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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Hawkins (ranked 2667 p4p, 5463 weight class) and Kona Uluwehi (ranked 368 p4p, 560 weight class). Kona Uluwehi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaun Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kona Uluwehi!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uluwehi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uluwehi shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawkins sprawls well. He's pushed Uluwehi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hawkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hawkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Uluwehi is looking to stand back up but Hawkins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Uluwehi.
Hawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Uluwehi looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hawkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawkins is nestled in close to Uluwehi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawkins working Uluwehi over with strikes.
Uluwehi trying to hold on to Hawkins's head to control him but Hawkins postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hawkins there.
Uluwehi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hawkins scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hawkins is nestled in close to Uluwehi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hawkins landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hawkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawkins is trying to control. Uluwehi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Uluwehi is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Uluwehi wants to get back to full guard.
Hawkins winds up and cracks Uluwehi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hawkins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Uluwehi!
Hawkins is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Uluwehi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hawkins loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Uluwehi scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hawkins land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hawkins stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Hawkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Ouellette (ranked 2440 p4p, 4556 weight class) and Jackson Shaw (ranked 298 p4p, 505 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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, Guy Ouellette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Ouellette blocks the body kick.
It looked like Ouellette was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shaw.
Shaw tries to clinch but Ouellette moves away
and Ouellette counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Jackson Shaw has been cut.
Ouellette has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Ouellette lands a big uppercut and Shaw crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shaw looks OK. Ouellette waves Shaw back to his feet!
 Shaw is rocked!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shaw has eaten all the pies!
Shaw drops his hands momentarily. Ouellette doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Shaw staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Shaw doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guy Ouellette!
In defeat, Jackson Shaw stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch I can beat this peice of crap fighter.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Jammer (ranked 2633 p4p, 3800 weight class) and Ivan Marcum (ranked 365 p4p, 466 weight class). Dirk Jammer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk Jammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Marcum!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcum misses with an uppercut.
Marcum misses with a hook to the body
and Jammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcum tries for a takedown but Jammer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jammer is looking to counter with a body kick.
Marcum has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcum there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcum was well out of range. Poor timing from Jammer.
Marcum swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Jammer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marcum.
Jammer looks to throw the jab but Marcum is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcum looks to land a left hand but Jammer moved out of range nicely.
Jammer throwing a counter right hand but Marcum manages to avoid it.
Jammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcum.
Jammer thinks about countering with a body kick.
A shot to the body from Marcum misses
and Jammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcum looks to score with a jab to the body but Jammer is just out of range.
Ivan Marcum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammer moves away from the strike by Marcum.
Marcum misses with a body punch
and Jammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jammer slips a straight right by Marcum.
Marcum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jammer manages to avoid it.
Jammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marcum misses with a body shot.
A quick step to the side and Jammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jammer rather than just go for the knockout.
Marcum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marcum misses with a hook to the body
and Jammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirk Jammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcum throws a hook to the side of Jammer's head but Jammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Jammer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcum misses with a body shot.
Marcum cracks Jammer with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marcum throws a body punch but Jammer moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Jammer misses its target.
It looks like Jammer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marcum.
Jammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Jammer finds it's way through Marcum's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Jammer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marcum in his tracks.
Marcum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Marcum tries to counter it with a takedown but Jammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcum feints and as Jammer raises his hands in defense, Marcum changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marcum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marcum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jammer regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marcum's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jammer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jammer is trying to get back to full guard.
Marcum wants to pass to mount but Jammer is defending the position.
Jammer is trying is best to control the position here.
Marcum is keen to just control but Jammer is a slippery customer.
Jammer is doing well to control the position and prevent Marcum from advancing to side control.
Marcum is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Marcum throwing shots but Jammer is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jammer wants to control but Marcum is keeping busy.
Jammer keeping hold of Marcum's head, controlling as best he can.
Marcum is looking to take a break and control but Jammer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jammer desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marcum trying to mount his opponent but Jammer defends it.
Jammer is not content to let Marcum control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivan Marcum will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marcum cracks Jammer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Jammer. Beautiful body shot.
Marcum swings widly with a right hand
and Jammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jammer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jammer ducks under a wild hook from Marcum.
Jammer loads up on a big right hand but Marcum slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Marcum misses its intended target.
Jammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Jammer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcum. Jammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jammer misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Marcum.
Marcum shoots and misses
and Jammer counters with a straight right hand.
Marcum misses the body punch
and Marcum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marcum.
Marcum shoots in and drives through. Jammer sprawls well.
Jammer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jammer misses with a straight right.
Marcum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marcum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Marcum.
Marcum throws a big shot that misses.
Jammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marcum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marcum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dirk Jammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Marcum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Marcum.
Marcum shoots in looking for a takedown. Jammer tries to sprawl out of it but Marcum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jammer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jammer misses the target.
Marcum scores with a jab to the head.
Marcum drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcum misses with a takedown
and Jammer counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jammer throwing a counter right hand but Marcum manages to avoid it.
Marcum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jammer but Jammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jammer throwing a counter right hand but Marcum manages to avoid it.
Marcum throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jammer on the side of the head.
Jammer throws an overhand right that lands on Marcum's shoulder, as Marcum tries to avoid the shot.
Marcum misses with a lunging right hand
and Jammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jammer connects with a crisp jab.
Marcum misses with a wild body shot.
Marcum throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Marcum misses.
Marcum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marcum throws a body punch but Jammer moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jammer misses the target.
Marcum throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Jammer misses the target.
Marcum thuds a left hand into Jammer's body.
Marcum misses with a left hand
and Jammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dirk Jammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcum is defended easily by Jammer.
It looked like Jammer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marcum.
Marcum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jammer moves away.
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 Dirk Jammer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Marcum with a poor takedown
and Marcum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcum looks to score with a jab to the body but Jammer is just out of range.
Marcum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jammer moves away.
Marcum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jammer manages to avoid it.
Jammer avoids the body shot from Marcum.
Marcum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jammer.
Jammer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jammer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jammer stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Jammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dirk Jammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Marcum.
Marcum closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jammer's guard.
Jammer is pulling down on Marcum's head to control his posture.
Jammer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum wants to control from the top but Jammer keeps moving.
Jammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marcum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marcum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Jammer, not yet.
Jammer is pulling down on Marcum's head. It's preventing any offense from Marcum, at least for the moment.
Jammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammer trying to control the pace.
Marcum wants to improve his position but Jammer is controlling well.
Jammer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jammer is thwarting Marcum's attempts to control the position.
Jammer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marcum slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammer stays in close to Marcum's body and controls the position.
Jammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcum has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jammer has managed to get both his arms back between Marcum's legs - danger averted.
Jammer postures up and lands a big shot to Marcum's brow.
Jammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marcum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jammer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marcum lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Jammer, not yet.
Jammer has Marcum pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jammer is on top in guard.
Jammer scoring with some ground and pound.
Marcum trying to control the position.
Marcum looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcum, not yet.
Marcum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jammer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marcum is trying to control the position but Jammer postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dirk Jammer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jammer 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Jammer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Driver (ranked 4079 p4p, 2514 weight class) and Big Zac Tan (ranked 523 p4p, 339 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tan's choice of entrance music: Thunder. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philip Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Zac Tan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tan avoids the body shot from Driver.
Tan tries to bum rush Driver with a series of wild strikes but Driver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Driver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tan with a poor takedown
and Tan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Driver plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Tan to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Tan just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philip Driver!
After winning the bout, Philip Driver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Big Zac Tan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well yea, he fought better than me. I need to work harder in the gym and er ya, get better.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Shields (ranked 2983 p4p, 2018 weight class) and Caligola Daskalakis (ranked 296 p4p, 204 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Shields!
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, Caligola Daskalakis!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daskalakis has closed the distance and engaged Shields in a clinch.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shields goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daskalakis prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daskalakis tries to land a knee to the head but Shields blocks with his arms.
Daskalakis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Daskalakis.
 It looks like Calvin Shields has been cut.
Shields takes an elbow to the temple.
Daskalakis misses with a knee to the head.
Shields is trying to drag Daskalakis to the mat but Daskalakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Daskalakis has Shields pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Daskalakis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shields tumbling to the mat - Daskalakis dives into Shields's guard.
Daskalakis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Daskalakis passes Shields's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shields wants to control but Daskalakis is keeping busy.
Daskalakis is looking to take a break and control but Shields is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Daskalakis.
Shields utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daskalakis throws a big right hand that misses.
Shields looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shields tries to get out of the position.
Daskalakis working some strikes from top position.
Daskalakis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Daskalakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Shields tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daskalakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Daskalakis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shields works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daskalakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shields pulls Daskalakis in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daskalakis won't allow Shields to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daskalakis clinches up with Shields and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Daskalakis.
Shields takes an elbow to the forehead.
Daskalakis trying to land knees to the body.
Shields looking for a takedown.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Daskalakis lands a damaging elbow.
Daskalakis lands an elbow just above Shields 's eye.
Daskalakis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shields is trying to drag Daskalakis to the mat but Daskalakis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shields is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Daskalakis.
Shields is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Daskalakis is defending well.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Shields wants a takedown but no success here.
Shields wants to take the fight to the mat but Daskalakis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Daskalakis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Daskalakis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shields's defenses.
Shields wants a takedown.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Calvin Shields's cut is getting worse.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Daskalakis.
Daskalakis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Daskalakis lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daskalakis lands a good knee to the midsection. Shields won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daskalakis lands a left hand.
Daskalakis lands with a light punch inside.
Daskalakis lands a takedown into guard.
Daskalakis stays in close to Shields's body and controls the position.
Daskalakis throwing strikes but missing.
Shields keeping moving, preventing Daskalakis from controlling successfully.
Daskalakis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daskalakis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daskalakis distracts Shields with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caligola Daskalakis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calvin Shields's cut.
That's time! Shields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Daskalakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Shields circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daskalakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Daskalakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Daskalakis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shields has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daskalakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Daskalakis lands a damaging elbow.
Daskalakis trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daskalakis.
Shields can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Shields. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shields tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daskalakis lands an elbow inside that Shields shrugs off.
Daskalakis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shields.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daskalakis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Caligola Daskalakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Daskalakis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daskalakis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
 Shields is rocked!
Calvin Shields's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shields tries to score a body lock takedown but Daskalakis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daskalakis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daskalakis lands an elbow that stopped Shields in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Shields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields avoids the elbow strike from Daskalakis, against the cage.
Daskalakis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Daskalakis has Shields pressed against the cage. He pushes Shields back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Daskalakis throws a beautiful elbow that sends Shields crashing to the floor! Daskalakis piles on the pressure with more strikes! Shields is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caligola Daskalakis!
Caligola Daskalakis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daron Acemoglu (ranked 1071 p4p, 1535 weight class) and Aslak Maitonaama (ranked 159 p4p, 216 weight class). Daron Acemoglu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daron Acemoglu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aslak Maitonaama!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maitonaama lands a lovely overhand right.
Maitonaama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Acemoglu blocks a body shot from Maitonaama.
A short body shot lands from Maitonaama as the two fighters clinch.
Acemoglu misses with a knee strike.
Maitonaama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maitonaama is stalling here.
Maitonaama lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Acemoglu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maitonaama tries to clinch but Acemoglu moves away
and Acemoglu counters with a takedown into side control.
Maitonaama taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maitonaama takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Acemoglu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Acemoglu working the head with strikes.
Maitonaama tries to bench press Acemoglu off him but Acemoglu keeps the position.
Maitonaama manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Maitonaama is looking for a sweep. Acemoglu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maitonaama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Acemoglu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Maitonaama felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Acemoglu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Acemoglu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Acemoglu there.
Maitonaama works his way to full guard. Good work.
Acemoglu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Acemoglu works over Maitonaama with some ground and pound from guard.
Acemoglu won't allow Maitonaama to sweep him here.
Acemoglu with a nice head shot there.
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet.
Acemoglu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Maitonaama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Acemoglu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama advances to half guard.
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!
Acemoglu wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maitonaama trying to control the action but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu tries to get to full guard but Maitonaama has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maitonaama performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maitonaama tries to pass to full mount but Acemoglu defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maitonaama drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Acemoglu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maitonaama has Acemoglu in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maitonaama can do anything to dispel that myth.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Acemoglu stands up over Maitonaama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Acemoglu is in close to Maitonaama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Maitonaama's head.
Maitonaama working a defensive guard here.
Maitonaama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Acemoglu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Acemoglu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maitonaama has momentary wrist control but Acemoglu slips an elbow through the middle.
Maitonaama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acemoglu controls the pace.
Maitonaama keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maitonaama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maitonaama is trying to control the position but Acemoglu postures up.
Maitonaama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acemoglu tries to free his leg and advance position but Maitonaama is retaining full guard.
Acemoglu postures up and lands a big shot to Maitonaama's brow.
Acemoglu landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Maitonaama jabs Acemoglu right on the nose. Acemoglu blinks but takes it well.
Acemoglu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maitonaama can do to turn this around?
Acemoglu misses with a body punch
and Maitonaama counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Maitonaama misses.
Maitonaama throws a nice looking combination but Acemoglu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maitonaama bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Acemoglu's head backwards.
Acemoglu misses with a hook to the body
and Maitonaama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maitonaama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Acemoglu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maitonaama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Acemoglu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maitonaama feints the counter takedown.
Acemoglu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maitonaama tries to avoid it but Acemoglu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maitonaama to the ground. Maitonaama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Acemoglu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maitonaama throws out the jab.
No joy there for Maitonaama, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Acemoglu.
Maitonaama is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maitonaama wants to clinch up but Acemoglu keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Acemoglu.
Maitonaama connects with a right hand. Acemoglu shakes it off.
Maitonaama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Maitonaama closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Maitonaama lands in his opponent's guard.
Maitonaama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Acemoglu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maitonaama's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maitonaama is on top in guard.
Acemoglu looking for a sweep. Not yet Acemoglu, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu keeping moving, preventing Maitonaama from controlling successfully.
Acemoglu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maitonaama is one step ahead there.
Maitonaama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Maitonaama stopping the sweep attempt from Acemoglu.
Maitonaama trying to control but Acemoglu is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Acemoglu can't keep his opponent in guard - Maitonaama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Acemoglu manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Acemoglu managing to control the position.
Maitonaama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Acemoglu is keeping the position for now.
Acemoglu controlling the position.
Acemoglu trying to keep a closed guard but Maitonaama is proving a slippery customer.
Maitonaama drops back looking for a leg! Acemoglu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Acemoglu manages to kick Maitonaama off! Maitonaama jumps back into Acemoglu's guard.
Acemoglu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maitonaama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maitonaama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four 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.
Acemoglu is striking off his back. Maitonaama thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Maitonaama works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maitonaama prevents Acemoglu from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maitonaama looking to control but Acemoglu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslak Maitonaama 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Maitonaama gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Acemoglu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maitonaama looking for a sweep. Not yet Maitonaama, not yet.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Acemoglu is really struggling to control Maitonaama but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acemoglu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daron Acemoglu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maitonaama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Maitonaama working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Acemoglu.
Acemoglu working some strikes from top position.
Acemoglu is in close to Maitonaama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Acemoglu forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maitonaama keeping hold of Acemoglu's head, controlling as best he can.
Maitonaama wants to control but Acemoglu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Maitonaama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maitonaama wants to improve his position but Acemoglu is controlling well.
Acemoglu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Maitonaama is trying to get back to full guard.
Acemoglu slips a nice elbow through Maitonaama's hands, connecting with Maitonaama's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Acemoglu winds up and cracks Maitonaama with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Acemoglu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maitonaama keeps working.
Maitonaama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maitonaama.
Acemoglu trying to control but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
Maitonaama trying to control the position.
Acemoglu stopping the sweep attempt from Maitonaama.
Maitonaama trying to control the position.
Acemoglu trying to control but Maitonaama is working from the bottom.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maitonaama's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Acemoglu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Acemoglu passes into half guard.
Acemoglu 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.
Maitonaama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maitonaama.
Acemoglu wants to control from the top but Maitonaama keeps moving.
Maitonaama working for a triangle but Acemoglu defends it easily.
Acemoglu lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Acemoglu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Acemoglu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Maitonaama looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Acemoglu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maitonaama's head.
Acemoglu looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maitonaama is on top in guard.
Maitonaama won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acemoglu wants to hit a sweep here but Maitonaama passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Acemoglu there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acemoglu is trying to reverse the position but instead Maitonaama has taken his back - oops!
And that's the end of the fight!
Daron Acemoglu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Acemoglu 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daron Acemoglu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Williams (ranked 1864 p4p, 1964 weight class) and Larry Shark (ranked 266 p4p, 276 weight class). Larry Shark 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Williams!
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, Larry Shark!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shark looking to control.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shark is keeping the position for now.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams being controlled for a moment.
Williams wants to control but Shark postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams wants to control but Shark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Shark sits in half guard.
Shark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shark trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Larry Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Shark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams staying out of range there.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shark wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams prevents Shark from improving his position.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shark sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shark is holding on to half guard well.
Williams is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Shark to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Shark will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Shark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark trying to control from the bottom.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well.
Shark is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark is trying to control but can't.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Shark is positioning himself well to prevent Williams advancing to mount.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shark tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shark gets full guard.
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shark has escaped and now he's on top!
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shark controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shark trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Shark pushes his legs off easily.
Enzo Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shark defends it easily.
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shark stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Larry Shark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Shark's legs - danger averted.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Shark in his guard.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Shark defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams is trying to keep Shark in close.
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Shark postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams looking to control.
Shark controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shark is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark throws an elbow but Williams slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shark trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Shark controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Shark had a free shot at his head there.
Williams misses the jab.
That's four 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.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams moves forwards but Shark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shark avoids the body shot from Williams.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark scores with a jab.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Shark throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Shark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shark misses the target.
Shark misses with a hook.
Shark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Enzo Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Shark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tama Ruiha (ranked 1392 p4p, 1963 weight class) and Franko Getaldic (ranked 209 p4p, 273 weight class). Ruiha comes to the cage accompanied by Polynesian Traditional Music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tama Ruiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Franko Getaldic!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Getaldic misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ruiha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Getaldic looks to throw the jab but Ruiha is out of range.
Ruiha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Getaldic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Tama Ruiha has been cut.
Getaldic slips under a jab from Ruiha.
Ruiha punishes Getaldic's body with a nice straight punch.
Getaldic misses with a straight right.
Getaldic throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Ruiha finds it's way through Getaldic's defenses.
Ruiha fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Getaldic misses its intended target.
Ruiha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Getaldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Getaldic connects with a body shot.
Getaldic scores with a decent looking hook.
Getaldic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruiha throws a combination that misses
and Getaldic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Getaldic takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Getaldic connects with a body shot.
Getaldic misses with an uppercut. Ruiha saw that one coming.
Ruiha drops his hands momentarily and Getaldic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Getaldic's shoulder, as Getaldic tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Getaldic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Getaldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruiha moves forwards but Getaldic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Getaldic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ruiha.
Ruiha forces Getaldic back against the cage and clinches.
Getaldic throws a head punch that misses.
Getaldic pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Getaldic lands a nice shot to the body.
Ruiha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Getaldic.
Ruiha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ruiha misses with some punches.
Getaldic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Getaldic pushes Ruiha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Getaldic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Getaldic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Getaldic is trying to push Ruiha away but Ruiha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ruiha misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Getaldic throws a head punch that misses.
Getaldic tries a body shot but Ruiha blocks it.
Getaldic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiha blocking some punches.
Getaldic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiha misses with a double jab.
Getaldic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruiha. Ruiha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Getaldic misses the jab.
Getaldic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ruiha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Getaldic scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Getaldic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruiha doesn't seem phased though.
Ruiha misses with a few strikes there.
Ruiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Getaldic.
Tama Ruiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Getaldic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ruiha doesn't seem phased though.
Tama Ruiha's cut is getting worse.
Ruiha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Getaldic misses with the combination.
Ruiha connects with a jab.
Getaldic cracks Ruiha with a good jab.
Getaldic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ruiha throws an overhand right that lands on Getaldic's shoulder, as Getaldic tries to avoid the shot.
Getaldic misses with a straight left.
Ruiha is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Getaldic hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tama Ruiha!
In his post fight interview, Tama Ruiha started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maro Pjetlic (ranked 395 p4p, 804 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 61 p4p, 106 weight class). Pjetlic comes to the cage accompanied by Legend. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maro Pjetlic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjetlic stuffs the takedown attempt from Thompson. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Pjetlic throwing a counter right hand but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pjetlic circles away.
Thompson throws a head kick but Pjetlic moves out of range.
Thompson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pjetlic throws the left hand but Thompson avoids the punch easily.
Pjetlic lands with a straight right. Thompson didn't see that one coming.
Pjetlic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pjetlic counters with a two punch combo.
Maro Pjetlic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
Thompson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pjetlic defends it well.
A jab from Pjetlic does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Pjetlic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thompson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pjetlic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pjetlic throws out a powerful jab.
Maro Pjetlic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson has a takedown stuffed.
Pjetlic stuns Thompson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thompson has his takedown stuffed
and Pjetlic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pjetlic dips to his left and cracks Thompson with an uppercut!
Thompson fails with a takedown attempt.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pjetlic.
Thompson throws a lazy head kick
and Pjetlic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pjetlic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Pjetlic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pjetlic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pjetlic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Pjetlic avoids it well.
Pjetlic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
It looks like Pjetlic has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thompson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pjetlic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thompson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pjetlic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic falls off balance throwing a combination
so Thompson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pjetlic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic trying to control the position.
Thompson works over Pjetlic with some ground and pound from guard.
Pjetlic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thompson on the ground.
Pjetlic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Pjetlic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Thompson is working Pjetlic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Thompson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson is working Pjetlic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Pjetlic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson stands up over Pjetlic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Pjetlic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pjetlic lands with a right hand.
Pjetlic takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thompson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson tries for a takedown but Pjetlic circles away easily
and Pjetlic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pjetlic drops Thompson with a beautiful combination! Thompson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pjetlic is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
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!
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt - Pjetlic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pjetlic misses with a hook.
Pjetlic leaves Thompson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maro Pjetlic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Pjetlic cracks Thompson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pjetlic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thompson on the side of the head.
Pjetlic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thompson sprawling to the canvas! Thompson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pjetlic finish him?!
Thompson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Thompson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maro Pjetlic!
Maro Pjetlic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torhte Finlayson (ranked 119 p4p, 696 weight class) and Otis Yates (ranked 26 p4p, 107 weight class). Finlayson comes to the cage accompanied by Scotland the Brave, Black Bear. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torhte Finlayson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otis Yates!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Finlayson counter with a right hand.
It looks like Otis Yates has been cut.
Finlayson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finlayson misses with a looping right.
Finlayson scores with a jab.
Yates staying out of range there.
Finlayson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finlayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Finlayson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finlayson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finlayson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yates at a distance.
Finlayson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yates misses the shot to the body.
Finlayson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yates.
Yates swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Finlayson jabs Yates right on the nose. Yates blinks but takes it well.
Torhte Finlayson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finlayson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finlayson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yates counters with a straight right hand.
Finlayson cracks Yates with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yates looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Finlayson finish him?
Yates is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Finlayson finds Yates's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Yates flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Finlayson lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Yates will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Torhte Finlayson!
Torhte Finlayson retains his light heavyweight title!
Torhte Finlayson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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