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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Bonon (ranked 1017 p4p, 1948 weight class) and Hugh Rection (ranked 134 p4p, 255 weight class). Barry Bonon has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Barry Bonon!
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, Hugh Rection!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonon rushes Rection and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rection tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bonon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rection is looking for a takedown.
Bonon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rection is refusing to be controlled, as Bonon sits in half guard.
Rection works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rection had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bonon defends it easily.
Rection working for submissions but it's allowed Bonon to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonon is looking for a kimura but Rection is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonon to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection won't allow Bonon to pass to mount.
Rection is looking for a sweep. Bonon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rection is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonon pulls his head out easily.
Bonon 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.
Bonon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rection does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rection trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Bonon manages to pass to mount!
Bonon controlling his opponent.
Rection tries to improve his position but instead Bonon has taken his back!
Bonon working for the choke.
Bonon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonon is hanging on to Rection's back as he tries to escape.
Bonon not allowing Rection to control his hands.
Rection preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bonon.
Bonon has the hooks in. Rection is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bonon looking for the RNC.
Rection tries to escape the position.
Bonon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rection trying to control the hands but Bonon won't let him.
Bonon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rection defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bonon controlling well, preventing Rection from escaping the position.
Rection is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Bonon.
Bonon avoiding Rection 's attempts to control his hands.
Rection tries to escape but Bonon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four 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.
Bonon looking for the choke from the back.
Bonon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonon slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bonon avoiding Rection 's attempts to control his hands.
Rection looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rection prevents Bonon from getting a body triangle.
Rection trying to control the position but Bonon manages to sink in the hooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bonon throws a leg kick but Rection sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bonon throws a sloppy head kick and Rection moves out of range easily.
Rection misses with a left hand
so Bonon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bonon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rection can do to turn this around?
Rection working a defensive guard but Bonon passes into half guard.
Bonon is working for a submission of some sort.
Bonon wants to pass the guard but Rection is defending well.
Bonon trying to control from half guard but Rection is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rection is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bonon jumps into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonon trying to control the action but Rection is working from the bottom.
Bonon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bonon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rection has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rection trying his best to control but Bonon has mounted him.
Bonon prevents Rection from getting the reversal.
Bonon controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rection tries to lock up and control but Bonon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bonon with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Bonon tries to control but Rection wriggling away.
Rection is working to get back to half guard.
Bonon controlling his opponent.
Rection is looking to improve his position but Bonon isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonon tries to control but Rection wriggling away.
Rection is trying to reverse the position but instead Bonon has taken his back - oops!
Bonon tries to get the hooks in deep but Rection pushed the leg off.
Bonon not allowing Rection to control his hands.
Bonon trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rection can't escape the position.
Bonon avoiding Rection 's attempts to control his hands.
Bonon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rection rolls, trying to escape but Bonon keeps control of the position.
Bonon not allowing Rection to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonon working for the choke.
Bonon keeps control of the position as Rection tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Bonon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rection swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonon.
Rection now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rection looking to score a takedown here. Bonon is defending well but Rection drives through and ends up in Bonon's guard.
Bonon uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bonon rushes Rection and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rection tries to stall but Bonon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rection is trying to drag Bonon to the mat but Bonon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rection has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bonon uses from the top position.
Rection looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rection not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barry Bonon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonon wants to control from the top but Rection keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rection is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonon defends well.
Rection pulls Bonon in to control the position.
Bonon advances position into side control!
Bonon wants to control but Rection is keeping him busy.
Rection trying to remain calm as Bonon controls from the top position.
Hugh Rection has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Rection is trying to improve his position.
Bonon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Rection's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rection sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rection is trying to get back to full guard.
Rection has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bonon is working away from the top position though.
Rection keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Bonon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rection has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rection is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bonon throws a series of punches but Rection avoids them all with ease.
Bonon tries to clinch up.
Barry Bonon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonon clinches up with Rection and pushes him back against the cage.
Bonon wants to take the fight to the mat but Rection manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rection misses with the head strike.
Rection has Bonon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bonon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rection misses with some punches.
Rection fails to pull guard.
Barry Bonon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Rection.
Rection looking for a takedown.
Bonon looking for a takedown.
Rection is trying to maintain a safe position but Bonon gets an underhook and turns Rection into the cage.
Bonon has clasped his hands together around Rection's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rection is trying to control Bonon's posture but Bonon avoids it.
Rection is not content to let Bonon control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rection is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Bonon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Bonon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Issac Field (ranked 1319 p4p, 1301 weight class) and Anthony Epolito (ranked 181 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issac Field!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anthony Epolito!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Field throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Epolito sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Epolito.
Field rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Field waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Epolito.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Field ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Field throws a body shot but no joy.
Field moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito sizes up Field with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Epolito shoots in for a takedown but Field shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Epolito gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Epolito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Field is defending well for now.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Field wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Epolito has him pressed against the cage.
Epolito misses with some punches.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field is trying to push Epolito away but Epolito has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Field definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good body shot from Epolito.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Epolito pushes Field back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Epolito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Epolito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Epolito has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Field seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Epolito can turn it around.
A left hand lands to the body for Epolito.
Field looking to stall.
Field throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Field is trying to break the clinch but Epolito has him pressed against the cage.
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Epolito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short body shot lands from Epolito as the two fighters clinch.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito swings wildly with an uppercut but Field uses good head movement to avoid it.
Field swings wildly with an uppercut but Epolito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Epolito moves away from the strike by Field.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Field scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epolito in his tracks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito drives through and clinches with Field against the cage.
Epolito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito misses with a body kick.
Epolito misses with a wild body shot.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Field.
Field ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Field looks to throw the jab but Epolito is out of range.
Epolito clinches.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito has managed to clinch.
Field blocks an uppercut.
Epolito stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Field avoids it.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Field controls his hands.
Epolito with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Epolito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epolito breaks the clinch.
A big right from Field misses.
Epolito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Issac Field is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Epolito has Field up against the cage in a clinch.
Epolito can't find room to land a body shot as Field controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Epolito on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Field connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Anthony Epolito has been cut.
Field scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epolito in his tracks.
Epolito moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Field.
Field throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
Field misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Epolito.
Field scores with a crisp jab that stopped Epolito in his tracks.
Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Field misses with a straight left.
Epolito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Still in the clinch, Epolito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fields head.
Field blocking some punches.
Epolito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fields head.
Field blocking some punches.
Anthony Epolito seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito stalls.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito tries to land a knee to the head but Field blocks with his arms.
Epolito avoiding damage.
Epolito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Epolito sizes up Field with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Epolito scores with a decent looking hook.
Epolito shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Field eats them both and turns towards Epolito to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Field looks to land a left hand but Epolito moved out of range nicely.
Epolito wants to counter with a clinch but Field pushes him away.
Epolito slips under a jab from Field.
Nice defenses there by Epolito.
Field misses with a right hand
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a right hand
and Field counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Field blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epolito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Epolito misses with a body punch.
Field blocking some punches.
Epolito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Field.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Epolito.
Epolito misses with a hook from the clinch.
Epolito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Field throws a lazy right hand but Epolito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Field throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Field walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Epolito throws a right hand that Field ducks under and follows up with a left that Field also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Field takes one to the side of the head.
Field lands with an uppercut that bounces Epolito off the cage and back into range.
Field throws a jab but it's blocked by Epolito.
Epolito looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Epolito.
Field avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Field under the eye.
Epolito throws a head kick but Field moves out of range.
Epolito swings for the body but Field moves out of range.
Epolito throws a body kick that misses.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito has managed to clinch.
A short right from Epolito on the inside.
Field blocks an uppercut.
Epolito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Epolito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Field on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Epolito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Epolito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epolito will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Field up against the cage.
Field is looking to control Epolito's arms but Epolito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Field has his back to the cage.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Field backwards.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony Epolito's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A left lands for Field.
Field scores with a jab.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Field connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Epolito with a jab.
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Field at a distance.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Field.
Field staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Field 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.
Field is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Field misses with a wild body shot.
Field throws a hook but Epolito blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Epolito on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws a combination that misses
and Field counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Field throws a lazy uppercut
and Epolito counters with a nice uppercut.
Field misses with a hook.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Field.
Epolito avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Field tries to keep at a distance but Epolito has taken the fight into the clinch.
Epolito misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Field.
Epolito misses with a hook to the ribs.
Epolito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Field is looking to control Epolito's arms but Epolito gets an underhook and turns him. Now Field has his back to the cage.
Epolito has a couple of punches blocked by Field.
Field blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Epolito stalls.
Epolito lands a left hand.
Field blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Epolito works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Epolito just leaning against Field, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Epolito.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Epolito breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Epolito takes a swing at Field's ribcage but misses.
Issac Field is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Field connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Epolito scrambles back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Epolito there.
Field slips under a jab from Epolito.
Field was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Epolito ducks under a wild hook from Field.
Field misses with a looping right.
Field tries to keep at a distance but Epolito has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito working aggressively here.
Epolito fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Epolito lands a nice uppercut.
Epolito tries a body shot but Field blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Epolito lands a shoulder strike.
Epolito gets through Field's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Epolito misses with the head strike.
Epolito struggles to land a body shot inside as Field controls his hands.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Epolito.
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Field throws a hook but Epolito blocks it.
Epolito moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Epolito fails to land.
Epolito lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
 It looks like Issac Field has been cut.
Epolito tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
A left hand lands to the body for Epolito.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Field blocks an uppercut.
Issac Field has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito throws a head punch that misses.
Epolito breaks from the clinch.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Epolito forces Field back against the cage and clinches.
Epolito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Field's elbow.
Field stalling in the clinch but Epolito improves position.
Field wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Epolito winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gael Grappler (ranked 1597 p4p, 689 weight class) and Zhang Wei (ranked 234 p4p, 101 weight class). Gael Grappler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zhang Wei's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gael Grappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Zhang Wei!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappler pushes Wei up against the cage in a clinch.
Grappler lands an elbow just above Wei 's eye.
Wei tries for a takedown. No joy.
Our sources have told us that Grappler has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Wei blocks an elbow strike.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Wei has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grappler after a bit of a struggle.
Grappler lands an elbow that stopped Wei in his tracks for a moment.
Wei avoids the elbow strike from Grappler, against the cage.
Wei wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Grappler obliges.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
Wei's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grappler tries to throw a body punch but Wei avoids it by throwing Grappler back against the cage.
Grappler throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wei's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Grappler lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler lands a damaging elbow.
Grappler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grappler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Grappler fails to land.
Wei takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Zhang Wei has been cut.
Grappler working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grappler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wei's brow.
Grappler throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grappler throws an elbow that misses.
Grappler lands a nice elbow.
Grappler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappler looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grappler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wei pulls his leg out and moves away.
Grappler closes the distance and clinches.
Wei takes an elbow to the forehead.
 Wei is rocked!
Grappler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wei lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wei is still on wobbly legs! Can Grappler finish him?
A short right from Grappler on the inside.
Grappler throws an elbow but it misses.
Clinched against the cage, Grappler lands a big elbow that drops Wei! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Wei is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gael Grappler!
After winning the bout, Gael Grappler thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeeJay Dawkins (ranked 798 p4p, 1428 weight class) and Sean Martin (ranked 108 p4p, 176 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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 8 - 6 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Martin!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick
and Dawkins counters with a single leg into guard. Martin didn't expect that.
Dawkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Dawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dawkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dawkins is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dawkins wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Dawkins 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.
Martin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dawkins postures up in Martin's guard and throws a big left but Martin blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dawkins is in close to Martin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dawkins landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dawkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin keeping full guard, as Dawkins tries to pass.
Dawkins working some strikes from top position.
Martin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dawkins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dawkins distracts Martin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Martin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martin trying to control the position.
Dawkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Martin controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Martin looking for a guillotine here but Dawkins defends easily.
Dawkins chips away with some ground and pound.
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martin working for a triangle but Dawkins defends it easily.
Dawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins looking to pass the guard.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Dawkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dawkins is one step ahead there.
Dawkins works over Martin with some ground and pound from guard.
Dawkins with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin controls Dawkins momentarily but Dawkins frees himself.
Dawkins lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Martin is rocked!
Dawkins cracks Martin with a solid left hand.
Martin is still in real trouble! Can Dawkins finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawkins postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Martin covers up, he's hurt! Dawkins keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dawkins and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dawkins can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeeJay Dawkins!
Jumping up and down and very excited, DeeJay Dawkins waved his t-shirt featuring Island Xtreme Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gosuke Del Valle (ranked 228 p4p, 486 weight class) and Necmettin Hoca (ranked 31 p4p, 68 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gosuke Del Valle !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Necmettin Hoca!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hoca waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Del Valle .
Hoca ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoca's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoca's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Del Valle tries to move into range but Hoca moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Del Valle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoca.
Del Valle 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoca connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Del Valle scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoca digs a good body shot into Del Valle 's ribs.
Hoca lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoca misses with a straight left.
Hoca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoca dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Hoca throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Del Valle tries to counter with a takedown but Hoca is quick to defend against it.
Hoca misses the shot to the body.
Del Valle attempts a counter takedown but Hoca avoids it well and moves away.
Hoca misses with a straight left.
Del Valle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoca lands an overhand right.
A big right from Hoca misses.
Hoca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Del Valle on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoca stuns Del Valle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoca digs a good hook to Del Valle 's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Valle slips under a jab from Hoca.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Del Valle slips under a jab.
Del Valle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hoca throws a big shot that misses.
Hoca looks to score with a jab to the body but Del Valle is just out of range.
Hoca lands a glancing blow to the side of Del Valle 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Valle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Del Valle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Del Valle moves out of range of the strikes.
Del Valle attempts a counter takedown but Hoca avoids it well and moves away.
Hoca is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Del Valle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hoca pounces like a tiger and cracks Del Valle with a vicious hook! Del Valle is down but not out! Hoca follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Necmettin Hoca!
Necmettin Hoca is the new lightweight champion!
Necmettin Hoca bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Home (ranked 400 p4p, 327 weight class) and Keke Kivi (ranked 54 p4p, 45 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keke Kivi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kivi throws out the jab.
Home takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Home definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Home paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Keke Kivi has been cut.
Home swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Home throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kivi missing with a left hand there. Home was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Home throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Home takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kivi thuds his right hand into Home's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Home misses with an uppercut
enabling Kivi to counter with a crisp jab.
Home misses with an uppercut.
Home jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Home looks to land a right hand but Kivi moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kivi! But no joy.
Kivi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Home.
Kivi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Home throws a right hand that misses
and Kivi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Home is rocked!
Kivi moves away from the strike by Home.
Oh Home is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kivi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Home walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Kivi! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keke Kivi!
A very excited looking Keke Kivi rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 375 p4p, 409 weight class) and Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 55 p4p, 60 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 11 - 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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. De Oliveira showed some decent athleticism there.
De Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bich doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time De Oliveira.
De Oliveira has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bich trying to control but De Oliveira postures up.
Bich is refusing to be controlled, as De Oliveira sits in half guard.
De Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bich wants to improve his position but De Oliveira is controlling well.
Bich moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bich working for a triangle but De Oliveira defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Bich's legs - danger averted.
De Oliveira trying to control but Bich is working from the bottom.
Bich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
De Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
De Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Bich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bich manages to kick De Oliveira off! De Oliveira jumps back into Bich's guard.
De Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Bich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bich looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but De Oliveira is defending well. Bich quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! De Oliveira 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 2:55 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Squeaky Sneakers (ranked 125 p4p, 224 weight class) and Ricky Luciano (ranked 15 p4p, 24 weight class). Ricky Luciano 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Squeaky Sneakers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sneakers scores with a hook.
Sneakers swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
A big right from Sneakers misses.
Sneakers misses with a left hand
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Squeaky Sneakers has been cut.
Sneakers swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sneakers slips a jab from Luciano.
A big right from Luciano misses.
Nice body punch from Sneakers.
Sneakers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sneakers throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sneakers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sneakers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luciano in his tracks.
Squeaky Sneakers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sneakers 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.
Sneakers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luciano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sneakers! Luciano lets Sneakers back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Nice uppercut lands for Sneakers. That snapped Luciano's head back.
Luciano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sneakers sprawling to the canvas! Sneakers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Luciano finish him?!
Sneakers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sneakers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Oh Sneakers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sneakers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Sneakers.
Luciano lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano is the new featherweight champion!
Ricky Luciano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Siale Veainu (ranked 84 p4p, 597 weight class) and New Car (ranked 12 p4p, 85 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Siale Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Car!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Car misses with a series of wild punches.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Car manages to avoid it.
Car swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Car scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Car.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
Veainu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Car throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veainu counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Siale Veainu!
Siale Veainu retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vunipola Veainu (ranked 97 p4p, 161 weight class) and Timur Vasiliev (ranked 14 p4p, 27 weight class). The key to victory for Vunipola Veainu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 10 - 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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timur Vasiliev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veainu.
Veainu is trying to push Vasiliev away but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasiliev working aggressively here.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu blocks a body shot from Vasiliev.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu is trying to push Vasiliev away but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vasiliev lands with a right to the head.
Vasiliev misses with a body punch.
A short right from Veainu on the inside.
Veainu tries to throw a body punch but Vasiliev avoids it by throwing Veainu back against the cage.
Veainu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasiliev blocks an uppercut.
Vasiliev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Veainu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Veainu takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu has a couple of punches blocked by Vasiliev.
Vasiliev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasiliev can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veainu dips to his left and cracks Vasiliev with an uppercut!
It looks like Timur Vasiliev has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu throws a lazy uppercut
and Vasiliev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasiliev.
Veainu wants to get back to striking at distance but Vasiliev won't allow it.
Veainu is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasiliev has double underhooks.
Vasiliev throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Veainus head.
Veainu misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vasiliev.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Veainu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasiliev struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Vunipola Veainu has been cut.
Veainu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasiliev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veainu misses with the head strike.
Vasiliev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasiliev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Vasiliev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Veainu misses with an uppercut
and Vasiliev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Vasiliev misses the target.
Vasiliev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Vasiliev manages to avoid it.
Veainu slips under a jab from Vasiliev.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Vasiliev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Veainu throws a looping overhand right but Vasiliev ducks down to avoid it.
Vasiliev steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Veainu.
Nice cross by Veainu.
Vasiliev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Veainu counters with a nice right hand that sends Vasiliev toppling to the canvas! Vasiliev scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veainu finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Veainu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasiliev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Veainu.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu throws an overhand right that lands on Vasiliev's shoulder, as Vasiliev tries to avoid the shot.
Vasiliev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
Vasiliev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Veainu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Veainu misses with a straight left.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Vasiliev slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vasiliev slips a straight right by Veainu.
Vasiliev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Veainu at a distance.
Veainu misses with a left hand
and Vasiliev counters with a straight right hand.
Veainu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vasiliev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu cracks Vasiliev with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vasiliev looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasiliev looks to land a right hand but Veainu moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vunipola Veainu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Donk. Veainu catches Vasiliev right on the button with a cross.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Vasiliev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veainu lands a jab to the nose.
That has opened up Timur Vasiliev's cut even more.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Vasiliev slips under a jab from Veainu.
Vasiliev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasiliev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Veainu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev moves out of range of the strikes.
Vasiliev misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasiliev loads up on a big right hand but Veainu slips the punch.
Veainu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Veainu.
A big left from Veainu misses.
A little jabbing left from Vasiliev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws a jab when Vasiliev was well out of range.
Veainu throws an off balance right hand
and Vasiliev counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vasiliev.
Veainu struggles to land a body shot inside as Vasiliev controls his hands.
Veainu tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Vasiliev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Veainu's elbow.
Veainu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasiliev's elbow.
Veainu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vasiliev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasiliev lands a nice uppercut.
Vasiliev can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veainu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasiliev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timur Vasiliev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Veainu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Veainu moves out of range as Vasiliev strikes.
Vasiliev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasiliev. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasiliev throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veainu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
Vunipola Veainu is winning the standup battle so far.
Veainu drops Vasiliev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vasiliev looks back up at him and smiles so Veainu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Veainu misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Vasiliev misses.
Veainu loads up on a big right hand but Vasiliev slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Vasiliev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veainu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasiliev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Veainu connects with a jab.
Veainu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasiliev.
Veainu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasiliev.
Veainu misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev connects with a looping right hand.
Vasiliev is looking to clinch.
Vasiliev slips a straight right by Veainu.
Vasiliev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Veainu misses the target.
Oooooh!!! Veainu has knocked Vasiliev down with a huge combo! Veainu steps away and waves a wobbly Vasiliev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The cut above Timur Vasiliev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasiliev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Veainu counters with a huge left! Vasiliev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Veainu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vasiliev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Veainu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vunipola Veainu!
Vunipola Veainu retains his heavyweight title!
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