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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Barnett (ranked 3287 p4p, 3652 weight class) and Rustam Tsubekov (ranked 432 p4p, 472 weight class). Barnett comes to the cage accompanied by Born Ready. The key to victory for Buddy Barnett has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buddy Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Rustam Tsubekov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsubekov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barnett tries to avoid it but Tsubekov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barnett to the ground. Barnett escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Barnett misses.
Tsubekov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tsubekov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tsubekov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barnett tries to bum rush Tsubekov with a series of wild strikes but Tsubekov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsubekov scores with a takedown into Barnett's guard.
Barnett kicks Tsubekov off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsubekov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Barnett's guard.
Barnett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnett wants to stand but Tsubekov is controlling the position.
Barnett keeping moving, preventing Tsubekov from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsubekov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsubekov wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsubekov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnett with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tsubekov takes one to the chin there.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov trying to control the action but Barnett is working from the bottom.
Barnett is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tsubekov tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Tsubekov tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tsubekov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tsubekov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barnett, who protects the arm well.
Tsubekov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Tsubekov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Barnett has escaped the position, nice work there.
Barnett is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsubekov swings around for an armbar but Barnett sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tsubekov's guard.
Tsubekov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buddy Barnett dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tsubekov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Barnett's guard.
Tsubekov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tsubekov tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard.
Tsubekov prevents Barnett from getting back to his feet.
Tsubekov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsubekov trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsubekov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Barnett is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Barnett has escaped and now he's on top!
Tsubekov is looking for a triangle but Barnett pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsubekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tsubekov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsubekov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barnett is now in half guard.
Barnett wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tsubekov is trying to control but Barnett passes into side control!
Tsubekov is trying to improve his position.
Barnett wants to stand but Tsubekov has his arm trapped.
Tsubekov trying to control but Barnett flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett avoiding Tsubekov 's attempts to control his hands.
Tsubekov is in bad spot here.
Barnett struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tsubekov can't escape the position.
Tsubekov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tsubekov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tsubekov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tsubekov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov is refusing to be controlled, as Barnett sits in half guard.
Tsubekov looking for submissions off his back.
Tsubekov tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Buddy Barnett will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tsubekov has a takedown stuffed.
Tsubekov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barnett did well to prevent Tsubekov getting side control.
Tsubekov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Barnett is defending against the submission attempts here by Tsubekov.
Tsubekov is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsubekov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnett does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tsubekov wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tsubekov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Barnett sees it coming and defends easily.
Tsubekov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnett has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsubekov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Barnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tsubekov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tsubekov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Barnett is looking to escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Barnett tests Tsubekov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsubekov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tsubekov lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsubekov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsubekov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsubekov wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Tsubekov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Barnett trying to strike off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Barnett controls Tsubekov momentarily but Tsubekov frees himself.
Tsubekov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barnett manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tsubekov has Barnett in his guard.
Tsubekov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Barnett is looking to stand up but Tsubekov won't let him.
Buddy Barnett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsubekov has his foot on Barnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnett works his way back into a safe position though.
Rustam Tsubekov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tsubekov is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustam Tsubekov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnett 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Barnett!
A victorious Buddy Barnett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Johnson (ranked 2609 p4p, 2660 weight class) and Ching Chong (ranked 317 p4p, 323 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jameson Johnson!
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, Ching Chong!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chong leaning against his opponent.
Chong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Johnson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chong is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chong has his back to the cage.
Chong being controlled against the cage.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Jameson Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ching Chong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chong throws an elbow but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Johnson presses Chong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy.
Chong misses with a body punch.
Chong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chong misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chong trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chong into the cage.
Johnson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chong up against the cage.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson prevents the takedown attempt.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Chong tries to tie him up.
Chong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chong stalling against the cage.
Chong trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Chong taking a breather.
Chong pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chong goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson lands with a straight right. Chong didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Chong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Johnson defends well and Chong ends up having to push Johnson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Johnson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Chong tries to tie him up.
A short left from Johnson.
Chong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
Chong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Johnson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chong looks winded!
Chong darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chong is pushing Johnson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chong slowing the pace effectively.
Chong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chong looking to throw knees to the head but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chong.
Chong goes for a takedown attempt but Johnson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chong, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnson gets through Chong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson clinches.
Chong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chong.
Chong looking to slow down the pace here.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chong can do to turn this around?
Johnson managing to block the knees to the body from Chong.
Chong tries to score a body lock takedown but Johnson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jameson Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ching Chong.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Johnson.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Chong's ribcage. Chong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Chong is breathing heavily.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chong or not.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a shot to the body.
Johnson creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Chong's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Chong drops to his knees and Johnson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jameson Johnson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grover Montoya (ranked 2879 p4p, 2639 weight class) and Jeff Contreras (ranked 415 p4p, 381 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grover Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montoya loads up on a big right hand but Contreras slips the punch.
Montoya misses with a double jab.
Montoya throws out a powerful jab.
Contreras tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montoya lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Montoya!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya's corner calls for a 1-2. Montoya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Montoya scores with a leg kick.
Montoya cracks Contreras with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Contreras wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Montoya - just one landing.
Contreras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Contreras takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Contreras tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Montoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montoya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Contreras tries for a takedown but Montoya circles away easily
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contreras slips a jab from Montoya.
And Contreras tries to counter it with a takedown but Montoya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Montoya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Contreras. Contreras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Montoya as Contreras shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Montoya. That snapped Contreras's head back.
Contreras moves out of range of the strikes.
Contreras wants to counter the offense by Montoya and move into the clinch position.
Montoya throws a series of strikes that have Contreras backpedaling.
Nice straight punches there by Montoya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Montoya.
Montoya throws a right hand that misses
and Contreras counters by clinching up.
Montoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Contreras backwards.
Contreras slows down the pace here.
Contreras looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya lands with a short shot to the head.
Montoya digs a right hand underneath Contreras's ribcage. Contreras let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contreras stalling against the cage.
Contreras wants a takedown but no success here.
Grover Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Contreras.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Contreras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Contreras has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Montoya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Contreras tries to pull guard but Montoya won't allow it.
Montoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Montoya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Contreras circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Montoya finds it's target.
Montoya connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Montoya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Montoya throws a jab when Contreras was well out of range.
Contreras tries to counter with a clinch but Montoya shakes him off and moves away.
Contreras fails with the takedown
and Montoya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montoya throws a body shot but no joy.
Contreras steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Montoya.
Montoya lands a slapping body shot.
Montoya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montoya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montoya throws a shot to the body.
Contreras wants to clinch up but Montoya keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya lands with a nice body punch.
Montoya digs a good body shot into Contreras's ribs.
Montoya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Contreras can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Montoya coming out on top.
Contreras takes one to the side of the head.
Montoya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Contreras slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
Montoya cracks Contreras with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montoya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Contreras's head backwards.
Grover Montoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montoya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montoya. That's going to slow Contreras down.
A nice combination there by Montoya.
Montoya misses with a straight left.
And Contreras tries to counter it with a takedown but Montoya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Contreras misses with a takedown attempt - Montoya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Grover Montoya is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Montoya misses.
Contreras slips a jab and a cross from Montoya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Montoya.
Jab by Montoya.
Montoya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Contreras with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montoya counters with a stiff right hand.
Grover Montoya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Contreras.
Montoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contreras manages to avoid it.
Montoya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Contreras.
Contreras moves forwards but Montoya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Contreras has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grover Montoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contreras darts in trying to clinch
and Montoya counters with a two punch combo.
 Contreras is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contreras wants to clinch
and Montoya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Contreras thinking.
Contreras's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Montoya jabs at Contreras's body.
Montoya cracks Contreras with a good jab.
Montoya cracks a nice hook into Contreras's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Montoya dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Contreras takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Contreras misses with a takedown attempt
and Montoya counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeff Contreras has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Contreras takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Montoya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Contreras is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Contreras closes the distance but Montoya moves to the side
and Montoya counters with a big right hand! Oh Contreras is in trouble here! Montoya follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grover Montoya!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Galvao (ranked 1429 p4p, 2669 weight class) and Rhys Hughs (ranked 221 p4p, 386 weight class). Galvao's entrance music is Ye - Burna Boy. A fine choice. Rhys Hughs has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Galvao!
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, Rhys Hughs!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughs misses with the combination.
Hughs tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughs misses with a double jab.
Hughs throws a series of punches but Galvao moves out of range.
Hughs throws a series of strikes that have Galvao backpedaling.
Hughs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughs swinging wildly here.
Galvao is looking to counter the offense by Hughs and move into the clinch.
Hughs throws a combination that misses
and Galvao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Galvao.
Hughs is trying to maintain a safe position but Galvao gets an underhook and turns Hughs into the cage.
Galvao decides to pull guard.
Galvao wants to sweep here but Hughs controlling him for the moment.
Galvao has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Galvao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hughs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Galvao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hughs told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hughs is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Galvao has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hughs is looking to defend but Galvao has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hughs! Galvao pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hughs taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Galvao!
Jose Galvao 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 1361 p4p, 24144 weight class) and Guy Neer (ranked 80 p4p, 287 weight class). Kamogawa's entrance music is The Veer Union - Bitter End. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Genji Kamogawa!
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, Guy Neer!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neer misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kamogawa to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Neer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Neer throws a hook but Kamogawa blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Neer.
Kamogawa moves into range and clinches up with Neer.
Kamogawa gets through Neer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa decides to pull 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!
Kamogawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kamogawa dives on top into guard.
Kamogawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kamogawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Neer's guard.
Kamogawa is taking a breather. Neer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Neer looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kamogawa is taking a breather. Neer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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. Kamogawa connects with a nice short shot to Neer's temple.
Neer is trying to escape back to his feet but Kamogawa uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Neer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kamogawa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Kamogawa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kamogawa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Neer wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Neer because Kamogawa loaded up on that one.
Kamogawa with the ground and pound from mount.
Kamogawa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kamogawa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Neer's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kamogawa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kamogawa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Neer is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa controlling the position easily from mount.
Kamogawa with shots to the head and body - Neer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kamogawa controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kamogawa throws a hook but Neer blocks it.
Kamogawa has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neer or not.
A frustrated look appears on Neer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kamogawa digs a right hand into Neer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Neer's gas tank.
Kamogawa prevents Neer from breaking the clinch.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamogawa digs a right hand underneath Neer's ribcage. Neer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kamogawa.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Neer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Neer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Neer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kamogawa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamogawa connects with a single shot there.
Kamogawa darts in and clinches Neer up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamogawa lands a body punch.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa is leaning against Neer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Neer is breathing heavily.
Kamogawa pulls Neer into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamogawa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neer manages to get himself to full guard.
Neer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa pushing down on Neer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neer is in trouble now - Kamogawa has advanced to mount!
Genji Kamogawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Neer really wants to buck Kamogawa off and get back to his feet.
Kamogawa lands a couple of good shots and Neer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Kamogawa is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer is trying to stand back up.
Kamogawa is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Kamogawa is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Kamogawa gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Kamogawa gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Kamogawa apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa misses with a straight right.
Kamogawa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neer.
Neer throws an off balance right hand
and Kamogawa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neer lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Neer.
Kamogawa throwing a counter right hand but Neer manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa darts in and clinches Neer up against the cage.
Kamogawa is working Neer over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kamogawa - that landed with a thud.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neer backwards.
Kamogawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neer backwards.
Neer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamogawa manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kamogawa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Neer tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kamogawa manages to move to mount!
Kamogawa content just to control the position here.
Kamogawa looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Neer trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that second round.
That's time! Kamogawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Neer slips under a jab from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neer ducks under a wild hook from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swinging wildly here.
Kamogawa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Guy Neer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamogawa blocks a low kick nicely.
Kamogawa clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kamogawa.
Neer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kamogawa has double underhooks.
Kamogawa pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamogawa controlling Neer's posture.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neer is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer looking to sit in guard and control but Kamogawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kamogawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kamogawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kamogawa cracks Neer with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Kamogawa stalls from top position.
Kamogawa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Neer can do to turn this around?
Neer pushes Kamogawa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kamogawa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kamogawa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Neer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Neer is looking to get back to his feet here but Kamogawa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Neer's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa is riding his opponent, not letting Neer buck him off.
Neer wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neer is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kamogawa scores with strikes from the back.
Kamogawa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Neer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamogawa continues to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genji Kamogawa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kamogawa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Space Jesus (ranked 1168 p4p, 1617 weight class) and Amaharo Xan (ranked 177 p4p, 241 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Xan's choice of entrance music: ARIGA TCHAN. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205
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BJJ Brown 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Space Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amaharo Xan!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Xan.
Xan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Xan thows a huge punch but Jesus dodges it nicely.
Jesus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jesus trying to control here.
Jesus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xan pulls his head out easily.
Jesus looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xan wants to pass to mount but Jesus is defending the position.
Jesus actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xan wants to pass to mount but Jesus is defending the position.
Xan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jesus taking some punishment here, with Xan in his half guard.
Jesus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xan wants to pass the guard but Jesus is keeping the position.
Jesus looking for a triangle here. Xan is fighting it but it looks tight! Jesus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Xan is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Space Jesus!
Our winner, Space Jesus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoeff (ranked 1545 p4p, 934 weight class) and Mara Tantor (ranked 232 p4p, 141 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Melvin Manhoeff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mara Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoeff has a takedown stuffed.
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Manhoeff uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manhoeff fails with the takedown.
Tantor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manhoeffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tantor scores with a hook.
 It looks like Melvin Manhoeff has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tantor.
Manhoeff tries to move into range but Tantor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
Manhoeff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manhoeff clinches up with Tantor and pushes him back against the cage.
Manhoeff tries to pull guard but Tantor holds him up against the cage and eventually Manhoeff drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Melvin Manhoeff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good body shot from Tantor.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tantor breaks from the clinch.
Manhoeff ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Manhoeff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tantor is fending him off so far but Manhoeff persists. Nope, Tantor circles away and we're back to standing.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Manhoeff slips under a jab.
Manhoeff tries to clinch up
and Tantor counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor cracks Manhoeff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Melvin Manhoeff's cut is getting worse.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Manhoeff is out of range.
Manhoeff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Manhoeff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tantor to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoeff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tantor.
Jab from Tantor.
Tantor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tantor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Manhoeff blocks a jab.
Tantor swinging wildly here.
Mara Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoeff drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Manhoeff moves out of range as Tantor strikes.
A punch combination from Tantor misses.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Manhoeff ducks under a wild hook from Tantor.
Manhoeff feinted with a counter takedown.
Tantor digs a good hook to Manhoeff's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Melvin Manhoeff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tantor cracks Manhoeff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tantor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tantor connects with a right hand. Manhoeff shakes it off.
Tantor throws a looping overhand right but Manhoeff ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manhoeff instigates a clinch.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jeez, Melvin Manhoeff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tantor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Tantor.
Tantor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mara Tantor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Melvin Manhoeff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Manhoeff avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manhoeff appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor scores with a jab. Manhoeff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manhoeff slips a jab from Tantor.
Manhoeff moves into the clinch.
Tantor lands a hook that snaps the head of Manhoeff backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tantor.
Manhoeff misses with a punch on the inside.
Tantor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Manhoeff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor blocks an uppercut.
Manhoeff fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manhoeff drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tantor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tantor.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Melvin Manhoeff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mara Tantor!
Mara Tantor 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 1176 p4p, 2057 weight class) and Wesley Janssen (ranked 179 p4p, 286 weight class). Wesley Janssen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
220
8 - 3 - 0 |
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216
5 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lachmann.
Janssen tries to improve position but can't.
Janssen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Janssen is looking to improve his position.
Janssen gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lachmann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lachmann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lachmann wants to control from the top but Janssen keeps moving.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lachmann is working hard here to advance position.
Lachmann stopping the sweep attempt from Janssen.
Janssen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lachmann lying in Janssen's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Janssen decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Lachmann taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wesley Janssen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Remi Chavaski (ranked 651 p4p, 809 weight class) and Alexander Dulo (ranked 70 p4p, 86 weight class). Remi Chavaski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Dulo's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Dulo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavaski blocks a jab.
Chavaski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dulo misses with a left hand
and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chavaski works his way into side control.
Chavaski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dulo tries to improve position but can't.
Dulo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dulo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dulo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chavaski is just content to waste time from the top position. Dulo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulo wants to sweep but no luck.
Dulo being controlled here, momentarily.
Chavaski tries to free his leg and advance position but Dulo is retaining full guard.
Dulo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Dulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavaski manages to get himself to full guard.
Dulo controlling from the top position.
Chavaski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is looking for a triangle but Dulo pushes his legs off easily.
Dulo 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.
Dulo trying to control but Chavaski is working from the bottom.
Chavaski looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dulo is defending well. Chavaski quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dulo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chavaski celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Remi Chavaski!
Remi Chavaski is the new featherweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlunckr Diesel (ranked 536 p4p, 609 weight class) and Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 77 p4p, 84 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Schlunckr Diesel!
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, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diesel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Diesel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kawiwasulu misses with a hook.
Kawiwasulu drops Diesel with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Diesel looks back up at him and smiles so Kawiwasulu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Schlunckr Diesel has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kawiwasulu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diesel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kawiwasulu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diesel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kawiwasulu scrambles back to his feet.
Diesel ducks under a wild hook from Kawiwasulu.
Diesel scores with a nice right hand.
Diesel lands with a hook. Kawiwasulu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kawiwasulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diesel moves away.
Diesel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice hook to Diesel's body. Diesel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kawiwasulu needs to keep his hands up - Diesel had a free shot at his head there.
Kawiwasulu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Diesel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel clinches with his opponent.
Diesel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diesel wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Diesel pushes Kawiwasulu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Diesel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kawiwasulu lands a knee to the head.
Kawiwasulu can't find room to land a body shot as Diesel controls the action.
Diesel avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
Kawiwasulu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kawiwasulu swings wildly with an uppercut but Diesel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawiwasulu pushes Diesel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Diesel tries to throw a body punch but Kawiwasulu avoids it by throwing Diesel back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Diesel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Diesel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diesel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diesel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diesel staying out of range there.
Diesel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kawiwasulu. Kawiwasulu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diesel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Diesel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diesel throws an off balance right hand
and Kawiwasulu scores with a counter punch that sends Diesel to the canvas! Kawiwasulu smells blood - he's punishing Diesel with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Diesel has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
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