks into a straight right hand from Sakuraba.
Ulibarri rushes Sakuraba and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba stalling.
Sakuraba tries to break free but Ulibarri pushes him back against the cage.
Sakuraba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ulibarri is keeping busy.
Sakuraba trying to stall but Ulibarri improves his position.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sakuraba is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ulibarri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri lands with a light punch inside.
Ulibarri keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sakuraba's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakuraba blocking some punches.
Ulibarri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow.
Ulibarri taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri blocks an uppercut.
Sakuraba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri misses with a punch on the inside.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ulibarri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sakuraba's elbow.
Sakuraba looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakuraba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ulibarri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sakuraba tries to break the clinch but Ulibarri is controlling the position.
Sakuraba stalling in the clinch but Ulibarri improves position.
Sakuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ulibarri has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakuraba wants to get back to striking at distance but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Sakuraba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ulibarri can't find room to land a body shot as Sakuraba controls the action.
Ulibarri struggles to land a body shot inside as Sakuraba controls his hands.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sakuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ulibarri gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ulibarri.
Sakuraba being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Sakuraba on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sakuraba blocks a body shot from Ulibarri.
Sakuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ulibarri has him pressed against the cage.
Sakuraba blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sakuraba looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sakuraba.
Ulibarri misses with a punch to the body.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ulibarri misses with some punches.
Ulibarri swings wildly with an uppercut but Sakuraba uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ulibarri.
Ulibarri'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.
Ulibarri'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.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ulibarri instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sakuraba breaks the clinch.
Ulibarri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sakuraba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zach Ulibarri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ulibarri has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zach Ulibarri!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 2657 p4p, 3185 weight class) and Ching Chong (ranked 294 p4p, 357 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ching Chong!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thompson defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Chong in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Thompson is trying to control but can't.
Chong wants to free his trapped foot but Thompson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Chong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chong wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
Thompson is trying is best to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chong is looking to advance position but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chong slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chong is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Chong has control of the leg.
Chong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson trying to control here.
Thompson is refusing to be controlled, as Chong sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chong avoids it really well and circles away.
Chong swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Chong avoids it well and moves away.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Chong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chong avoids it really well and circles away.
Chong shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Chong from controlling successfully.
Thompson is trying to keep Chong in close.
Chong trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Chong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Thompson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chong is just content to waste time from the top position. Thompson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chong stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ching Chong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson looks for a takedown but Chong sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chong trying to control from the bottom.
Thompson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chong is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Chong is having none of it.
Chong manages to get to full guard.
Thompson is in close to Chong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson looking for a sweep. Not yet Thompson, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chong wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Chong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chong keeps trying to improve his position.
Chong controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thompson trying to keep a closed guard but Chong is proving a slippery customer.
Chong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chong slips nicely into half guard.
Ching Chong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thompson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Thompson can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong avoids the attempt from Thompson to control.
Chong controlling from mount.
Thompson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chong controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Chong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Our spies down at at Acme Island Savages inform us that Chong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson chips away with some ground and pound.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ching Chong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Chong. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chong but Chong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chong just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Chong has him pressed against the cage.
Chong tries to score a body lock takedown but Thompson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson gets underhooks to prevent Chong's takedown attempt.
Thompson blocks an elbow strike from Chong.
Thompson blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Chong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thompson to the mat. Thompson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Chong tries to pass.
Chong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Chong postures up.
Chong 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.
Thompson is trying to keep Chong in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chong dives in and scores a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Chong wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson has his foot on Chong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chong works his way back into a safe position though.
Chong stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Chong trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Chong wants to pass the guard but Thompson is keeping the position.
Chong preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chong is keen to just control but Thompson is a slippery customer.
Thompson trying to control from the bottom.
Chong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong wants to pass the guard but Thompson is defending well.
Chong trying to control the pace.
Thompson is pressing down on Chong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chong trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ricky Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ching Chong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chong 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ching Chong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koto Show (ranked 1467 p4p, 2957 weight class) and Ray Dalio (ranked 159 p4p, 327 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Koto Show!
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, Ray Dalio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Show throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dalio counters with a shoot takedown. Show fights it but they end up in guard.
Show wants to stand up but Dalio is controlling him.
Show keeping moving, preventing Dalio from controlling successfully.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Show is looking to stand up but Dalio isn't so interested in that idea.
Dalio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Show swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Show being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Show is keeping the position.
Show is looking to stand up but Dalio isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Show goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Dalio closes the distance and clinches.
Show breaks the clinch.
Dalio defending well as Show loads up on a big left hand.
Show thows a left - swing and a miss!
Show falls off balance throwing a combination
so Dalio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dalio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dalio won't allow Show to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Show is keeping the position.
Dalio trying to control the position from guard on top but Show is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Show is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalio controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Show defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dalio.
Show works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Show misses with a hook.
Show pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dalio's coach down at Hardcore Island MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dalio's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Show lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Show.
Show lands with a hook. Dalio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Show looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dalio shoots in looking for a takedown but Show manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dalio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dalio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Show pinned against the cage. Show gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Koto Show has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Dalio.
A right-left combo lands from Show.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalio drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Show wants to stand and escape but Dalio is having none of it.
Dalio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Dalio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalio trying to control but Show is working from the bottom.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Show is retaining full guard.
Show is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dalio is controlling him.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Show is retaining full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koto Show dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Show scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Show lands a big right hand that sends Dalio crashing to the mat! Show stays standing though and waves Dalio back to his feet!
It looks like Ray Dalio has been cut.
Dalio is trying hard to land a takedown here. Show sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Show feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dalio sprawling to the canvas! Dalio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Show finish him?!
Dalio 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!
Show shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dalio takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Show sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dalio bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koto Show!
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