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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zia Pologe (ranked 24806 p4p, 3875 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 608 p4p, 456 weight class). Pologe comes to the cage accompanied by Die Young. Ramirez has chosen Get Lucky as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zia Pologe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pologe scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pologe throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Zia Pologe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Pologe lands with a slapping head kick.
Pologe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pologe throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Pologe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pologe tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pologe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ramirez manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez wants to take Pologe's back here but Pologe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Kuas (ranked 3940 p4p, 4940 weight class) and Better Dead Ii (ranked 528 p4p, 599 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Kuas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Better Dead Ii!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead Ii throws a series of punches but Kuas avoids them all with ease.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dead Ii darts in looking for a takedown but Kuas gets double underhooks and turns Dead Ii into the cage.
Kuas slips a straight right by Dead Ii.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuas.
Kuas slips under a jab.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuas.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dead Ii.
Kuas attempts a counter takedown but Dead Ii avoids it well and moves away.
Kuas lands a nice shot that snaps Dead Ii's head back.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kuas or perhaps it was just good defense by Dead Ii, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuas slips under a jab.
Dead Ii throws a shot from downtown. Kuas moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead Ii misses the jab.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dead Ii as he jumps to the side.
Dead Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kuas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Dead Ii misses
and Kuas counters with a series of strikes. Dead Ii will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dead Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Dead Ii gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dead Ii tries to throw a body punch but Kuas avoids it by throwing Dead Ii back against the cage.
Dead Ii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuas breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii throws out a loose jab but Kuas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dead Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuas.
Dead Ii's coach down at Island Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dead Ii's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dead Ii misses with a straight left.
Kuas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii clinches up against the cage.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Kuas closes the distance and clinches up with Dead Ii, looking for a takedown. Kuas pushes Dead Ii against the cage but Dead Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dead Ii.
As Dead Ii looks to move away, Kuas throws a big counter combo but Dead Ii just gets out of the way.
Dead Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Dead Ii misses with a right hand
and Kuas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dead Ii as he avoids it easily.
Dead Ii looks to land a left hand but Kuas moved out of range nicely.
Dead Ii misses with a looping left.
Kuas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuas is looking to clinch.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Kuas connects with a high kick.
Kuas is looking to clinch.
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
Kuas gets control of Dead Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kuas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dead Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dead Ii 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.
Dead Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dead Ii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
A big right from Dead Ii misses.
Dead Ii misses with a hook
and Kuas counters with a two punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuas shoots and misses
and Dead Ii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii wants to take the fight to the mat but Kuas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dead Ii is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead Ii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kuas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dead Ii misses with a looping right.
Kuas throws a one two combo.
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dead Ii looks to land a left hand but Kuas moved out of range nicely.
Dead Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead Ii connects with a body shot that sends Kuas's belly button to the back.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dead Ii tries to avoid it but Kuas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dead Ii to the ground. Dead Ii escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dead Ii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuas with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Dead Ii swings for the body but Kuas moves out of range.
Kuas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dead Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuas somewhat.
A nice side step and Dead Ii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Better Dead Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dead Ii looks to throw the jab but Kuas is out of range.
Dead Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dead Ii stuffs the takedown.
Dead Ii rushes Kuas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dead Ii eats them both and turns towards Kuas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dead Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuas shoots in but Dead Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice cross by Dead Ii.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt
and Dead Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dead Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kuas moves out of range as Dead Ii strikes.
Dead Ii misses with a hook.
Dead Ii throws a body punch but Kuas moves out of range.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Kuas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dead Ii shoots in for a takedown but Kuas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Dead Ii.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuas has a takedown stuffed.
Lucas Kuas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kuas.
Dead Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas misses with a takedown attempt
and Kuas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dead Ii throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead Ii. Kuas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dead Ii swivels and escapes.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dead Ii closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii tries to work over Kuas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead Ii is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kuas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dead Ii gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Dead Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuas. Kuas gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kuas wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dead Ii misses the shot to the body.
Dead Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuas manages to avoid it.
Dead Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dead Ii tries for a takedown but Kuas circles away easily
enabling Kuas to counter with a crisp jab.
Dead Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dead Ii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dead Ii throws a shot from downtown. Kuas moves away and avoids it.
Dead Ii moves into the clinch.
Dead Ii lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dead Ii goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuas prevents it.
Dead Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuas breaks from the clinch.
Kuas shoots and misses
and Dead Ii counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dead Ii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Kuas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kuas shoots for a double leg takedown but Dead Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Kuas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dead Ii throws out a powerful jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuas throws a sloppy head kick and Dead Ii moves out of range easily.
Dead Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuas was well out of range. Poor timing from Dead Ii.
Kuas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii forces Kuas back against the cage and clinches.
Dead Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuas letting Dead Ii take a breather here.
Dead Ii leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dead Ii dives in and grabs Kuas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuas pushes down on Dead Ii's head and hops out.
Dead Ii misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Dead Ii has Kuas up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Better Dead Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuas dives in and grabs Dead Ii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dead Ii pushes down on Kuas's head and hops out.
Dead Ii darts in and clinches Kuas up against the cage.
Dead Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Better Dead Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kuas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dead Ii gets tackled into the cage by Kuas. Kuas maintains the clinch.
Dead Ii manages to break the clinch.
Dead Ii shoots for a takedown but Kuas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Dead Ii. No joy for Kuas on that attempt.
Kuas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dead Ii pinned against the cage. Dead Ii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dead Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kuas.
Kuas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead Ii darts in and clinches Kuas up against the cage.
Dead Ii breaks the clinch.
Dead Ii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dead Ii misses with a body shot.
Kuas avoids the body shot from Dead Ii.
Kuas tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dead Ii manages to circle out of the way.
Kuas fails with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dead Ii.
Lucas Kuas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dead Ii staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Better Dead Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dead Ii 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Better Dead Ii!
Better Dead Ii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lucas Kuas spoke after the fight, saying 'I will do it again! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Durbans (ranked 2644 p4p, 2632 weight class) and Ganny Kogir (ranked 365 p4p, 363 weight class). Steve Durbans could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ganny Kogir's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Durbans!
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, Ganny Kogir!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durbans throws a body punch but Kogir moves out of range.
Kogir takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kogir lands with a nice combination. Durbans backs away looking to recover.
Kogir moves out of range of the body kick from Durbans.
Kogir has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kogir takes a swing at Durbans's ribcage but misses.
Durbans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Durbans keeps Kogir at a distance using the push kick.
Kogir throws a hook but Durbans avoids it easily.
Kogir dodges the punch combination from Durbans.
No joy there for Durbans, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Durbans avoids the body shot from Kogir.
Durbans misses with a kick to the body.
Kogir throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durbans misses with a body punch
and Kogir counters with a three punch combo that has Durbans backing up. Durbans nods at Kogir to acknowledge the strikes.
Durbans moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Durbans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kogir takes a step back to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durbans pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kogir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Durbans. Those never looked like landing.
Kogir misses the body punch
and Durbans counters with a good, hard body kick but Kogir shrugs it off.
Kogir throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kogir fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durbans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kogir throws a hook but Durbans blocks it.
Kogir fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Durbans lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Durbans definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durbans throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kogir is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durbans rather than just go for the knockout.
Kogir scores with a nice strike.
Nice jab there from Kogir.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kogir lands with a good body shot.
Kogir lands a jab to Durbans's midsection.
Kogir digs a good body shot into Durbans's ribs.
Kogir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Durbans is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kogir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Durbans at a distance.
Kogir thuds his right hand into Durbans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kogir scores with a jab to the body.
Kogir lands with a right hand.
A jab from Kogir finds it's way through Durbans's defenses.
Kogir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kogir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kogir lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Durbans throws a sloppy head kick and Kogir moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Kogir.
Kogir scores with a body shot.
Durbans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kogir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kogir lands a jab to Durbans's midsection.
Kogir lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kogir lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kogir thuds his right hand into Durbans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 Durbans is rocked!
Kogir ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Durbans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kogir plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Durbans swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Durbans face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ganny Kogir!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Spotter (ranked 3152 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Shug Skinner (ranked 417 p4p, 446 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joshua Spotter!
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, Shug Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spotter catches Skinner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skinner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spotter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Joshua Spotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spotter moves away from the strike by Skinner.
Skinner fails to land with a series of punches.
Spotter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Spotter digs a good body shot into Skinner's ribs.
Spotter misses with the combination.
Skinner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Skinner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Skinner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skinner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spotter moves away.
Skinner moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skinner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spotter wants to get back to striking at distance but Skinner won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Skinner.
 It looks like Joshua Spotter has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spotter tries to break free but Skinner pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Spotter's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Skinner lands an elbow inside.
Spotter blocks an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner misses with an elbow over the top.
Spotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spotter lands a left hand.
Skinner lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skinner.
Joshua Spotter's cut is getting worse.
Spotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spotter swings wildly with an uppercut but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skinner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Spotter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skinner lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spotter tries to circle away but Skinner has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Skinner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Spotter's brow.
Spotter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spotter swings wildly with an uppercut but Skinner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spotter is trying to break the clinch but Skinner is controlling him.
Skinner lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skinner lands an elbow just above Spotter 's eye.
Skinner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Spotter dodges an elbow strike from Skinner.
Skinner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skinner blocks an uppercut.
Skinner lands an elbow that stopped Spotter in his tracks for a moment.
Joshua Spotter's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Spotter is trying to force a seperation but Skinner has the dominant position.
Spotter blocks an elbow strike.
Skinner lands an elbow inside that Spotter shrugs off.
Jeez, Joshua Spotter's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Skinner blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner misses with an elbow strike.
Spotter working aggressively here.
Skinner lands an elbow just above Spotter 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joshua Spotter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shug Skinner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Better Dead (ranked 1745 p4p, 1892 weight class) and Eric Ries (ranked 236 p4p, 256 weight class). Eric Ries has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Better Dead's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Better Dead!
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, Eric Ries!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ries checks it well.
Dead connects with a right hand. Ries shakes it off.
Dead throws a poor cross that misses
and Ries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Ries has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Ries uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been told by Dead's head coaches at Acme Island Savages that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dead misses with a straight right.
Dead misses with a hook
letting Ries counter with a right hand.
Dead throws a body shot but no joy.
Dead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dead scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dead digs a good hook to Ries's body.
Dead just misses with a punch to the body.
Dead connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ries takes one on the button.
Dead misses the jab.
Ries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Dead misses.
Dead connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ries. Dead does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dead moves out of range of the strikes.
Dead throws a body punch but Ries moves out of range.
Ries walks into a jab.
Ries steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dead.
Dead really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ries jabs Dead right on the nose. Dead blinks but takes it well.
Ries with a hook.
Ries moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ries lands a nice shot to the body.
Dead rushes Ries with punches - Ries moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ries goes down! Dead follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 1367 p4p, 1085 weight class) and Adrik Mihaylov (ranked 177 p4p, 137 weight class). Mihaylov has chosen Senza Pagare (ft. T Pain) - J-AX & Fedez as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Adrik Mihaylov !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Mihaylov rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mihaylov prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson has hold of one of Mihaylov 's legs. Mihaylov is fighting the takedown attempt but Thompson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mihaylov 's guard.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mihaylov wants to improve his position but Thompson is controlling well.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihaylov 's head.
Thompson is thwarting Mihaylov 's attempts to control the position.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Mihaylov 's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is nestled in close to Mihaylov , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thompson working Mihaylov over with strikes.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mihaylov wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mihaylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Thompson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Mihaylov 's temple.
Mihaylov tries to roll over but Thompson keeps him under control.
Thompson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thompson trying to control the action but Mihaylov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mihaylov is doing well to control the position and prevent Thompson from advancing to side control.
Mihaylov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson working over Mihaylov with some ground and pound. Mihaylov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Thompson there.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
 Mihaylov is rocked!
Thompson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Mihaylov quite badly. Mihaylov pulls Thompson in close trying to recover. Thompson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Mihaylov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Mihaylov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Holmes (ranked 1940 p4p, 463 weight class) and Maro Pjetlic (ranked 250 p4p, 74 weight class). Holmes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock You Out. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pjetlic's choice of entrance music: Legend. Hans Holmes had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maro Pjetlic!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjetlic closes the distance and clinches.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pjetlic has him pressed against the cage.
Holmes can't break the clinch.
Holmes is trying to break free.
Pjetlic lands a hook that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pjetlic.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmes seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pjetlic looks to score with a jab to the body but Holmes is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Pjetlic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hans Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes lands with a shot to the body.
Holmes throws a lazy right hand but Pjetlic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pjetlic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pjetlic, as that shot connected.
Pjetlic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Holmes is trying to break the clinch but Pjetlic is controlling him.
Pjetlic keeps control of Holmes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pjetlic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pjetlic digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pjetlic works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lands a right hand.
Holmes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes has had enough of the clinch but Pjetlic keeps him there for the moment.
Holmes breaks the clinch.
Nice cross by Pjetlic.
It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Pjetlic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Holmes in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Holmes misses with a lunging right hand
and Pjetlic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Pjetlic with a jab.
Holmes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pjetlic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pjetlic drops Holmes with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Holmes! Pjetlic dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maro Pjetlic!
An out of breath Maro Pjetlic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Laird (ranked 1338 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Biscuit Oliva (ranked 202 p4p, 165 weight class). Oliva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Archie Laird is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Archie Laird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Biscuit Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oliva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laird walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laird looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laird gets the takedown into side control.
Oliva is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laird working away.
Laird wants to control but Oliva is keeping him busy.
Oliva is trying to improve his position.
Laird trying to control the position but Oliva is working away.
Laird in side control, throwing shots but Oliva defends.
Oliva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oliva is concentrating on defense, preventing Laird from advancing position.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laird missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Laird slips a nice elbow through Oliva's hands, connecting with Oliva's forehead.
Oliva has a hand on Laird's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laird takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Laird avoids the attempt from Oliva to control.
Laird landing punches.
 It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Laird trying to control but Oliva is having none of it.
Laird landing punches.
Oliva is looking to get to half guard.
Laird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Oliva is squirming around, avoiding Laird's attempts to control the action.
Oliva is looking to improve his position but Laird isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laird controlling from mount.
Oliva wants to control but Laird is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliva is working to get back to half guard.
Laird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee warns Oliva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The cut above Biscuit Oliva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Laird with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oliva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oliva is looking to get to half guard.
Laird avoids the attempt from Oliva to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliva defending well though.
Oliva trying to control from the bottom.
Laird sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Oliva tries to roll over but Laird keeps him under control.
Oliva is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
Oliva is looking to control Laird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliva avoid being mounted?
Oliva gets full guard.
Oliva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Laird connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Laird postures up in Oliva's guard and throws a big left but Oliva blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laird wants to control from the top but Oliva keeps moving.
Laird landing some decent shots from guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Biscuit Oliva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cathair McKay (ranked 263 p4p, 1004 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 39 p4p, 152 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cathair McKay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKay's corner calls for a 1-2. McKay obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sakuraba ducks right into an uppercut from McKay.
McKay wants to clinch
so Sakuraba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sakuraba with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sakuraba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sakuraba pushing down on McKay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba throwing shots but McKay is blocking nicely.
McKay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McKay tries to get out of the position.
Sakuraba tries to pass to full mount but McKay defends it.
Sakuraba thows a huge punch but McKay dodges it nicely.
Sakuraba looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sakuraba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McKay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKay wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but McKay is a slippery customer.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sakuraba passes to full mount!
Sakuraba throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McKay because Sakuraba loaded up on that one.
Sakuraba cracks McKay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sakuraba landing punches.
Sakuraba working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sakuraba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sakuraba is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Sakuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hayato Sakuraba!
Hayato Sakuraba is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needle Dick (ranked 162 p4p, 282 weight class) and Titus Lesnar (ranked 28 p4p, 50 weight class). Lesnar has chosen Next Big Thing as his entrance music. Needle Dick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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8 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Needle Dick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Dick.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dick pinned against the cage. Dick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lesnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dick defends well and Lesnar ends up having to push Dick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dick.
Lesnar avoids the body shot from Dick.
Lesnar gets a clinch.
Lesnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lesnar.
Lesnar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dick cracks Lesnar with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Dick misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick looks to throw the jab but Lesnar is out of range.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dick thuds a left hand into Lesnar's body.
Needle Dick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dick defends it well.
Dick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dick misses with a right hand
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dick defending well though.
Dick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dick tries to get out of the position.
Lesnar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lesnar on the ground.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lesnar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lesnar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar looking to finish with strikes here!
Lesnar throws some wild stikes that Dick manages to avoid easily.
Dick is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
BOOM! Lesnar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dick gets back to half guard.
Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dick's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Dick with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lesnar controlling the action here.
Dick is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dick avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lesnar.
Lesnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dick defending well though.
Lesnar throwing shots but Dick is blocking nicely.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
Lesnar seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lesnar not doing much here.
Dick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lesnar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Lesnar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lesnar takes the fight into the clinch.
Lesnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lesnar's efforts to push away.
Lesnar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A big left from Dick misses.
Needle Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dick moves into the clinch.
Dick lands a shoulder strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lesnar wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesnars head.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Dick tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dick gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage.
Dick tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Dick.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lesnar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dick after a bit of a struggle.
Needle Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dick as Lesnar tries to tie him up.
Lesnar is trying to drag Dick to the mat but Dick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lesnar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lesnar breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick moves into the clinch successfully.
Lesnar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dick digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Dick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Needle Dick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Dick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Dick pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Lesnar controls the action.
Dick lands a hook that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Dick lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick.
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick lands a shoulder strike.
Dick gets through Lesnar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Dick.
Dick scores with a hook to the body.
Dick lands a shot to the body.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Dick.
Dick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Dick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Dick scores with a shot to the side of Lesnar's head.
Lesnar prevents a body shot from Dick.
Dick is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dick misses with a body punch.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Dick tries a body shot but Lesnar blocks it.
Dick lands a nice shot to the body.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dick lands a body shot.
A short right from Dick on the inside.
Dick misses with a body punch.
Dick misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Needle Dick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Titus Lesnar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dick bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar's head backwards.
We've been told by Dick's head coaches at Hardcore Island MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lesnar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dick connects with a jab.
That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more.
Dick is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dick gets a clinch.
Lesnar is trying to maintain a safe position but Dick gets an underhook and turns Lesnar into the cage.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Lesnar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dick is keeping busy.
Lesnar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lesnar tries to break the clinch but Dick is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar stalls.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lesnar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Good body shot from Dick.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lesnar or not.
Good body shot from Dick.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Dick lands with a short shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Lesnar controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dick cracks Lesnar with a nice body shot.
Dick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dick lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dick.
Dick lands with a short shot to the head.
Dick lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dick.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Dick has him pinned against the cage.
Dick lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dick pushes Lesnar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dick - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Dick.
Dick digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Lesnar swings wildly with an uppercut but Dick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lesnar.
Dick digs a right hand into Lesnar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lesnar's gas tank.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dick is working Lesnar over against the cage.
Dick is leaning against Lesnar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dick pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dick lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Lesnar blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Dick throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Dick lands an uppercut.
Dick misses with a body punch.
Dick tries to work over Lesnar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dick lands with a right to the head.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesnar's elbow.
Dick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards.
Dick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Dick.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dick pushes Lesnar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dick makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Lesnar avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Lesnar is trying to break the clinch but Dick is controlling him.
Lesnar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dick gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Needle Dick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titus Lesnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick scores with a hook to the body.
Dick scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick retains his heavyweight title!
Needle Dick really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Beachside Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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