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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Piston Hurricane (ranked 6581 p4p, 3978 weight class) and Jean Sebastian Joly (ranked 639 p4p, 485 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Piston Hurricane!
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, Jean Sebastian Joly!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Hurricane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joly wants to counter the offense by Hurricane and move into the clinch position.
Joly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hurricane momentarily.
Joly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joly connects with a body shot.
Hurricane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Joly moves into the clinch.
Joly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've been hearing reports that Hurricane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hurricane blocks an uppercut.
Joly misses with a punch to the body.
Joly working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joly.
Hurricane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joly tests Hurricane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurricane keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joly, as that shot connected.
Hurricane takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurricane avoids the body shot from Joly.
Joly lands a big uppercut and Hurricane crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hurricane looks OK. Joly waves Hurricane back to his feet!
 Hurricane is rocked!
Hurricane throws a body punch but Joly moves out of range.
Joly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hurricane.
Oh Hurricane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joly cracks Hurricane on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Hurricane falls backwards against the cage. Joly follows up with more strikes that drop Hurricane to his knees. Joly keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Hurricane! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean Sebastian Joly!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josef Kalous (ranked 4861 p4p, 3270 weight class) and Sir Turner (ranked 612 p4p, 461 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josef Kalous!
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, Sir Turner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalous throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Kalous tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalous throws a shot from downtown. Turner moves away and avoids it.
Turner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalous.
Turner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kalous.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Kalous bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Turner.
Kalous looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Turner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalous is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kalous's sensitive parts.
A big left from Kalous misses.
Kalous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalous as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalous throws the left hand but Turner avoids the punch easily.
Turner tries to bum rush Kalous with a series of wild strikes but Kalous uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kalous throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Kalous fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalous misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Kalous with a nice cross.
Kalous is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Turner lands a nice shot that snaps Kalous's head back.
The fighters circling - Kalous throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Josef Kalous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalous fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josef Kalous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kalous throws a looping overhand right but Turner ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalous shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kalous is breathing heavily.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalous is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kalous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalous misses with a looping left.
Turner staying out of range there.
Kalous on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalous misses with a hook. Turner ducked under it nicely.
Turner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turner feints a jab promting Kalous to slip. Turner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kalous slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Josef Kalous has been cut.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Kalous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalous misses with the combination.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Turner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Kalous.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Sir Turner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalous throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Turner tenderised Kalous's leg. Kalous is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalous throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Kalous changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Kalous as he connects with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalous chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turner can pounce on him.
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Kalous on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kalous dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalous lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kalous thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalous scores with a jab to the jaw.
Turner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kalous takes a swing at Turner's ribcage but misses.
Kalous cracks Turner with an open hand slap.
Turner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turner digs a good body shot into Kalous's ribs.
Kalous with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner moves out of range as Kalous strikes.
Turner slips a straight right by Kalous.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kalous looks to throw the jab but Turner is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josef Kalous's cut.
That's time! Kalous's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kalous misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a single leg into guard. Kalous didn't expect that.
Kalous has his foot on Turner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Turner works his way back into a safe position though.
Turner is in close to Kalous's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Turner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sir Turner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Kalous down.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalous circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner stalks Kalous and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalous's face. Kalous staggers backwards, shaken.
Kalous tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalous looks to land a left hand but Turner moved out of range nicely.
Kalous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalous throws a good cross that connects.
Kalous looks to land a combination. Turner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalous misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner scores with a leg kick.
Turner thumps Kalous with a low kick.
Kalous takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Turner.
Kalous getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kalous throws out a loose jab but Turner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalous loads up on a big right hand but Turner slips the punch.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalous has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Kalous misses.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalous.
Kalous lands a jab.
Turner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Kalous bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kalous swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Kalous will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turner connects with a crisp jab.
Turner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalous, as that shot connected.
Turner connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turner. That's going to slow Kalous down.
Turner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kalous's head backwards.
Kalous scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalous thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Turner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Turner jabs at Kalous's body.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kalous on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Turner tenderised Kalous's leg. Kalous is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Kalous's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalous tries to avoid it.
Kalous throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Kalous swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kalous misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a good low kick that Kalous was not able to check.
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Turner scores with a four punch combination!
Turner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalous misses with a right hand
and Turner counters with a nice leg kick.
Kalous tries to move into range but Turner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kalous on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turner. Turner obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner checks a low kick from Kalous.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Kalous bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turner scoring well with a low kick there.
Turner slips a straight right by Kalous.
Turner throws a leg kick which misses Kalous's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalous tries to avoid it.
Kalous throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Good shot there by Turner.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Kalous scores with a hook.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Turner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turner is looking to chop away at Kalous's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kalous misses the target.
Good exchange - Kalous coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Turner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Josef Kalous's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kalous falls off balance throwing a combination
and Turner counters with a left and a right that stings Kalous.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalous looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Kalous tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalous throws a body punch but Turner moves out of range.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalous scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Kalous stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kalous.
Kalous will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalous misses with an uppercut
and Turner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kalous's knee momentarily.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalous scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Turner.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turner connects with an inside leg kick.
Turner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turner swinging wildly here.
Kalous scores with a crisp jab that stopped Turner in his tracks.
Turner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turner thumps Kalous with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalous throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalous throws a hook but Turner avoids it easily.
Kalous looks to land a right hand but Turner moved out of range.
Turner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Kalous misses the target.
Kalous goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kalous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Turner tenderised Kalous's leg. Kalous is trying to keep his angry face on.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner with the inside leg kick.
Turner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kalous.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turner.
Kalous fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalous.
Kalous throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Turner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kalous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Turner ducks right into an uppercut from Kalous.
Turner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Turner lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Turner lands but Kalous takes it in his stride.
Kalous scores with a decent looking hook.
Turner moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalous throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Josef Kalous has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kalous scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Turner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalous.
Kalous misses with a left hand
and Turner counters with a two punch combo.
Turner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kalous will feel that in the morning.
Turner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalous.
Kalous tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalous lands with a hook. Turner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Turner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalous throws an overhand right that lands on Turner's shoulder, as Turner tries to avoid the shot.
Turner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalous. Turner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner scores with a shot to the body.
Sir Turner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Turner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sir Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sir Turner!
A relieved looking Sir Turner 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Moossaka (ranked 4421 p4p, 2892 weight class) and Pierre St Georges (ranked 522 p4p, 381 weight class). Jake Moossaka 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Moossaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pierre St Georges!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Georges clinches up against the cage.
Moossaka tries a body shot but St Georges blocks it.
St Georges working hard to break the clinch.
Moossaka throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
St Georges is looking to break free of the clinch but Moossaka has double underhooks.
Moossaka is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moossaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Georges's brow.
Moossaka lands a damaging elbow.
St Georges prevents a body shot from Moossaka.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but St Georges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Georges wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moossaka has him pressed against the cage.
St Georges is trying to force a seperation but Moossaka has the dominant position.
St Georges blocking some punches.
St Georges avoids the elbow strike from Moossaka, against the cage.
Nice body punch from St Georges - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moossaka tries to work over St Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Moossaka throws an elbow that misses.
St Georges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
St Georges can't break the clinch.
Moossaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moossaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
St Georges breaks the clinch.
St Georges tries to bum rush Moossaka with a series of wild strikes but Moossaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Moossaka tries to counter by moving into the clinch but St Georges manages to circle out of the way.
Moossaka tries to clinch but St Georges moves out of range.
St Georges throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Moossaka clinches.
St Georges tries to break the clinch but Moossaka is controlling the position.
St Georges is struggling to control the position.
St Georges blocks an elbow strike.
Moossaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Georges wants to get back to striking at distance but Moossaka won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moossaka throws an elbow but misses.
St Georges makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St Georges is trying to break the clinch but Moossaka has him pressed against the cage.
St Georges takes an elbow to the forehead.
St Georges blocks an elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka lands an elbow inside that St Georges shrugs off.
 It looks like Pierre St Georges has been cut.
St Georges is looking to break free of the clinch but Moossaka has double underhooks.
St Georges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Moossaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moossaka throws an elbow that misses.
Moossaka misses with an elbow strike.
St Georges prevents a body shot from Moossaka.
Moossaka lands an uppercut.
Moossaka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St Georgess head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka swings wildly with an uppercut but St Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Georges avoids the elbow strike from Moossaka, against the cage.
Moossaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moossaka tries to work over St Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Georges working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moossaka throws an elbow but misses.
St Georges working hard to break the clinch.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but St Georges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moossaka lands a damaging elbow.
St Georges dodges an elbow strike from Moossaka.
A right hook to the body lands for Moossaka.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moossaka throws an elbow but misses.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but St Georges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moossaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moossaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Georges.
Moossaka misses with a hook to the ribs.
St Georges cracks Moossaka with a nice body shot.
St Georges wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Georges is trying to break the clinch but Moossaka is controlling him.
St Georges is trying to break the clinch but Moossaka is controlling him.
St Georges blocks the elbow strike.
Moossaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Moossaka tries to work over St Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St Georges avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka misses with an elbow over the top.
St Georges can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Moossaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre St Georges's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Moossaka tries to bum rush St Georges with a series of wild strikes but St Georges uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Georges avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moossaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Georges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jake Moossaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Georges swats away the attempt to clinch by Moossaka.
Some wild striking there from St Georges.
Moossaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Georges tries to bum rush Moossaka with a series of wild strikes but Moossaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
St Georges misses with a wild body shot.
Moossaka tries to clinch there but St Georges circles away.
St Georges gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Georges working hard to break the clinch.
Jake Moossaka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moossaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moossaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Georges can do to turn this around?
Moossaka swings wildly with an uppercut but St Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St Georges wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moossaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moossaka prevents a body shot from St Georges.
St Georges blocks an elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Moossaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Georges's efforts to push away.
Moossaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St Georges avoids the elbow strike from Moossaka, against the cage.
Moossaka tries to throw a body punch but St Georges avoids it by throwing Moossaka back against the cage.
Moossaka lands with a left to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Moossaka misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka lands a nice elbow.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moossaka lands an elbow just above St Georges 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moossaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Georges's brow.
St Georges blocks a body shot from Moossaka.
Moossaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Moossaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
St Georges blocks a body shot from Moossaka.
St Georges takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moossaka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
St Georges avoids the elbow strike from Moossaka, against the cage.
Moossaka misses with an elbow over the top.
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!
Moossaka lands an elbow that stopped St Georges in his tracks for a moment.
St Georges avoids the elbow strike from Moossaka, against the cage.
Moossaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moossaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Georges's brow.
St Georges is trying to break free.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Georges misses with a body punch.
Moossaka tries to throw a body punch but St Georges avoids it by throwing Moossaka back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St Georges.
St Georges avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Moossaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Moossaka tries to throw a body punch but St Georges avoids it by throwing Moossaka back against the cage.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but St Georges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
St Georges working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from St Georges.
Moossaka scores with a shot to the side of St Georges's head.
Moossaka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka keeps control of St Georges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Moossaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moossaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Georges's defenses.
St Georges blocking some punches.
Moossaka lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Pierre St Georges's cut even more.
St Georges tries to circle away but Moossaka has him pinned against the cage.
St Georges is working Moossaka over against the cage.
Moossaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moossaka tries a body shot but St Georges blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Georges avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
Moossaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St Georges's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on St Georges's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Moossaka looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've been informed that St Georges has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
St Georges blocking some punches.
St Georges working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Moossaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pierre St Georges'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. This is the final round!
St Georges throws a one two combo.
St Georges swings for the body but Moossaka moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Moossaka.
St Georges wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Moossaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and St Georges releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
St Georges lands a lovely overhand right.
Moossaka lands with a good body shot.
St Georges throws a body punch but Moossaka moves out of range.
Moossaka wants to clinch up but St Georges keeps it at a distance.
St Georges bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
St Georges is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Georges misses with a series of wild punches.
Moossaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Georges throws a counter combo.
St Georges circles away from the clinch attempt
and St Georges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moossaka tries to clinch but St Georges moves out of range.
Jake Moossaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Georges jabs Moossaka right on the nose. Moossaka blinks but takes it well.
Moossaka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Georges paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moossaka wants to clinch.
St Georges looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
St Georges misses with a series of wild punches.
Moossaka wants to clinch up but St Georges keeps it at a distance.
St Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from St Georges does no damage.
Moossaka is looking to clinch but St Georges is avoiding it.
Moossaka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Georges swinging wildly here.
A lazy left from St Georges finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Georges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moossaka tries to clinch up but St Georges circles away and keeps his distance.
St Georges is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
St Georges swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moossaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Georges manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Moossaka backs off St Georges throws a huge counter combo but Moossaka manages to avoid it all.
Moossaka slips a jab from St Georges.
Moossaka tries to clinch but St Georges moves out of range.
St Georges fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St Georges is looking to break free of the clinch but Moossaka has double underhooks.
St Georges blocks the elbow strike.
St Georges avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
St Georges working hard to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moossaka throws an elbow but misses.
Moossaka misses with a body punch.
Jake Moossaka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka lands an elbow that stopped St Georges in his tracks for a moment.
Moossaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through St Georges's defenses.
Nice body punch from Moossaka.
St Georges wants to break the clinch but can't.
St Georges wants to break the clinch but can't.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but St Georges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moossaka misses with a punch on the inside.
Moossaka lands an elbow that stopped St Georges in his tracks for a moment.
St Georges has had enough of the clinch but Moossaka keeps him there for the moment.
Moossaka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite St Georges's efforts to push away.
Moossaka misses with an elbow strike.
Moossaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moossaka lands an elbow just above St Georges 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moossaka misses with an elbow strike.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but St Georges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moossaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St Georges prevents a body shot from Moossaka.
Moossaka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moossaka tries a body shot but St Georges blocks it.
St Georges lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moossaka.
Moossaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Moossaka pushes off an throws an elbow but St Georges leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pierre St Georges has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Moossaka throws an elbow but misses.
Moossaka has a couple of punches blocked by St Georges.
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!
St Georges can't break the clinch.
St Georges avoids a wild elbow strike from Moossaka.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre St Georges comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moossaka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Moossaka!
After winning the bout, Jake Moossaka thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Pierre St Georges stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was too slow this time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Good Boy (ranked 2368 p4p, 6197 weight class) and Steve Bates (ranked 348 p4p, 689 weight class). The key to victory for Andre Good Boy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andre Good Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Bates!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Good Boy misses with an uppercut.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bates is looking to stall here but Good Boy recovers full guard.
Good Boy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bates.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Good Boy is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bates is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Good Boy wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Bates must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates wants to control from the top but Good Boy keeps moving.
Bates scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates working some strikes from top position.
Bates tries to free his leg and advance position but Good Boy is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Good Boy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Good Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates keeping moving, preventing Good Boy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking for a guillotine here but Good Boy defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bates can do anything to dispel that myth.
Good Boy slips nicely into half guard.
Good Boy is looking to advance position but Bates won't allow it.
Bates is pressing down on Good Boy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Good Boy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bates wants to sweep here but Good Boy controlling him for the moment.
Bates is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Good Boy is aware though and is defending well.
Good Boy trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Good Boy pushes down on Bates's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Good Boy prevents Bates from improving his position.
Bates actively working from the bottom here.
Bates really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Good Boy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Good Boy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bates with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Good Boy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bates is looking to improve his position but Good Boy isn't that keen on the idea.
Bates is squirming around, avoiding Good Boy's attempts to control the action.
Good Boy punching from mount but Bates doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good Boy avoids the attempt from Bates to control.
Bates is wriggling around trying to escape.
Good Boy wants to take his opponent's back but Bates doesn't allow it.
Bates is looking to get to half guard.
Good Boy misses with a head shot.
Bates is trying desperately to improve position.
Good Boy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
Bates is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good Boy wants to control the pace but Bates is squirming around nicely.
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 Andre Good Boy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Good Boy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A punch combination from Bates misses.
Bates throws a shot from downtown. Good Boy moves away and avoids it.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Good Boy manages to avoid it.
Bates's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Good Boy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bates scrambles back to his feet.
Bates swings for the body but Good Boy moves out of range.
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good Boy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Good Boy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good Boy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Bates.
Bates throws a series of strikes that have Good Boy backpedaling.
Good Boy throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Bates moves into range and clinches up with Good Boy.
Good Boy tries to circle away but Bates has him pinned against the cage.
Bates throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good Boy avoids the elbow strike from Bates, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good Boy blocks the elbow strike.
Bates throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good Boy is trying to force a seperation but Bates has the dominant position.
Good Boy blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Good Boy.
Bates looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good Boy blocks an elbow strike from Bates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good Boy blocks the elbow strike.
Bates has Good Boy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bates pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Good Boy tumbling to the mat - Bates dives into Good Boy's guard.
Bates wants to control from the top but Good Boy keeps moving.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates postures up in Good Boy's guard and throws a big left but Good Boy blocks it.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Good Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates is looking to advance position but Good Boy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bates is looking to improve his position but Good Boy isn't that keen on the idea.
Good Boy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good Boy is really struggling to control Bates but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Good Boy looking to finish with strikes here!
Bates can't escape the position.
Bates keeps trying to improve his position.
Bates manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good Boy moves nicely into side control.
Andre Good Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bates gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Good Boy looking to ground and pound but Bates is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good Boy prevents Bates from getting the reversal.
Good Boy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bates can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Good Boy looking to control but Bates is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Good Boy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bates is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Good Boy breaks from Bates's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Good Boy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries to hold on but Good Boy pushes him away.
Bates looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bates looking very determined here, making life difficult for Good Boy.
Bates rolls, trying to escape but Good Boy keeps control of the position.
Good Boy avoiding Bates 's attempts to control his hands.
Good Boy throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Good Boy is not going to allow Bates to sit and survive in this position.
Good Boy is hanging on to Bates's back as he tries to escape.
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 Andre Good Boy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good Boy looks to score with a jab to the body but Bates is just out of range.
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Good Boy lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bates just misses with a elbow thrown towards Good Boy's brow.
Bates comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bates looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bates gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bates seems to be working for a kimura but Good Boy defends the submission attempt.
Good Boy gets full guard.
Good Boy is trying to keep Bates in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates trying to control but Good Boy is working from the bottom.
Bates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates looking to sit in guard and control but Good Boy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bates can't keep his opponent in guard - Good Boy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Good Boy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bates does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bates tries to roll over but Good Boy keeps him under control.
Good Boy uses his free foot to push down on Bates's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bates.
Bates is wriggling around trying to escape.
Good Boy wants to control the pace but Bates is squirming around nicely.
Good Boy controlling from the full mount.
Good Boy trying to control but Bates is having none of it.
Steve Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries to lock up and control but Good Boy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bates gets back to half guard.
Bates is staying active underneath Good Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bates wants to improve his position but Good Boy is controlling well.
Good Boy wants to take a breather but Bates is having none of it.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Good Boy is keen to just control but Bates is a slippery customer.
Good Boy is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Good Boy is looking to take a break and control but Bates is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates trying to hold on to Good Boy's head to control him but Good Boy postures up.
Good Boy works his way into full mount!
Bates manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bates is refusing to be controlled, as Good Boy sits in half guard.
Good Boy thows a huge punch but Bates dodges it nicely.
Good Boy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bates is trying to control but Good Boy passes into side control!
Good Boy trying to control the position but Bates is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates tries to bench press Good Boy off him but Good Boy keeps the position.
Good Boy wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
Good Boy moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates is desperately trying to improve his position but Good Boy has a good base and remains in mount.
Andre Good Boy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good Boy wants to control the pace but Bates is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andre Good Boy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Good Boy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Good Boy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Crawley (ranked 2631 p4p, 3190 weight class) and Philip Driver (ranked 352 p4p, 405 weight class). Crawley comes into the arena with Jewelry - One More Time blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Crawley!
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, Philip Driver!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver clinches up against the cage.
Crawley scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Crawley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Driver is trying to pull guard but Crawley has him pressed against the cage.
Driver can't get the takedown.
Crawley tries to throw a body punch but Driver avoids it by throwing Crawley back against the cage.
Crawley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Driver tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crawley smiles and moves away.
Billy Crawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Driver.
Driver shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Driver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver shoots for a takedown but Crawley saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crawley throws a looping overhand right but Driver ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Driver or perhaps it was just good defense by Crawley, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver closes the distance but Crawley moves to the side
and Crawley counters with a one-two to the body.
Driver tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crawley defends well and Driver ends up having to push Crawley into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Driver throws a low kick, looking for Crawley's leg but Crawley calmly moves out of range.
Crawley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Driver wants to clinch up but Crawley keeps it at a distance.
Driver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crawley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Driver has his takedown stuffed
and Crawley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with a takedown
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
Crawley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Driver shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawley sprawls well. He's pushed Driver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Driver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Driver with a lazy takedown attempt
and Crawley counters with a straight right hand.
Driver darts in trying to clinch
and Crawley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Driver pushes Crawley up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crawley scores with a one two! Driver had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crawley slaps away a takedown attempt from Driver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Crawley slaps away a takedown attempt from Driver, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Crawley. That snapped Driver's head back.
Driver has managed to clinch.
Crawley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Crawley manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Crawley misses.
Driver tries to clinch there but Crawley circles away.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Driver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Crawley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crawley stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Crawley wants it to stay on the feet.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Driver fails with a takedown attempt.
Driver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billy Crawley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Driver.
Driver fails with the takedown
and Crawley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crawley swats away the attempt to clinch by Driver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Driver.
Driver throws a head kick but Crawley moves out of range.
Crawley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Crawley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crawley throws a series of punches but Driver moves out of range.
Crawley fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driver throws a leg kick that is checked
and Crawley counters with a series of strikes. Driver will be more careful next time no doubt.
Driver shoots in for a takedown but Crawley shows good takedown defense.
Driver clinches up against the cage.
Crawley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Driver doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
A big left from Driver misses.
Crawley was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Crawley counters with a left and a right... And another left! Driver is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Crawley!
A very excited looking Billy Crawley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Valerio Falto (ranked 2387 p4p, 1946 weight class) and Genji Kamogawa (ranked 148 p4p, 124 weight class). Kamogawa has chosen The Veer Union - Bitter End as his entrance music. Valerio Falto 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Valerio Falto!
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, Genji Kamogawa!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamogawa misses with a looping right.
Falto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamogawa steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Falto.
Kamogawa loads up on a big right hand but Falto slips the punch.
Kamogawa gets a clinch.
Falto jumps guard but Kamogawa stands there with Falto around his waist. Falto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Falto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamogawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Falto tries to work over Kamogawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falto is trying to maintain a safe position but Kamogawa gets an underhook and turns Falto into the cage.
Falto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falto tries for a takedown but Kamogawa manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Falto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
Falto struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamogawa controls his hands.
Falto tries to pull guard but Kamogawa forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Falto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kamogawa gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kamogawa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamogawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa tries to work over Falto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Faltos head.
Falto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa tries to throw a body punch but Falto avoids it by throwing Kamogawa back against the cage.
Falto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kamogawa clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa wants to escape the position.
Falto doesn't have the hooks in and Kamogawa manages to turn into his guard.
Kamogawa content to stall in guard here.
Kamogawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Falto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Falto had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kamogawa defends it easily.
Kamogawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamogawa 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.
Falto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamogawa is aware though and is defending well.
Falto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Falto looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamogawa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kamogawa is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The adventures of Kamogawa the control monster continue. Boring.
Falto keeping moving, preventing Kamogawa from controlling successfully.
Kamogawa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Kamogawa 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.
Kamogawa trying to control but Falto is working from the bottom.
Kamogawa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kamogawa wants to control from the top but Falto keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falto has closed the distance and engaged Kamogawa in a clinch.
Falto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa prevents a body shot from Falto.
Kamogawa blocking some punches.
Kamogawa is working Falto over against the cage.
Kamogawa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamogawa presses Falto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falto.
A short left from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Falto slips a jab and a cross from Kamogawa.
Falto gets tackled into the cage by Kamogawa. Kamogawa maintains the clinch.
Kamogawa gets underhooks to prevent Falto's takedown attempt.
Kamogawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kamogawa scores with a shot to the side of Falto's head.
Falto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Falto fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kamogawa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Falto can't find room to land a body shot as Kamogawa controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Falto is stalling here.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Falto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Falto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Falto controls his hands.
Falto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Falto's ribcage. Falto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Falto.
Kamogawa lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kamogawa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
Falto can't find room to land a body shot as Kamogawa controls the action.
Kamogawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa presses Falto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa lands an uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falto or not.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Falto is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falto tries to stall but Kamogawa uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Falto misses with some punches.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
Kamogawa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Falto takes a shot to the head.
Kamogawa cracks Falto with a nice body shot.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Falto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamogawa.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Kamogawa is working Falto over against the cage.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa is leaning against Falto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Falto or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kamogawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kamogawa.
A short body shot lands from Kamogawa as the two fighters clinch.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Kamogawa lands a nice uppercut.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamogawa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Falto's ribcage. Falto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa presses Falto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Falto.
Kamogawa pushes Falto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamogawa lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falto backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kamogawa cracks Falto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kamogawa has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Falto to stand back up!
Falto is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kamogawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Falto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kamogawa throws a monster overhand right that drops Falto! Kamogawa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Genji Kamogawa!
Our winner, Genji Kamogawa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koto Show (ranked 2095 p4p, 3832 weight class) and Borys Frontrero (ranked 256 p4p, 440 weight class). Frontrero has chosen Attitude as his entrance music. Borys Frontrero is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Koto Show!
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, Borys Frontrero!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show slips a jab from Frontrero.
Frontrero shoots in for a takedown but Show shows good takedown defense.
Show scores with a jab. Frontrero acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Borys Frontrero has been cut.
Show cracks Frontrero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Show.
Frontrero leaves his chin hanging out and Show seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Frontrero crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koto Show!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 477 p4p, 1893 weight class) and Rob Cervantes (ranked 61 p4p, 245 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Cervantes!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cervantes's guard.
Green wants to pass the guard but Cervantes is keeping the position.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Cervantes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervantes is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Cervantes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cervantes is looking for a triangle but Green pushes his legs off easily.
Green pushing down on Cervantes's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to pass the guard but Cervantes is defending well.
Cervantes is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Cervantes is not content to let Green control the position.
Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cervantes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green wants to free his trapped foot but Cervantes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cervantes wants to get back to full guard.
Cervantes is refusing to be controlled, as Green sits in half guard.
Cervantes is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cervantes avoid being mounted?
Green wants to pass the guard but Cervantes is defending well.
Green controlling the action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Green passes to side control.
Green has an Americana. Cervantes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Green is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Green hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noel Diaz (ranked 258 p4p, 920 weight class) and Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 30 p4p, 95 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is The Stockton Slap Song. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noel Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz gets a clinch.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Azevedo Souza tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Diaz stalling in the clinch.
Diaz successfully pulls guard.
Azevedo Souza passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Azevedo Souza is thwarting Diaz's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azevedo Souza wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Azevedo Souza is looking to stall here but Diaz recovers full guard.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Azevedo Souza drops back looking for a leg! Diaz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Diaz manages to kick Azevedo Souza off! Azevedo Souza jumps back into Diaz's guard.
Diaz has his foot on Azevedo Souza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azevedo Souza works his way back into a safe position though.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz pulls Azevedo Souza in close to his closed guard and prevents Azevedo Souza from doing any damage or advancing position.
Azevedo Souza advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Azevedo Souza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Diaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Azevedo Souza passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Diaz!
Azevedo Souza jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Diaz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Diaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Azevedo Souza but great work by Diaz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is trying to improve his position.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Azevedo Souza blocks the move with his legs.
Diaz is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a sweep but Diaz has mounted him!
Azevedo Souza is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Azevedo Souza tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back!
Azevedo Souza defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz dominated that round.
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.
Nice straight punches there by Diaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Diaz.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Azevedo Souza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diaz lands a head shot.
Azevedo Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Azevedo Souza avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Azevedo Souza working aggressively here.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz tries to throw a body punch but Azevedo Souza avoids it by throwing Diaz back against the cage.
Diaz lands a right hand.
Azevedo Souza wants the takedown. Diaz is fighting it off but Azevedo Souza persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diaz's guard against the cage.
Diaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Diaz keeping full guard, as Azevedo Souza tries to pass.
Azevedo Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Azevedo Souza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to improve position but can't.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Azevedo Souza trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Azevedo Souza tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz stops Azevedo Souza from passing to mount.
Diaz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Azevedo Souza works his foot free and advances to mount.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Diaz can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Azevedo Souza jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Diaz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diaz and Azevedo Souza has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Azevedo Souza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diaz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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 Noel Diaz 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.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Azevedo Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Diaz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Azevedo Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diaz stalks Azevedo Souza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Azevedo Souza's face. Azevedo Souza staggers backwards, shaken.
Diaz lands a slapping body shot.
Azevedo Souza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
Azevedo Souza moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevedo Souza forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Azevedo Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is pressed up against the cage. Azevedo Souza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diaz down to the mat. Diaz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Diaz.
Diaz swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diaz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Azevedo Souza gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Diaz is working Azevedo Souza over against the cage.
Diaz works on Azevedo Souza's body with a couple of short punches.
Azevedo Souza throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Azevedo Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz jumps guard.
Azevedo Souza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz managing to control the position.
Azevedo Souza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Azevedo Souza has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azevedo Souza is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Azevedo Souza defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Azevedo Souza pushes down on Diaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Azevedo Souza can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Diaz is pressing down on Azevedo Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz cracks Azevedo Souza with an open hand slap.
It looks like Miguel Azevedo Souza has been cut.
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Azevedo Souza is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and clinches up with Diaz, looking for a takedown. Azevedo Souza pushes Diaz against the cage but Diaz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Azevedo Souza backwards.
Azevedo Souza prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza has clasped his hands together around Diaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Azevedo Souza looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza advances nicely into full mount.
Diaz prevents Azevedo Souza from taking his back.
Diaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Diaz wants to control but Azevedo Souza is keeping busy.
Azevedo Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo Souza.
Diaz is looking to control Azevedo Souza's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Azevedo Souza is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Azevedo Souza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Azevedo Souza.
Miguel Azevedo Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Azevedo Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Diaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Azevedo Souza has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azevedo Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Azevedo Souza thows an elbow strike that misses. Diaz gets hold of full guard and has managed to get a loose guillotine attempt. Azevedo Souza doesn't seem too bothered but Diaz quickly shifts his position and has tightened the hold! Azevedo Souza is in big trouble now - he's going a funny colour - he's tapping out! Nice finish there! Azevedo Souza really should have spotted the danger earlier though... either incompetence or over-confidence has resulted in a big L on his record.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz retains his featherweight title!
Noel Diaz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 772 p4p, 383 weight class) and Torhte Finlayson (ranked 116 p4p, 68 weight class). Finlayson has chosen Scotland the Brave, Black Bear as his entrance music. Murtaz Vatsadze could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Torhte Finlayson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murtaz Vatsadze!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torhte Finlayson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatsadze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vatsadze misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Finlayson counters with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vatsadze throws out a powerful jab.
Finlayson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vatsadze looks to land a left hand but Finlayson moved out of range nicely.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Finlayson just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Finlayson finds it's way round the side to connect with Vatsadze's head.
Finlayson misses with a hook.
Finlayson throws out a loose jab but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatsadze has managed to clinch.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Finlayson.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Finlayson.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Finlayson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Finlayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Finlayson works on Vatsadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Finlayson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Finlayson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Finlayson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlayson scores with a shot to the side of Vatsadze's head.
Finlayson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Finlayson.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
Finlayson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Finlayson lands a body punch.
Finlayson misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Finlayson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Finlayson lands a body shot.
Finlayson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Finlayson.
Vatsadze is breathing heavily.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Finlayson lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze has a couple of punches blocked by Finlayson.
Finlayson digs a right hand underneath Vatsadze's ribcage. Vatsadze let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Finlayson tries to throw a body punch but Vatsadze avoids it by throwing Finlayson back against the cage.
Finlayson pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson lands a hook that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Finlayson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Finlayson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Finlayson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatsadze controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Finlayson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze tries to work over Finlayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatsadze.
Finlayson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finlayson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Finlayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Finlayson can't find room to land a body shot as Vatsadze controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Finlayson.
Vatsadze blocks an uppercut.
Finlayson works on Vatsadze's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Finlayson avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
Finlayson lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze tries a body shot but Finlayson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson pushes Vatsadze back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finlayson blocks an uppercut.
Finlayson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Finlayson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finlayson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Finlayson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finlayson tries to work over Vatsadze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finlayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vatsadze tries to work over Finlayson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Finlayson swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finlayson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finlayson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Finlayson lands a shot to the body.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with some punches.
Finlayson misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Torhte Finlayson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vatsadze swings for the body but Finlayson moves out of range.
Finlayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vatsadze.
Nice body punch from Finlayson.
Finlayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatsadze moves away.
A quick step to the side and Vatsadze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Finlayson misses the target.
Finlayson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vatsadze was well out of range. Poor timing from Finlayson.
Finlayson throws an overhand right that lands on Vatsadze's shoulder, as Vatsadze tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vatsadze is looking to clinch but Finlayson is avoiding it.
Finlayson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Vatsadze takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Murtaz Vatsadze has been cut.
Finlayson scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vatsadze.
Finlayson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vatsadze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finlayson throws out the jab.
Vatsadze works the jab nicely.
Finlayson moves away from the strike by Vatsadze.
A countering left hand to the body from Finlayson misses.
Vatsadze looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vatsadze tries to move into range but Finlayson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Finlayson scores with a jab to the body.
Finlayson cracks Vatsadze with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vatsadze looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Finlayson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatsadze throws an off balance right hand
and Finlayson counters with a stiff right hand.
Vatsadze is rocked!
Vatsadze throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Finlayson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson cracks Vatsadze with an open hand slap.
Oh Vatsadze is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finlayson looks to land a right hand but Vatsadze moved out of range.
Vatsadze seems to have got his legs back now.
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatsadze slips under a jab.
Vatsadze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Finlayson misses with a left hand
and Vatsadze counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body. Finlayson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab lands there for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze missing with a left hand there. Finlayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Finlayson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finlayson moves out of range as Vatsadze strikes.
Finlayson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Finlayson slips under a jab from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze swings away with a body shot that misses
and Finlayson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vatsadze! Finlayson lets Vatsadze back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Finlayson lands a big right hand that sends Vatsadze crashing to the mat! Finlayson stays standing though and waves Vatsadze back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finlayson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vatsadze.
A little jabbing left from Finlayson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Finlayson misses with a hook. Vatsadze ducked under it nicely.
Finlayson defending well as Vatsadze loads up on a big left hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Finlayson! Vatsadze is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Torhte Finlayson! Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Torhte Finlayson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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