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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Durbans (ranked 24481 p4p, 5381 weight class) and Eaton Rockwell (ranked 805 p4p, 653 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Durbans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eaton Rockwell!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockwell wants a takedown but no success here.
Durbans has had enough of the clinch but Rockwell keeps him there for the moment.
Durbans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rockwell has him pressed against the cage.
Rockwell drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Durbans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Durbans's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Durbans prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve Durbans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Rockwell.
Durbans is looking to break free of the clinch but Rockwell has double underhooks.
Durbans wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockwell won't allow it.
Rockwell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rockwell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Durbans working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockwell landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Durbans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockwell must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockwell is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Durbans has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rockwell is looking to defend but Durbans has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rockwell! Durbans pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rockwell taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Steve Durbans!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 5795 p4p, 3711 weight class) and Clive Hansen (ranked 686 p4p, 516 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frederic Bastiat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clive Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen throws a head kick but Bastiat moves out of range.
Hansen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bastiat throws a nice looking combination but Hansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansen connects with a body shot.
Hansen looks to land a body kick but Bastiat moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Hansen. Those never looked like landing.
Hansen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bastiat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastiat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastiat is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bastiat tries to free his leg and advance position but Hansen is retaining full guard.
Hansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Hansen, not yet.
Hansen has Bastiat pulled in close to control his posture.
Bastiat missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat scoring with some ground and pound.
Bastiat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Bastiat's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hansen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hansen can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bastiat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastiat lands a couple of digs.
Bastiat 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.
Hansen looking to control.
Hansen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastiat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hansen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastiat postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bastiat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bastiat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bastiat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bastiat won't allow Hansen to get back to his feet.
Bastiat stays in close to Hansen's body and controls the position.
Bastiat lands a couple of elbows.
Bastiat controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bastiat cracks Hansen with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat postures up in Hansen's guard and throws a big left but Hansen blocks it.
Bastiat 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.
Bastiat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hansen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bastiat is controlling him.
Bastiat chips away with some ground and pound.
Bastiat chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansen controls Bastiat momentarily but Bastiat frees himself.
Bastiat postures up and lands a big shot to Hansen's brow.
Bastiat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bastiat sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hansen's guard.
Bastiat lands strikes from half guard.
Hansen is refusing to be controlled, as Bastiat sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hansen is trying to maintain the position but Bastiat is very close to passing his half guard.
Bastiat thows a huge punch but Hansen dodges it nicely.
Bastiat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bastiat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bastiat performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hansen is in trouble now - Bastiat has advanced to mount!
Bastiat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've been informed that Hansen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bastiat raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Bastiat trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Bastiat 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.
Hansen throws a head kick that misses.
Bastiat attempts a counter takedown but Hansen avoids it well and moves away.
Bastiat takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Frederic Bastiat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen thows a leg kick but Bastiat checks it
and Bastiat counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bastiat advances to half guard.
Bastiat throwing shots but Hansen is blocking nicely.
Bastiat content to control rather than advance.
Hansen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bastiat is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastiat content just to control the position here.
Hansen working to try and regain half guard.
Bastiat with a couple of short strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bastiat landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Bastiat connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Bastiat connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Hansen is rocked!
Bastiat loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hansen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bastiat land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bastiat stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederic Bastiat!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlin Paschal (ranked 2402 p4p, 3185 weight class) and Jameson Johnson (ranked 287 p4p, 372 weight class). The key to victory for Marlin Paschal has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlin Paschal!
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, Jameson Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson avoids the body shot from Paschal.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paschal.
Paschal tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paschal seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Paschal wants to slow Johnson down by chopping away at his legs.
Paschal misses with a looping right.
Johnson lunges at Paschal with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Paschal's hand.
Paschal misses with a series of wild punches.
Paschal swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal misses with a wild combination.
Paschal swinging wildly here.
Paschal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Paschal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paschal.
Marlin Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Paschal lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Paschal misses the jab.
Paschal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Paschal is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johnson.
Oooooh!!! Paschal has knocked Johnson down with a huge combo! Paschal steps away and waves a wobbly Johnson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Johnson is rocked!
 It looks like Jameson Johnson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paschal lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Johnson is looking to close the distance but Paschal sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Johnson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Johnson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Marlin Paschal!
In his post fight interview, Marlin Paschal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Ries (ranked 2252 p4p, 2793 weight class) and Timo Leyton (ranked 275 p4p, 339 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Ries!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Timo Leyton!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leyton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Leyton has a takedown stuffed.
Leyton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ries misses with a looping right.
Ries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leyton.
Ries connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leyton's hands.
Ries pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Leyton tries to counter it with a takedown but Ries pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Eric Ries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Ries misses.
Leyton tries for a takedown but Ries circles away easily
and Ries counters with a big head kick but Leyton shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ries throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ries throws an overhand right that lands on Leyton's shoulder, as Leyton tries to avoid the shot.
Leyton feints the counter takedown.
Ries tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leyton with the counter takedown but Ries avoids it easily.
Ries connects with a nice looking jab.
Ries takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Leyton misses.
Ries scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ries keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eric Ries has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timo Leyton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leyton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leyton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leyton manages to avoid it.
Leyton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ries's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leyton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Leyton stops Ries from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leyton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ries on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ries tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Leyton has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leyton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leyton moves nicely into side control.
Leyton has hold of Ries's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Ries tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Leyton cranks the arm and Ries screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Ries, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Timo Leyton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Holmes (ranked 3707 p4p, 2725 weight class) and Sean Martin (ranked 433 p4p, 322 weight class). Holmes comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Martin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes misses the jab.
Martin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Holmes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martin blocks a head kick by Holmes.
Holmes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Holmes misses the jab.
Holmes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Martin.
Martin lands a head kick!
 It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Martin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Holmes tries to score with a low kick but Martin moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters circling a little - Martin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Martin.
Martin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Holmes takes a step back to recover.
Holmes misses with a body shot.
Holmes tries to land a front kick but Martin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martin thuds his shin into the meat of Holmes's side.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holmes. That did some damage!
Holmes fails to land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Holmes is breathing heavily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holmes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Martin scores with a leg kick.
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters circling a little - Martin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martin slips a jab from Holmes.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin lands a big head kick that sends Holmes tumbling to the mat! Martin takes a step backwards and waves Holmes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Holmes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martin feints a jab and as Holmes dips his head, Martin unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Holmes right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Holmes falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Martin smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Martin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 1053 p4p, 3901 weight class) and Sahara Sam (ranked 116 p4p, 362 weight class). Miguel Azevedo Souza had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sahara Sam!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Sam's shoulder, as Sam tries to avoid the shot.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Azevedo Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tried to counter with a leg kick but Sam avoided it.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sam misses with a double jab
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick misses from Sam.
Sam motions for Azevedo Souza to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza wants to slow Sam down by chopping away at his legs.
Azevedo Souza checks a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Sam moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sam. That's going to slow Azevedo Souza down.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Azevedo Souza throwing a counter right hand but Sam manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sam misses with a double jab.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sam.
Sam misses with the combination.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Azevedo Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick.
Sam displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Azevedo Souza looks to land a right hand but Sam moved out of range.
Sam walks into a straight right hand from Azevedo Souza.
Sam defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Sam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza misses with a low kick as Sam jumps back.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Azevedo Souza blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza throws a low kick but Sam avoids it.
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick from Sam.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sam scores with a shot to the body.
Sam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azevedo Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Sam saw that one coming.
Sam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Sam's shoulder, as Sam tries to avoid the shot.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam throws a jab when Azevedo Souza was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam ducks right into an uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Sam looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Sam chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Azevedo Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sam with the counter takedown but Azevedo Souza avoids it easily.
Sam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Sam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Azevedo Souza on the side of the head.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range and Sam settles back down.
Good work by Azevedo Souza as he checks the leg kick.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Sam is quick to defend against it.
Sam throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
It looked like Azevedo Souza wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Sam moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Sam.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam misses with a low kick.
Sam throws a leg kick that is checked
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping left.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sam swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A leg kick checked by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza throws a body punch but Sam moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sam checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sam manages to avoid it.
Sam scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A low kick lands for Sam.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Sam.
Sam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sam swinging wildly here.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the leg kick from Sam.
Sam misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook but Sam blocks it.
Sam drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Azevedo Souza defends it well.
Azevedo Souza takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sam fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Azevedo Souza.
A low kick from Sam misses
and Azevedo Souza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Azevedo Souza is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Azevedo Souza has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Azevedo Souza and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sam blocks a jab.
Sam lands with a nice combination. Azevedo Souza backs away looking to recover.
Sam throws out a leg kick but Azevedo Souza moves out of range and Sam only half commits.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Azevedo Souza has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
Sahara Sam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam throws a sloppy head kick and Azevedo Souza moves out of range easily.
Azevedo Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Azevedo Souza. Sam does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sam lands a jab-cross combination.
A low kick from Sam is predictable there
and Azevedo Souza counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick from Sam.
Sam throws a low kick, looking for Azevedo Souza's leg but Azevedo Souza calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Azevedo Souza.
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Azevedo Souza might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Azevedo Souza throws the left hand but Sam avoids the punch easily.
Sam throws a leg kick but Azevedo Souza checks it.
Azevedo Souza misses with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sam.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam throws a chopping leg kick but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sam blocks a low kick nicely.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azevedo Souza.
Sahara Sam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Azevedo Souza takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam throws a low kick but it's checked well by Azevedo Souza.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Sam throws a low kick, looking for Azevedo Souza's leg but Azevedo Souza calmly moves out of range.
Sam scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Sam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
Sam wants to land a leg kick but Azevedo Souza is out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sam avoids it.
Sam just misses with a punch to the body.
Azevedo Souza half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Azevedo Souza blocks the low kick.
The fighters circling - Azevedo Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Azevedo Souza connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza scores with a nice head shot.
Sam slips a straight right by Azevedo Souza.
Sam tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Azevedo Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Sam's shoulder, as Sam tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sam throws a body punch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Sam throws a series of punches but Azevedo Souza avoids them all with ease.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azevedo Souza is able to avoid easily.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Sam listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Azevedo Souza avoids the head kick by Sam.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sam throws a leg kick that misses.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Azevedo Souza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Sam.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab when Sam was well out of range.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Azevedo Souza. That did some damage!
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Azevedo Souza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sam manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza swings for the body but Sam moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza throws a jab but it's blocked by Sam.
Sam wants to slow Azevedo Souza down by chopping away at his legs.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Sam throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Azevedo Souza is able to avoid easily.
Azevedo Souza avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sam.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Sam lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Azevedo Souza backs up against the cage.
Sam scores with a leg kick.
Sam moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sam connects with a solid leg kick.
Azevedo Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Sam is predictable there
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sam looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sam.
Sam throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sam looks to land a combination but Azevedo Souza avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Azevedo Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Azevedo Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sam defending well as Azevedo Souza loads up on a big left hand.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Sam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Azevedo Souza misses with a looping right.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Azevedo Souza swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Azevedo Souza waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sam.
A telegraphed right hand from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Azevedo Souza throws a lazy uppercut
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sam's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sam's back!
Azevedo Souza misses with a punch to the head.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sam knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sam for a finish.
Sam is trying to stand back up.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Azevedo Souza has his arm under Sam's chin here. Game over son! Azevedo Souza squeezes tightly and Sam is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza gave a mention to Reedok in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tama Ruiha (ranked 1999 p4p, 3993 weight class) and Bo Kennedy (ranked 287 p4p, 527 weight class). Ruiha comes into the arena with Polynesian Traditional Music blaring out of the sound system. Tama Ruiha has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tama Ruiha!
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, Bo Kennedy !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ruiha as he avoids it easily.
Kennedy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kennedy misses with a takedown
and Ruiha counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bo Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like Ruiha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tama Ruiha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Kennedy .
Kennedy tries for a takedown but Ruiha circles away easily
letting Ruiha counter with a right hand.
Kennedy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruiha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruiha wants to clinch up but Kennedy keeps it at a distance.
Kennedy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ruiha defends it well.
Ruiha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ruiha works Kennedy 's body with a nice hook.
Ruiha's corner calls for a 1-2. Ruiha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kennedy drops his hands for a split second and Ruiha immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kennedy face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ruiha follows up with a right hand that knocks Kennedy into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tama Ruiha!
A very excited looking Tama Ruiha rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Hero Manlet Killer (ranked 1629 p4p, 1869 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 203 p4p, 226 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jordan Hero Manlet Killer!
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, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manlet Killer tries to clinch up
and Elkhan counters with a straight right hand.
Manlet Killer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Manlet Killer tries to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manlet Killer moves in looking to clinch but Elkhan pushes him off.
Elkhan lands with an uppercut that bounces Manlet Killer off the cage and back into range.
Elkhan keeps the fight on the outside.
Elkhan misses with a hook. Manlet Killer ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manlet Killer closes the distance but Elkhan moves to the side
and Elkhan counters with a nice body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elkhan. Manlet Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elkhan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manlet Killer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manlet Killer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manlet Killer darts in trying to clinch
enabling Elkhan to counter with a crisp jab.
Manlet Killer tries to clinch
and Elkhan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Elkhan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manlet Killer tries to clinch up.
Manlet Killer tries to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elkhan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elkhan scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkhan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manlet Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elkhan cracks Manlet Killer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Elkhan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Manlet Killer to stand back up!
It looks like Jordan Hero Manlet Killer has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elkhan cracks Manlet Killer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Manlet Killer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Elkhan finish him?
Elkhan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Elkhan tries to get set, Manlet Killer tries to push him back and clinch up but Elkhan manages to avoid the attempt.
Manlet Killer tries to clinch
and Elkhan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkhan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manlet Killer.
Elkhan throws a jab but it's blocked by Manlet Killer.
Manlet Killer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Elkhan manages to circle out of the way.
Elkhan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Manlet Killer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Elkhan lands a big right hand that sends Manlet Killer crashing to the mat! Elkhan stays standing though and waves Manlet Killer back to his feet!
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!
Elkhan throws a pinpoint strike between Manlet Killer's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Manlet Killer crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Elkhan scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 1627 p4p, 791 weight class) and Kazuo Takashi (ranked 99 p4p, 46 weight class). Kamogawa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Veer Union - Bitter End. Takashi has chosen 吉田兄弟 Rising as his entrance music. Genji Kamogawa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Genji Kamogawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kazuo Takashi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takashi has closed the distance and engaged Kamogawa in a clinch.
Kamogawa letting Takashi take a breather here.
Kamogawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Takashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kamogawa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kamogawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Takashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamogawa is really struggling to control Takashi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kamogawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa is stalling in the full guard.
Takashi 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.
Kamogawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takashi has his foot on Kamogawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamogawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Kamogawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kamogawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kamogawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Takashi on the ground.
Takashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamogawa is aware though and is defending well.
Kamogawa has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Takashi to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kamogawa is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Takashi pulls down on the head and he's put Kamogawa to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kazuo Takashi! Kazuo Takashi retains his bantamweight title!
Kazuo Takashi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 2286 p4p, 1261 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 346 p4p, 188 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hayato Sakuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Sakuraba's belly button to the back.
Williams throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Sakuraba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Sakuraba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sakuraba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba 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.
Williams tries to bench press Sakuraba off him but Sakuraba keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakuraba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sakuraba controlling from side mount.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams prevents Sakuraba from moving into mount.
Sakuraba grinds an elbow into Williams's temple.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sakuraba throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Sakuraba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sakuraba in side control lands a decent elbow.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Sakuraba is chipping away with strikes.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Sakuraba scoring with strikes.
Sakuraba wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sakuraba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control from Williams's half guard. Williams has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sakuraba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakuraba passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuraba working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams is rocked!
Sakuraba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Sakuraba finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakuraba lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Williams quite badly. Williams pulls Sakuraba in close trying to recover. Sakuraba postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Williams on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Williams doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hayato Sakuraba!
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