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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obel Ixtlan (ranked 4383 p4p, 5694 weight class) and Matt Decland (ranked 483 p4p, 556 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obel Ixtlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Decland!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ixtlan tries to avoid it but Decland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ixtlan to the ground. Ixtlan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Decland swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ixtlan.
 It looks like Obel Ixtlan has been cut.
Ixtlan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decland clinches up with Ixtlan and pushes him back against the cage.
Ixtlan scores with a nice hook to the head.
 It looks like Matt Decland has been cut.
Ixtlan has Decland pressed against the cage, preventing Decland from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ixtlan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Decland is looking for a takedown.
Ixtlan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Decland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ixtlan walks away with a smile on his face. Decland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Obel Ixtlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Decland.
Decland misses with a straight right.
Ixtlan rushes Decland and presses him up against the cage.
Decland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Decland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ixtlan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ixtlan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Decland throws a body shot but no joy.
Ixtlan moves into 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!
Ixtlan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Decland.
Decland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ixtlan after a bit of a struggle.
Decland looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Decland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ixtlan is defending well.
Ixtlan digs a right hand into Decland's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Decland's gas tank.
Ixtlan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ixtlan lands a right hand.
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That has opened up Matt Decland's cut even more.
Ixtlan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ixtlan lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ixtlan lands with a left to the head.
Ixtlan connects with a big uppercut there that sends Decland tumbling to the ground! Ixtlan follows him down into his guard.
 Decland is rocked!
Ixtlan passes Decland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ixtlan controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ixtlan connects with a nice short shot to Decland's temple.
Ixtlan stalling.
Ixtlan seems to be working for a kimura but Decland defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan not doing much here.
Ixtlan continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Ixtlan.
Ixtlan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The cut above Matt Decland's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ixtlan tries to pass to full mount but Decland defends it.
Ixtlan content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ixtlan clinches with his opponent.
Ixtlan lands with a right to the head.
Ixtlan is working for takedown but Decland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ixtlan stops a takedown attempt from Decland.
Decland jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ixtlan walks away with a smile on his face. Decland gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obel Ixtlan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Decland tries to land a leg kick but Ixtlan saw it coming and moves away.
A big right from Decland misses.
Ixtlan forces Decland back against the cage and clinches.
Ixtlan tries to score a body lock takedown but Decland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ixtlan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ixtlan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ixtlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Decland can do to turn this around?
Ixtlan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Obel Ixtlan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Ixtlan.
Ixtlan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matt Decland's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ixtlan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ixtlan lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ixtlan.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Decland's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Obel Ixtlan!
A victorious Obel Ixtlan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Bates (ranked 5238 p4p, 4478 weight class) and Sir Turner (ranked 653 p4p, 599 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, Steve Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sir Turner!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates fails with the takedown
and Turner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bates's guard.
Bates trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Turner lands a couple of digs.
It looks like Steve Bates has been cut.
Turner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turner has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.
Bates trying to keep a closed guard but Turner is proving a slippery customer.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Turner lands a couple of elbows.
Bates preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bates is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bates is controlling Turner's posture.
Turner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner cracks Bates with a solid left hand.
Bates lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bates postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bates, into his guard.
Turner cracks Bates with a solid left hand.
Turner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turner wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
Turner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bates's head.
Turner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Turner defends it easily.
Turner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Steve Bates's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bates working for a triangle but Turner defends it easily.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Bates is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner connects with a couple of short punches.
Bates has momentary wrist control but Turner slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner preventing the sweep.
Turner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turner throws a big right hand that misses.
Turner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
 Bates is rocked!
Jeez, Steve Bates's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Bates's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sir Turner!
An out of breath Sir Turner 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Sydal (ranked 6349 p4p, 2944 weight class) and Wayne Frank Jackson (ranked 597 p4p, 331 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Sydal!
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, Wayne Frank Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jackson checks a leg kick.
Sydal tries to clinch up.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson lands a jab to Sydal's midsection.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sydal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sydal tries to land a body kick
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sydal or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Sydal avoids a kick to the body.
Sydal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sydal checks a leg kick.
Jackson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Sydal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dylan Sydal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sydal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Sydal controlling from side mount.
Sydal connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Sydal throwing strikes but Jackson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
My spies in Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork inform me that Jackson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sydal is trying to work for a sweep but Jackson has mounted him!
Sydal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydal is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
Sydal tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson prevents Sydal from getting the reversal.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sydal tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Sydal tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sydal is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sydal is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sydal tries to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sydal is looking to escape.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sydal tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sydal is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sydal is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Frank Jackson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sydal wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Sydal gets tackled into the cage by Jackson. Jackson maintains the clinch.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson is struggling to control the position.
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sydals head.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wayne Frank Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson gets through Sydal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sydal.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson has Sydal pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jackson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson is leaning against Sydal and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
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!
A short left from Jackson.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Jackson pushes Sydal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Come on Jackson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sydal is trying to pull guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Frank Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sydal's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sydal scrambles back to his feet.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson scores with a shot to the body.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson connects with the punch.
Sydal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sydal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
Sydal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sydal takes a shot to the head.
Jackson is pushing Sydal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson.
Jackson pushes Sydal back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sydal or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sydal takes a shot to the head.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Jackson as the two fighters clinch.
Jackson works on Sydal's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Sydal is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
A short right from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Jackson to work.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Sydal's ribcage. Sydal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sydal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson pushes Sydal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sydal backwards.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Sydal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jackson is working Sydal over against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson digs a right hand into Sydal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sydal's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sydal seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson presses Sydal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dylan Sydal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Frank Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Frank Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jackson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Frank Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sterling Turner (ranked 4269 p4p, 3665 weight class) and Wesley Janssen (ranked 560 p4p, 493 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sterling Turner!
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, Wesley Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janssen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Janssen shoots in looking for a takedown. Turner tries to sprawl out of it but Janssen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Turner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turner throws a right hand that Janssen ducks under and follows up with a left that Janssen also avoids with ease.
Janssen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sterling Turner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen.
Janssen tries to clinch up but Turner circles away and keeps his distance.
Janssen takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Turner to the mat! Turner manages to get full guard.
Janssen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Turner wants to get back to his feet but Janssen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Janssen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen landing some decent shots from guard.
Janssen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janssen is controlling him.
Janssen slips nicely into half guard.
Turner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Turner 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.
Janssen throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Turner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Janssen is controlling him.
Janssen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Janssen lands a couple of elbows.
Turner working a defensive guard here.
Janssen working some strikes from top position.
Turner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Janssen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Turner.
Janssen cracks Turner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Janssen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Janssen looks up at the clock and then as Turner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Janssen smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Janssen working the ground and pound from side control.
Turner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Janssen scoring with punches from side control.
Oh Turner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turner tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Turner is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Janssen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Janssen!
Sterling Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'win next time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grover Montoya (ranked 3435 p4p, 3066 weight class) and Jose Galvao (ranked 498 p4p, 454 weight class). Galvao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ye - Burna Boy. Jose Galvao 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grover Montoya!
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, Jose Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao wants to clinch up but Montoya keeps it at a distance.
Montoya connects with a body shot.
Montoya throws a low kick but Galvao avoids it.
Galvao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Galvao backs away, Montoya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Montoya throws a low kick but it's checked well by Galvao.
Galvao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Galvao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Galvao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galvao darts in and clinches Montoya up against the cage.
Galvao fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Montoya.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Montoya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Montoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montoya lands a nice hook to Galvao's body. Galvao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Galvao misses with a right hand
and Montoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Galvao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Montoya throws a right and a left that Galvao avoids nicely.
Montoya defending well as Galvao loads up on a big left hand.
Montoya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Galvao takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Montoya lands a right hook to the body.
Montoya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Galvao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Montoya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Montoya. Montoya obviously looking to wear him down.
Montoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galvao.
Galvao tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montoya lands a body shot.
Montoya throws a low kick but Galvao moves out of range easily.
Galvao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Montoya misses with a low kick.
Montoya takes a swing at Galvao's ribcage but misses.
Montoya connects with a right hand. Galvao shakes it off.
Galvao forces Montoya back against the cage and clinches.
Montoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galvao jumps guard and drags Montoya to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Galvao controls Montoya momentarily but Montoya frees himself.
Montoya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montoya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Galvao is tightening it up a little... Montoya has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Montoya reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Montoya taps out! Nice BJJ there by Galvao!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jose Galvao!
Jose Galvao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Scobie (ranked 2241 p4p, 4011 weight class) and Mike Cozad (ranked 251 p4p, 444 weight class). Malcolm Scobie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Malcolm Scobie!
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, Mike Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scobie lands a left and a right that send Cozad crashing to the mat, dazed. Scobie thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Mike Cozad has been cut.
Cozad dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scobie throws a hook but Cozad blocks it.
Scobie circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Cozad to the canvas! Cozad doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Scobie keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Scobie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otis Yates (ranked 2458 p4p, 2407 weight class) and Ganny Kogir (ranked 344 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otis Yates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ganny Kogir!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates clinches.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kogir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yates misses with some punches.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kogir misses with some punches.
Yates tries to throw a body punch but Kogir avoids it by throwing Yates back against the cage.
Yates definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kogir is stalling here.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yates lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kogir takes a shot to the head.
Kogir prevents a body shot from Yates.
Kogir lands a shoulder strike.
Yates 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.
A left hand lands to the body for Kogir.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kogir.
Kogir blocks an uppercut.
Yates working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kogir scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kogir on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates.
Yates lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogir backwards.
Kogir tries a body shot but Yates blocks it.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Kogir on the inside.
Yates letting Kogir take a breather here.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Kogir controls the action.
Kogir blocks a body shot from Yates.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kogir blocking some punches.
Kogir looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kogir blocks a body shot from Yates.
Kogir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kogir misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yates pushes Kogir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kogir leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kogirs head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kogir.
Kogir lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kogir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Kogir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kogir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kogir gets tackled into the cage by Yates. Yates maintains the clinch.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Kogir is trying to maintain a safe position but Yates gets an underhook and turns Kogir into the cage.
Kogir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kogir lands a nice uppercut.
Kogir lands a hook that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogir controls his hands.
Kogir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Kogir back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kogir lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kogir throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yates lands with a short shot to the head.
Kogir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yates tries a body shot but Kogir blocks it.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kogir pushes Yates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yates creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogir controls his hands.
Kogir can't break the clinch.
A short right from Kogir on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Yates.
Yates lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kogir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Kogir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kogir digs a right hand into Yates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yates's gas tank.
Yates working aggressively here.
Yates working aggressively here.
Kogir breaks from the clinch.
Kogir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yates.
Kogir tries to keep at a distance but Yates has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogir working aggressively here.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kogir throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yatess head.
Kogir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kogir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kogir digs a right hand underneath Yates's ribcage. Yates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A frustrated look appears on Kogir's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yates tries a body shot but Kogir blocks it.
Yates lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kogir backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Otis Yates dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kogir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates clinches up with Kogir and pushes him back against the cage.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kogir wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates throws a punch but it's blocked by Kogir.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Kogir controls the action.
Yates lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kogir backwards.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Kogir blocking some punches.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kogir.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogir gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yates lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kogir is trying to break the clinch but Yates has him pressed against the cage.
Kogir gets through Yates's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yates tries to throw a body punch but Kogir avoids it by throwing Yates back against the cage.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kogir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kogir.
Yates goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kogir scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yates scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
Kogir lands with a light punch inside.
Kogir tries to circle away but Yates has him pinned against the cage.
Yates misses with the head strike.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates working aggressively here.
Kogir scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kogir.
Kogir lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates misses with some punches.
Kogir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yates blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogir blocks a body shot from Yates.
Kogir misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Kogir.
Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogir lands a body shot.
Kogir lands with a left to the head.
Yates working aggressively here.
Kogir can't break the clinch.
Kogir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kogir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Kogir is trying to force a seperation but Yates has the dominant position.
Otis Yates has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yates misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kogir.
Good body shot from Kogir.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kogir can't break the clinch.
Yates lands a hook that snaps the head of Kogir backwards.
Kogir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kogir breaks the clinch.
Kogir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yates.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yates lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kogirs head.
Kogir scores with a shoulder strike.
Kogir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yates backwards.
Kogir tries to work over Yates's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yates working aggressively here.
A short right from Yates.
Yates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yates.
A left hand lands to the body for Yates.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yates as Kogir tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Yates.
Kogir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yates takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yates tries to clinch but Kogir moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yates lands a nice uppercut.
Kogir trying to stall but Yates improves his position.
Kogir taking a breather.
Yates tries to work over Kogir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kogir is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kogir's elbow.
Kogir lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates lands a body shot.
Kogir is breathing heavily.
Yates misses with a punch to the body.
Kogir breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yates has Kogir up against the cage in a clinch.
Yates misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Otis Yates will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yates has closed the distance and engaged Kogir in a clinch.
Kogir blocks an uppercut.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Kogir is stalling here.
Yates misses with a body punch.
Kogir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
Yates fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Yates.
Kogir doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yates can't find room to land a body shot as Kogir controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kogir misses with a punch on the inside.
Kogir has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yates struggles to land a body shot inside as Kogir controls his hands.
Kogir takes a shot to the head.
Kogir tries to break free but Yates pushes him back against the cage.
Yates misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yates throws a head punch that misses.
Kogir's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Yates.
Kogir lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yates tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kogir's elbow.
Yates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kogir throws a head punch that misses.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Kogir.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yates as Kogir tries to tie him up.
Yates tries a body shot but Kogir blocks it.
Yates misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Yates keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kogir's efforts to push away.
Yates has a couple of punches blocked by Kogir.
Yates tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kogir breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yates takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Otis Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates closes the distance and clinches.
Yates takes a shot to the head.
Kogir is trying to push Yates away but Yates has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kogir blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kogir tries to throw a body punch but Yates avoids it by throwing Kogir back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Yates fails to land.
Kogir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yates is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kogir blocks an uppercut.
Kogir is trying to break the clinch but Yates is controlling him.
Kogir escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yates tries to clinch up.
Kogir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kogir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yates.
Yates tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yates moves in looking to clinch but Kogir pushes him off.
Yates tries to clinch but Kogir is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yates looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kogir swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kogir punishes Yates's body with a nice straight punch.
Yates tries to clinch but Kogir moves out of range.
Kogir looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kogir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kogir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kogir circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kogir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch but Kogir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kogir lands a head shot.
Yates doesn't manage to clinch there - Kogir circles away.
Ganny Kogir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kogir lunges at Yates with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yates's hand.
Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Kogir on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yates slips a straight right by Kogir.
Yates fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yates moves in looking to clinch but Kogir pushes him off.
Kogir throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Ganny Kogir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yates moves in looking to clinch but Kogir pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ganny Kogir.
I think Yates 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Otis Yates!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neuzvarams Semyorka (ranked 2977 p4p, 2555 weight class) and Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 403 p4p, 354 weight class). Ludwig Lachmann has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neuzvarams Semyorka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Lachmann!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachmann shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Semyorka is concentrating on defense, preventing Lachmann from advancing position.
Semyorka is looking to improve his position.
Lachmann is controlling the pace.
Semyorka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann is looking to stall here but Semyorka recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann preventing the sweep.
Semyorka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Semyorka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lachmann is looking to advance position but Semyorka has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lachmann is looking to get to half guard.
Semyorka trying to control but Lachmann is having none of it.
Lachmann tries to lock up and control but Semyorka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semyorka prevents Lachmann from getting the reversal.
Semyorka trying to control but Lachmann is having none of it.
Semyorka fails to advance to Lachmann's back.
Lachmann wants to hold on but Semyorka pushes him away.
Lachmann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Semyorka prevents Lachmann from getting the reversal.
Lachmann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lachmann tries to hold on but Semyorka postures up.
Semyorka knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lachmann on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachmann is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Semyorka is staying active.
Lachmann really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Semyorka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Lachmann can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lachmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Semyorka thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lachmann regains half guard.
Lachmann looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Semyorka is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lachmann trying to hold on to Semyorka's head to control him but Semyorka postures up.
Lachmann is looking for a sweep. Semyorka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lachmann actively working from the bottom here.
Lachmann is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lachmann closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Neuzvarams Semyorka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lachmann trying to control the action but Semyorka is working from the bottom.
Lachmann tries to advance position but instead Semyorka slips a leg back in to half guard.
Semyorka wants to improve his position but Lachmann is controlling well.
Lachmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semyorka is just riding it out for now. Lachmann eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is thwarting Semyorka's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann tries to pass to full mount but Semyorka defends it.
Lachmann is taking a breather. Semyorka says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lachmann is trying to work for a kimura but Semyorka is defending well.
Lachmann is looking to take a break and control but Semyorka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lachmann might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Semyorka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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.
Semyorka trying to control here.
Semyorka moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Semyorka can't keep his opponent in guard - Lachmann advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lachmann is looking for a kimura but Semyorka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lachmann to get the leverage.
Lachmann is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Semyorka is just riding it out for now. Lachmann eventually gives up the hold.
Lachmann is trying to work for a kimura but Semyorka is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semyorka wants to control but Lachmann is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lachmann trying to control the action but Semyorka is working from the bottom.
Lachmann is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lachmann in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Semyorka tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lachmann!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Keke Kivi (ranked 1707 p4p, 1483 weight class) and Island Guy (ranked 266 p4p, 225 weight class). Keke Kivi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Island Guy's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keke Kivi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Guy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivi gets tackled into the cage by Guy. Guy maintains the clinch.
Guy throws a punch but it's blocked by Kivi.
Kivi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kivi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Guy on the inside.
Kivi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guy misses with a body punch.
Guy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kivi gets through Guy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kivi tries to work over Guy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi has Guy pressed against the cage.
Kivi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kivi lands a left hand.
Guy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kivi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Kivi.
Kivi lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Guy fails to land.
Kivi digs a right hand underneath Guy's ribcage. Guy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kivi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy misses with some punches.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Kivi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kivi is trying to maintain a safe position but Guy gets an underhook and turns Kivi into the cage.
Guy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kivis head.
Kivi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi lands a nice uppercut.
Guy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi working aggressively here.
Come on Kivi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hand to the body from Kivi.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Kivi swings wildly with an uppercut but Guy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kivi lands with a left to the head.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
A head punch on the inside from Kivi fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Guy.
Kivi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guy tries to throw a body punch but Kivi avoids it by throwing Guy back against the cage.
Kivi lands with a light punch inside.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Guy's head.
Kivi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kivi lands with a short shot to the head.
Guy working aggressively here.
Guy blocks a body shot from Kivi.
Kivi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guy backwards.
Kivi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Guy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kivi misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kivi.
Kivi scores with a shot to the side of Guy's head.
Guy blocks an uppercut.
Guy has a couple of punches blocked by Kivi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kivi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kivi throws a punch but it's blocked by Guy.
Kivi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
A nice left hand lands by Kivi.
Guy is rocked!
Kivi misses with some punches.
Guy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kivi finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Kivi.
Kivi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kivi throws a big uppercut that drops Guy! More strikes from Kivi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Guy lies dazed against the cage as Kivi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keke Kivi!
A victorious Keke Kivi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jens Neustadt (ranked 1525 p4p, 1314 weight class) and Kazuo Takashi (ranked 92 p4p, 85 weight class). Takashi has chosen 吉田兄弟 Rising as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Kazuo Takashi enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight 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, Jens Neustadt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neustadt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takashi looking to slow down the pace here.
Neustadt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt scores with a knee to the head.
Neustadt tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Takashi trying to control the position but instead, Neustadt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takashi into the cage.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Takashi leaning against his opponent.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Takashi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takashi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takashi is trying to stall.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Takashi seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazuo Takashi.
Takashi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neustadt tries to counter by clinching up but Takashi breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neustadt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Neustadt clinches up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Takashi fails to land.
Takashi trying to control the position but instead, Neustadt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takashi into the cage.
Neustadt is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Neustadt down to the mat. Neustadt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jens Neustadt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuo Takashi.
Takashi has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but Takashi blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Takashi throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Takashi wants a takedown.
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Takashi trying to stall but Neustadt improves his position.
Takashi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Takashi is blocking nicely.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Neustadt trying to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Neustadt lands a nice knee to the body.
Takashi trying to control the position but instead, Neustadt has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takashi into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kazuo Takashi.
Takashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neustadt seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takashi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Neustadt misses with a knee strike.
Neustadt with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Neustadt misses with a knee to the head.
Takashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Neustadt.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takashi tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Takashi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but Takashi blocks with his arms.
Neustadt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Neustadt looking to throw knees to the head but Takashi is blocking nicely.
Neustadt blocks an uppercut.
Takashi wants to take the fight to the mat but Neustadt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but Takashi blocks with his arms.
Takashi tries to score a body lock takedown but Neustadt shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Neustadt connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takashi's face.
Takashi slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Takashi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neustadt landing knees to the head.
Takashi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Neustadt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neustadt is pressed up against the cage. Takashi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Neustadt down to the mat. Neustadt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takashi is defended easily by Neustadt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Neustadt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Neustadt is looking to clinch.
Neustadt sets himself, and Takashi steps forward looking for the clinch! Neustadt avoids it this time.
Kazuo Takashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takashi swings for the body but Neustadt moves out of range.
Neustadt is looking to counter the offense by Takashi and move into the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Takashi wants to land a leg kick but Neustadt is out of range.
Takashi clinches up against the cage.
Takashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Neustadt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Takashi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Neustadt tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jens Neustadt has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takashi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neustadt throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takashi blocks it with crossed arms.
Takashi wants the takedown. Neustadt is fighting it off but Takashi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Neustadt's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Neustadt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takashi on the ground.
Takashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Neustadt is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi pushes down on Neustadt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Takashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neustadt keeps working.
Takashi is trying for a kimura here. Neustadt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Takashi wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kazuo Takashi!
Kazuo Takashi is the new bantamweight champion!
Kazuo Takashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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