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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorlan Vieira (ranked 4415 p4p, 4329 weight class) and Adam Wright (ranked 125 p4p, 122 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wright's choice of entrance music: Fabolous - B.O.M.B.S.. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jorlan Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Wright!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wright.
Vieira blocks a jab.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Vieira moves away and avoids it.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Vieira scores with a jab to the body.
Wright connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vieira slips a straight right by Wright.
Vieira lands a glancing blow to the side of Wright's head.
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adam Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vieira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vieira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vieira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wright manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vieira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Vieira stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wright has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wright there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vieira clinches.
Vieira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vieira tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Vieira back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Vieira as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Vieira.
Wright looks winded!
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vieira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Adam Wright has been cut.
Vieira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Vieira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Vieira.
Vieira cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Vieira lands with a short shot to the head.
Vieira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 Wright is rocked!
Vieira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Vieira - that landed with a thud.
Vieira presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira lands a right hand.
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wright with a big uppercut! Wright tries to clinch up but Vieira pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wright to the mat! Wright covers up and Vieira unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jorlan Vieira!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny West (ranked 2934 p4p, 4503 weight class) and Jose Glasgow (ranked 368 p4p, 504 weight class). Benny West is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Glasgow !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glasgow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glasgow fails to land with a series of punches.
West tries to clinch there but Glasgow circles away.
Glasgow misses with a lunging right hand
and West makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Glasgow throws a chopping leg kick but West manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West lands with a cross.
It looks like Jose Glasgow has been cut.
Nice shot lands for West.
Oooooh!!! West has knocked Glasgow down with a huge combo! West steps away and waves a wobbly Glasgow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Glasgow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West throws a right and a left that both miss.
West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glasgow avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A clash of legs there as West blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glasgow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and West counters with a nice body shot.
West defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glasgow .
West jabs Glasgow right on the nose. Glasgow blinks but takes it well.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glasgow .
West wants to clinch.
West tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glasgow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glasgow shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
West is looking to counter punch.
West misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West cracks Glasgow with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. West has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Glasgow to stand back up!
Glasgow is rocked!
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!
West tries to clinch but Glasgow is having none of it.
Glasgow feints the counter takedown.
West gets a clinch.
West working hard to break the clinch.
West swings wildly with an uppercut but Glasgow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Glasgow is trying to push West away but West has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
West swings away with an uppercut that misses.
West gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Glasgow .
Glasgow is looking to break free of the clinch but West has double underhooks.
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glasgow dodges the punch combination from West.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West lands a big right hand that sends Glasgow crashing to the mat! West stays standing though and waves Glasgow back to his feet!
Glasgow is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
West throws an uppercut from hell that sends Glasgow clean off his feet! He's out cold! West stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny West!
A less than humble Benny West misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Rection (ranked 2164 p4p, 3683 weight class) and Barry Bonon (ranked 273 p4p, 437 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Rection!
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, Barry Bonon!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rection tries to keep at a distance but Bonon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rection stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rection is trying to trip Bonon. He has hold of a leg but Bonon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rection persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rection trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rection looking to pass the guard.
Rection controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rection looking to sit in guard and control but Bonon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rection is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bonon is aware though and is defending well.
Bonon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rection working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bonon has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonon prevents Rection from improving his position.
Bonon tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rection controls his leg.
Rection is trying to maintain the position but Bonon is very close to passing his half guard.
Rection looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rection trying to control but Bonon postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rection is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonon pulls his head out easily.
Rection keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rection is trying to get back to full guard.
Bonon wants to control but Rection is keeping him busy.
Rection moves into full guard.
My spies in Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness inform me that Bonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bonon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bonon content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bonon has picked Rection up and slammed him! Rection can't keep hold of the triangle and Bonon manages to pass to side control!
Bonon decides to stand back up.
Bonon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rection swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bonon instigates a clinch.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rection is defending well for now.
Rection avoids the elbow strike from Bonon, against the cage.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rection avoids it.
Rection is stalling here.
Bonon blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonon throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rection managing to block the knees to the body from Bonon.
Rection misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rection swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rection avoids the elbow strike from Bonon, against the cage.
Rection trying to stall but Bonon improves his position.
Bonon misses with a knee strike.
Rection swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rection avoiding damage as Bonon throws knees to the body.
Bonon pushes off an throws an elbow but Rection leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bonon prevents a body shot from Rection.
Bonon prevents a body shot from Rection.
Rection jumps guard but Bonon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rection really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Rection misses with a punch on the inside.
Bonon can't find room to land a body shot as Rection controls the action.
Bonon misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rection prevents a body shot from Bonon.
Bonon throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonon has a couple of punches blocked by Rection.
Rection tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonon's elbow.
Bonon tries to throw a body punch but Rection avoids it by throwing Bonon back against the cage.
Bonon misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon dominated that round.
That's time! Rection's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonon tries to close the distance and clinch but Rection swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rection drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bonon sprawls and moves away.
Rection shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bonon pinned against the cage. Bonon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rection gets tackled into the cage by Bonon. Bonon maintains the clinch.
Rection has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bonon gets underhooks to prevent Rection's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugh Rection. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rection has clasped his hands together around Bonon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bonon explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Bonon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bonon rushes Rection and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bonon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bonon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rection is defending well for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonon.
Bonon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rection throws an elbow that misses.
Rection definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rection wants a takedown but no success here.
Bonon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonon misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonon moves into range and clinches up with Rection.
Bonon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rection's face.
 It looks like Hugh Rection has been cut.
Rection has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bonon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rection blocking some punches.
Rection misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bonon fails to land.
Rection is trying to pull guard but Bonon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bonon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bonon blocks an uppercut.
Bonon misses with an elbow strike.
Bonon tries a body shot but Rection blocks it.
Bonon missing with knees to the body.
Bonon tries to work over Rection's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonon misses with a knee to the head.
Rection has hold of one of Bonon's legs. Bonon is fighting the takedown attempt but Rection gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bonon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
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!
Rection throws a head punch that misses.
Bonon throws a punch but it's blocked by Rection.
Bonon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rection swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonon struggles to land a body shot inside as Rection controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rection misses with some punches.
Bonon throws a head punch that misses.
Bonon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rection blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rection has a couple of punches blocked by Bonon.
Rection pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bonon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rection goes for a takedown attempt but Bonon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bonon forces Rection back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Bonon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rection misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rection managing to block the knees to the body from Bonon.
Bonon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rection misses with a punch on the inside.
Rection blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection avoids a wild elbow strike from Bonon.
Bonon tries to work over Rection's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rection tries to land knees in the clinch but Bonon avoids the damage to the body.
Bonon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonon missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rection.
Bonon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonon misses with a knee strike.
Rection blocks an elbow strike.
Bonon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rection or not.
Rection avoiding damage as Bonon throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bonon.
Rection on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rection pulls guard effortlessly.
Bonon 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.
Rection looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bonon passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonon trying to control the action but Rection is working from the bottom.
Rection is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bonon moves nicely into side control.
Rection can't do much from the bottom here.
Rection tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hugh Rection's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bonon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bonon instigates a clinch.
Bonon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rection blocks it with crossed arms.
Bonon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rection is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rection pulls Bonon into guard.
Rection trying to control the position.
Rection has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bonon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon is looking to stand up but Rection won't let him.
Rection is trying to keep Bonon in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bonon's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bonon wants to stand but Rection has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rection is looking for a triangle here but Bonon uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bonon is looking to take a break and control but Rection is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hugh Rection has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two 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.
Bonon working away.
Rection tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bonon content just to control the position here.
Rection stops Bonon from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rection tries to lock up and control but Bonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rection is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bonon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rection has given up his back here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection is really stuck here.
Bonon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rection doesn't escape.
Rection tries to escape but Bonon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bonon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Rection doesn't escape.
Rection wants to control his opponent's hands but Bonon gets his hands free.
Will Bonon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonon is hanging on to Rection's back as he tries to escape.
Rection trying to control the position but Bonon manages to sink in the hooks.
Rection staying busy and making it hard for Bonon to control.
Rection might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bonon has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rection's body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barry Bonon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rection can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bonon winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Askrew (ranked 2079 p4p, 2692 weight class) and Crone Moans (ranked 298 p4p, 375 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Askrew!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Crone Moans!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moans looks to land a right hand but Askrew moved out of range.
Askrew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Askrew slips under a jab.
Askrew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moans sprawls and moves away.
Moans lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Moans throws a leg kick which misses Askrew's front leg but catches the back leg as Askrew tries to avoid it.
Moans scores with a punch to the head.
Askrew walks into a jab.
Moans sends Askrew crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Moans is motioning to the referee to let Askrew up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moans thows a leg kick but Askrew checks it
and Askrew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Moans can't keep his opponent in guard - Askrew advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Askrew is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Moans is just riding it out for now. Askrew eventually gives up the hold.
Askrew wants to work for an arm triangle but Moans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askrew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Askrew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Askrew seems to be looking for submissions.
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Moans defends the submission attempt.
Moans tries to get to full guard but Askrew has control of the leg.
Askrew is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Askrew looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Moans defends the submission attempt.
Askrew wants to work for an arm triangle but Moans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Askrew seems to be working for a kimura but Moans defends the submission attempt.
Askrew is looking for a kimura but Moans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Askrew to get the leverage.
Moans is looking to control Askrew's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moans avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askrew prevents Moans from improving his position.
Askrew is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Askrew is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Moans is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Askrew!
A determined Ben Askrew didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cannons (ranked 1777 p4p, 1385 weight class) and Diamond Hand (ranked 259 p4p, 212 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210
4 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Cannons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diamond Hand!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cannons is defended easily by Hand.
Cannons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cannons fails with the takedown
enabling Hand to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Johnny Cannons has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Cannons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannons shoots for a takedown but Hand saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Hand's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hand lands a lovely overhand right.
Cannons looks for a takedown but Hand sprawls well.
Cannons definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannons shoots for a double leg takedown but Hand sprawls well. He's pushed Cannons's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cannons tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hand defends well and Cannons ends up having to push Hand into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hand.
Cannons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hand backwards.
Cannons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hand swings wildly with an uppercut but Cannons uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand blocks a body shot from Cannons.
Hand lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cannons doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hand lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Cannons.
Cannons keeps control of Hand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cannons misses with a body punch.
Cannons misses with some punches.
Cannons prevents a body shot from Hand.
Hand can't break the clinch.
Cannons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hand scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannons keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hand's efforts to push away.
Cannons can't find room to land a body shot as Hand controls the action.
Hand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hand stalling.
Hand prevents a body shot from Cannons.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hand doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannons throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cannons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hand.
Cannons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannons tries to work over Hand's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hand is trying to push Cannons away but Cannons has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cannons swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hand lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannons tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hand blocks a body shot from Cannons.
Hand content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hand lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Hand on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hand on the inside.
Hand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cannons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cannons keeps control of Hand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hand is leaning against Cannons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannons lands a left hand.
Cannons swings wildly with an uppercut but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cannons stalling in the clinch.
Cannons tries to throw a body punch but Hand avoids it by throwing Cannons back against the cage.
Cannons tries a body shot but Hand blocks it.
Cannons lands with a right to the head.
Hand blocks a body shot from Cannons.
A right hand to the body from Cannons.
Cannons misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Cannons.
Hand tries to work over Cannons's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hand makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cannons misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hand prevents a body shot from Cannons.
A short body shot lands from Hand as the two fighters clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hand lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hand fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cannons tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hand's elbow.
Cannons misses with a body punch.
Cannons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cannons has Hand pressed against the cage, preventing Hand from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cannons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hand misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannons gets through Hand's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannons struggles to land a body shot inside as Hand controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannons.
Cannons tries a body shot but Hand blocks it.
Hand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hand blocks a body shot from Cannons.
Cannons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cannons keeps control of Hand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hand lands a right hand.
Hand is leaning against Cannons and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannons misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Diamond Hand dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Cannons's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hand stuffs the takedown attempt from Cannons. Cannons gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnny Cannons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cannons shoots in for a takedown but Hand shows good takedown defense.
A countering left hand to the body from Hand misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Cannons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hand throws a shot from downtown. Cannons moves away and avoids it.
Cannons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cannons gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hand counters with a nice right hand that sends Cannons toppling to the canvas! Cannons scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hand finish him?!
 Cannons is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannons misses with a takedown attempt
and Hand counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diamond Hand!
Diamond Hand decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jobber Joe (ranked 734 p4p, 1614 weight class) and Issac Field (ranked 81 p4p, 163 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jobber Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issac Field!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field throws a big shot that misses.
Joe scores with a jab to the body.
Field avoids the body shot from Joe.
Joe moves away from the strike by Field.
A low kick from Field misses
and Joe counters with a nice body shot.
Joe lands a nice shot to the body.
Field misses with a looping right.
Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Joe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joe throws a right and a left that Field avoids nicely.
Field throws a shot from downtown. Joe moves away and avoids it.
Field connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joe. Joe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joe misses with a series of wild punches.
Joe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Field throws out the jab.
Joe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe scores with a body shot.
Issac Field seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Field throws a big shot that misses.
Joe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Field throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Field.
Joe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joe slips a straight right by Field.
Joe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Joe looks to score with a jab to the body but Field is just out of range.
Field swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe jabs at Field's body.
Joe looks to land a combination but Field avoids it well.
Field might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Joe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joe is looking for a counter combo.
Joe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Field's head backwards.
Joe lands with a nice body punch.
Field misses with a low kick.
It looked like Joe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Joe is looking to wear down Field with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joe throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe misses the body punch
and Field counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Field throws a sloppy body shot
and Joe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Field thinking.
Field darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Field is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Field.
Joe's corner calls for a 1-2. Joe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Field throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Joe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Field fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe manages to avoid it.
Joe scores with a nice strike.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe throws a right hand that Field ducks under and follows up with a left that Field also avoids with ease.
Joe misses the shot to the body.
Joe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe lands with an uppercut that bounces Field off the cage and back into range.
Field missing with a left hand there. Joe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Joe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Field fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Field.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab by Field.
Field takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Joe. Those never looked like landing.
Field dodges the punch combination from Joe.
Joe moves out of range as Field strikes.
Jab, jab by Joe - just one landing.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Field was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Field throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Joe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Field is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Joe as he connects with a hook.
Field is still on wobbly legs! Can Joe finish him?
Joe drops Field with a naaaaasty hook - Field is in real trouble here! Joe dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jobber Joe!
Jobber Joe made sure to mention his sponsor, Island Xtreme Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder (ranked 1173 p4p, 1970 weight class) and Zhang Wei (ranked 172 p4p, 274 weight class). Marcus Behnder had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Basic striking
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Behnder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Zhang Wei!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder takes the fight into the clinch.
Behnder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Behnder has him pressed against the cage.
Behnder pulls guard effortlessly.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behnder's head.
Wei scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wei has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.
Wei lands a couple of elbows.
Wei must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei trying to control the position from guard on top but Behnder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei chips away with some ground and pound.
Behnder is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wei defends well.
Behnder is trying to keep Wei in close.
Wei forces his way into half guard.
Wei really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Behnder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wei slips a nice elbow through Behnder's hands, connecting with Behnder's forehead.
Wei misses with a head shot. Behnder uses the momentum to regain guard.
Behnder had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wei defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder keeping moving, preventing Wei from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behnder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wei is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Behnder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Behnder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wei missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wei is in close to Behnder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Behnder looking for a guillotine here but Wei defends easily.
Wei postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei works over Behnder with some ground and pound from guard.
Behnder escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wei gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Behnder looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wei avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wei scoring with punches to the head and body.
Behnder has momentary wrist control but Wei slips an elbow through the middle.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behnder's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wei accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wei doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wei manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wei postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wei throwing strikes but missing.
Wei postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wei's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wei throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wei working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Behnder's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wei is in close to Behnder's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Behnder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Behnder throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Marcus Behnder will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice combo by Wei! Oh, that's hurt him - Behnder falls to the canvas and Wei follows him into side control.
Behnder is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Behnder has been cut.
A big shot lands for Wei! That's hurt Behnder! Will he recover? Wei fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
A less than humble Zhang Wei misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Squeaky Sneakers (ranked 719 p4p, 464 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 78 p4p, 47 weight class). Brett Shoenfeld has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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142
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Squeaky Sneakers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoenfeld is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sneakers's half guard.
Sneakers is refusing to be controlled, as Shoenfeld sits in half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but Sneakers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shoenfeld to get the leverage.
Sneakers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shoenfeld on the ground.
Sneakers wants to improve his position but Shoenfeld is controlling well.
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shoenfeld is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Sneakers is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sneakers is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is trying to work for a kimura but Sneakers is defending well.
Sneakers moves into full guard.
Sneakers has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shoenfeld is pushing down on Sneakers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sneakers is fighting to maintain full guard but Shoenfeld has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sneakers is trying to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sneakers is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sneakers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sneakers is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sneakers wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shoenfeld looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sneakers wants to control but Shoenfeld is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld wants to advance to full mount but Sneakers doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sneakers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shoenfeld pushes down on Sneakers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to take a break and control but Sneakers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sneakers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sneakers tries to get out of the position.
Shoenfeld is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sneakers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shoenfeld.
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.
Sneakers keeping hold of Shoenfeld's head, controlling as best he can.
Sneakers is refusing to be controlled, as Shoenfeld sits in half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to free his trapped foot but Sneakers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sneakers defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Sneakers as Shoenfeld shoots in.
Sneakers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shoenfeld changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sneakers tries to avoid it but Shoenfeld manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sneakers to the ground. Sneakers escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sneakers lands a nice shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Shoenfeld.
Sneakers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shoenfeld stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shoenfeld gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sneakers counters with a left to the body.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Sneakers lands the left hand.
Shoenfeld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sneakers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shoenfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sneakers scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sneakers lands with a nice body punch.
Sneakers cracks Shoenfeld with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sneakers looks to land a combination. Shoenfeld sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sneakers lands with a right hand.
Sneakers looks to land a right hand but Shoenfeld moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sneakers fails to land with a series of punches.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sneakers throws a shot to the body.
Sneakers gets caught flat footed, as Shoenfeld shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sneakers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sneakers pulls Shoenfeld in close to his closed guard and prevents Shoenfeld from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld keeps trying to improve his position.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Sneakers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld advances to half guard.
Shoenfeld has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sneakers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shoenfeld moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sneakers has worked his arm free - good work by Sneakers!
Shoenfeld advances to mount.
Shoenfeld looking to control but Sneakers is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Shoenfeld looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Sneakers is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sneakers is looking to improve his position but Shoenfeld isn't that keen on the idea.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Sneakers is having none of it.
Shoenfeld looking for a guillotine from mount but Sneakers is having none of it.
Shoenfeld with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sneakers really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sneakers has worked his arm free - good work by Sneakers!
Sneakers tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Sneakers is keeping him busy.
Shoenfeld is trying to get an arm triangle but Sneakers is defending well.
Shoenfeld is trying to get an arm triangle but Sneakers is defending well.
Sneakers is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Squeaky Sneakers dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sneakers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shoenfeld in his tracks.
Sneakers connects with the punch.
Shoenfeld fails with the takedown.
Shoenfeld shoots in looking for a takedown but Sneakers manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shoenfeld's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shoenfeld throws a leg kick but Sneakers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoenfeld is just out of range.
Sneakers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sneakers looks to score with a jab to the body but Shoenfeld is just out of range.
Shoenfeld tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sneakers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shoenfeld fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sneakers avoids it really well and circles away.
Squeaky Sneakers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sneakers misses with a series of wild punches.
Sneakers swings for the body but Shoenfeld moves out of range.
Sneakers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Squeaky Sneakers is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sneakers defends it nicely.
Sneakers works over Shoenfeld's head and body with a nice combination.
Sneakers lands a two punch combo.
Sneakers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shoenfeld throws a wild hook but Sneakers just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Shoenfeld gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Sneakers raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Squeaky Sneakers!
Squeaky Sneakers retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Squeaky Sneakers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 465 p4p, 1229 weight class) and Mizark Coleman (ranked 16 p4p, 41 weight class). Coleman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Roid Rage Holla. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturo Vargas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mizark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman clinches up against the cage.
Coleman lands an elbow just above Vargas 's eye.
It looks like Arturo Vargas has been cut.
A right handed body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas avoids a wild elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman misses with an elbow strike.
Vargas scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vargas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Coleman in his tracks.
It looks like Mizark Coleman has been cut.
Coleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vargas swivels and escapes.
Coleman walks into a left hand.
Coleman fails with the takedown
and Vargas counters with a nice uppercut.
Coleman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vargas counters with a big left hand that crumples Coleman! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas retains his super heavyweight title!
In defeat, Mizark Coleman stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gonna beat the shit out of my wife even worse this time! Arhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 410 p4p, 618 weight class) and Mike Ziskie (ranked 57 p4p, 93 weight class). Mike Ziskie will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu tests Ziskie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziskie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Veainu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ziskie.
It looked like Veainu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ziskie.
Ziskie misses the shot to the body.
Veainu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Veainu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ziskie moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Veainu.
Ziskie working aggressively here.
Ziskie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu breaks the clinch.
Ziskie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veainu throws a monster overhand right that drops Ziskie! Veainu follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!
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