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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albin Polak (ranked 4809 p4p, 5717 weight class) and Yamasaki Mishimoto (ranked 240 p4p, 261 weight class). Yamasaki Mishimoto will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yamasaki Mishimoto!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mishimoto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Polak looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A left lands for Mishimoto.
Polak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Polak takes one to the side of the head.
Mishimoto scores with a nice strike.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Polak.
Polak tries for a kimura but Mishimoto is defending well.
Mishimoto is trying to buck Polak off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mishimoto is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mishimoto manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mishimoto is trying to stand back up but Polak is controlling him
Polak trying to pass the guard but Mishimoto defending well.
Mishimoto trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Polak 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.
Polak throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mishimoto wants to get back to his feet.
Mishimoto is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Polak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Polak avoids the head kick by Mishimoto.
Polak will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mishimoto.
Polak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mishimoto scores with a nice strike.
Mishimoto is looking to clinch.
Polak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mishimoto moves into the clinch.
Mishimoto tries a body shot but Polak blocks it.
Nice elbow from Mishimoto.
Mishimoto breaks the clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mishimoto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mishimoto throws a leg kick which misses Polak's front leg but catches the back leg as Polak tries to avoid it.
Mishimoto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mishimoto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mishimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polak manages to avoid it.
Mishimoto cracks a nice hook into Polak's ribs.
Mishimoto clobbers Polak with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mishimoto has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Polak crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mishimoto - the referee stops the clock and Polak gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mishimoto. Polak manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Polak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mishimoto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Polak is rocked!
Mishimoto clinches with his opponent.
Oh Polak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mishimoto obliges.
Mishimoto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Mishimoto lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Polak can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Mishimoto and Polak drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Mishimoto.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yamasaki Mishimoto!
Yamasaki Mishimoto 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 2130 p4p, 2905 weight class) and Ser Gregor Clegane (ranked 262 p4p, 347 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rashad Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rashad Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ser Gregor Clegane!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Clegane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Clegane.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Clegane passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clegane wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Clegane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Clegane trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clegane in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clegane.
Clegane controlling the action here.
Clegane is working for a submission of some sort.
Clegane keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clegane seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Clegane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Clegane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jackson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Clegane controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rashad Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson looks to clinch
and Clegane counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Clegane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to stand up but Clegane isn't so interested in that idea.
Clegane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Clegane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clegane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Clegane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Clegane manages to pass to side control.
Clegane looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clegane thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Clegane content to control rather than advance.
Clegane prevents Jackson from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Clegane eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clegane on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clegane in particular looking to stall.
Ser Gregor Clegane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clegane is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Clegane eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Clegane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clegane is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clegane works his way into full mount!
Clegane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Clegane maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Clegane looking to finish with strikes here!
Clegane sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Clegane controlling his opponent.
Clegane throwing strikes here but Jackson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Clegane controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee warns Jackson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ser Gregor Clegane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Clegane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jackson sneaks out the side door and pushes Clegane away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Clegane feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Clegane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clegane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clegane's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Clegane the control monster continue. Boring.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Clegane postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Clegane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clegane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clegane is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Clegane takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Clegane tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clegane misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clegane thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Clegane looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Clegane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Clegane thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Clegane controlling the pace for now.
Jackson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Clegane.
Rashad Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clegane sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clegane throws some wild stikes that Jackson manages to avoid easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clegane sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ser Gregor Clegane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ser Gregor Clegane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Clegane 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ser Gregor Clegane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Koa Nightmarcher (ranked 2284 p4p, 2386 weight class) and Santiago Ponziabo (ranked 289 p4p, 306 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Santiago Ponziabo was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koa Nightmarcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santiago Ponziabo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponziabo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ponziabo throws an overhand right that lands on Nightmarcher's shoulder, as Nightmarcher tries to avoid the shot.
Ponziabo just misses with a punch to the body.
Nightmarcher slips a jab from Ponziabo.
Nightmarcher feinted with a counter takedown.
Nightmarcher keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ponziabo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nightmarcher tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ponziabo is in Nightmarcher's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nightmarcher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ponziabo escapes and throws Nightmarcher's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ponziabo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponziabo is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Nightmarcher looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ponziabo gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Nightmarcher is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ponziabo lets go of the hold and Nightmarcher can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Santiago Ponziabo!
A relieved looking Santiago Ponziabo 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mfer Phol (ranked 1440 p4p, 2650 weight class) and Buzz Light Year (ranked 48 p4p, 82 weight class). Mfer Phol could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Buzz Light Year 's chin.
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mfer Phol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Light Year !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Phol misses.
Phol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Light Year walks into a straight right hand from Phol.
Phol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Phol is looking for a counter combo.
Phol definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Light Year or perhaps it was just good defense by Phol, which made it look bad.
Light Year staying out of range there.
Phol swats away the attempt to clinch by Light Year .
Light Year defending well as Phol loads up on a big left hand.
Phol moves away from the strike by Light Year .
No joy there for Light Year , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light Year ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Light Year swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Phol throws a hook but Light Year blocks it.
Light Year uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol slips a jab and a cross from Light Year .
Phol is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Light Year 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Light Year rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phol moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Light Year has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Light Year doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Light Year takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Light Year shoots in but Phol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Light Year 's shoulder, as Light Year tries to avoid the shot.
Light Year tries to bum rush Phol with a series of wild strikes but Phol uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Light Year tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Phol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Light Year walks into a stiff left hand from Phol.
Phol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Phol.
Light Year misses with a takedown attempt
and Phol counters with a nice right hand that sends Light Year toppling to the canvas! Light Year scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Phol finish him?!
 Light Year is rocked!
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Light Year .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Light Year tries to clinch there but Phol circles away.
Phol drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Light Year right on the button. Light Year goes down! Phol follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Phol gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sum Yung Gai (ranked 1286 p4p, 789 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 187 p4p, 119 weight class). Kwasi Kwong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sum Yung Gai's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sum Yung Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung Gai defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Yung Gai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kwong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai presses Kwong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai pushes Kwong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yung Gai is trying to maintain a safe position but Kwong gets an underhook and turns Yung Gai into the cage.
I was talking to Yung Gai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong has Yung Gai pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kwong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kwong has had enough of the clinch but Yung Gai keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
Kwong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kwong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kwong.
Yung Gai stalling against the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Yung Gai controls the action.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Kwong lands a left hand.
Yung Gai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Kwong controls the action.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yung Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwong works on Yung Gai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwong is stalling here.
A short left from Kwong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwong cracks Yung Gai with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kwong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kwong clinches up with Yung Gai and pushes him back against the cage.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwong controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong lands an uppercut.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong breaks the clinch.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong tries to clinch but Yung Gai is having none of it.
Yung Gai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung Gai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kwong wants to counter the offense by Yung Gai and move into the clinch position.
Kwong lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kwong, as that shot connected.
Kwong digs a good body shot into Yung Gai's ribs.
Kwong moves out of range as Yung Gai strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kwong!
Yung Gai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Oh Yung Gai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yung Gai seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong closes the distance and clinches.
Yung Gai lands a shot to the body.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Good body shot from Kwong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai trying to control the position but instead, Kwong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yung Gai into the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong lands with a left to the head.
Yung Gai leaning against his opponent.
Kwong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kwong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yung Gai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kwong scrambles back to his feet.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Yung Gai punishes Kwong's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Kwong misses the jab.
Kwong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yung Gai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwong to score with a decent uppercut.
Yung Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwong at a distance.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwong is just out of range.
A nice side step and Kwong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kwong tries to clinch there but Yung Gai circles away.
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yung Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kwong.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kwong.
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!
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Yung Gai checks a low kick from Kwong.
Yung Gai takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwong gets through Yung Gai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong gets through Yung Gai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yung Gai.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kwong digs a right hand into Yung Gai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yung Gai's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yung Gai as Kwong tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Yung Gai controls the action.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong pushes Yung Gai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Kwong tries to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Kwong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
Kwong pushes off an throws an elbow but Yung Gai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Kwong.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwong lands with a right to the head.
Kwong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yung Gai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kwong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwong tries to keep at a distance but Yung Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwong lands a right hand.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong tries to stall but Yung Gai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai trying to stall but Kwong improves his position.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Kwong wants to take the fight to the mat but Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow.
Yung Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
Yung Gai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yung Gai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kwong wants a takedown.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwasi Kwong.
Kwong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kwong tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kwong.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai is trying to stall.
Yung Gai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kwong takes a swing at Yung Gai's ribcage but misses.
Yung Gai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yung Gai has managed to clinch.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong works on Yung Gai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yung Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
The crowd cheers as Kwong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yung Gai doesn't seem phased though.
Kwong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yung Gai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kwong manages to circle out of the way.
Kwong is looking to chop away at Yung Gai's legs.
Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Kwong breaks away and moves out of range.
Kwong misses with a wild combination.
Yung Gai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kwong. Kwong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Kwong misses.
As Kwong tries to get set, Yung Gai tries to push him back and clinch up but Kwong manages to avoid the attempt.
Yung Gai lands a nice hook to Kwong's body. Kwong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yung Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yung Gai misses the shot to the body.
Yung Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Kwong breaks away and moves out of range.
Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Yung Gai takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Kwong against the cage.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong looking to slow down the pace here.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Kwasi Kwong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai is stalling here.
Kwong misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Kwong is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yung Gai wants to stall.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Yung Gai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Kwong.
Kwong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Kwong moves out of range.
Yung Gai walks into a straight right hand from Kwong.
Kwong lands a right hook to the body.
Kwong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Gai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kwong manages to circle out of the way.
Kwong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwong jabs at Yung Gai's body.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Kwong in a clinch.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
Kwong trying to control the position but instead, Yung Gai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kwong into the cage.
Yung Gai lands a nice uppercut.
Kwong lands a hook that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
The referee calls for Yung Gai to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yung Gai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwasi Kwong.
Well Kwong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A relieved looking Kwasi Kwong 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Takeshi Yuudai (ranked 520 p4p, 1183 weight class) and Anwar Rinda (ranked 56 p4p, 126 weight class). Anwar Rinda will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeshi Yuudai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anwar Rinda!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuudai shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rinda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rinda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yuudai defends it easily.
Rinda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuudai is aware though and is defending well.
Yuudai 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.
Rinda keeping moving, preventing Yuudai from controlling successfully.
Yuudai controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yuudai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuudai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rinda working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily.
Rinda working for a triangle but Yuudai defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuudai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rinda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yuudai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yuudai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rinda has his foot on Yuudai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yuudai works his way back into a safe position though.
Yuudai trying to control but Rinda is working from the bottom.
Rinda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yuudai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Yuudai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yuudai with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yuudai got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rinda has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yuudai has managed to get both his arms back between Rinda's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuudai stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yuudai engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Yuudai wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
Yuudai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rinda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yuudai passes into side control.
Yuudai tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yuudai has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinda regains half guard.
Yuudai is trying to control. Rinda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rinda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rinda actively working from the bottom here.
Rinda has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Yuudai trying to pass the guard but Rinda defending well.
Still in half guard, Yuudai seems content to control.
Rinda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rinda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yuudai looking to pass the guard.
Rinda working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yuudai has passed into half guard!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuudai content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Yuudai has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rinda defend it? Yuudai steps over the head and cranks it - Rinda is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Yuudai!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Takeshi Yuudai!
A victorious Takeshi Yuudai 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jobber Joe (ranked 582 p4p, 804 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 60 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoenfeld looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joe is fending him off so far but Shoenfeld persists. Nope, Joe circles away and we're back to standing.
Shoenfeld dives in and grabs Joe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joe pushes down on Shoenfeld's head and hops out.
Shoenfeld on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shoenfeld throws a lazy head kick
and Joe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shoenfeld has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Brett Shoenfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoenfeld misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jobber Joe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Joe lands a nice hook to Shoenfeld's body. Shoenfeld takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe lands a jab.
Shoenfeld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joe counters with a straight right hand.
Joe misses with the combination.
Shoenfeld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shoenfeld changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shoenfeld takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joe lands a two punch combo.
Shoenfeld manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Joe on his heels. He'll look to pass Joe's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joe wants to sweep here but Shoenfeld controlling him for the moment.
Shoenfeld engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Joe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shoenfeld on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
Joe pulls Shoenfeld in close to prevent any damage.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Joe keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shoenfeld is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jobber Joe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joe tests Shoenfeld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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.
Joe sizes up Shoenfeld with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shoenfeld fails with a takedown attempt.
Shoenfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joe connects with a body shot.
Shoenfeld misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shoenfeld fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Joe - just one landing.
Shoenfeld shoots for a double leg takedown but Joe sprawls well. He's pushed Shoenfeld's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shoenfeld dives in for a single leg takedown but Joe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe. Shoenfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe connects with a body shot that sends Shoenfeld's belly button to the back.
Shoenfeld takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joe slaps away a takedown attempt from Shoenfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe jabs at Shoenfeld's body.
Joe scores with a three punch combo!
Shoenfeld is rocked!
Joe throws a pinpoint strike between Shoenfeld's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Shoenfeld crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Joe scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jobber Joe!
Jobber Joe very nearly forgot to thank Island Xtreme Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Quigley (ranked 841 p4p, 698 weight class) and Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 120 p4p, 102 weight class). Vatsadze comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Guerilla Radio/ R.A.M. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Murtaz Vatsadze has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Quigley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murtaz Vatsadze!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quigley connects with a nice looking jab.
Vatsadze takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quigley blocks a jab.
Vatsadze gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Quigley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Quigley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vatsadze backwards.
Vatsadze lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vatsadze tries to work over Quigley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Quigley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatsadze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Quigley working aggressively here.
Quigley misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Quigley.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vatsadze goes for a takedown in the clinch but Quigley prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Quigley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quigley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quigley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Quigley misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze presses Quigley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatsadze throws a head punch that misses.
Quigley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quigley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Quigley is breathing heavily.
Quigley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Quigley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Vatsadze on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Quigley fails to land.
A short left from Vatsadze.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatsadze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vatsadze keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Quigley's efforts to push away.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vatsadze stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vatsadze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Vatsadze fails to land.
Quigley blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze cracks Quigley with a nice body shot.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
Quigley misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quigley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vatsadze misses with the head strike.
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Quigley takes a shot to the head.
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands with a left to the head.
Vatsadze lands a nice uppercut.
Quigley misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze has Quigley pressed against the cage, preventing Quigley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze lands a body punch.
Vatsadze lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Quigley.
Vatsadze scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Vatsadze.
A left hand lands to the body for Vatsadze.
Quigley avoids a wild elbow strike from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Quigley has a couple of punches blocked by Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Quigleys head.
Vatsadze misses with a knee strike.
Vatsadze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vatsadze goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vatsadze creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to throw a body punch but Quigley avoids it by throwing Vatsadze back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quigley swings wildly with an uppercut but Vatsadze uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quigley or not.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatsadze scores with a hook to the body.
Vatsadze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze lands a right hand.
Vatsadze lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze throws an elbow but it misses.
Vatsadze looking to throw knees to the head but Quigley is blocking nicely.
Vatsadze gets through Quigley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vatsadze is working Quigley over against the cage.
Vatsadze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Quigley backwards.
Quigley is rocked!
Vatsadze lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Quigley or not.
Oh Quigley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Quigley takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatsadze.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatsadze scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vatsadze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Vatsadze.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murtaz Vatsadze dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Vatsadze has cracked Quigley with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Vatsadze lands another huge swinging hook and Quigley tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Quigley, before Vatsadze can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Murtaz Vatsadze!
An out of breath Murtaz Vatsadze thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Behnder (ranked 107 p4p, 608 weight class) and Dick Winters (ranked 19 p4p, 88 weight class). Winters comes into a darkened arena with his song building. All Along the Watchtower kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Behnder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Winters!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behnder gets a clinch.
Behnder jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Behnder looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winters trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winters wants to control from the top but Behnder keeps moving.
Behnder looking for subs off his back but Winters has passed one foot through into half guard.
Behnder is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Behnder defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters thows a huge punch but Behnder dodges it nicely.
Behnder wants to control but Winters is keeping busy.
Behnder is looking for a sweep. Winters is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Behnder is working hard here to advance position.
Behnder slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
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.
Winters controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Behnder trying to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Behnder'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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Behnder is on top in guard.
Behnder controlling from the top position.
Winters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder wants to control from the top but Winters keeps moving.
Behnder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winters swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Behnder gets caught flat footed, as Winters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Behnder has control of Winters's left arm, preventing Winters from doing any damage.
Behnder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder looking for a sweep. Not yet Behnder, not yet.
Behnder looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Winters passes into half guard.
Winters content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Winters moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Behnder fails with the takedown.
Behnder shoots for a takedown but Winters saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winters is trying hard to land a takedown here. Behnder sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Behnder. No joy for Winters on that attempt.
Behnder wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Winters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Behnder.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Behnder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winters changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Behnder tries to avoid it but Winters manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Behnder to the ground. Behnder escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Behnder clinches up against the cage.
Winters manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Behnder is pushing down on Winters's leg trying to pass to half guard. Winters is fighting to maintain full guard but Behnder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Behnder not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to pass to mount but Winters is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder wants to take a breather but Winters is having none of it.
Behnder wants to pass the guard but Winters is defending well.
Winters is looking for a sweep. Behnder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winters 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.
Behnder trying to mount his opponent but Winters defends it.
Behnder is taking a breather. Winters 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.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Behnder is pressing down on Winters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Winters is holding on for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters has a takedown stuffed.
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Winters showed some decent athleticism there.
Winters is thwarting Behnder's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters is taking a breather. Behnder 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.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Behnder trying to control here.
Winters prevents Behnder from improving his position.
Behnder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winters is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winters is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Behnder has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winters is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Behnder's half guard.
Behnder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winters.
Behnder moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Behnder is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters got a little sloppy there for a moment and Behnder has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Winters has managed to get both his arms back between Behnder's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters 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!
Winters throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Behnder was covering up waiting for the punch and Winters finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Winters being controlled here momentarily.
Winters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to control the position but Winters says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behnder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Behnder looking for a sweep. Not yet Behnder, not yet.
Behnder is looking to sweep but instead, Winters has passed into half guard.
Behnder is looking to control Winters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Behnder avoid being mounted?
Winters is pressing down on Behnder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Behnder is holding on for now.
Behnder is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Winters takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Behnder is positioning himself well to prevent Winters advancing to mount.
Behnder moves into full guard.
Winters trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters shoots in looking for a takedown. Behnder tries to sprawl out of it but Winters keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Behnder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Behnder shoots in for a takedown but Winters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Winters. No joy for Behnder on that attempt.
Behnder gets caught flat footed, as Winters shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winters trying to control but Behnder is working from the bottom.
Behnder throws his legs up looking for a submission but Winters uses it to pass to side control.
Behnder is looking to reverse the position.
Winters has control of an arm but Behnder manages to advance to Winters's back!
Winters defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Winters must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder is trying to keep Winters in close.
Behnder working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Behnder controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters is pushing down on Behnder's leg trying to pass to half guard. Behnder is fighting to maintain full guard but Winters has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Behnder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Behnder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winters is fending him off so far but Behnder persists. Nope, Winters circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Behnder is defended easily by Winters.
Winters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Behnder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winters somewhat.
Dick Winters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Behnder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winters's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Winters seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Behnder wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Behnder!
Winters controlling from the full mount.
Behnder tries to lock up and control but Winters gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Winters controlling from the full mount.
Behnder is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
Behnder is working to get back to half guard.
Behnder regains half guard.
Winters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters passes into side control, despite Behnder's attempt to control the position.
Behnder gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Behnder actively working from the bottom here.
Winters passes the guard and advances to mount!
Behnder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Behnder tries to hold on but Winters postures up.
Winters trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Behnder wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that fourth round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Winters bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Winters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Behnder wants to control but Winters postures up.
Behnder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Behnder seems a little lost for a moment, as Winters dominates the positioning.
Winters tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Winters passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Behnder!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winters tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Behnder wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters prevents Behnder from getting the reversal.
Winters controlling his opponent.
Behnder is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Behnder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Winters is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Behnder can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Marcus Behnder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behnder is looking to improve his position but Winters isn't that keen on the idea.
Winters unloads with some shots from mount but Behnder bucks and avoids them well.
Behnder is squirming around, avoiding Winters's attempts to control the action.
Behnder working to try and regain half guard.
Behnder wants to hold on but Winters pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behnder is working to get back to half guard.
Behnder wants to control but Winters is having none of it.
Winters prevents Behnder from getting the reversal.
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.
Winters trying to control but Behnder is having none of it.
Behnder is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Behnder is surviving well by controlling Winters's body position as best he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Winters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winters 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Winters!
Dick Winters is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Dick Winters 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 100 p4p, 456 weight class) and Savage Opress (ranked 20 p4p, 71 weight class). Sonatane Veainu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Savage Opress!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu throws a nice looking combination but Opress bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veainu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Opress there.
Opress moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Opress's corner calls for a 1-2. Opress obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Opress.
Veainu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veainu misses with a hook
and Opress counters with a body kick that stops Veainu in his tracks momentarily.
Opress bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Opress scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Veainu doesn't seem bothered though.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Opress finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opress throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Veainu connects with a right hand. Opress shakes it off.
 It looks like Savage Opress has been cut.
Opress moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu moves forwards but Opress connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Opress lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Opress moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Opress cracks Veainu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Opress scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opress scores with a leg kick.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Opress counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu walks into a left hand.
Opress lands a nice leg kick that just misses Veainu's sensitive parts.
Veainu misses with a hook. Opress ducked under it nicely.
Opress misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Veainu misses the target.
Opress feints and then cracks Veainu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Veainu down.
Veainu throws a right hand that misses
and Opress connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veainu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Opress.
Opress connects with an inside leg kick.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Opress.
Veainu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Veainu misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Opress.
Opress connects with a jab.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Opress's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
A jab from Opress misses.
Opress slips a straight right by Veainu.
Opress uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veainu.
Veainu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Opress counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Veainu misses with a straight right.
Opress was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Opress dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veainu. That did some damage!
Opress is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Veainu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Opress chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice cross by Opress.
Opress has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu ducks under a wild hook from Opress.
Opress swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Opress sprawling to the canvas! Opress rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Veainu finish him?!
Opress is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Opress tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Veainu wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sonatane Veainu!
Sonatane Veainu retains his light heavyweight title!
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