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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Anderson (ranked 5822 p4p, 6246 weight class) and Michael Brooks (ranked 589 p4p, 614 weight class). Anderson comes to the ring accompanied by Matrix-In the end. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Anderson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brooks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it.
Anderson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks trying to control from the bottom.
Anderson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brooks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Anderson!
A very excited looking Kevin Anderson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Swiss Crunch (ranked 5855 p4p, 4784 weight class) and Alexsandro Ramos (ranked 593 p4p, 531 weight class). Alexsandro Ramos 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Swiss Crunch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexsandro Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crunch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crunch throws a looping overhand right but Ramos ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ramos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Crunch.
Crunch scores with a jab to the body.
Ramos scores with a jab.
Ramos misses with a hook.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Crunch moves away and avoids it.
Crunch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A slow jab from Ramos misses its intended target.
Crunch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crunch cracks Ramos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Crunch lunges at Ramos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ramos's hand.
Ramos misses with a body shot.
Ramos defending well as Crunch loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crunch misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
Ramos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ramos misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ramos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crunch displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ramos misses with a looping right.
Crunch throws out a loose jab but Ramos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramos dips to his left and cracks Crunch with an uppercut!
 Crunch is rocked!
Crunch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramos.
Crunch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ramos walks into a jab.
Ramos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ramos misses with a right hand
and Crunch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crunch ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crunch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crunch ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Ramos takes one to the chin there.
Ramos looks to land a left hand but Crunch moved out of range nicely.
Ramos misses with an uppercut.
Ramos looks to land a right hand but Crunch moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Crunch was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramos.
Ramos's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oh Crunch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab from Ramos.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crunch.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Crunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch lands with a straight right. Ramos didn't see that one coming.
Crunch is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crunch throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Crunch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crunch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ramos misses with an uppercut. Crunch saw that one coming.
Ramos misses with a hook
and Crunch counters with a right hand to the body.
Ramos slips under a jab from Crunch.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crunch moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crunch sprawling to the canvas! Crunch rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ramos finish him?!
Ramos measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Crunch! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Alexsandro Ramos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Da Silva Jr (ranked 4819 p4p, 4817 weight class) and Djuro Zec (ranked 556 p4p, 558 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Da Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Djuro Zec!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zec shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Da Silva Jr's guard.
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Silva Jr controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself.
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Da Silva Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zec makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Zec.
Da Silva Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zec.
Zec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Da Silva Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Da Silva Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Silva Jr tries to get out of the position.
Zec working the ground and pound from side control.
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zec throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zec grinds an elbow into Da Silva Jr's temple.
Da Silva Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zec on the ground.
Zec happy to just control the position for now.
Zec lands a nice forearm strike.
Zec tries to score with some ground and pound. Da Silva Jr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Zec is putting a hurting on Da Silva Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zec cracks Da Silva Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Da Silva Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zec.
Zec scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zec in side control, throwing shots but Da Silva Jr defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Da Silva Jr keeps working.
Zec in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zec tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zec misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zec cracks Da Silva Jr with a big right hand but Da Silva Jr just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Da Silva Jr is not content to let Zec control the position.
Zec throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zec is putting a hurting on Da Silva Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
Da Silva Jr avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zec.
The ground and pound from Zec seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Zec misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zec creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zec scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Da Silva Jr to see if he's OK.
Zec is putting a hurting on Da Silva Jr here, landing some big shots from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva Jr is looking for a sweep.
Da Silva Jr is breathing heavily.
Da Silva Jr is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zec connects with a decent elbow.
Da Silva Jr is rocked!
Zec landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zec swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Silva Jr.
Oh Da Silva Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Da Silva Jr has managed to clinch.
Da Silva Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
Da Silva Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Da Silva Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Silva Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Zec prevents a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zec controls the action.
Da Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Jr is leaning against Zec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zec avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr tries to work over Zec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva Jr.
Zec prevents a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva Jr digs a right hand underneath Zec's ribcage. Zec let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zec wants to break free but Da Silva Jr has control.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Da Silva Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zecs head.
Da Silva Jr lands a body punch.
Zec is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zec prevents a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zec backwards.
Da Silva Jr pushes Zec back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zec backwards.
Da Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Da Silva Jr.
Zec blocks a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr scores with a hook to the body.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr is leaning against Zec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zec avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zec backwards.
Da Silva Jr tries to work over Zec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Zec controls his hands.
Da Silva Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Da Silva Jr pushes Zec back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zec or not.
Da Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zec controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Silva Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Da Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Ricardo Da Silva Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zec wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Silva Jr won't allow it.
Da Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Da Silva Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Da Silva Jr.
Zec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zec backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Da Silva Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zec or not.
Da Silva Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zec backwards.
Da Silva Jr lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr has Zec pushed against the ropes.
Zec blocks a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Zec blocks a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
A short left from Da Silva Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Da Silva Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva Jr tries a body shot but Zec blocks it.
Da Silva Jr pushes Zec back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Silva Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva Jr stalls.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Da Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Zec controls the action.
Da Silva Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Da Silva Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zec can do to turn this around?
Da Silva Jr tries a body shot but Zec blocks it.
Da Silva Jr has Zec pressed against the ropes, preventing Zec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zec fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zec blocks a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Nice body punch from Da Silva Jr - that landed with a thud.
Da Silva Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva Jr.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zec's elbow.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zec avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr cracks Zec with a nice body shot.
Da Silva Jr tries to work over Zec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Da Silva Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Jr tries a body shot but Zec blocks it.
Da Silva Jr tries a body shot but Zec blocks it.
Da Silva Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zec avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the ropes.
Da Silva Jr displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zec up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Da Silva Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Da Silva Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Da Silva Jr has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Da Silva Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevo Caruga (ranked 4818 p4p, 4816 weight class) and Jonas Sigursson (ranked 554 p4p, 553 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stevo Caruga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonas Sigursson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caruga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice cross by Sigursson.
Jonas Sigursson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sigursson slaps away a takedown attempt from Caruga, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Caruga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sigursson.
Caruga tries to clinch there but Sigursson circles away.
Sigursson wants to counter the offense by Caruga and move into the clinch position.
Sigursson lands with an uppercut that bounces Caruga off the ropes and back into range.
A combination from Caruga does no damage.
Caruga takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sigursson scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut lands for Sigursson. That snapped Caruga's head back.
Caruga shoots for a takedown but Sigursson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigursson feints a jab promting Caruga to slip. Sigursson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Caruga slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Caruga takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigursson dips to his left and cracks Caruga with an uppercut!
Caruga ducks right into an uppercut from Sigursson.
Sigursson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sigursson dips to his left and cracks Caruga with an uppercut!
Nice shot by Sigursson.
Caruga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevo Caruga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caruga takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sigursson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sigursson connects with a jab.
Caruga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
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!
Sigursson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sigursson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Caruga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sigursson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sigursson lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caruga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caruga gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Caruga tries to clinch but Sigursson moves out of range.
Good shot there by Sigursson.
Caruga looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sigursson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sigursson takes a swing at Caruga's ribcage but misses.
Caruga changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sigursson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Caruga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Caruga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caruga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sigursson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caruga.
A little jabbing left from Sigursson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sigursson thuds his right hand into Caruga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigursson swings for the body but Caruga moves out of range.
Caruga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sigursson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sigursson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Caruga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Caruga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sigursson is keeping the position for now.
Sigursson trying to keep a closed guard but Caruga is proving a slippery customer.
Caruga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sigursson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigursson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caruga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Sigursson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Caruga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sigursson circles away.
Sigursson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Caruga is looking to clinch but Sigursson is avoiding it.
Caruga misses with a few strikes there.
Sigursson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carugas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Caruga is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Sigursson as Caruga shoots in.
Jab, jab by Sigursson - just one landing.
Caruga with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sigursson to score with a decent uppercut.
Caruga drives through with a takedown into Sigursson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Caruga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Caruga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caruga drops back looking for a leg! Sigursson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sigursson manages to kick Caruga off! Caruga jumps back into Sigursson's guard.
Caruga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Caruga passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Caruga tries for a kimura but Sigursson is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigursson is trying to get back to half guard.
Caruga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caruga has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sigursson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Caruga yanks on the arm and Sigursson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Caruga.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Stevo Caruga!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Wilson (ranked 4783 p4p, 4317 weight class) and Gary Garrison (ranked 577 p4p, 536 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 Gary Garrison was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuri Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gary Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots and misses
and Garrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Garrison 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.
Garrison throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Garrison misses with a two punch combination.
Garrison stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuri Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garrison lands a left and a right that send Wilson crashing to the mat, dazed. Garrison thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wilson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson with a poor takedown
and Garrison counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Wilson badly! He tries to strike back but Garrison puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Wilson out cold! Oh man, Wilson will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gary Garrison!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Breaker (ranked 5775 p4p, 3898 weight class) and Joaquim Caetano (ranked 306 p4p, 249 weight class). Billy Breaker is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Breaker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joaquim Caetano!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caetano drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Breaker is looking to reverse the position.
Caetano swings around for an armbar but Breaker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Caetano's guard.
Breaker is posturing up here but Caetano has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Breaker tries to roll out but it's too tight and Breaker has to tap! Slick submission there by Caetano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquim Caetano!
A very excited looking Joaquim Caetano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Biff Bagwell (ranked 5145 p4p, 3722 weight class) and Brice Webster (ranked 554 p4p, 445 weight class). Biff Bagwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Biff Bagwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brice Webster!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster staying out of range there.
Webster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bagwell under the eye.
Bagwell throws a hook but Webster avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Webster.
Webster misses with a wild combination.
Bagwell throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Bagwell blocks a head kick by Webster.
Bagwell misses with a straight right.
Bagwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Bagwell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Webster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bagwell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Webster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Webster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Brice Webster has been cut.
Webster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Webster.
Webster lands a hook that snaps the head of Bagwell backwards.
Webster digs a right hand into Bagwell's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bagwell's gas tank.
Webster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bagwells head.
Webster lands a shoulder strike.
Webster gets underhooks to prevent Bagwell's takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Webster.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Webster connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bagwell momentarily.
and Webster counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Bagwell! He's just covering up as Webster starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brice Webster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jemeljans Valter (ranked 3715 p4p, 4596 weight class) and Rick Von Erick (ranked 444 p4p, 522 weight class). Jemeljans Valter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jemeljans Valter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Von Erick!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valter thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valter. Von Erick does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Valter misses.
Von Erick throws a nice head kick!
Von Erick tries to clinch but Valter is having none of it.
Von Erick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valter.
Von Erick tries to clinch there but Valter circles away.
Valter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Von Erick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valter looking for a takedown.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Valter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Valter tries to stall but Von Erick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valter.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Valter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Von Erick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valter avoids it.
Von Erick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valter.
Von Erick scores with a hook to the body.
Valter blocks a body shot from Von Erick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valter is working for takedown but Von Erick is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemeljans Valter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Erick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Erick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Valter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valter looking for a takedown.
Valter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Valter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valter managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
Von Erick prevents a body shot from Valter.
Von Erick struggles to land a body shot inside as Valter controls his hands.
Valter tries to stall but Von Erick uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Valter throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Erick.
A short left from Von Erick.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Valter.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valter avoids it.
Von Erick tries to throw a body punch but Valter avoids it by throwing Von Erick back against the ropes.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valter is defending well for now.
Valter misses with some punches.
Von Erick struggles to land a body shot inside as Valter controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Erick digs a right hand underneath Valter's ribcage. Valter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Valter is trying to stall.
Valter is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Valter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Erick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Erick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Von Erick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Valter has Von Erick pushed against the ropes.
Valter looking to slow down the pace here.
Von Erick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Von Erick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valter.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Valter is blocking nicely.
Valter tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Erick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valter prevents a body shot from Von Erick.
Von Erick misses with a knee strike.
Von Erick working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Von Erick.
Valter is looking to take this one to the mat.
Valter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Valter misses with the head strike.
Valter effectively controlling the action here.
Valter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick is pressed up against the ropes. Valter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Erick down to the mat. Von Erick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice body kick there by Von Erick.
Von Erick clinches with his opponent.
Valter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Erick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Von Erick tries a body shot but Valter blocks it.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Valter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
Von Erick letting Valter take a breather here.
Valter stalling in the clinch but Von Erick improves position.
Valter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Erick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valter wants a takedown.
Von Erick lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Valter drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Von Erick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Valter is trying to drag Von Erick to the mat but Von Erick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Valter prevents a body shot from Von Erick.
Valter can't get the takedown.
Valter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Von Erick is working Valter over against the ropes.
Valter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Von Erick dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Von Erick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valter.
Valter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valter misses the shot to the body.
Von Erick tries to clinch but Valter is having none of it.
Von Erick keeps Valter at a distance using the push kick.
A big left from Valter misses.
Valter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rick Von Erick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Von Erick tries to clinch there but Valter circles away.
Von Erick gets tackled into the ropes by Valter. Valter maintains the clinch.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
Valter tries a body shot but Von Erick blocks it.
Valter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Erick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Von Erick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Erick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Valter, pushing him back against the ropes.
Von Erick lands a left hand.
Von Erick tries to land knees in the clinch but Valter avoids the damage to the body.
Von Erick gets underhooks to prevent Valter's takedown attempt.
Von Erick lands a body shot.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemeljans Valter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Von Erick - that landed with a thud.
Von Erick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Valter is blocking nicely.
Valter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Erick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Von Erick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Valter.
Valter gets tackled into the ropes by Von Erick. Von Erick maintains the clinch.
Von Erick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rick Von Erick seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Valter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Erick after a bit of a struggle.
Von Erick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Von Erick misses with a body punch.
Valter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Valter tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Erick shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Valter is trying to stall.
Valter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick lands a right hand.
Von Erick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Valter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Erick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valter moves into range and clinches up with Von Erick.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Valter.
Valter trying to control the position but instead, Von Erick has worked for underhooks and has pushed Valter into the ropes.
Valter has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Von Erick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Valter has a couple of punches blocked by Von Erick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erick misses with a body punch.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valter is defending well for now.
Valter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick gets underhooks to prevent Valter's takedown attempt.
Valter is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valter trying to stall but Von Erick improves his position.
Von Erick stops a takedown attempt from Valter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Valter blocks the elbow strike.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valter avoids it.
Von Erick tries to work over Valter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valter blocking some punches.
Valter avoiding damage as Von Erick throws knees to the body.
Valter misses with a punch to the body.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick misses with an elbow over the top.
Von Erick lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Valter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Von Erick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Valter gets through Von Erick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Valter.
Von Erick trying to land knees to the body.
Valter changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Erick fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valter misses the jab.
Valter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Erick circles away quickly and effectively.
Rick Von Erick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Erick slips under a jab.
Von Erick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Von Erick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Valter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Von Erick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valter.
Valter closes the distance and clinches.
Valter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Erick misses with a knee strike.
Valter is trying to drag Von Erick to the mat but Von Erick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Valter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Valter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Von Erick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Von Erick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valter rushes Von Erick and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Valter is looking to control Von Erick's arms but Von Erick gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valter has his back to the ropes.
Valter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Valter stalling in the clinch but Von Erick improves position.
A body shot lands from Von Erick.
Von Erick stops a takedown attempt from Valter.
Von Erick throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Valter goes for a takedown attempt but Von Erick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Erick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valter throws out the jab.
Von Erick tries to clinch up but Valter circles away and keeps his distance.
Von Erick dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Valter. That did some damage!
Valter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Von Erick.
A nice leg kick from Von Erick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Valter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Erick closes the distance and pushes Valter back into the ropes.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Erick misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valter misses with some punches.
Valter drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Erick pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jemeljans Valter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Erick clinches up against the ropes.
Von Erick misses with some punches.
Valter throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Erick.
Von Erick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valter.
Von Erick is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Valter is defending well for now.
Valter tries for a takedown but Von Erick manages to get underhooks.
Valter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Von Erick.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick is pressed up against the ropes. Valter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Von Erick down to the mat. Von Erick avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Erick gets a clinch.
Valter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Von Erick as the two fighters clinch.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Valter avoids it.
Valter on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick can't find room to land a body shot as Valter controls the action.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Valter wants to stall.
Von Erick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Valter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Valter trying to stall but Von Erick improves his position.
Von Erick prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Erick looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Von Erick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valter blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Von Erick is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Valter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Erick after a bit of a struggle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Erick.
Von Erick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Valter.
Jemeljans Valter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valter managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Von Erick throws a head punch that misses.
Valter is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Erick is defending well.
Valter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Valter.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Valter.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valter blocks it with crossed arms.
Valter is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Valter to work.
Valter is trying to drag Von Erick to the mat but Von Erick just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Valter goes for a takedown attempt but Von Erick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Von Erick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Von Erick tries to close the distance and clinch up but Valter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Erick tries to clinch but Valter is having none of it.
Von Erick drives through and clinches with Valter against the ropes.
Valter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Von Erick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Valter's brow.
Von Erick tries to throw a body punch but Valter avoids it by throwing Von Erick back against the ropes.
Rick Von Erick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Von Erick blocks a body shot from Valter.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Von Erick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Von Erick winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Von Erick!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erwin Schrodinger (ranked 3811 p4p, 3661 weight class) and Jim Miggleton (ranked 468 p4p, 454 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miggleton's choice of entrance music: No Lives Matter (Tom MacDonald). Erwin Schrodinger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erwin Schrodinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Miggleton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miggleton tries to close the distance and clinch but Schrodinger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Miggleton.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miggleton.
Miggleton tries to clinch there but Schrodinger circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Schrodinger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Schrodinger does no damage.
Schrodinger misses with a hook.
Schrodinger misses with a hook.
Miggleton throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Schrodinger misses the jab.
Miggleton moves in looking to clinch but Schrodinger pushes him off.
Miggleton thows a body kick. Schrodinger tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Schrodinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miggleton.
Miggleton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Schrodinger throws a lazy right hand but Miggleton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Schrodinger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Headlock Holiday in the buildup to the fight.
Miggleton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Miggleton keeps Schrodinger at a distance using the push kick.
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 decent looking body kick lands there for Miggleton.
Schrodinger throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miggleton moves out of range of the strikes.
Miggleton pushes Schrodinger away with a front kick.
Miggleton connects with an inside leg kick.
Schrodinger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schrodinger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Miggleton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miggleton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schrodinger misses with a body shot.
Miggleton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miggleton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schrodinger.
Miggleton has Schrodinger up against the ropes in a clinch.
Miggleton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Miggleton.
Schrodinger is breathing heavily.
Miggleton is stalling here.
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 nice glancing elbow lands by Miggleton.
 It looks like Erwin Schrodinger has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miggleton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miggleton.
Schrodinger is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Miggleton's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Miggleton is trying to maintain a safe position but Schrodinger gets an underhook and turns Miggleton into the ropes.
Miggleton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schrodinger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Schrodinger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miggleton lands a knee to the body.
Miggleton scores a nice knee to the body.
Miggleton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Schrodinger's defenses.
Miggleton breaks the clinch.
Miggleton is looking to slow Schrodinger down with leg kicks.
A head kick from Miggleton lands but Schrodinger takes it in his stride.
Miggleton throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Schrodinger keeps the fight on the outside.
Schrodinger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Miggleton connects with a solid leg kick.
Miggleton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miggleton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schrodinger, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miggleton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Erwin Schrodinger's cut is getting worse.
Schrodinger tries to stall but Miggleton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Miggleton lands an elbow inside that Schrodinger shrugs off.
Erwin Schrodinger's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miggleton.
Miggleton lands a damaging elbow.
Miggleton crunches a lovely knee into Schrodinger's ribcage.
Miggleton unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schrodinger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miggleton scores with a knee to the head.
Miggleton breaks the clinch.
Miggleton scoring well with a low kick there.
Miggleton tries to clinch but Schrodinger is having none of it.
Schrodinger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Miggleton connects with an inside leg kick.
Miggleton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jeez, Erwin Schrodinger's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schrodinger misses with a hook. Miggleton ducked under it nicely.
Miggleton scores with a leg kick.
Miggleton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Schrodinger.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Erwin Schrodinger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Miggleton!
An out of breath Jim Miggleton 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mart Septer (ranked 3892 p4p, 3465 weight class) and Karockas Thibodeaux (ranked 477 p4p, 442 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mart Septer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karockas Thibodeaux!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Septer against the ropes.
Septer lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Septer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Septer misses with some punches.
Septer misses with a punch to the body.
Septer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Thibodeaux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Septer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Septer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux stalling the fight.
Septer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Septer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Thibodeaux looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Septer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Septer misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Septer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Septer can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Thibodeaux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thibodeaux tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Septer avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Septer fails to land.
Septer swings wildly with an uppercut but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Septer is breathing heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thibodeaux stalling against the ropes.
Thibodeaux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Septer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Septer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thibodeaux lands with a short shot to the head.
Thibodeaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thibodeaux blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Septer.
Septer misses with some punches.
Thibodeaux trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Septer throws a head punch that misses.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Septer backwards.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Septer avoids it.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Septer avoids it.
Septer misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux working Septer over with knees to the body.
Septer takes a knee to the side of the body.
A shot in the inside from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body.
A short right from Thibodeaux on the inside.
Thibodeaux lands a big knee to the head and Septer goes down! Thibodeaux pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
During a confident post fight interview, Karockas Thibodeaux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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