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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pat Risher (ranked 5407 p4p, 5310 weight class) and Jerome Mice (ranked 247 p4p, 243 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pat Risher!
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, Jerome Mice!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risher scores with a sloppy right hand. Mice should have avoided that one.
Mice with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Risher to score with a decent uppercut.
Risher connects with a single shot there.
Risher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mice shoots for a double leg takedown but Risher sprawls well. He's pushed Mice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Risher looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Risher drives through and clinches with Mice against the cage.
Risher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Risher pulls Mice into guard.
Risher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mice trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Risher working for a triangle but Mice defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mice showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mice trying to control the pace.
Risher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mice pulls his head out easily.
Mice is looking to take a break and control but Risher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Risher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mice pulls his head out easily.
Mice prevents Risher from improving his position.
Mice should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Mice is working for a submission of some sort.
Mice is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Risher looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risher is refusing to be controlled, as Mice sits in half guard.
Risher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Risher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mice pulls his head out easily.
Risher actively working from the bottom here.
Risher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mice pulls his head out easily.
Risher is breathing heavily.
Mice is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Risher has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mice is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Risher looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risher is defending against the submission attempts here by Mice.
Risher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mice maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Risher could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mice has cracked it and Risher is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome Mice!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorlan Vieira (ranked 5732 p4p, 5474 weight class) and Zeus Turner (ranked 175 p4p, 173 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good wrestling
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorlan Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zeus Turner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Vieira misses.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vieira drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Vieira lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Zeus Turner has been cut.
Vieira breaks the clinch.
Turner throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vieira drives through and clinches with Turner against the cage.
Vieira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turner backwards.
Turner breaks the clinch.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turner.
Vieira checks a leg kick nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vieira, as that shot connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vieira struggles to land a body shot inside as Turner controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Turner looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vieira.
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
Turner tries to keep at a distance but Vieira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira lands an elbow inside.
Vieira has Turner pushed against the cage.
Vieira lands with a right to the head.
Vieira is pushing Turner up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vieira leaning against his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Vieira.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Vieira.
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!
Vieira misses with a few strikes there.
Good exchange - Vieira coming out on top.
 Turner is rocked!
Vieira batters Turner with a massive right followed by a huge left! Turner is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Vieira lands a final crushing right hand to drop Turner to the mat with a gruesome thud! Vieira is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jorlan Vieira!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Maddison (ranked 3942 p4p, 3948 weight class) and Yeetr Sokolova (ranked 442 p4p, 443 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Maddison!
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, Yeetr Sokolova!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sokolova scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maddison doesn't seem bothered though.
A nice combination there by Sokolova.
 It looks like Matthew Maddison has been cut.
Maddison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sokolova connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Maddison tumbling to the canvas! Sokolova pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Maddison was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yeetr Sokolova!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hells No (ranked 3168 p4p, 4639 weight class) and Mike Carpenter (ranked 391 p4p, 514 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Hells No!
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, Mike Carpenter !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carpenter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around No's waist but No gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Carpenter off to one side.
No lands a jab.
Carpenter should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
No displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Carpenter .
Carpenter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but No avoids it really well and circles away.
No was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hells No has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Carpenter .
Carpenter tries to score a power double leg takedown but No sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carpenter somewhat.
No tries to counter with a takedown but Carpenter is quick to defend against it.
No throws out a loose jab but Carpenter uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from No misses.
Carpenter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says No as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No throwing a counter right hand but Carpenter manages to avoid it.
No misses with a leg kick.
Carpenter has a takedown stuffed.
Carpenter shoots in looking for a takedown. No tries to sprawl out of it but Carpenter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. No manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter shoots in looking for a takedown but No manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carpenter 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carpenter looks winded!
Carpenter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carpenter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? No is fending him off so far but Carpenter persists. Nope, No circles away and we're back to standing.
Carpenter has a takedown stuffed.
Carpenter ducks under a wild hook from No.
No looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carpenter !
Carpenter tries to improve position but can't.
No moves into full mount!
No will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Carpenter is working to get back to half guard.
No takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Carpenter tries to improve his position but No has taken his back! No has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Carpenter tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! No pushes Carpenter away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hells No!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Epolito (ranked 2674 p4p, 2752 weight class) and Necmettin Hoca (ranked 328 p4p, 337 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Epolito!
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, Necmettin Hoca!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epolito wants to clinch.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Epolito lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoca looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoca throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Epolito on the side of the head.
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Epolito on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoca loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito digs a good body shot into Hoca's ribs.
Hoca tries to close the distance and clinch up but Epolito swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hoca throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Hoca's head but Hoca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoca steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Epolito tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Epolito misses
enabling Hoca to counter with a crisp jab.
Epolito swings for the body but Hoca moves out of range.
Hoca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Epolito.
Hoca has managed to clinch.
Hoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Hoca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoca lands a body shot.
Hoca gets through Epolito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epolito wants to stall.
Hoca blocking some punches.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoca.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Hoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Epolito is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
Hoca blocks an uppercut.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Hoca works on Epolito's body with a couple of short punches.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Hoca lands a left hand.
Hoca stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hoca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoca lands a right hand.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoca lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoca digs a right hand into Epolito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epolito's gas tank.
Hoca lands with a right to the head.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoca.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoca presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Hoca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Hoca blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Hoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Hoca lands an uppercut.
Hoca lands with a left to the head.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Epolito.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Epolito is leaning against Hoca and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca lands a right hand.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoca lands with a light punch inside.
Hoca lands a shot to the body.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hoca takes the fight into the clinch.
Epolito is trying to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoca pushes Epolito back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epolito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoca works on Epolito's body with a couple of short punches.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca lands a left hand.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Epolito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoca's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoca.
Hoca is leaning against Epolito and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epolito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito stalling.
Hoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca lands a body punch.
Necmettin Hoca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Hoca.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoca slowing the pace effectively.
Hoca lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Hoca scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoca works on Epolito's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoca has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Hoca on the inside.
Hoca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoca digs a right hand into Epolito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epolito's gas tank.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Hoca.
A left hand lands to the body for Hoca.
A nice left hand lands by Hoca.
Hoca scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoca scores with a shot to the side of Epolito's head.
A body shot lands from Hoca.
Hoca lands a body shot.
A short left from Hoca.
Hoca lands a shoulder strike.
Hoca lands an uppercut.
Epolito takes a shot to the head.
Hoca lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hoca.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Hoca.
Epolito is looking to control Hoca's arms but Hoca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Epolito has his back to the cage.
Hoca lands a left hand.
Hoca cracks Epolito with a nice body shot.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
Hoca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Epolito.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Hoca lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoca lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Hoca.
Hoca lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoca presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoca lands with a light punch inside.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
A body shot lands from Hoca.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Hoca.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epolito tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Epolito back against the cage.
Epolito can't break the clinch.
Hoca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca 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. This is the final round!
Hoca moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoca.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Hoca.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoca.
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Hoca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoca blocking some punches.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hoca.
Epolito lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoca gets through Epolito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoca.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoca scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoca lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Epolito backwards.
Hoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Epolito controls his hands.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoca working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoca or not.
Hoca lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoca.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoca.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito looking to slow down the pace here.
Hoca lands an uppercut.
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoca lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoca digs a right hand into Epolito's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Epolito's gas tank.
Hoca lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Hoca.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hoca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoca blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Epolito takes a shot to the head.
Hoca scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Epolito is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoca.
Oh Epolito is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Epolito seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Necmettin Hoca is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoca working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoca.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epolito tries a body shot but Hoca blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hoca lands a body punch.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoca pushes Epolito back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hoca cracks Epolito with a nice body shot.
Hoca lands with a light punch inside.
Epolito tries to work over Hoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoca blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Hoca.
Hoca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Epolito or not.
Epolito tries to circle away but Hoca has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Epolito.
Hoca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Epolito or not.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca presses Epolito against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anthony Epolito has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoca lands a body shot.
Epolito throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoca.
Hoca leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Necmettin Hoca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hoca winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Necmettin Hoca!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Rection (ranked 2043 p4p, 2850 weight class) and Santiago Ponziabo (ranked 252 p4p, 352 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Rection!
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, Santiago Ponziabo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rection motions for Ponziabo to come forward. Rection throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rection moves away from the strike by Ponziabo.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rection enables Ponziabo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rection manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rection looking for a sweep. Not yet Rection, not yet.
Rection has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ponziabo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ponziabo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ponziabo wants to control from the top but Rection keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo passes Rection's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rection actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rection is trying to control but can't.
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ponziabo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rection looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rection really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rection has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rection has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ponziabo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ponziabo seems to be looking for submissions.
Ponziabo is working for a submission of some sort.
Rection looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rection trying to control but Ponziabo postures up.
Ponziabo is trying to work for a kimura but Rection is defending well.
Rection looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ponziabo pushes past his half guard into mount!
Rection tries to lock up and control but Ponziabo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rection is trying to escape the mount.
Ponziabo wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rection tries to lock up and control but Ponziabo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rection sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ponziabo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rection is just riding it out for now. Ponziabo eventually gives up the hold.
Rection keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ponziabo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rection sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Ponziabo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Rection misses the target.
Ponziabo moves out of range of the leg kick from Rection.
Hugh Rection seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ponziabo checks the leg kick.
Ponziabo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rection's guard.
Rection is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ponziabo defends well.
Ponziabo stopping the sweep attempt from Rection.
Ponziabo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ponziabo working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponziabo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ponziabo is trying to get an arm triangle but Rection is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection wants to control but Ponziabo postures up.
Rection manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ponziabo is in trouble now - Rection has advanced to mount!
Rection is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ponziabo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ponziabo is squirming around, avoiding Rection's attempts to control the action.
Rection definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rection is really struggling to control Ponziabo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ponziabo tries to reverse the position but Rection maintains control.
Ponziabo is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Rection locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Ponziabo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hugh Rection!
The defeated Santiago Ponziabo had this to say: 'Fuck off, I got work to do.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 2415 p4p, 2758 weight class) and Viserys Targaryen (ranked 132 p4p, 146 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
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, Viserys Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoenfeld is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Targaryen's half guard.
Targaryen trying to control here.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position.
Shoenfeld is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy.
Shoenfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld tries to control but Targaryen wriggling away.
Targaryen has given up his back. Will we see Shoenfeld going for some submissions?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shoenfeld gets his way!
Targaryen is in bad spot here.
Targaryen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Shoenfeld.
Targaryen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Targaryen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Targaryen wants to improve his position but Shoenfeld is controlling well.
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Targaryen won't allow it.
Shoenfeld is working hard here to advance position.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Targaryen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Targaryen!
Targaryen tries to reverse the position but Shoenfeld maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld wants to take Targaryen's back here but Targaryen is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shoenfeld moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Targaryen has worked his arm free - good work by Targaryen!
Targaryen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shoenfeld is controlling him well.
Targaryen prevents Shoenfeld from moving into mount.
Shoenfeld is trying to move to mount but Targaryen reverses beautifully and ends up in Shoenfeld's guard.
Targaryen wants to control from the top but Shoenfeld keeps moving.
Targaryen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Targaryen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shoenfeld has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Targaryen has managed to get both his arms back between Shoenfeld's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld wants to sweep here but Targaryen controlling him for the moment.
Targaryen being controlled here momentarily.
Shoenfeld working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Targaryen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Targaryen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shoenfeld working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Targaryen has passed into half guard!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld tries to roll over but Targaryen keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Targaryen tries to close the distance and clinch but Shoenfeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shoenfeld closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Targaryen stops Shoenfeld from passing to mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Shoenfeld's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Targaryen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shoenfeld moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shoenfeld looking to hit a scissor sweep but Targaryen is one step ahead there.
Targaryen is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Targaryen is proving a slippery customer.
Shoenfeld pulls Targaryen in to control the position.
Targaryen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoenfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shoenfeld holds on and takes a little breather.
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Targaryen from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld keeping full guard, as Targaryen tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shoenfeld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Targaryen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shoenfeld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Targaryen as he avoids it easily.
Targaryen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Targaryen fails to land with a series of punches.
Shoenfeld fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Targaryen sprawls well initially but Shoenfeld persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to stall here but Targaryen recovers full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to move into half guard but instead Targaryen has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Shoenfeld trying to keep a closed guard but Targaryen is proving a slippery customer.
Targaryen throwing strikes but missing.
Shoenfeld wants to sweep but no luck.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position but Targaryen postures up.
Targaryen looking to sit in guard and control but Shoenfeld gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shoenfeld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen can't do much from the bottom here.
Targaryen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Targaryen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Targaryen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Targaryen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viserys Targaryen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shoenfeld shoots for a takedown but Targaryen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Targaryen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shoenfeld shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Targaryen pinned against the cage. Targaryen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Targaryen clinches up with Shoenfeld and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Targaryen.
Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Targaryen smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shoenfeld gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Targaryen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shoenfeld tries to pass the half guard into mount. Targaryen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Shoenfeld is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Targaryen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Targaryen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Targaryen keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Targaryen is retaining full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targaryen keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
Targaryen 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.
Shoenfeld has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shoenfeld works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Targaryen pushes Shoenfeld off looking to stand but Shoenfeld dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Targaryen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Targaryen is trying to keep Shoenfeld in close.
Shoenfeld is fighting to break Targaryen's control of his arms but Targaryen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Targaryen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shoenfeld has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Targaryen!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Targaryen is holding on tight.
Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Targaryen is having none of it.
Shoenfeld throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Targaryen because Shoenfeld loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Targaryen wants to control but Shoenfeld is having none of it.
Targaryen sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is defending against the submission attempts here by Shoenfeld.
Targaryen is trying to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
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 Brett Shoenfeld.
I think Shoenfeld 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Home (ranked 1936 p4p, 3514 weight class) and Arthur Morgan (ranked 303 p4p, 508 weight class). Arthur Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan lands a nice shot that snaps Home's head back.
Home looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan slips a straight right by Home.
Morgan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Home misses with a body shot.
Morgan swings for the body but Home moves out of range.
Morgan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Home.
Home stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Home is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Morgan.
Morgan throws a jab but it's blocked by Home.
Home misses with a right hand
and Morgan counters with an outside leg kick.
Morgan throws a jab when Home was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Home misses the target.
Morgan tries to clinch up but Home circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Home gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Home letting Morgan take a breather here.
Home lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Home blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Nice body punch from Morgan - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Home makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Home tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Home misses with a punch to the body.
Home lands a body punch in the clinch.
Home makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Morgan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morgan misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Morgan.
Morgan misses with some punches.
Home scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Morgan.
A right handed body shot lands from Home.
Home misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Home.
Home working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Home misses with the head strike.
Home misses with a hook to the ribs.
Home struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Home goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Morgan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hand to the body from Morgan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Home.
Morgan breaks the clinch.
Home misses with a straight left.
Home throws out a powerful jab.
Morgan is rocked!
We've been told by Home's head coaches at SMASH Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Home fakes the body blow, causing Morgan to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Morgan goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). New Home!
New Home bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 2179 p4p, 2320 weight class) and Mfer Phol (ranked 84 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Arturo Vargas!
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, Mfer Phol!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vargas takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
Phol looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vargas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vargas can't find room to land a body shot as Phol controls the action.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Phol looks winded!
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phol looking to slow down the pace here.
Vargas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol blocks a body shot from Vargas.
Vargas digs a right hand into Phol's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phol's gas tank.
Vargas works on Phol's body with a couple of short punches.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vargas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas misses with the combination.
Vargas lands a head shot.
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Vargas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vargas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vargas cracks Phol with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Phol looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Vargas finish him?
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Phol.
OH! Phol has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Vargas smells blood and charges in for the finish! Vargas unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Phol sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Arturo Vargas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zion Lewis (ranked 777 p4p, 1780 weight class) and Mizark Coleman (ranked 37 p4p, 75 weight class). Lewis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, superman theme. Coleman has chosen The Roid Rage Holla as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zion Lewis!
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, Mizark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman gets tackled into the cage by Lewis. Lewis maintains the clinch.
Coleman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lewis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Coleman.
Lewis blocks the elbow strike.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
Coleman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Coleman creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Coleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Coleman looks winded!
Coleman is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Coleman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Lewis is working Coleman over against the cage.
Lewis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis manages to break the clinch.
Lewis has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Lewis.
Lewis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lewis lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zion Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coleman has a takedown stuffed.
Lewis moves into the clinch.
Lewis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Lewis cracks Coleman with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lewis has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Coleman to stand back up!
Coleman is rocked!
It looks like Mizark Coleman has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body. Coleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crack! Lewis connects with the perfect overhand right and Coleman falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zion Lewis!
Zion Lewis retains his super heavyweight title!
Zion Lewis 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.
Mizark Coleman was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm gonna beat the shit out of my wife even worse this time! Arhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!'.
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