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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Magic (ranked 24924 p4p, 25272 weight class) and Arcadius Custard (ranked 723 p4p, 672 weight class). Custard has chosen Kalax - Shibuya Lights as his entrance music. Big Magic 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Magic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arcadius Custard!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island project in the buildup to the fight.
Magic looks to score with a jab to the body but Custard is just out of range.
Magic just misses with a punch to the body.
Big Magic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magic as he jumps to the side.
Custard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Custard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magic.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magic. Custard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magic throws a hook to the side of Custard's head but Custard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magic throws a body punch but Custard moves out of range.
Magic lands a nice shot that snaps Custard's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Custard ducks under a wild hook from Magic.
It seemed like Custard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Custard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magic scores with a hook to the body. Custard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magic lands a glancing blow to the side of Custard's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Custard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magic cracks a nice hook into Custard's ribs.
Custard swinging wildly here.
Magic lands a head shot.
 Custard is rocked!
Big Magic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Custard drops his hands momentarily. Magic doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Custard staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Custard doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Magic!
In defeat, Arcadius Custard stepped up to the mic, saying 'Big thanks for my family, friends and fans for all the support they give me.
Respect for my opponent for the good fight.
See you all soon!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 6296 p4p, 6497 weight class) and Alexander Sovotnikov (ranked 632 p4p, 645 weight class). Alexander Sovotnikov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aslak Maitonaama's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslak Maitonaama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Sovotnikov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sovotnikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sovotnikov looks to land a left hand but Maitonaama moved out of range nicely.
Maitonaama scores with a punch to the head.
Maitonaama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sovotnikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Maitonaama slips a jab and a cross from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws the left hand but Maitonaama avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Maitonaama on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck for Sovotnikov with that takedown attempt.
Sovotnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Maitonaama defends it nicely.
Maitonaama takes a swing at Sovotnikov's ribcage but misses.
Maitonaama closes the distance and pushes Sovotnikov back into the cage.
Maitonaama manages to pull guard.
Maitonaama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sovotnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sovotnikov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet.
Sovotnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sovotnikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sovotnikov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sovotnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maitonaama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sovotnikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maitonaama is looking for a triangle but Sovotnikov pushes his legs off easily.
Maitonaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sovotnikov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sovotnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sovotnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Sovotnikov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sovotnikov wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Sovotnikov looking to sit in guard and control but Maitonaama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Maitonaama postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sovotnikov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maitonaama, into his guard.
Sovotnikov throws an elbow that misses. Maitonaama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sovotnikov's guard. Nice move by Maitonaama!
Sovotnikov keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama trying to move into half guard but instead Sovotnikov has managed to sweep!
Maitonaama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Maitonaama tries to get out of the position.
Maitonaama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sovotnikov postures up in Maitonaama's guard and throws a big left but Maitonaama blocks it.
Maitonaama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sovotnikov.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully.
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sovotnikov postures up.
Maitonaama seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully.
Sovotnikov looking to pass the guard.
Sovotnikov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Maitonaama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sovotnikov throws a strike but Maitonaama rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sovotnikov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maitonaama is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sovotnikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sovotnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aslak Maitonaama will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maitonaama ducks under a wild hook from Sovotnikov.
Maitonaama slips under a jab.
Maitonaama changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sovotnikov misses with a body kick.
Maitonaama half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maitonaama throws out a loose jab but Sovotnikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sovotnikov throws a chopping leg kick but Maitonaama manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maitonaama.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sovotnikov closes the distance and clinches up with Maitonaama, looking for a takedown. Sovotnikov pushes Maitonaama against the cage but Maitonaama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Sovotnikov misses.
Maitonaama keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maitonaama gets caught flat footed, as Sovotnikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully.
Sovotnikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Maitonaama has wrist control.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Sovotnikov from controlling successfully.
Sovotnikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maitonaama is keeping the position for now.
Maitonaama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sovotnikov is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sovotnikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maitonaama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maitonaama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sovotnikov throwing strikes from guard but Maitonaama blocks nicely.
Sovotnikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sovotnikov postures up in Maitonaama's guard and throws a big left but Maitonaama blocks it.
Sovotnikov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sovotnikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Maitonaama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
Sovotnikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maitonaama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maitonaama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maitonaama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sovotnikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Sovotnikov misses.
Maitonaama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sovotnikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maitonaama counters with a stiff right hand.
Maitonaama scores with a jab to the head.
Maitonaama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sovotnikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maitonaama closes the distance and pushes Sovotnikov back into the cage.
Maitonaama managing to block the knees to the body from Sovotnikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovotnikov tries to break the clinch but Maitonaama is controlling the position.
Sovotnikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maitonaama is defending well for now.
Sovotnikov is trying to break free.
Sovotnikov tries to break the clinch but Maitonaama is controlling the position.
Maitonaama lands with a short shot to the head.
Sovotnikov is trying to break free.
Maitonaama keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sovotnikov's efforts to push away.
Maitonaama leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sovotnikov fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sovotnikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Maitonaama's brow.
Maitonaama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sovotnikovs head.
Sovotnikov tries to stall but Maitonaama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maitonaama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maitonaama stops a takedown attempt from Sovotnikov.
Maitonaama blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sovotnikov is working for takedown but Maitonaama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aslak Maitonaama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maitonaama softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sovotnikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maitonaama gets control of Sovotnikov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Maitonaama will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maitonaama is trying to control the position but Sovotnikov postures up.
Maitonaama is really struggling to control Sovotnikov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sovotnikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Sovotnikov throwing strikes but missing.
Sovotnikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maitonaama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sovotnikov has managed to get both his arms back between Maitonaama's legs - danger averted.
Sovotnikov postures up in Maitonaama's guard and throws a big left but Maitonaama blocks it.
Maitonaama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sovotnikov is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Maitonaama dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Maitonaama tests Sovotnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sovotnikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sovotnikov throws a looping overhand right but Maitonaama ducks down to avoid it.
Maitonaama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sovotnikov.
Sovotnikov throws a right and a left that Maitonaama avoids nicely.
Sovotnikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maitonaama counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Maitonaama.
Maitonaama trying to control the position from guard on top but Sovotnikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maitonaama wants to pass the guard but Sovotnikov is keeping the position.
Maitonaama won't allow Sovotnikov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama wants to control from the top but Sovotnikov keeps moving.
Sovotnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sovotnikov is pulling down on Maitonaama's head. It's preventing any offense from Maitonaama, at least for the moment.
Sovotnikov keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Maitonaama is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sovotnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maitonaama slips a jab from Sovotnikov.
Maitonaama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sovotnikov on the side of the head.
Aslak Maitonaama is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Maitonaama catches Sovotnikov right on the button with a cross.
Alexander Sovotnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maitonaama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sovotnikov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sovotnikov tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama is trying to control but Sovotnikov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Maitonaama controlling the pace for now.
Maitonaama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aslak Maitonaama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sovotnikov tries to lock up and control but Maitonaama gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Sovotnikov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sovotnikov is still trying to improve position.
Maitonaama tries to control but Sovotnikov wriggling away.
Sovotnikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maitonaama trying to control but Sovotnikov is having none of it.
Sovotnikov is controlling an arm, preventing Maitonaama from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Alexander Sovotnikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aslak Maitonaama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maitonaama can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sovotnikov is looking to escape.
Sovotnikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sovotnikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Maitonaama wants to control the pace but Sovotnikov is squirming around nicely.
Maitonaama wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sovotnikov is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslak Maitonaama showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maitonaama has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslak Maitonaama!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yarik Trottsky (ranked 6151 p4p, 6386 weight class) and Mike Cozad (ranked 562 p4p, 576 weight class). Yarik Trottsky has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yarik Trottsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trottsky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cozad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Trottsky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cozad, pushing him back against the cage.
Cozad is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Trottsky misses with the head strike.
Cozad pushes Trottsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozad scores with a shot to the side of Trottsky's head.
Trottsky drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cozad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trottsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trottsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trottsky tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Cozad lands a brutal uppercut that launches Trottsky off his feet! Trottsky tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Lubov (ranked 4055 p4p, 5382 weight class) and Ryan Turnbull (ranked 549 p4p, 632 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Lubov!
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, Ryan Turnbull!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Lubov. No joy for Turnbull on that attempt.
Turnbull takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lubov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turnbull tries for a takedown but Lubov circles away easily
and Lubov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Turnbull is defended easily by Lubov.
Alexander Lubov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Turnbull.
Turnbull shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lubov defends it nicely.
Turnbull's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turnbull's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lubov punishes Turnbull's body with a nice straight punch.
Lubov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnbull with a poor takedown
and Lubov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Ryan Turnbull has been cut.
Turnbull tries to clinch
and Lubov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lubov sends Turnbull crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lubov is motioning to the referee to let Turnbull up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Turnbull is rocked!
Lubov finds Turnbull's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Turnbull flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lubov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Turnbull will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Lubov!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Space Jesus (ranked 3072 p4p, 3357 weight class) and Pittarick McGrowler (ranked 386 p4p, 427 weight class). Pittarick McGrowler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Space Jesus!
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, Pittarick McGrowler!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrowler looking to score a takedown here. Jesus is defending well but McGrowler drives through and ends up in Jesus's guard.
McGrowler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jesus controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jesus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McGrowler stopping the sweep attempt from Jesus.
Jesus is working hard here to advance position.
McGrowler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGrowler defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus working for a triangle but McGrowler defends it easily.
Jesus trying to control the position here.
Jesus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jesus is looking for a triangle but McGrowler pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGrowler defends well.
Jesus is trying to control the position but McGrowler postures up.
Jesus is looking for a triangle here but McGrowler uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jesus can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus sneaks back into half guard.
Jesus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jesus trying to control here.
Jesus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGrowler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGrowler's back!
Jesus is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. McGrowler defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jesus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGrowler breaks Jesus's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jesus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McGrowler stacks Jesus 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 McGrowler!
Jesus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGrowler pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesus wants to get back to full guard.
McGrowler is trying to control. Jesus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Space Jesus will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McGrowler fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jesus to the ground. McGrowler is now in Jesus's guard.
Jesus trying to keep a closed guard but McGrowler is proving a slippery customer.
Jesus looking for a guillotine here but McGrowler defends easily.
Jesus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus working for a triangle but McGrowler defends it easily.
Jesus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McGrowler defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jesus trying to control the position from guard on top but McGrowler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McGrowler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Jesus wants to control from the top but McGrowler keeps moving.
Jesus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jesus is looking to pass into half guard but McGrowler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McGrowler is in guard.
Jesus looking to control.
Jesus is really struggling to control McGrowler but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jesus throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McGrowler escapes and throws Jesus's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jesus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGrowler trying to control the position but Jesus is working away.
Jesus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jesus trying to hold on to McGrowler's head to control him but McGrowler postures up.
Jesus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jesus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jesus is trying to control the position but McGrowler postures up.
McGrowler looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jesus is on top in guard.
Jesus wants to control from the top but McGrowler keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGrowler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pittarick McGrowler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jesus takes the fight into the clinch.
Jesus drags the fight down to the ground.
Jesus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jesus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGrowler is keeping the position for now.
Space Jesus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGrowler keeping moving, preventing Jesus from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jesus forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGrowler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jesus pulls his head out easily.
McGrowler is trying to get back to full guard.
Jesus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jesus is looking to advance position but McGrowler won't allow it.
Jesus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jesus is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and McGrowler reverses the position - he's now on top in Jesus's guard.
Jesus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jesus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jesus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGrowler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGrowler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jesus has his foot on McGrowler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McGrowler works his way back into a safe position though.
Jesus looking for subs off his back but McGrowler has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jesus is looking to control McGrowler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jesus avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
Jesus is pressing down on McGrowler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jesus controls McGrowler momentarily but McGrowler frees himself.
Jesus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McGrowler's guard.
Jesus trying to move into half guard but instead McGrowler has managed to sweep!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGrowler defends well.
Jesus is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McGrowler rolls with it to try and escape but Jesus cranks on the arm and McGrowler is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Space Jesus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 2662 p4p, 2810 weight class) and Marlin Paschal (ranked 294 p4p, 312 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marlin Paschal was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vunipola Veainu!
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, Marlin Paschal!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu dodges the punch combination from Paschal.
Paschal gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Paschal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Marlin Paschal has been cut.
Veainu misses with a looping right.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paschal.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu cracks Paschal with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Veainu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Paschal to stand back up!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paschal slips under a jab.
Veainu throws a hook but Paschal avoids it easily.
Paschal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Paschal toppling to the canvas! Paschal scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
Paschal is rocked!
Paschal's coach down at Big Island Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Paschal's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Paschal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Paschal manages to avoid it.
Veainu throws a body shot but no joy.
Paschal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veainu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paschal is holding his hands too far apart here. Veainu throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Paschal is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mara Tantor (ranked 2261 p4p, 2531 weight class) and Neuzvarams Semyorka (ranked 311 p4p, 337 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mara Tantor!
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, Neuzvarams Semyorka!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semyorka throws a hook but Tantor avoids it easily.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor scores with a decent looking hook.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
Tantor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Semyorka does no damage.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tantor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Semyorka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semyorka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tantor counters with a stiff right hand.
Semyorka misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Tantor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor 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.
Nice straight punches there by Tantor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tantor.
Semyorka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor misses with an uppercut. Semyorka saw that one coming.
Semyorka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tantor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor cracks Semyorka with an open hand slap.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semyorka misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Semyorka is rocked!
Tantor moves in close and cracks Semyorka with a massive right hand! Semyorka, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Tantor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mara Tantor!
Our winner, Mara Tantor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daron Acemoglu (ranked 3433 p4p, 1831 weight class) and Island Guy (ranked 482 p4p, 281 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Island Guy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daron Acemoglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Guy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acemoglu keeps the fight on the outside.
Guy's coach down at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Guy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Acemoglu staying out of range there.
Acemoglu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Guy.
Guy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Guy sizes up Acemoglu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 It looks like Daron Acemoglu has been cut.
Acemoglu misses with a left hand
and Guy counters with a stiff right hand.
Guy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guy has closed the distance and engaged Acemoglu in a clinch.
Acemoglu has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Guy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acemoglu is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Guy up.
Guy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acemoglu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Acemoglu struggling to land strikes to the head as Guy covers up.
Acemoglu thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Acemoglu throwing sloppy strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Acemoglu working for a choke but Guy is defending well.
Acemoglu is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Guy up.
Acemoglu missing with strikes from the back.
Acemoglu thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Acemoglu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Guy hold on?
Acemoglu has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Guy.
Acemoglu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Acemoglu is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Guy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Guy covers up after that shot from Acemoglu.
Guy covers up after that shot from Acemoglu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guy fending off the submission attempt from Acemoglu.
Guy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Acemoglu's arms.
Can Guy hold on?! Acemoglu is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Guy staying busy and making it hard for Acemoglu to control.
Acemoglu is really struggling to control Guy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Guy is covering up but some of the strikes from Acemoglu are getting through and doing damage.
Acemoglu throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Guy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Acemoglu's arms.
Acemoglu 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.
Acemoglu scores with punches to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu landing with strikes.
Guy covering up well under a series of strikes from Acemoglu.
Guy avoids the strikes from Acemoglu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acemoglu is landing with strikes from the back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Acemoglu is persistently looking for the submission but Guy is defending it well.
Guy covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daron Acemoglu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Acemoglu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Guy.
Acemoglu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Guy gets underhooks to prevent Acemoglu's takedown attempt.
Acemoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Acemoglu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Guy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Acemoglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acemoglu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Acemoglu tries for a takedown but Guy manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Guy lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Acemoglu has had enough of the clinch but Guy keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guy.
Nice body punch from Guy - that landed with a thud.
Acemoglu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Guy digs a right hand into Acemoglu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acemoglu's gas tank.
Guy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acemoglu backwards.
Guy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Acemoglu backwards.
Guy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
 Acemoglu is rocked!
Guy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Acemoglu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head.
Guy lands a big right hand that drops Acemoglu! The killer instinct kicks in and Guy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Guy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Guy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Laird (ranked 1741 p4p, 2033 weight class) and Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 250 p4p, 281 weight class). Ludwig Lachmann will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Archie Laird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Lachmann!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Laird sprawls well. Laird wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lachmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Laird is looking to counter punch.
Lachmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Laird tries to sprawl out of it but Lachmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Laird manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Laird tried to counter with a leg kick but Lachmann avoided it.
Lachmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laird sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Archie Laird has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Lachmann.
Lachmann gets tackled into the cage by Laird. Laird maintains the clinch.
Laird has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lachmann is trying to keep an underhook but Laird manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lachmann trying to control from the bottom.
Lachmann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laird pulls his head out easily.
Lachmann trying to control but Laird postures up.
Laird wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lachmann keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laird working the head and body with strikes.
Laird looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lachmann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laird is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Laird is trying to control the action in half guard but Lachmann is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lachmann manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lachmann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Laird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Laird working some strikes from top position.
Lachmann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laird wants to pass the guard but Lachmann is keeping the position.
Laird stands and throws Lachmann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lachmann can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann is trying to get back to half guard.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Laird creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Laird trying to control the action but Lachmann is working from the bottom.
Lachmann is trying to control Laird's posture but Laird avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.
Lachmann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Laird is putting a hurting on Lachmann here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lachmann is rocked!
Lachmann is looking for a sweep.
Lachmann is still in real trouble! Can Laird finish him?
Laird controls the position.
Lachmann tries to improve position but can't.
Laird scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Lachmann is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Laird can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Winters (ranked 764 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Adam Shalashaska (ranked 119 p4p, 171 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Winters might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Say It Ain't So. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170
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182 cm
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185
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight 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, Dick Winters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Shalashaska!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shalashaska looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Winters is defending well. Shalashaska quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Winters has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Shalashaska celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska is the new welterweight champion!
Adam Shalashaska was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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FIGHT
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