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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anigav Rennid (ranked 4307 p4p, 6359 weight class) and Larry Legend (ranked 534 p4p, 634 weight class). Legend has chosen Long Legged Larry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anigav Rennid!
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, Larry Legend!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Legend connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Legend.
Rennid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Legend closes the distance and clinches.
Rennid is looking to break free of the clinch but Legend has double underhooks.
Legend breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Legend instigates a clinch.
Legend goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rennid prevents it.
Legend wants the takedown. Rennid is fighting it off but Legend persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rennid's guard against the cage.
Legend controls from within his opponent's guard.
Legend decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rennid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Legend.
Rennid stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legend.
Rennid fails to land with a series of punches.
Legend tries a head kick but it misses.
As Legend backs away, Rennid returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Legend lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Legend throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rennid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Legend.
Legend throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legend connects with an inside leg kick.
Legend looks to land a body kick but Rennid moved away.
Rennid throws a big counter combination but Legend scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A low kick lands for Legend.
Rennid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That kick from Legend tenderised Rennid's leg. Rennid is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Legend.
Legend takes the fight into the clinch.
Legend's coach down at Big Island Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Legend's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rennid is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legend stalling the fight.
Rennid misses with some punches.
Legend dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Legend breaks from the clinch.
Legend misses with a looping right.
Rennid tries to clinch but Legend moves out of range.
Rennid 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.
Legend bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rennid's head.
Rennid slips a jab from Legend.
Rennid throws a nice head kick!
Legend fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rennid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Legend lands a really nice looking cross but Rennid seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rennid misses with a low kick.
Legend scores with a nice right hand.
Rennid moves out of range as Legend strikes.
Legend chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Larry Legend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Legend.
Legend throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rennid drops Legend with a beautiful combination! Legend stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rennid is looking for the KO!
 Legend is rocked!
Larry Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Legend buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Legend is still on wobbly legs! Can Rennid finish him?
Legend swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rennid is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Legend flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Legend is out cold! Rennid holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anigav Rennid!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manoel Tobias (ranked 3935 p4p, 4431 weight class) and Gordon Ryan (ranked 493 p4p, 544 weight class). Manoel Tobias has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manoel Tobias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gordon Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ryan enables Tobias to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ryan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Ryan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tobias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tobias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tobias trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tobias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ryan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ryan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ryan!
Ryan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throws a strike aimed at the side of Tobias's head but Tobias avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tobias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tobias keeps working.
Tobias tries to buck Ryan off but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Tobias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryan on the ground.
Tobias is trying to improve his position.
Ryan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tobias, who protects the arm well.
Tobias tries to bench press Ryan off him but Ryan keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ryan working away.
My spies in Big Island Fitness inform me that Ryan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tobias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tobias tries to get out of the position.
Ryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tobias tries to improve position but can't.
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tobias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tobias dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is trying to get an arm triangle but Tobias is defending well.
Tobias is looking for a sweep.
Tobias is trying to control Ryan's posture but Ryan avoids it.
Tobias is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ryan connects with a decent elbow.
You can see the frustration on Tobias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ryan wants to control but Tobias is keeping him busy.
Tobias tries to improve position but can't.
Tobias looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ryan tries to score with some ground and pound. Tobias controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tobias taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tobias is not content to let Ryan control the position.
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan is looking to take a break and control but Tobias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tobias dodges the ground and pound from Ryan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Tobias is defending the strikes.
Tobias defending against the ground and pound.
Ryan throws an elbow but Tobias slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ryan working the ground and pound but Tobias is defending the strikes.
Ryan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from Ryan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
I wouldn't like to be where Tobias is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tobias wants to control but Ryan postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ryan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tobias tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tobias keeps working.
Tobias avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ryan.
Tobias is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tobias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tobias regains half guard.
Ryan working over Tobias with some ground and pound. Tobias looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tobias keeping control of the position.
Tobias is trying to control but can't.
Ryan is looking for a kimura here.
Ryan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tobias defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control from half guard but Tobias is working away.
Ryan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tobias defending well though.
Ryan winds up and cracks Tobias with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tobias has his hands clasped together around Ryan's back. He's all about the action.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Tobias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ryan thows a huge punch but Tobias dodges it nicely.
Tobias controlling the position well.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tobias keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tobias is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan gets caught flat footed, as Tobias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tobias preventing the sweep.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully.
Tobias won't allow Ryan to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Ryan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tobias.
Ryan sneaks back into half guard.
Tobias is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tobias to get the leverage.
Ryan makes his way to full guard, as Tobias worked for a kimura.
Ryan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tobias can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tobias is pushing down on Ryan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryan is fighting to maintain full guard but Tobias has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryan.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Tobias is proving a slippery customer.
Ryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tobias's guard.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Tobias keeps moving.
Ryan with a nice head shot there.
Tobias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ryan is one step ahead there.
Ryan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tobias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryan won't allow Tobias to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Tobias keeps moving.
Ryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tobias working a defensive guard here.
Ryan throwing strikes from guard but Tobias blocks nicely.
Ryan throws a big elbow that misses.
Tobias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tobias throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tobias defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Tobias into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Tobias misses the target.
Tobias shoots in and bounces Ryan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gordon Ryan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tobias looking to pass the guard.
Tobias postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ryan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tobias, into his guard.
Ryan throws a strike but Tobias rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Tobias drops back looking for a leg! Ryan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ryan manages to kick Tobias off! Tobias jumps back into Ryan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ryan, not yet.
Manoel Tobias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working a defensive guard here.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tobias looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tobias tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tobias postures up.
Tobias throwing strikes from guard but Ryan blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manoel Tobias showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ryan 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordon Ryan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Blank (ranked 4508 p4p, 3585 weight class) and Tim Nelson (ranked 155 p4p, 126 weight class). The key to victory for Frank Blank has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Blank!
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, Tim Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nelson's coach down at SMASH Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nelson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A shot to the liver by Blank. Beautiful body shot.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Nelson looks to move away, Blank throws a big counter combo but Nelson just gets out of the way.
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nelson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blank.
Blank could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Nelson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Blank defends it nicely.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Blank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blank slips under a jab from Nelson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blank blocks a leg kick.
Blank is looking for a counter combo.
Nelson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson throws a jab but it's blocked by Blank.
Blank appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blank moves in looking to clinch but Nelson pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Nelson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nelson misses with a hook
and Blank counters with a right hand to the body.
Blank throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson misses with a hook
and Blank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Blank misses with the combination.
A big left from Nelson misses.
Nelson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blank appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Blank.
Nelson throws a right hand that misses
and Blank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Blank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nelson misses with a lunging right hand
and Blank counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Blank to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses
and Blank counters with a stiff right hand.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Blank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tim Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a left hand
and Blank counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Nelson to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Blank!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frank Blank!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kasper Hansen (ranked 2842 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Joaquim Mourao (ranked 350 p4p, 400 weight class). Joaquim Mourao is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Kasper Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joaquim Mourao!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mourao throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hansen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mourao is in Hansen's guard.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to his closed guard and prevents Mourao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hansen has momentary wrist control but Mourao slips an elbow through the middle.
Hansen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mourao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mourao has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hansen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mourao lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Mourao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hansen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mourao on the ground.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to his closed guard and prevents Mourao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mourao drops back looking for a leg! Hansen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hansen manages to kick Mourao off! Mourao jumps back into Hansen's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to his closed guard and prevents Mourao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hansen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hansen slows the pace down in half guard.
Hansen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mourao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mourao trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Mourao is refusing to be controlled, as Hansen sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hansen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mourao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourao looking for submissions off his back.
Mourao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mourao wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy.
Hansen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mourao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hansen 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.
Mourao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hansen's guard.
Hansen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mourao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mourao trying to control but Hansen is working from the bottom.
Hansen 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to prevent any damage.
Mourao is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mourao wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Hansen 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.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Mourao from controlling successfully.
Hansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hansen tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hansen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mourao throwing strikes from guard but Hansen blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Mourao dominated that 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.
Mourao shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hansen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mourao trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mourao's guard.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Mourao keeps moving.
Mourao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hansen stands and throws Mourao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mourao keeps working.
Joaquim Mourao has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mourao is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hansen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mourao's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourao sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mourao is looking to control Hansen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mourao avoid being mounted?
Mourao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mourao is in trouble now - Hansen has advanced to mount!
Hansen content just to control the position here.
Hansen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mourao is looking to get to half guard.
Hansen looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen avoids the attempt from Mourao to control.
Hansen wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hansen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mourao is looking to escape.
Mourao is looking to improve his position but Hansen isn't that keen on the idea.
Hansen fails to take his opponent's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen controlling the position easily from mount.
Hansen fails to move to back control.
Mourao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mourao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mourao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hansen pulls Mourao in close to prevent any damage.
Mourao is working Hansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mourao tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
Mourao with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen 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.
Mourao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hansen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hansen has escaped and now he's on top!
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mourao looking for a guillotine here but Hansen defends easily.
Mourao is looking for a triangle here but Hansen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansen is looking to take a break and control but Mourao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kasper Hansen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hansen gets caught napping as Mourao dives in and scores a takedown. Hansen manages to retain guard.
Hansen is pulling down on Mourao's head. It's preventing any offense from Mourao, at least for the moment.
Mourao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hansen dives on top into guard.
Hansen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourao keeping full guard, as Hansen tries to pass.
Hansen 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.
Mourao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansen defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourao has his foot on Hansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Mourao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hansen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hansen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mourao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mourao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hansen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hansen tries to free his leg and advance position but Mourao is retaining full guard.
Hansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hansen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mourao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hansen has managed to get both his arms back between Mourao's legs - danger averted.
Mourao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mourao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hansen controls the pace.
Hansen stands and throws Mourao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen controlling the position.
Hansen trying to control the position but Mourao is working away.
Hansen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mourao is letting Hansen control him for a moment.
Hansen trying to control the action but Mourao is working from the bottom.
Mourao is looking to regain half guard here but Hansen keeps moving and retains side control.
Hansen trying to control the position but Mourao is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hansen happy to just control the position for now.
Mourao can't do much from the bottom here.
Mourao is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hansen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mourao, who protects the arm well.
Mourao is not content to let Hansen control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kasper Hansen.
I think Hansen 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 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Glasgow (ranked 2971 p4p, 3082 weight class) and DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 334 p4p, 344 weight class). Jose Glasgow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Glasgow !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeeJay Dawkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glasgow ducks right into an uppercut from Dawkins.
Dawkins is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Glasgow 's half guard.
Glasgow makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Glasgow scores with a takedown into Dawkins's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawkins managing to control the position.
Dawkins is continuing to stall.
Glasgow is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawkins has wrist control.
Glasgow 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.
Dawkins keeping moving, preventing Glasgow from controlling successfully.
Glasgow stopping the sweep attempt from Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dawkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Glasgow is one step ahead there.
Glasgow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
Glasgow lands a couple of elbows.
Dawkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Glasgow trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glasgow is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawkins has wrist control.
Dawkins is trying to control the position but Glasgow postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dawkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dawkins is trying to control the position but Glasgow postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dawkins lands the left hand.
 It looks like Jose Glasgow has been cut.
Glasgow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawkins catches Glasgow with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dawkins lands with a nice combination. Glasgow backs away looking to recover.
Glasgow is breathing heavily.
Dawkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dawkins tests Glasgow 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Glasgow is rocked!
Dawkins digs a good hook to Glasgow 's body.
Oh Glasgow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dawkins connects with a body shot that sends Glasgow 's belly button to the back.
Glasgow seems to have got his legs back now.
Dawkins closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Glasgow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Glasgow is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glasgow keeps working.
Glasgow taking some punishment here, with Dawkins in his half guard.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dawkins connects with a nice short shot to Glasgow 's temple.
Glasgow wants to get back to his feet.
Dawkins working Glasgow over with strikes.
Dawkins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Glasgow tries to get to full guard but Dawkins has control of the leg.
Dawkins lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Glasgow ! More strikes land and this one is all over! Dawkins jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dawkins!
DeeJay Dawkins very nearly forgot to thank Island Xtreme Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 2526 p4p, 2359 weight class) and Andrey Karaev (ranked 274 p4p, 257 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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Tassen!
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, Andrey Karaev!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Karaev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tassen misses with a right hand
and Karaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Karaev misses.
Karaev loads up on a big right hand but Tassen slips the punch.
Tassen cracks Karaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tassen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karaev under the eye.
Tassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karaev manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Karaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tassen misses with a hook.
Karaev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Karaev finds it's way through Tassen's defenses.
It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen thuds a left hand into Karaev's body.
Tassen thuds his right hand into Karaev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karaev cracks a nice hook into Tassen's ribs.
Tassen tries to bum rush Karaev with a series of wild strikes but Karaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karaev! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen slips under a jab from Karaev.
Nice defenses there by Karaev.
Karaev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karaev throws a hook to the side of Tassen's head but Tassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tassen scores with a jab. Karaev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tassen misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karaev! But no joy.
Karaev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tassen.
As Karaev tries to get set, Tassen tries to push him back and clinch up but Karaev manages to avoid the attempt.
Karaev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tassen walks into a straight right hand from Karaev.
Tassen jabs at Karaev's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tassen swings for the body but Karaev moves out of range.
Karaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Karaev avoids the body shot from Tassen.
Tassen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tassen staying out of range there.
Karaev ducks right into an uppercut from Tassen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tassen misses the shot to the body.
Karaev slips under a jab from Tassen.
Karaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Karaev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tassen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Karaev.
Some wild striking there from Tassen.
Karaev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karaev slips under a jab.
Karaev 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaev looks to throw the jab but Tassen is out of range.
It looked like Tassen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tassen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karaev.
Karaev lands a nice shot that snaps Tassen's head back.
A jab from Tassen finds it's way through Karaev's defenses.
Karaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tassen.
Karaev misses with a lunging right hand
and Tassen counters with a nice uppercut.
Karaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tassen.
Tassen lands a head shot.
Tassen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the liver by Tassen. Beautiful body shot.
Tassen looks to throw the jab but Karaev is out of range.
Tassen scores with a jab to the head.
Karaev scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tassen scores with a three punch combo!
Tassen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Tassen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karaev! But no joy.
Karaev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tassen connects with a single shot there.
Karaev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tassen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karaev throws a hook but Tassen avoids it easily.
Tassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Karaev is just out of range.
Tassen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tassen misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Tassen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Tassen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tassen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karaev can do to turn this around?
Karaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Tassen as he connects with a hook.
Tassen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Karaev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tassen scrambles back to his feet.
Tassen misses with a straight right.
Tassen tries to bum rush Karaev with a series of wild strikes but Karaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee Tassen's cut is getting worse.
Karaev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karaev throws a right hand that Tassen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tassen also avoids with ease.
Tassen scores with a nice right hand.
Karaev loads up on a big right hand but Tassen slips the punch.
A combination from Tassen does no damage.
Tassen misses with a straight left.
Lee Tassen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tassen throws a looping overhand right but Karaev ducks down to avoid it.
Karaev misses with a double jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Tassen misses its target.
Tassen throws a jab when Karaev was well out of range.
A slow jab from Karaev misses its intended target.
Karaev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tassen manages to avoid it.
Karaev throws a jab when Tassen was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Tassen misses.
Karaev takes one on the button.
Tassen walks into a jab.
Tassen misses with a combination
enabling Karaev to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tassen throws out a powerful jab.
Tassen misses with a right hand
and Karaev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tassen throws a lazy right hand but Karaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karaev.
Karaev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Tassen misses.
Tassen lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tassen. That snapped Karaev's head back.
Tassen walks into a straight right hand from Karaev.
Lee Tassen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tassen scores with a body shot.
Tassen scores with a punch to the head.
Tassen jabs at Karaev's body.
Jab from Tassen.
Nice defenses there by Karaev.
Karaev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tassen throws a hook but Karaev avoids it easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Karaev might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tassen has got the better of the exchanges.
Tassen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Andrey Karaev 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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Karaev. Tassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karaev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tassen.
Tassen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karaev misses with a wild body shot.
Karaev lands a right hook to the body.
Tassen misses with a body shot.
Lee Tassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tassen misses with a body shot.
Tassen throws a lazy uppercut
letting Karaev counter with a right hand.
Tassen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karaev manages to avoid it.
Tassen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tassen throws the left hand but Karaev avoids the punch easily.
Tassen throws a lazy uppercut
and Karaev counters with a crisp one two that drops Tassen! Karaev thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tassen to his feet! Tassen is in big trouble!
Tassen is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lee Tassen will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tassen drops his hands momentarily. Karaev doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Tassen staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Tassen doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrey Karaev!
In his post fight interview, Andrey Karaev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Russell (ranked 1891 p4p, 1680 weight class) and Koa Nightmarcher (ranked 239 p4p, 215 weight class). George Russell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Russell!
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, Koa Nightmarcher!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmarcher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Russell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell throwing a counter right hand but Nightmarcher manages to avoid it.
Russell takes one on the button.
Nightmarcher throws a good cross that connects.
Russell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell defending well as Nightmarcher loads up on a big left hand.
Nightmarcher throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmarcher thows a leg kick but Russell checks it
and Russell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nightmarcher looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nightmarcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Russell misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nightmarcher.
Nightmarcher throws a looping overhand right but Russell ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Russell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nightmarcher throws a leg kick but Russell moved away.
Koa Nightmarcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nightmarcher punishes Russell's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Nightmarcher misses the target.
Russell throwing a counter right hand but Nightmarcher manages to avoid it.
Nightmarcher connects with a body shot.
Russell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nightmarcher misses with a two punch combination.
Russell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nightmarcher lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nightmarcher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nightmarcher bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nightmarcher thuds a left hand into Russell's body.
Russell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nightmarcher misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nightmarcher lands a really nice looking cross but Russell seems unphased.
Nightmarcher throws a right and a left that Russell avoids nicely.
Russell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Russell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nightmarcher sizes up Russell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nightmarcher throws out a leg kick but Russell moves out of range and Nightmarcher only half commits.
Russell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nightmarcher lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Nightmarcher coming out on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nightmarcher throws a low kick but it's checked well by Russell.
Russell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Russell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nightmarcher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Russell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nightmarcher.
It looked like Russell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nightmarcher scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Nightmarcher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nightmarcher connects with a right hand. Russell shakes it off.
Good standup being displayed there by Nightmarcher as he connects with a hook.
Nightmarcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nightmarcher connects with a jab.
Nightmarcher pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Russell back to the cage. Nightmarcher follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nightmarcher.
Russell is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nightmarcher misses with a low kick.
Koa Nightmarcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Nightmarcher.
It looked like Russell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nightmarcher throws a lazy right hand but Russell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nightmarcher.
Russell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nightmarcher's corner calls for a 1-2. Nightmarcher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nightmarcher throws a leg kick
and Russell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Russell is looking for a kimura but Nightmarcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Russell to get the leverage.
Russell slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russell is trying to work for a kimura but Nightmarcher is defending well.
Nightmarcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russell is looking for a kimura here.
Nightmarcher is trying is best to control the position here.
Nightmarcher is staying active underneath Russell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Russell wants to pass to mount but Nightmarcher is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell is working for a submission of some sort.
Russell tries to pass to full mount but Nightmarcher defends it.
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Russell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nightmarcher is just riding it out for now. Russell eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nightmarcher is trying to maintain the position but Russell is very close to passing his half guard.
Russell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nightmarcher is refusing to be controlled, as Russell sits in half guard.
Nightmarcher preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koa Nightmarcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nightmarcher lands a two punch combo.
Nightmarcher cracks Russell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nightmarcher rushes Russell with punches - Russell moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Russell goes down! Nightmarcher follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Nightmarcher!
An out of breath and clearly excited Koa Nightmarcher thanked Island Xtreme Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 1393 p4p, 1785 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 148 p4p, 193 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno De Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trollslayer looking to score a takedown here. De Oliveira is defending well but Trollslayer drives through and ends up in De Oliveira's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trollslayer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
De Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Trollslayer defends easily.
De Oliveira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Trollslayer stacks De Oliveira on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Trollslayer!
De Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trollslayer working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes.
De Oliveira is trying to control Trollslayer's posture but Trollslayer avoids it.
De Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira wants to control but Trollslayer postures up.
Trollslayer landing a few strikes.
Trollslayer is looking to take a break and control but De Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
De Oliveira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Trollslayer is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Trollslayer landing strikes from the mount.
De Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Trollslayer has a good base and remains in mount.
De Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Trollslayer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
De Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer prevents De Oliveira from getting the reversal.
De Oliveira wants to control but Trollslayer is having none of it.
De Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trollslayer avoids the attempt from De Oliveira to control.
Trollslayer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Trollslayer keeping moving, preventing De Oliveira from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Trollslayer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now De Oliveira has Trollslayer in his guard.
De Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Trollslayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Trollslayer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
De Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trollslayer defends well.
De Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Trollslayer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
De Oliveira working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily.
Trollslayer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Trollslayer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trollslayer chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balin Trollslayer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
De Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Trollslayer gets double underhooks and turns De Oliveira into the cage.
Trollslayer gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Trollslayer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Oliveira wants to sweep here but Trollslayer controlling him for the moment.
De Oliveira has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer works over De Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.
Trollslayer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Trollslayer controlling from the top position.
De Oliveira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trollslayer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trollslayer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into half guard.
De Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trollslayer pulls his head out easily.
Trollslayer prevents De Oliveira from improving his position.
De Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
De Oliveira is looking to control Trollslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Oliveira avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trollslayer connects with a nice short shot to De Oliveira's temple.
De Oliveira gets full guard.
De Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trollslayer defends it easily.
Trollslayer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Trollslayer wants to control from the top but De Oliveira keeps moving.
De Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira looking for subs off his back but Trollslayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
De Oliveira is trying to control but Trollslayer passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Trollslayer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Trollslayer slows the pace down.
Trollslayer scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
De Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Trollslayer has control of the leg.
Trollslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
De Oliveira is looking to control Trollslayer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De Oliveira avoid being mounted?
De Oliveira has a hand on Trollslayer's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trollslayer takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Trollslayer tries to control but De Oliveira wriggling away.
De Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balin Trollslayer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
De Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trollslayer is keeping the position for now.
Trollslayer tries to strike from the bottom.
Trollslayer keeping moving, preventing De Oliveira from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trollslayer can do anything to dispel that myth.
De Oliveira preventing the sweep.
De Oliveira trying to control but Trollslayer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Trollslayer slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Oliveira's guard.
De Oliveira has his foot on Trollslayer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trollslayer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trollslayer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trollslayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trollslayer trying to control the position from guard on top but De Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Oliveira working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily.
Balin Trollslayer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trollslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trollslayer has managed to get both his arms back between De Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
Balin Trollslayer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Trollslayer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Trollslayer passes into side control.
De Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Trollslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
De Oliveira trying to control but Trollslayer flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Trollslayer not allowing De Oliveira to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on De Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Trollslayer doesn't have the hooks in and De Oliveira manages to turn into his guard.
De Oliveira trying to move into half guard but instead Trollslayer has managed to sweep!
Trollslayer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Oliveira 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.
De Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trollslayer defends well.
De Oliveira looking for subs off his back but Trollslayer has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trollslayer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De Oliveira has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Trollslayer escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Trollslayer!
De Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trollslayer's best efforts.
Bruno De Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trollslayer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Balin Trollslayer.
Well Trollslayer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balin Trollslayer!
Balin Trollslayer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Luciano (ranked 591 p4p, 1684 weight class) and Gosuke Del Valle (ranked 74 p4p, 217 weight class). Ricky Luciano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Luciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gosuke Del Valle !
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano misses the shot to the body.
Luciano misses with a lunging right hand
and Del Valle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Luciano won't be happy with that.
Del Valle has an Americana. Luciano didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Del Valle is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Del Valle hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gosuke Del Valle !
Gosuke Del Valle is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 879 p4p, 1864 weight class) and Smile Telheiras (ranked 97 p4p, 202 weight class). Phuc Dat Bich had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smile Telheiras!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bich clinches with his opponent.
Bich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Telheiras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Telheiras wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bich fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bich jumps guard but Telheiras turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Telheiras wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Telheiras smiles and moves away.
Bich closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Telheiras is trying to push Bich away but Bich has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Telheiras is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Telheiras to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich tries to pull guard but Telheiras forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bich is trying to pull guard but Telheiras turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Telheiras breaks the clinch.
Bich tries to clinch up.
Telheiras circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bich darts in and clinches Telheiras up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich jumps guard.
Telheiras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bich has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Telheiras should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bich has tightened it up now! Telheiras should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Phuc Dat Bich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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