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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AJ Gardener (ranked 5875 p4p, 5810 weight class) and Caligola Daskalakis (ranked 445 p4p, 441 weight class). AJ Gardener has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, AJ Gardener!
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, Caligola Daskalakis!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardener misses with a takedown attempt - Daskalakis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gardener keeps the fight on the outside.
Gardener is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gardener.
Daskalakis moves into the clinch successfully.
Daskalakis gets underhooks to prevent Gardener's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Gardener. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daskalakis stops a takedown attempt from Gardener.
Gardener drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gardener definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardener has Daskalakis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daskalakis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gardener is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalakis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daskalakis working some strikes from top position.
Gardener utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daskalakis connects with a couple of short punches.
Daskalakis distracts Gardener with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daskalakis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gardener's head.
Daskalakis with a nice head shot there.
Daskalakis connects with a couple of short punches.
Daskalakis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gardener's head.
 Gardener is rocked!
Gardener knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daskalakis on the ground.
Daskalakis connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Gardener is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daskalakis arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gardener's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Caligola Daskalakis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyoman Sudarta Lee (ranked 5680 p4p, 5928 weight class) and Guy Ouellette (ranked 525 p4p, 540 weight class). Nyoman Sudarta Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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, Nyoman Sudarta Lee!
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, Guy Ouellette!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouellette changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Ouellette. Beautiful body shot.
Sudarta Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sudarta Lee is breathing heavily.
Ouellette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sudarta Lee at a distance.
Ouellette drops Sudarta Lee with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sudarta Lee looks back up at him and smiles so Ouellette waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sudarta Lee is rocked!
 It looks like Nyoman Sudarta Lee has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouellette fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sudarta Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ouellette just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sudarta Lee's brow.
A right handed body shot lands from Ouellette.
Ouellette lands a hook that snaps the head of Sudarta Lee backwards.
Oh Sudarta Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ouellette unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sudarta Lee! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ouellette is unloading with more strikes now! Sudarta Lee drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Ouellette!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Phillips (ranked 3671 p4p, 5217 weight class) and Duang Kanjanasuwan (ranked 184 p4p, 241 weight class). Pedro Phillips has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Phillips!
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, Duang Kanjanasuwan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips blocks a head kick by Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a low kick nicely.
Phillips keeps Kanjanasuwan at a distance using the push kick.
Phillips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanjanasuwan avoids it.
Phillips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Phillips clinches up with Kanjanasuwan and pushes him back against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan tries to circle away but Phillips has him pinned against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan blocks an elbow strike from Phillips.
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kanjanasuwan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Phillips counters with a three punch combo that has Kanjanasuwan backing up. Kanjanasuwan nods at Phillips to acknowledge the strikes.
Kanjanasuwan tries to work over Phillips's front leg with a kick but Phillips checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a series of wild punches.
Phillips looks to land a body kick but Kanjanasuwan moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips connects with the punch.
Kanjanasuwan tries to close the distance and clinch but Phillips swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanjanasuwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phillips with a jab.
Kanjanasuwan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phillips closes the distance and pushes Kanjanasuwan back into the cage.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break free.
Phillips unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kanjanasuwan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanjanasuwan avoids the damage to the body.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanjanasuwan tries to bum rush Phillips with a series of wild strikes but Phillips uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Phillips throwing a counter right hand but Kanjanasuwan manages to avoid it.
Kanjanasuwan swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick but Phillips moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Phillips closes the distance and clinches.
Phillips looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to break free of the clinch but Phillips has double underhooks.
Phillips keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kanjanasuwan's efforts to push away.
Kanjanasuwan tries to stall but Phillips uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kanjanasuwan blocks it with crossed arms.
Kanjanasuwan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
Phillips moves into the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break free.
Phillips missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kanjanasuwan's face.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Phillips is defending well for now.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kanjanasuwan blocks an elbow strike from Phillips.
Phillips prevents Kanjanasuwan from breaking the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Phillips lands a knee to the body.
Phillips throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kanjanasuwans head.
Kanjanasuwan wants to get back to striking at distance but Phillips won't allow it.
Phillips throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Phillips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kanjanasuwan manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kanjanasuwan tries to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling the position.
Phillips breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips rushes Kanjanasuwan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to break the clinch but Phillips has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kanjanasuwan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Phillips dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Phillips connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kanjanasuwan. Kanjanasuwan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kanjanasuwan instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phillips.
Kanjanasuwan blocking some punches.
A short left from Phillips.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kanjanasuwan avoids it.
Kanjanasuwan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phillips working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phillips pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Phillips obliges.
Phillips misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan tries to break the clinch but Phillips is controlling the position.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips breaks the clinch.
Phillips scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Kanjanasuwan. Kanjanasuwan maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips tries to land a knee to the head but Kanjanasuwan blocks with his arms.
Phillips looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Phillips gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phillips throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Phillips lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 Kanjanasuwan is rocked!
Kanjanasuwan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phillips tries to land knees in the clinch but Kanjanasuwan avoids the damage to the body.
Phillips lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kanjanasuwan is still on wobbly legs! Can Phillips finish him?
Phillips looking to throw knees to the head but Kanjanasuwan is blocking nicely.
Kanjanasuwan is trying to force a seperation but Phillips has the dominant position.
Kanjanasuwan seems to have recovered his senses.
Phillips prevents Kanjanasuwan from breaking the clinch.
Phillips breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips darts in and clinches Kanjanasuwan up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phillips pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kanjanasuwan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phillips circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Phillips thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kanjanasuwan if he has to take too many more of those.
Kanjanasuwan throws a right and a left that Phillips avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phillips forces Kanjanasuwan back against the cage and clinches.
Pedro Phillips has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phillips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanjanasuwan blocks an elbow strike from Phillips.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Phillips just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kanjanasuwan's brow.
Phillips lands an elbow inside.
Phillips comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kanjanasuwan managing to block the knees to the body from Phillips.
Phillips lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan throws a sloppy head kick and Phillips moves out of range easily.
Phillips has Kanjanasuwan up against the cage in a clinch.
Phillips landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kanjanasuwan blocks an elbow strike from Phillips.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Phillips takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Phillips.
Phillips showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanjanasuwan.
Kanjanasuwan is breathing heavily.
Kanjanasuwan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Phillips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Kanjanasuwan throws a counter combo.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kanjanasuwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phillips lands a body shot.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a low kick.
A jab from Phillips finds it's way through Kanjanasuwan's defenses.
Phillips is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanjanasuwan can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phillips tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a head kick.
Kanjanasuwan avoids the head kick by Phillips.
Phillips lands a head kick!
Kanjanasuwan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a head kick.
Phillips connects with a nice looking jab.
Phillips is pawing at Kanjanasuwan, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kanjanasuwan's nose. Kanjanasuwan is badly hurt! Phillips pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kanjanasuwan tries desperately to hold on but Phillips is relentless in his assault! As Kanjanasuwan receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Phillips away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Phillips!
Pedro Phillips looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'gracias a las personas que me apoyan los amo a todos.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fat Ma (ranked 4541 p4p, 3310 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 480 p4p, 373 weight class). Rashid Elkhan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fat Ma!
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, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma misses with a double jab
and Elkhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Elkhan drops Ma with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ma looks back up at him and smiles so Elkhan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 It looks like Rashid Elkhan has been cut.
Elkhan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ma! Elkhan dives in looking to finish! Ma is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shug Skinner (ranked 2638 p4p, 25146 weight class) and Tucker Smith (ranked 356 p4p, 774 weight class). Shug Skinner has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shug Skinner!
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, Tucker Smith!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body punch but Skinner moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Skinner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tucker Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to bum rush Skinner with a series of wild strikes but Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith wants to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Skinner misses its target.
Skinner blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Skinner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith looks to clinch
and Skinner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Skinner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Skinner avoids the head kick by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Skinner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throws a series of punches but Skinner moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Skinner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Skinner swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Skinner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch up
and Skinner counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Skinner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Skinner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Skinner counters with a straight right hand.
Skinner catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skinner eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith moves to clinch but Skinner breaks away
letting Skinner counter with a right hand.
Smith defending well as Skinner loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
A quick step to the side and Skinner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skinner drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Skinner is looking for the KO!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Tucker Smith has been cut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skinner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Skinner finish him?
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Skinner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Smith! Skinner lets Smith back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skinner counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Smith out cold! What a finish! Skinner is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shug Skinner!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Galvao (ranked 3469 p4p, 4288 weight class) and Steve Bates (ranked 491 p4p, 571 weight class). Galvao kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ye - Burna Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Jose Galvao!
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, Steve Bates!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Galvao moves out of range as Bates strikes.
Galvao looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Steve Bates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bates slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Galvao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Galvao slips a jab and a cross from Bates.
Galvao wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bates swings for the body but Galvao moves out of range.
Bates throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Bates does no damage.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Galvao slips under a jab from Bates.
Bates keeps the fight on the outside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bates has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Galvao 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Galvao definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galvao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is looking to chop away at Galvao's legs.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch.
Galvao takes the fight into the clinch.
Bates breaks from the clinch.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Galvao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bates.
Galvao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bates throws out the jab.
Bates throws a leg kick but Galvao sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Galvao is just out of range.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch.
Galvao throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Galvao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galvao tries to counter by clinching up but Bates breaks away and moves out of range.
Galvao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bates looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bates avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Galvao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bates manages to circle out of the way.
Bates darts in and clinches Galvao up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bates throws a big shot that misses.
Nice cross by Bates.
Bates moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Galvao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bates pushes Galvao up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvao avoids a wild elbow strike from Bates.
Galvao pulls Bates into guard.
Bates is sitting in close to Galvao's body. Galvao has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bates is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bates is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Galvao.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jose Galvao!
Jose Galvao 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Shields (ranked 2191 p4p, 4045 weight class) and Walter Waters (ranked 230 p4p, 369 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Shields!
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, Walter Waters!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
Waters avoids the body shot from Shields.
Shields lands a right hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Waters. No joy for Shields on that attempt.
Shields misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Waters moves into the clinch.
Shields's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waters prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Waters manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Waters.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Waters scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waters.
Waters digs a right hand into Shields's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Shields's gas tank.
Shields is looking for a takedown.
Waters misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters misses with a hook from the clinch.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Shields.
Waters lands an uppercut.
Shields is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Waters fails to land.
Waters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Waters scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
A short left from Waters.
Waters lands with a short shot to the head.
Shields tries for a takedown but Waters manages to get underhooks.
Shields blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Waters - that landed with a thud.
Waters lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Waters pushes Shields back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Waters shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shields takes a shot to the head.
Shields wants a takedown.
Shields is breathing heavily.
Waters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Waters digs a right hand underneath Shields's ribcage. Shields let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Waters scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
Waters scores with a shot to the side of Shields's head.
Waters gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Waters manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Waters scores with a shoulder strike.
Waters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waters lands with a left to the head.
Waters lands a right hand.
Waters working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Waters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Waters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Waters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Waters working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waters gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Waters throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shieldss head.
Waters lands with a left to the head.
Waters stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shields is trying to drag Waters to the mat but Waters just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Waters lands a hook that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shields is rocked!
Waters misses with the head strike.
Oh Shields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shields.
Waters working aggressively here.
Waters throws a punch but it's blocked by Shields.
Shields seems to have got his legs back now.
Waters throws a head punch that misses.
Waters lands with a left to the head.
Waters prevents a takedown attempt there.
Waters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Waters has a couple of punches blocked by Shields.
A hook to the body from Waters.
Waters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Waters gets through Shields's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Waters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Waters lands with a short shot to the head.
Waters swings wildly with an uppercut but Shields uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Waters.
Waters gets underhooks to prevent Shields's takedown attempt.
Shields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Waters after a bit of a struggle.
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!
Waters lands a nice uppercut.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Waters lands a shoulder strike.
Waters lands a left hand.
Waters lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters misses with the head strike.
Waters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Waters lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waters.
Waters misses with a punch on the inside.
Waters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
Waters is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Waters has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Waters lands a body shot.
Waters pushes Shields back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shields has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Waters after a bit of a struggle.
Waters lands a hook to the side of the head.
Waters lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waters lands a body shot.
Shields drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Waters gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Waters lands a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shields is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Waters gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shields's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Waters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shields backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Waters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Waters prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Waters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waters but Waters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shields shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Waters but Waters pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shields fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shields.
Shields throws an off balance right hand
and Waters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Waters is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shields looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields moves out of range of the strikes.
Shields thuds a left hand into Waters's body.
Shields closes this distance looking for a takedown but Waters circles away.
Waters tries to close the distance and clinch but Shields swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waters fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields throws the left hand but Waters avoids the punch easily.
Shields shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Waters's guard.
Shields postures up in Waters's guard and throws a big left but Waters blocks it.
Waters can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shields controls the pace.
Waters is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shields is controlling him.
Waters keeping moving, preventing Shields from controlling successfully.
Shields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shields is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shields working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Waters stuffs the takedown attempt from Shields. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shields.
Waters tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Shields 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields lands punches and elbows.
Can Waters hold on?! Shields is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Waters tries to escape the position.
Shields missing with punches from the back.
Shields punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields punches Waters on the ear.
Shields scores with punches and elbows.
Shields scores with punches to the body.
Shields connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Waters to escape the position.
Shields is riding his opponent, not letting Waters buck him off.
Waters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shields scores with punches and elbows.
Shields punishes Waters with strikes from the back mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Shields dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Shields misses with a looping left.
Shields shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Waters pinned against the cage. Waters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shields fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Calvin Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters stuffs the takedown attempt from Shields. Shields gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waters is refusing to be controlled, as Shields sits in half guard.
Shields controlling the action here.
Calvin Shields overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shields thows a huge punch but Waters dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shields throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shields lands strikes from half guard.
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.
Shields wants to pass the guard but Waters is defending well.
Shields throwing shots but Waters is blocking nicely.
Shields takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Shields is controlling the pace.
Shields seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shields is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shields seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Waters does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields scores with a nice right hand.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waters as he jumps to the side.
Waters is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shields with a body shot.
Waters scores with a jab. Shields acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walter Waters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shields bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Shields working the head with strikes.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shields content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shields. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Waters is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shields slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Shields showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Shields has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Kennedy (ranked 2929 p4p, 2977 weight class) and Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 369 p4p, 376 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bo Kennedy !
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, Ludwig Lachmann!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lachmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kennedy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennedy 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lachmann looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kennedy is defending well. Lachmann quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kennedy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lachmann celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ludwig Lachmann!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Lesnar (ranked 1626 p4p, 1552 weight class) and Schlunckr Diesel (ranked 175 p4p, 168 weight class). Lesnar's entrance music is Next Big Thing. A fine choice. 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Lesnar!
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, Schlunckr Diesel!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Diesel is quick to defend against it.
Diesel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel misses the jab.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
Lesnar attempts a counter takedown but Diesel avoids it well and moves away.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Lesnar moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Lesnar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar ducks under a wild hook from Diesel.
Lesnar takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diesel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diesel won't be happy with that.
Lesnar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diesel tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel is being controlled here.
Lesnar grinds an elbow into Diesel's temple.
You can see the frustration on Diesel's face as Lesnar controls the position.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lesnar throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lesnar is putting a hurting on Diesel here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ground and pound from Lesnar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has control of an arm but Diesel manages to advance to Lesnar's back!
Lesnar tries to roll but Diesel sticks to his back.
Lesnar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diesel's guard. Nice work there by Lesnar.
Lesnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Diesel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Diesel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar postures up in Diesel's guard and throws a big left but Diesel blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lesnar cracks Diesel with a solid left hand.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lesnar is looking to work some ground and pound but Diesel has wrist control.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lesnar lands a couple of elbows.
Lesnar landing some decent shots from guard.
Lesnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Lesnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lesnar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lesnar gets to his feet and stands over Diesel, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Diesel felt that one! Lesnar unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Diesel from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar!
Titus Lesnar was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 1596 p4p, 1920 weight class) and Nolan Diaz (ranked 242 p4p, 276 weight class). Nolan Diaz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adam Shalashaska's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Shalashaska!
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, Nolan Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shalashaska tries to clinch but Diaz moves away
and Diaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shalashaska tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Shalashaska is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Shalashaska moves into the clinch.
Shalashaska wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz tries to pull guard but Shalashaska holds him up against the cage and eventually Diaz drops back down to his feet.
Shalashaska tightens his grip and picks Diaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Diaz manages to land in guard.
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!
Shalashaska thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shalashaska postures up.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shalashaska advances position into side control!
Shalashaska has hold of Diaz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Diaz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Shalashaska cranks the arm and Diaz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Diaz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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FIGHT
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