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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albin Polak (ranked 3931 p4p, 6299 weight class) and Mister Meowgi (ranked 212 p4p, 275 weight class). Albin Polak could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mister Meowgi's chin.
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138
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albin Polak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Meowgi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meowgi is looking to clinch but Polak is avoiding it.
Polak looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Polak tries to work over Meowgi's front leg with a kick but Meowgi checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meowgi checks a leg kick.
Meowgi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Meowgi misses with a head kick.
Polak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meowgi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Polak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Meowgi wants to counter with a clinch but Polak pushes him away.
Meowgi wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polak keeps the fight on the outside.
Polak appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Polak closes the distance and clinches.
Meowgi is working for takedown but Polak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Meowgi stalling in the clinch but Polak improves position.
Meowgi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meowgi wants to clinch up but Polak keeps it at a distance.
Meowgi shoots in looking for a takedown but Polak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meowgi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meowgi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Polak as he jumps to the side.
Albin Polak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Meowgi.
Polak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meowgi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meowgi avoids the head kick by Polak.
Meowgi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Meowgi doesn't manage to clinch there - Polak circles away.
Meowgi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Meowgi tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meowgi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Meowgi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Albin Polak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meowgi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Meowgi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polak throws a big counter combination but Meowgi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meowgi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Polak sprawls well initially but Meowgi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meowgi prevents Polak from standing back up.
Meowgi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polak keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meowgi prevents Polak from standing back up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Meowgi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Meowgi is nestled in close to Polak, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meowgi is looking to take a break and control but Polak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Well, if Meowgi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Meowgi fails with the takedown.
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.
Polak tries to clinch up.
Meowgi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Polak closes the distance and clinches.
Meowgi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Polak is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meowgi is trying to pull guard but Polak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meowgi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Polak enables Meowgi to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Polak manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Meowgi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meowgi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meowgi preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meowgi postures up.
Meowgi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mister Meowgi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meowgi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Meowgi slips a jab from Polak.
Meowgi clinches.
Meowgi manages to break the clinch.
Meowgi tries to clinch up.
Polak dives in and grabs Meowgi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meowgi pushes down on Polak's head and hops out.
Despite the aggression on Meowgi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Meowgi fails with a takedown attempt.
Albin Polak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meowgi gets a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meowgi pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meowgi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Polak throwing strikes from guard but Meowgi blocks nicely.
Meowgi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Polak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meowgi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polak has managed to get both his arms back between Meowgi's legs - danger averted.
Meowgi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Polak trying to control but Meowgi is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Meowgi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meowgi fails with a takedown attempt.
Meowgi scores with a push kick.
We've been told by Polak's head coaches at Island Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meowgi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Polak keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Meowgi checks a leg kick.
Polak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polak tries to score with a low kick but Meowgi moves his leg out of the way.
Polak doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Meowgi.
Meowgi dives in and grabs Polak's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polak pushes down on Meowgi's head and hops out.
Albin Polak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Meowgi.
Meowgi has a takedown stuffed.
Meowgi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Polak defends well and Meowgi ends up having to push Polak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Meowgi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meowgi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meowgi wants to clinch.
Polak swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polak looks for a takedown but Meowgi sprawls well.
Meowgi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A nice inside leg kick there by Meowgi. That's going to slow Polak down.
Meowgi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polak keeps the fight on the outside.
Polak swats away the attempt to clinch by Meowgi.
Meowgi is looking to clinch but Polak is avoiding it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meowgi fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mister Meowgi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Polak throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Polak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Meowgi counters with a right hand to the body.
Meowgi connects with a body shot.
Meowgi doesn't manage to clinch there - Polak circles away.
As Meowgi backs away, Polak returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Meowgi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Polak will feel that in the morning.
Meowgi connects with a high kick.
Meowgi tries to clinch up but Polak circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meowgi tries to clinch up but Polak circles away and keeps his distance.
Meowgi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polak stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meowgi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polak swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Meowgi connects with a leg kick.
Meowgi tries to clinch but Polak is having none of it.
Meowgi tries to clinch up.
Meowgi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Polak rather than just go for the knockout.
Meowgi lands a head kick. Polak smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Meowgi connects with a single shot there.
Meowgi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Polak's guard.
Meowgi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Polak, up you get!
Polak tries to clinch up.
Meowgi clinches with his opponent.
Meowgi breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meowgi tries to clinch up but Polak circles away and keeps his distance.
Polak tries to counter by clinching up but Meowgi breaks away and moves out of range.
Meowgi wants to clinch up but Polak keeps it at a distance.
Meowgi tries to clinch but Polak is having none of it.
Meowgi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Polak as he avoids it easily.
Albin Polak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Meowgi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meowgi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Polak defends it nicely.
Polak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Meowgi.
Meowgi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polak backs up against the cage.
Meowgi tries to clinch but Polak is having none of it.
Meowgi wants to clinch.
Albin Polak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meowgi swinging wildly here.
Meowgi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Polak tries to break free but Meowgi pushes him back against the cage.
Meowgi trying to stall but Polak improves his position.
Meowgi tries to pull guard but Polak forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Meowgi is trying to pull guard but Polak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Polak wants to get back to striking at distance but Meowgi won't allow it.
Meowgi is trying to pull guard but Polak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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.
Meowgi has Polak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Polak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Meowgi fails to pull guard.
Polak can't break the clinch.
Meowgi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meowgi breaks the clinch.
Meowgi thumps Polak with a low kick.
Polak throws a sloppy head kick and Meowgi moves out of range easily.
Polak sets himself, and Meowgi steps forward looking for the clinch! Polak avoids it this time.
Nice uppercut there from Meowgi.
Horrible takedown attempt by Meowgi or perhaps it was just good defense by Polak, which made it look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mister Meowgi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Meowgi 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mister Meowgi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Camacho (ranked 4392 p4p, 2863 weight class) and Werner Heisenberg (ranked 542 p4p, 371 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Macho Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Werner Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Camacho counters with a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Camacho!
Camacho throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camacho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camacho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg stuffs the takedown.
Camacho misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Heisenberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Camacho seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Camacho tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Heisenberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Heisenberg throws a series of punches but Camacho avoids them all with ease.
Camacho throws out a powerful jab.
Camacho is looking to land body kicks.
Heisenberg throws a lazy right hand but Camacho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Heisenberg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho looks to score with a jab to the body but Heisenberg is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Werner Heisenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Camacho with that takedown attempt.
Heisenberg feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Heisenberg sprawls well. Heisenberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Camacho gets slowly back to his feet.
Heisenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camacho throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Heisenberg's head.
Heisenberg slaps away a takedown attempt from Camacho, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Heisenberg misses.
Heisenberg looks to land a combination but Camacho avoids it well.
Camacho fails with a takedown attempt.
Camacho goes for a double leg but Heisenberg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Heisenberg continues to drive forward.
Camacho struggles to land a body shot inside as Heisenberg controls his hands.
Heisenberg is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho has Heisenberg pressed against the cage, preventing Heisenberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Heisenberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camacho has him pressed against the cage.
Heisenberg looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heisenberg is trying to break the clinch but Camacho is controlling him.
Camacho tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Camacho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heisenberg's face.
Heisenberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Heisenberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Camacho lands with a light punch inside.
Heisenberg is looking to control Camacho's arms but Camacho gets an underhook and turns him. Now Heisenberg has his back to the cage.
Camacho drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Heisenberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Camacho lands a body shot in the clinch.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Camacho.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg has had enough of the clinch but Camacho keeps him there for the moment.
Camacho looking to throw knees to the head but Heisenberg is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Camacho has double underhooks.
Camacho is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heisenberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Heisenberg can't break the clinch.
Camacho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Camacho wants to stall.
Heisenberg is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
Heisenberg blocks an uppercut.
Heisenberg is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
Heisenberg tries to break free but Camacho pushes him back against the cage.
Camacho has a couple of punches blocked by Heisenberg.
Camacho keeps control of Heisenberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Camacho using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Heisenberg is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
Heisenberg is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Heisenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Camacho to work.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Camacho prevents Heisenberg from breaking the clinch.
Heisenberg is trying to break free.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Camacho takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Camacho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Heisenberg's efforts to push away.
Camacho can't get the takedown.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heisenberg.
Heisenberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Camacho won't allow it.
Camacho landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heisenberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Heisenberg has had enough of the clinch but Camacho keeps him there for the moment.
Heisenberg is pressed up against the cage. Camacho has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Heisenberg down to the mat. Heisenberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Heisenberg misses the shot to the body.
Camacho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heisenberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Camacho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heisenberg.
A quick step to the side and Camacho tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Camacho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Camacho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 It looks like Macho Camacho has been cut.
Camacho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heisenberg can do to turn this around?
Camacho shoots for a double leg takedown but Heisenberg sprawls well. He's pushed Camacho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Camacho has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Camacho there as he acknowledges the shot.
Heisenberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Heisenberg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heisenberg appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Heisenberg throws a big shot that misses.
Heisenberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camacho looks for a takedown but Heisenberg sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Macho Camacho. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heisenberg stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho dives in for a single leg takedown but Heisenberg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Heisenberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heisenberg blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heisenberg is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
Heisenberg is trying to break the clinch but Camacho has him pressed against the cage.
Camacho prevents Heisenberg from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heisenberg working hard to break the clinch.
Camacho misses with some punches.
Heisenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Camacho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heisenberg is defending well.
Camacho keeps control of Heisenberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heisenberg wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heisenberg wants to break free but Camacho has control.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Camacho fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heisenberg tries to break free but Camacho pushes him back against the cage.
Camacho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camacho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Camacho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Heisenberg prevents it.
Heisenberg is trying to force a seperation but Camacho has the dominant position.
Heisenberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heisenberg blocks a body shot from Camacho.
Heisenberg wants to break free but Camacho has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg tries to break free but Camacho pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg has had enough of the clinch but Camacho keeps him there for the moment.
Heisenberg is trying to break free.
Heisenberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heisenberg tries to circle away but Camacho has him pinned against the cage.
Heisenberg tries to break free but Camacho pushes him back against the cage.
Macho Camacho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Camacho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camacho misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Heisenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heisenberg can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Heisenberg wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Camacho has him pressed against the cage.
Camacho is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Heisenberg is defending well.
Heisenberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Camacho is keeping busy.
Camacho tries a body shot but Heisenberg blocks it.
Camacho keeps control of Heisenberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisenberg.
Heisenberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heisenberg misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Camacho tries to land knees in the clinch but Heisenberg avoids the damage to the body.
Heisenberg working hard to break the clinch.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heisenberg managing to block the knees to the body from Camacho.
Heisenberg wants to get back to striking at distance but Camacho won't allow it.
Heisenberg prevents a body shot from Camacho.
A frustrated look appears on Heisenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Camacho.
Camacho looking to throw knees to the head but Heisenberg is blocking nicely.
Heisenberg has had enough of the clinch but Camacho keeps him there for the moment.
Heisenberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Camacho has double underhooks.
Heisenberg tries to stall but Camacho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Heisenberg taking a breather.
Heisenberg is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Camacho has denied him.
A frustrated look appears on Heisenberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Camacho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Heisenberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
Camacho throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camacho tries for a takedown but Heisenberg circles away easily
and Heisenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heisenberg cracks Camacho with an open hand slap.
Macho Camacho's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Heisenberg.
Camacho throws a lazy body kick
and Heisenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heisenberg throws a shot from downtown. Camacho moves away and avoids it.
Camacho changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heisenberg tries to avoid it but Camacho manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heisenberg to the ground. Heisenberg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Heisenberg lands a slapping body shot.
Heisenberg dips to his left and cracks Camacho with an uppercut!
 Camacho is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg rushes Camacho with punches - Camacho moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Camacho goes down! Heisenberg follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Werner Heisenberg!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Agent Orange (ranked 2452 p4p, 2961 weight class) and Banker Three (ranked 138 p4p, 172 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Agent Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Banker Three!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Three moves into the clinch successfully.
Three breaks the clinch.
Orange fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Three shoots in and gets a takedown into Orange's guard.
Three slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like Three might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Three trying to control but Orange is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orange is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Orange might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Three content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Orange has locked up a guillotine! Orange's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Three is holding on here and Orange must be using up a lot of energy. Three has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Orange gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Agent Orange!
Our winner, Agent Orange, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 1745 p4p, 2245 weight class) and Buzz Light Year (ranked 52 p4p, 76 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dwalin Giantslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Light Year !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giantslayer looking to score a takedown here. Light Year is defending well but Giantslayer drives through and ends up in Light Year 's guard.
Light Year wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Giantslayer is now in half guard.
Giantslayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Light Year 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.
Light Year wants to get back to full guard.
Giantslayer slips a nice elbow through Light Year 's hands, connecting with Light Year 's forehead.
Light Year is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Giantslayer connects with a nice short shot to Light Year 's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giantslayer lands a nice short elbow.
 Light Year is rocked!
Giantslayer lands a big elbow - Light Year is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Giantslayer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Tassen (ranked 1188 p4p, 1387 weight class) and Andrey Karaev (ranked 147 p4p, 179 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Tassen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrey Karaev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Karaev misses.
Karaev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tassen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karaev moves away.
Tassen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Andrey Karaev has been cut.
Tassen gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tassen not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tassen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Karaev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tassen wants to control from the top but Karaev keeps moving.
Tassen chips away with some ground and pound.
Tassen preventing the sweep.
Karaev has his hands on Tassen's head, controlling the position.
Karaev keeping moving, preventing Tassen from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tassen postures up in Karaev's guard and throws a big left but Karaev blocks it.
Tassen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tassen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karaev is keeping the position for now.
Tassen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karaev's head.
Karaev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Tassen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Karaev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Karaev stops Tassen from getting back to his feet.
Karaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tassen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tassen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Karaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tassen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tassen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Karaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tassen keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tassen lands the left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tassen shoots in for a takedown but Karaev shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Karaev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice jab there from Karaev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lee Tassen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Karaev's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Karaev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tassen.
It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Tassen loads up on a big right hand but Karaev slips the punch.
Tassen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Karaev to score with a decent uppercut.
Tassen ducks under a wild hook from Karaev.
Tassen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tassen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tassen misses with a body shot.
Tassen tries to bum rush Karaev with a series of wild strikes but Karaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tassen has his takedown stuffed
and Karaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karaev slips a straight right by Tassen.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tassen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karaev momentarily.
Karaev throws a big shot that misses.
Tassen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tassen avoids the body shot from Karaev.
Andrey Karaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooh!!! Karaev has knocked Tassen down with a huge combo! Karaev steps away and waves a wobbly Tassen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tassen is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tassen circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Karaev. Tassen falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Karaev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrey Karaev!
A less than humble Andrey Karaev misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 838 p4p, 1731 weight class) and Rashad Jackson (ranked 113 p4p, 222 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeeJay Dawkins!
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, Rashad Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dawkins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dawkins off and has taken his back!
Dawkins rolls, trying to escape but Jackson keeps control of the position.
Dawkins wants to control his opponent's hands but Jackson gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is hanging on to Dawkins's back as he tries to escape.
Dawkins turns into Jackson and is now in his 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!
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson has momentary wrist control but Dawkins slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing good reports from Dawkins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dawkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dawkins cracks Jackson with a solid left hand.
Dawkins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dawkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins advances position into side control!
Dawkins working the ground and pound.
Dawkins connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Dawkins lands an elbow.
Dawkins landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jackson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dawkins connects with a decent elbow.
Dawkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dawkins working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dawkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawkins cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson is trying to control Dawkins's posture but Dawkins avoids it.
Dawkins is putting a hurting on Jackson here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dawkins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jackson looks winded!
Dawkins controlling from side mount.
Dawkins working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Dawkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Check out the look on Dawkins's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dawkins moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dawkins landing strikes.
Dawkins happy to just control the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.
Dawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Dawkins grinds an elbow into Jackson's temple.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dawkins in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dawkins working the head and body with strikes.
Dawkins working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dawkins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
Dawkins cracks Jackson with a big right hand but Jackson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dawkins working the body and head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawkins lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dawkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jackson is rocked!
Dawkins is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dawkins scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jackson to see if he's OK.
A big shot lands for Dawkins! That's hurt Jackson! Will he recover? Dawkins fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dawkins!
DeeJay Dawkins managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Island Xtreme Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jobber Joe (ranked 574 p4p, 2981 weight class) and Pat Risher (ranked 34 p4p, 173 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jobber Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pat Risher!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Risher misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe.
Joe throws a body punch but Risher moves out of range.
A big right from Joe misses.
Sloppy strikes from Risher. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Joe both land. Nice combination.
Jab by Risher.
Joe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Risher.
Joe misses with an uppercut.
Joe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Risher eats them both and turns towards Joe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Joe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risher was well out of range. Poor timing from Joe.
Risher tries to counter with a clinch but Joe shakes him off and moves away.
Risher swings for the body but Joe moves out of range.
Joe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Risher looks to land a right hand but Joe moved out of range.
Risher misses with a hook.
Joe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Risher manages to avoid it.
Risher wants to counter the offense by Joe and move into the clinch position.
Joe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Risher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Risher has time to react.
Joe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joe misses with a hook. Risher ducked under it nicely.
Risher's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Risher's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Risher keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Joe.
Joe lands a right hook to the body.
Joe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Risher scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Risher misses with a left hand
and Joe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooh!!! Joe has knocked Risher down with a huge combo! Joe steps away and waves a wobbly Risher back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Risher is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe is stalking Risher. Risher circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Joe, and it's lights out! Risher really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jobber Joe!
Jobber Joe made sure to mention his sponsor, Island Xtreme Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 643 p4p, 1657 weight class) and Stances Slumponyhu (ranked 87 p4p, 216 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stances Slumponyhu!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slumponyhu, pushing him back against the cage.
Bich jumps guard but Slumponyhu stands there with Bich around his waist. Bich gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bich jumps guard but Slumponyhu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phuc Dat Bich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bich jumps into guard, dragging Slumponyhu to the mat.
Bich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slumponyhu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slumponyhu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bich looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Slumponyhu is defending well. Bich quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Slumponyhu has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bich celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phuc Dat Bich!
Phuc Dat Bich bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Stances Slumponyhu stepped up to the mic, saying 'Honored to lose to a warrior from Flint, Mi'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 195 p4p, 411 weight class) and Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 27 p4p, 63 weight class). Bruno De Oliveira will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vunipola Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu sends De Oliveira crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let De Oliveira up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Bruno De Oliveira has been cut.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu cracks a nice hook into De Oliveira's ribs.
Veainu throws out a loose jab but De Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Oliveira bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Veainu comes at him with an uppercut from hell! De Oliveira falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! De Oliveira was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Winters (ranked 222 p4p, 790 weight class) and Marcus Behnder (ranked 34 p4p, 118 weight class). Winters comes to the cage accompanied by All Along the Watchtower. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Winters!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Behnder!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Behnder shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Winters is trying to defend but Behnder finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Behnder is looking for a kimura but Winters is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Behnder to get the leverage.
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winters's coaches at Muay Thai and BJJ | Clinchwork have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Winters is holding on to half guard well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder tries to pass to full mount but Winters defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are battling for position here. Winters manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Winters manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Behnder manages to get himself to full guard.
Behnder keeping full guard, as Winters tries to pass.
Behnder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Behnder isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Winters stacks Behnder on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Winters!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters in side control, throwing shots but Behnder defends.
Behnder tries to buck Winters off but Winters is having none of it.
Winters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Behnder, who protects the arm well.
Behnder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behnder wants to control but Winters postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder is letting Winters control him for a moment.
Winters's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Behnder is looking to reverse the position.
Winters is looking to take a break and control but Behnder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winters staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Behnder is looking to reverse the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Behnder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winters pinned against the cage. Winters gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winters shoots for a takedown but Behnder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Behnder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Winters looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Behnder looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnder actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Winters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Winters as Behnder shoots in.
Winters went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Winters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Behnder struggling a bit here.
Winters wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
Winters working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Behnder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Winters's guard! Nice work there by Behnder!
Behnder looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Winters dives on top into guard.
Behnder wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Winters is now in half guard.
Behnder looking for submissions off his back.
Behnder trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Behnder controlling the position for now.
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Behnder with the active half guard here but Winters passes nicely into side control.
Behnder tries to buck Winters off but Winters is having none of it.
Winters wants to control but Behnder is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Behnder is trying to control Winters's posture but Winters avoids it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Behnder fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dick Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Behnder.
Behnder looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Behnder tries to sprawl but Winters drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Winters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winters is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Behnder defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Winters shoots in and bounces Behnder off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Behnder working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.
Behnder looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Behnder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Winters rolls with it to try and escape but Behnder cranks on the arm and Winters is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Behnder!
Marcus Behnder is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Marcus Behnder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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