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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Gomes (ranked 3273 p4p, 3819 weight class) and Anthony Epolito (ranked 402 p4p, 452 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Gomes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Epolito!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epolito lands with a right hand.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Epolito. That snapped Gomes 's head back.
Epolito getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes 's head.
Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Epolito tries to improve position but can't.
Gomes tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gomes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Epolito knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gomes tries to move to mount but Epolito blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Epolito has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Epolito can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gomes trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Gomes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Epolito has escaped the position, nice work there.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom here.
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Epolito, who protects the arm well.
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.
Epolito is letting Gomes control him for a moment.
Gomes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gomes wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy.
Epolito really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gomes controlling from side mount.
Epolito is looking to regain half guard here but Gomes keeps moving and retains side control.
Gomes controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito tries to buck Gomes off but Gomes is having none of it.
Epolito prevents Gomes from moving into mount.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gomes trying to control the action but Epolito is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Epolito lands a nice hook to Gomes 's body. Gomes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Epolito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gomes 's hands.
Gomes has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito scores with a head kick. Gomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gomes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gomes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Gomes 's leg. Gomes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Gomes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gomes blocks a jab.
Gomes tries to counter with a takedown but Epolito is quick to defend against it.
Gomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gomes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Gomes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Epolito.
Gomes shoots in for a takedown but Epolito shows good takedown defense.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gomes 's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gomes shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Gomes slips the punch.
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Epolito does no damage.
Gomes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gomes is just content to waste time from the top position. Epolito takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Epolito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomes is one step ahead there.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes seems to be working for a kimura but Epolito defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito wants to improve his position but Gomes is controlling well.
Gomes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Gomes eventually gives up the hold.
Epolito gets back to full guard.
Gomes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Epolito is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Gomes stays in close to Epolito's body and controls the position.
Epolito seems keen to control Gomes 's posture.
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Epolito.
Epolito is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gomes advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomes stalling away here and it's allowed Epolito to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Epolito looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gomes trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Epolito is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Epolito. That's going to slow Gomes down.
Gomes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Epolito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Epolito appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
Epolito's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Epolito duly obliges.
Epolito catches Gomes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gomes fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Epolito sprawls well initially but Gomes persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Antonio Gomes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomes wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Epolito wants to get back to his feet.
Gomes trying to control from half guard but Epolito is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gomes trying to control the pace.
Gomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epolito does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gomes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Epolito on his heels. He'll look to pass Epolito's guard now, I'm sure.
Epolito can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gomes controls the pace.
Gomes is pushing down on Epolito's leg trying to pass to half guard. Epolito is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Epolito is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gomes 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gomes 's back!
Epolito avoiding Gomes 's attempts to control his hands.
Gomes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Epolito controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes tries to reverse the position but Epolito maintains control.
Epolito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gomes sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Gomes manages to get to full guard.
Gomes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Epolito gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control the position.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Gomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Epolito wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Gomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Epolito's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Epolito gets to his feet. Gomes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito misses with a shot to the body
and Gomes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gomes .
Epolito is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gomes trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position.
Gomes wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving.
Gomes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gomes has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Antonio Gomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Epolito.
I've got Epolito 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
After the fight, Anthony Epolito was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Leonov (ranked 2472 p4p, 2963 weight class) and Mapple Syrup (ranked 361 p4p, 425 weight class). Mapple Syrup looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikolay Leonov!
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, Mapple Syrup!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Leonov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Syrup on the side of the head.
Leonov misses with the combination.
Leonov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leonov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Syrup has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Leonov finds it's way round the side to connect with Syrup's head.
Leonov scores with a jab to the head.
 Syrup is rocked!
Leonov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Syrup - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Leonov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikolay Leonov!
Nikolay Leonov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Karaev (ranked 1849 p4p, 3028 weight class) and Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 234 p4p, 372 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrey Karaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ser Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karaev lands the left hand.
 It looks like Ser Gregor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane misses with a takedown attempt
and Karaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clegane tries to clinch
and Karaev counters with a stiff right hand.
Clegane tries a head kick but it misses.
Ser Gregor Clegane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clegane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karaev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clegane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Karaev was covering up waiting for the punch and Clegane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Clegane wants to control from the top but Karaev keeps moving.
Clegane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Karaev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Clegane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clegane stays in close to Karaev's body and controls the position.
Clegane stops Karaev from standing up.
Karaev wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Clegane stands and throws Karaev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clegane controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Karaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clegane on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karaev is trying to improve his position.
Karaev avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clegane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Karaev trying to remain calm as Clegane controls from the top position.
Karaev is trying to control Clegane's posture but Clegane avoids it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Clegane is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Karaev.
Clegane misses with a takedown
and Clegane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrey Karaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ser Gregor Clegane.
Clegane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karaev is trying to defend but Clegane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clegane trying to control from half guard but Karaev is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karaev trying to hold on to Clegane's head to control him but Clegane postures up.
Clegane controlling the pace.
Karaev is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clegane wants to work for an arm triangle but Karaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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 Andrey Karaev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ser Gregor Clegane's cut.
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.
Clegane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Karaev defends it nicely.
Clegane throws a head kick but Karaev moves out of range.
Clegane misses with a takedown attempt
and Karaev counters with a straight right hand.
Clegane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Karaev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Clegane tries for a takedown but Karaev circles away easily
enabling Karaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Andrey Karaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ser Gregor Clegane.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane clinches with his opponent.
Clegane turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Karaev gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane looks to land a strike but Karaev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clegane is fighting to break Karaev's control of his arms but Karaev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Karaev trying to keep a closed guard but Clegane is proving a slippery customer.
Karaev is pulling down on Clegane's head. It's preventing any offense from Clegane, at least for the moment.
Karaev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clegane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karaev managing to control the position.
Clegane wants to pass the guard but Karaev is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Karaev controls Clegane momentarily but Clegane frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Karaev lands a two punch combo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Karaev here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane darts in and clinches Karaev up against the cage.
Clegane tries to pull guard but Karaev won't allow it.
Clegane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karaev lands the left hand.
Clegane misses with a takedown
and Karaev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Clegane shoots and misses
and Karaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clegane with a poor takedown
and Karaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Ser Gregor Clegane's cut even more.
Karaev lands a jab to the head.
Andrey Karaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karaev lands a left and a right that send Clegane crashing to the mat, dazed. Karaev thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Clegane is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karaev cracks Clegane on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Clegane falls backwards against the cage. Karaev follows up with more strikes that drop Clegane to his knees. Karaev keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Clegane! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrey Karaev!
Andrey Karaev 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Koa Nightmarcher (ranked 1412 p4p, 2549 weight class) and Hells No (ranked 198 p4p, 323 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koa Nightmarcher!
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, Hells No!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nightmarcher scores with a decent looking hook.
Nightmarcher circles away from the clinch attempt.
No fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nightmarcher to the ground. No is now in Nightmarcher's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
No controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nightmarcher working a defensive guard but No passes into half guard.
No content to control rather than advance.
Nightmarcher tries to get to full guard but No has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher is working hard here to advance position.
Nightmarcher is staying active underneath No, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nightmarcher actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nightmarcher makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nightmarcher.
Nightmarcher keeping moving, preventing No from controlling successfully.
Nightmarcher trying to keep a closed guard but No is proving a slippery customer.
No slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nightmarcher working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. No doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. No manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
No engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nightmarcher wants to improve his position but instead No has moved into half guard.
No passes into side control, despite Nightmarcher's attempt to control the position.
Nightmarcher can't do much from the bottom here.
Nightmarcher knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for No on the ground.
Nightmarcher is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nightmarcher can't do much from the bottom here.
Nightmarcher manages to get back to half guard.
No trying to control the action but Nightmarcher is working from the bottom.
No is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
No is thwarting Nightmarcher's attempts to control the position.
No wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nightmarcher keeps working.
No seems to be working for a kimura but Nightmarcher defends the submission attempt.
No looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No wants to pass the guard but Nightmarcher is defending well.
No is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nightmarcher has managed to free his arm - good work.
No thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nightmarcher's head.
No seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Nightmarcher has recovered full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nightmarcher looking for a sweep. Not yet Nightmarcher, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hells No dominated that round.
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.
No misses with a takedown
and Nightmarcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No doesn't manage to clinch there - Nightmarcher circles away.
No misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Nightmarcher.
No blocks a jab.
No shoots for a takedown but Nightmarcher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nightmarcher swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
No walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No fails with the takedown
and Nightmarcher makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koa Nightmarcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hells No.
No throws a lazy uppercut
and Nightmarcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No misses with a right hand
letting Nightmarcher counter with a right hand.
No rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Nightmarcher counter with a right hand.
No misses with a hook
and Nightmarcher counters with a crisp right hand that drops No! Nightmarcher lets No back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
No is rocked!
It looks like Nightmarcher has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nightmarcher throws an overhand right that drops No like a sack of potatoes! Nightmarcher dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koa Nightmarcher!
After the big win, Koa Nightmarcher made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Island Xtreme Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 1702 p4p, 1251 weight class) and Rocco Dunkin (ranked 219 p4p, 159 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocco Dunkin !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunkin loads up on a big right hand but Tassen slips the punch.
Rocco Dunkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tassen scores with a body shot.
Dunkin throws an off balance right hand
so Tassen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dunkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tassen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunkin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dunkin has his foot on Tassen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tassen works his way back into a safe position though.
Tassen stands up over Dunkin , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen wants to pass the guard but Dunkin is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tassen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tassen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunkin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tassen controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunkin working for a triangle but Tassen defends it easily.
Tassen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dunkin looking to control.
Tassen stands up over Dunkin , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
It looks like Rocco Dunkin has been cut.
Dunkin is looking for a triangle but Tassen pushes his legs off easily.
Tassen connects with a couple of short punches.
Tassen works over Dunkin with some ground and pound from guard.
Tassen distracts Dunkin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tassen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tassen has managed to get both his arms back between Dunkin 's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tassen with a nice head shot there.
Tassen is in close to Dunkin 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tassen 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.
Tassen with a nice head shot there.
Tassen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunkin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tassen has managed to get both his arms back between Dunkin 's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dunkin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tassen chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dunkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tassen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tassen defends well.
We've been informed that Dunkin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dunkin looks winded!
Dunkin has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tassen 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 Dunkin .
Tassen moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tassen lands some shots froms side control.
Dunkin tries to buck Tassen off but Tassen is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunkin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dunkin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tassen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunkin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tassen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dunkin on the ground.
Nice strikes from Tassen there.
That has opened up Rocco Dunkin 's cut even more.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tassen lands a nice short elbow.
The cut above Rocco Dunkin 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dunkin is looking to improve his position.
Tassen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rocco Dunkin 's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocco Dunkin 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Tassen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Godoi (ranked 1069 p4p, 1546 weight class) and Jonny Thunder (ranked 161 p4p, 231 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guilherme Godoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonny Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godoi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Godoi.
Thunder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thunder's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Thunder's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Godoi misses with the combination.
Godoi misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Godoi.
It looks like Jonny Thunder has been cut.
Thunder misses the jab.
Thunder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thunder scores with a jab. Godoi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Godoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Godoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godoi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Godoi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thunder's head backwards.
Thunder slips a jab from Godoi.
Godoi throws the left hand but Thunder avoids the punch easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Godoi.
Godoi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder misses with a series of wild punches.
Godoi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Godoi looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Godoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Thunder.
Godoi throws a right hand that misses
and Thunder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thunder.
Godoi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thunder just leaning against Godoi, taking a breather.
Thunder tries to throw a body punch but Godoi avoids it by throwing Thunder back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thunder.
Godoi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Godoi works on Thunder's body with a couple of short punches.
Godoi lands with a short shot to the head.
Godoi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Godoi is trying to break the clinch but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
Godoi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thunder looks winded!
Godoi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thunder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Godoi lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godoi prevents a body shot from Thunder.
A short right from Godoi on the inside.
Godoi digs a right hand underneath Thunder's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Godoi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thunder has him pressed against the cage.
Godoi lands a shoulder strike.
Godoi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thunder.
Godoi lands a nice uppercut.
Godoi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Godoi lands with a left to the head.
Godoi lands a body punch.
Godoi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Godoi.
Thunder throws a head punch that misses.
Godoi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Godoi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Godoi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Thunder up against the cage.
Godoi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
A short right from Godoi.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Godoi.
A hook to the body from Godoi.
Godoi cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
A short right from Godoi.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Godoi.
Godoi is leaning against Thunder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Godoi gets through Thunder's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Godoi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Godoi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Godoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Godoi digs a right hand underneath Thunder's ribcage. Thunder let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Godoi.
A body shot lands from Godoi.
Good body shot from Godoi.
Godoi lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Godoi scores with a shoulder strike.
Thunder misses with a punch to the body.
Godoi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Godoi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Godoi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Godoi digs a right hand into Thunder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thunder's gas tank.
Godoi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Godoi.
A right hook to the body lands for Godoi.
Godoi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Godoi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Godoi cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Godoi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thunder prevents a body shot from Godoi.
Thunder misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Godoi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thunder has a couple of punches blocked by Godoi.
Thunder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Godoi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Godoi scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Godoi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Godoi pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Godoi wants to break free but Thunder has control.
Godoi can't find room to land a body shot as Thunder controls the action.
Godoi misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Godoi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Godoi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Thunder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Thunder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Godoi throws a shot to the body.
Thunder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Godoi as he connects with a hook.
Thunder is rocked!
Godoi weaves into range and cracks Thunder right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Thunder goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Godoi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guilherme Godoi!
A relieved looking Guilherme Godoi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rory Wexler (ranked 847 p4p, 886 weight class) and Necmettin Hoca (ranked 109 p4p, 119 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Solid boxing
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rory Wexler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Necmettin Hoca!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wexler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wexler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hoca's coach down at Acme Island Savages was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hoca thuds a left hand into Wexler's body.
Hoca lands with a nice body punch.
Hoca wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wexler throws a body punch but Hoca moves out of range.
Wexler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wexler is looking to clinch.
Wexler throws a big shot that misses.
Hoca takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Hoca misses its intended target.
Wexler misses with a body shot
and Hoca counters with a left to the body.
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!
Hoca jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wexler takes a swing at Hoca's ribcage but misses.
Hoca scores with a hook.
Hoca fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wexler, pushing him back against the cage.
Hoca misses with some punches.
Hoca lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wexler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hoca.
Hoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Wexler controls his hands.
Wexler throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Wexler.
Wexler misses with some punches.
Hoca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wexler backwards.
Hoca blocks a body shot from Wexler.
Wexler working aggressively here.
Hoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wexler's elbow.
Hoca scores with a hook to the body.
Wexler tries to throw a body punch but Hoca avoids it by throwing Wexler back against the cage.
Wexler prevents a body shot from Hoca.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wexler cracks Hoca with a nice body shot.
Wexler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wexler blocks a body shot from Hoca.
Wexler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Wexler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoca lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wexler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoca.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoca.
A right hook to the body lands for Wexler.
A head punch on the inside from Hoca fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wexler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wexler.
Wexler throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoca.
Wexler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Hoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wexler's elbow.
Wexler working aggressively here.
Wexler blocks an uppercut.
Wexler misses with some punches.
Wexler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hoca fails to land.
Hoca misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wexler misses with the head strike.
Hoca can't find room to land a body shot as Wexler controls the action.
Hoca throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoca misses with a body punch.
Wexler can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
Hoca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wexler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wexler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Wexler.
Hoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoca swings wildly with an uppercut but Wexler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoca takes a shot to the head.
Wexler can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoca.
Wexler blocks a body shot from Hoca.
Wexler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoca works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoca tries a body shot but Wexler blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wexler.
Hoca tries a body shot but Wexler blocks it.
Hoca misses with some punches.
Wexler misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoca swings wildly with an uppercut but Wexler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wexler lands a shot to the body.
Wexler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoca just leaning against Wexler, taking a breather.
Hoca lands a nice uppercut.
Wexler tries to work over Hoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoca lands a left hand.
Hoca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoca misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wexler misses with a punch to the body.
Hoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wexler's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wexler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Necmettin Hoca dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wexler scores with a punch to the head.
Wexler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoca clinches up with Wexler and pushes him back against the cage.
Wexler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wexler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoca stalling against the cage.
Wexler throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoca.
A short body shot lands from Hoca as the two fighters clinch.
Wexler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Hoca.
Hoca throws a punch but it's blocked by Wexler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wexler scores with a shoulder strike.
Wexler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoca misses with a punch to the body.
Wexler blocking some punches.
Hoca swings wildly with an uppercut but Wexler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wexler has a couple of punches blocked by Hoca.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoca working aggressively here.
Wexler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wexler has a couple of punches blocked by Hoca.
Hoca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hoca.
Wexler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoca or not.
Wexler can't find room to land a body shot as Hoca controls the action.
Hoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoca tries to work over Wexler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wexler lands a body shot.
Wexler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoca backwards.
Wexler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Hoca.
Wexler lands a nice uppercut.
Wexler throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wexler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoca.
Wexler tries a body shot but Hoca blocks it.
Wexler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wexler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wexler blocking some punches.
Hoca blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hoca fails to land.
Wexler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Hoca.
Wexler throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Wexler fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoca.
Hoca lands a nice uppercut.
Hoca working aggressively here.
Wexler pushes Hoca back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoca.
Wexler misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wexler.
Hoca lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoca pushes Wexler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoca swings wildly with an uppercut but Wexler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wexler working aggressively here.
Hoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wexler misses with the head strike.
Wexler scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoca creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoca blocks an uppercut.
Wexler pushes Hoca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wexler misses with a punch to the body.
Hoca softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoca misses with the head strike.
Wexler scores with a shot to the side of Hoca's head.
Wexler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoca throws a head punch that misses.
Wexler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoca can't find room to land a body shot as Wexler controls the action.
Wexler misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Hoca.
Necmettin Hoca seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoca lands a hook that snaps the head of Wexler backwards.
Wexler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wexler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wexler pushes Hoca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wexler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wexler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoca lands with a left to the head.
Wexler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hocas head.
Hoca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Wexler.
Hoca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wexler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoca backwards.
Wexler misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wexler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoca blocks an uppercut.
Wexler prevents a body shot from Hoca.
Hoca lands a left hand.
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 Rory Wexler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wexler cracks a nice hook into Hoca's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Hoca.
Wexler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hocas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Necmettin Hoca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoca ducks under a wild hook from Wexler.
Wexler throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoca counters with a right hand to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Wexler as he connects with a hook.
Hoca keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoca is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wexler rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoca throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoca moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wexler scores with a nice strike.
Wexler looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoca is just out of range.
Hoca misses with a straight left.
Wexler misses with a left hand
and Hoca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wexler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wexler misses with a left hand
and Hoca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wexler connects with a single shot there.
Wexler misses with an uppercut. Hoca saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wexler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoca.
Wexler swings for the body but Hoca moves out of range.
Hoca misses with a looping left.
Wexler misses the jab.
Hoca fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoca moves out of range as Wexler strikes.
Wexler throws a right hand that misses
and Hoca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hoca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoca walks into a jab.
It looks like Necmettin Hoca has been cut.
Wexler takes a swing at Hoca's ribcage but misses.
Wexler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hoca finds it's way round the side to connect with Wexler's head.
Wexler throws an overhand right that lands on Hoca's shoulder, as Hoca tries to avoid the shot.
Hoca let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice jab there from Wexler.
Hoca is rocked!
Wexler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wexler misses with a straight left.
Wexler misses with a looping right.
Wexler misses with a wild body shot.
Hoca keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wexler.
Hoca just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hoca tries to get set, Wexler tries to push him back and clinch up but Hoca manages to avoid the attempt.
Hoca swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoca misses with a wild body shot.
Hoca blocks a jab.
It seemed like Hoca was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hoca slips a straight right by Wexler.
Hoca misses with a looping right.
Wexler looks to land a right hand but Hoca moved out of range.
Hoca throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoca moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoca uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wexler has time to react.
Wexler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wexler swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hoca counters with a straight right hand.
Wexler misses with an uppercut
and Hoca counters with a nice body shot.
Wexler moves away from the strike by Hoca.
Wexler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wexler just misses with a punch to the body.
Wexler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wexler misses with a looping right.
Wexler moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Hoca fails to land.
Wexler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoca's elbow.
Wexler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoca lands a right hand.
Hoca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wexler working aggressively here.
Hoca throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wexlers head.
A head punch on the inside from Hoca fails to land.
Hoca tries to throw a body punch but Wexler avoids it by throwing Hoca back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wexler tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wexler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoca backwards.
Hoca lands with a light punch inside.
Wexler tries a body shot but Hoca blocks it.
Wexler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wexler.
Hoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Wexler fails to land.
Hoca lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wexler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wexler misses with the head strike.
A short right from Wexler.
Hoca has a couple of punches blocked by Wexler.
Hoca lands a body punch.
Hoca is working Wexler over against the cage.
Hoca is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wexler swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoca uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Necmettin Hoca.
I think Hoca has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Necmettin Hoca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Car (ranked 2184 p4p, 1482 weight class) and New Home (ranked 319 p4p, 221 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Car!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home throws a hook to the side of Car's head but Car sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Home misses the shot to the body.
Car misses with a hook.
It seemed like Home was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Home's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Home's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Car drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Car defending well as Home loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Home, as that shot connected.
Home dodges the punch combination from Car.
Car throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Home sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Home misses with a hook. Car ducked under it nicely.
Home pounces like a tiger and cracks Car with a vicious hook! Car is down but not out! Home follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). New Home!
New Home tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Luciano (ranked 321 p4p, 680 weight class) and Gosuke Del Valle (ranked 43 p4p, 92 weight class). The key to victory for Ricky Luciano has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Luciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gosuke Del Valle !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Valle shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Del Valle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Del Valle goes for a double leg but Luciano avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Luciano continues to drive forward.
Del Valle gets a double leg takedown into Luciano's guard.
Del Valle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Luciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Luciano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Valle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Luciano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Luciano tries to get out of the position.
Del Valle slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Valle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Del Valle with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Valle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Luciano sees it coming and defends easily.
Del Valle trying to control the pace.
Del Valle wants to work for an arm triangle but Luciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Del Valle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Del Valle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Del Valle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Del Valle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Del Valle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Luciano 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.
Del Valle is trying for a kimura here. Luciano looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Del Valle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gosuke Del Valle !
Gosuke Del Valle is the new lightweight champion!
Gosuke Del Valle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 598 p4p, 645 weight class) and Balin Trollslayer (ranked 88 p4p, 89 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Balin Trollslayer!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trollslayer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trollslayer, pushing him back against the cage.
Bich jumps guard but Trollslayer stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trollslayer lands a takedown into guard.
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trollslayer working some strikes from top position.
Bich working a defensive guard here.
Trollslayer has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island project. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Trollslayer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trollslayer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Trollslayer has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.
Bich has an active guard here but Trollslayer has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bich is staying active underneath Trollslayer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bich moves into full guard.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bich has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Trollslayer works over Bich with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Trollslayer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Trollslayer is stalling in the full guard.
Bich working for a triangle but Trollslayer defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Trollslayer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Trollslayer is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Bich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Trollslayer is looking to defend but Bich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Trollslayer! Bich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Trollslayer taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich 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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