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VFC 7 Big Boys PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gera GOl (ranked 6659 p4p, 6814 weight class) and Conan The Bavarian (ranked 688 p4p, 692 weight class). Conan The Bavarian has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gera GOl !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conan The Bavarian!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GOl tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Bavarian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Bavarian throws an overhand right that lands on GOl 's shoulder, as GOl tries to avoid the shot.
GOl misses with a body shot.
The Bavarian looks to throw the jab but GOl is out of range.
GOl defending well as The Bavarian loads up on a big left hand.
The Bavarian changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bavarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
GOl drops his hands momentarily and The Bavarian takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Bavarian pivots, looking for a leg kick but GOl is out of range and The Bavarian settles back down.
The Bavarian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed GOl momentarily.
The Bavarian throws a combination that misses
and GOl moves into the clinch.
The Bavarian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
GOl has The Bavarian pressed against the cage, preventing The Bavarian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Bavarian working hard to break the clinch.
The Bavarian has had enough of the clinch but GOl keeps him there for the moment.
GOl landing knees to the body.
GOl crunches a lovely knee into The Bavarian's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Bavarian tries to break the clinch but GOl is controlling the position.
The Bavarian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GOl lands a good knee to the midsection. The Bavarian won't want to take too many of those.
The Bavarian is trying to push GOl away but GOl has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Bavarian has had enough of the clinch but GOl keeps him there for the moment.
The Bavarian wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Bavarian looks winded!
GOl is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from GOl .
Knees to the body from GOl .
GOl is pushing The Bavarian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
GOl using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
GOl unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Bavarian lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
I was talking to GOl 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
GOl crunches a lovely knee into The Bavarian's ribcage.
GOl pressing his opponent against the cage.
GOl connects with a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from GOl .
GOl lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
GOl landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Conan The Bavarian has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GOl lands a nice knee to the body.
GOl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
GOl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
GOl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. GOl obliges.
GOl is stalling here.
The Bavarian is trying to force a seperation but GOl has the dominant position.
GOl is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
GOl landing knees to the head.
GOl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
GOl lands a good knee to the midsection. The Bavarian won't want to take too many of those.
GOl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
GOl connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Bavarian's face.
GOl scores a nice knee to the body.
GOl scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Bavarian takes a knee to the side of the body.
GOl lands a good knee to the midsection. The Bavarian won't want to take too many of those.
The Bavarian tries to break the clinch but GOl is controlling the position.
GOl lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on The Bavarian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
GOl controlling the action here for a moment.
GOl dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
GOl landing knees to the head.
GOl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
GOl with a knee to the head.
The Bavarian takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Bavarian is trying to force a seperation but GOl has the dominant position.
GOl scores with a knee to the head.
GOl using the Thai clinch 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!
GOl with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bavarian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bavarian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Bavarian throws a body shot but no joy.
The Bavarian should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
GOl takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice body punch from GOl .
Nice body punch from The Bavarian.
The Bavarian swings widly with a right hand
and GOl counters by moving into the clinch.
The Bavarian takes a knee right on the jaw!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
GOl using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
GOl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Bavarian is trying to break free.
The Bavarian wants to break free but GOl has control.
The Bavarian working hard to break the clinch.
GOl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Bavarian's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gera GOl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conan The Bavarian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
GOl tries to clinch but The Bavarian moves away
enabling The Bavarian to counter with a crisp jab.
The Bavarian lands a jab to the nose.
The Bavarian throws a shot from downtown. GOl moves away and avoids it.
GOl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
GOl wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Conan The Bavarian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Bavarian lands a jab.
The Bavarian moves into the clinch.
GOl landing knees to the body.
GOl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Bavarian can do to turn this around?
A knee to the head by GOl .
GOl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
GOl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
GOl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Bavarian in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GOl lands a good knee to the midsection. The Bavarian won't want to take too many of those.
The Bavarian is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by GOl .
 The Bavarian is rocked!
The Bavarian takes a knee right on the jaw!
The Bavarian is still on wobbly legs! Can GOl finish him?
GOl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
GOl connects with a knee to the head.
GOl working the clinch nicely. The Bavarian is working for position but GOl cracks him with a big knee to the head! The Bavarian crumples up against the cage and GOl lands two more shots before the ref can save The Bavarian! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Gera GOl !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ge Force (ranked 4662 p4p, 6420 weight class) and Gergen Press (ranked 556 p4p, 674 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, Ge Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gergen Press!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force lands a body shot.
Force avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Force uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Force feints and then cracks Press's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Press down.
The crowd cheers as Force lands an impressive looking overhand right. Press doesn't seem phased though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Force moves out of range as Press strikes.
Force checks a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Press has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Press swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Force counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Press.
An attempted straight right counter from Force misses the target.
Press clinches up against the cage.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
Press lands a nice uppercut.
Force lands a left hand that snaps the head of Press backwards.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Press blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
Press trying to land knees to the body.
Force manages to break the clinch.
Press loads up on a big right hand but Force slips the punch.
Press moves in looking to clinch but Force pushes him off.
Press misses with a hook. Force ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Press scores with a nice head shot.
Press walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Press fails with an attempt to clinch.
Force cracks Press with a good jab.
Force avoids the body shot from Press.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Press manages to avoid it.
Press connects with a body shot.
Press swinging wildly here.
Force lands the left hand.
Press lunges at Force with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Force's hand.
Force connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Press's hands.
Force thuds a left hand into Press's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Force lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Press tries to clinch up but Force circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Force, as that shot connected.
Press throws a series of punches but Force moves out of range.
Force throws a nice looking combination but Press bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Press throws a right and a left that both miss.
Force stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Force lands with an uppercut that bounces Press off the cage and back into range.
Force is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Force with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Force feints and then cracks Press's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Press down.
Press looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Force quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Force is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Press tries to clinch but Force moves out of range.
Press takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Press both land. Nice combination.
Force scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Press rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Force moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Force finds it's way through Press's defenses.
Press lands a two punch combo.
Press looks winded!
Force uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Press.
A nice leg kick lands there from Force.
Force lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Force.
Force wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Press throws a looping overhand right but Force ducks down to avoid it.
Press tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Force was well out of range. Poor timing from Press.
Force takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Press tries to close the distance and clinch up but Force swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Force is looking to counter punch.
Force scores with a jab. Press acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Press swings for the body but Force moves out of range.
Force scores with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Force darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Press takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Press swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force lands a nice shot to the body.
Force lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice jab there from Force.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Press is looking to clinch.
Force jabs Press right on the nose. Press blinks but takes it well.
Force takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Force lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Force.
Force throws a hook but Press blocks it.
Press raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Press lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Force avoids a kick to the body.
Press is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Force.
Force moves out of range of the strikes.
As Press looks to move away, Force throws a big counter combo but Press just gets out of the way.
Press wants to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Force.
Press takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Force missing with a left hand there. Press was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Press throws a big shot that misses.
Good exchange - Force coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Force throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Press.
Press unleashes a big counter combination but Force bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A big right from Force misses.
Press gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Force misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ge Force dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Press ducks under a wild hook from Force.
A jab from Force finds it's way through Press's defenses.
Force takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gergen Press seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Press misses with a hook to the body
letting Force counter with a right hand.
Force avoids a punch combination nicely.
Force lands with a nice body punch.
Force walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ge Force is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Press misses.
Force moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Force defending well as Press loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Force finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Press throws a leg kick but Force sees it coming and moves out of range.
Force is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Press can do to turn this around?
Press tries to bum rush Force with a series of wild strikes but Force uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Force.
Press is breathing heavily.
Force with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Force, right into the meat of the thigh.
Press moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Force misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Press.
Force lands a right hook to the body.
Force scores with a sloppy right hand. Press should have avoided that one.
Press slips a straight right by Force.
Force's jab looks to have found its range, popping Press under the eye.
Force's jab looks to have found its range, popping Press under the eye.
Press darts in and clinches Force up against the cage.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force works on Press's body with a couple of short punches.
Force tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Press.
Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
Force misses with some punches.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Press blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Force swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Force avoids a wild elbow strike from Press.
Force misses with the head strike.
Press looking to throw knees to the head but Force is blocking nicely.
Press looking to throw knees to the head but Force is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Press's elbow.
Knees to the body from Press.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Press avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force throws a punch but it's blocked by Press.
Force misses with a body punch.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Force tries to throw a body punch but Press avoids it by throwing Force back against the cage.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Press tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Press cracks Force with a nice body shot.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Press is leaning against Force and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Press tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it.
Force dodges an elbow strike from Press.
Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Press.
Press gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Press lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Force breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Force.
Press's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Press with a jab.
Press has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Press uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Force.
Press throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Press ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Force moves away.
Force wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Force scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Press takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Press misses with a jab, cross combination.
Force misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Press.
Press throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Press looks to throw the jab but Force is out of range.
Force scores with a punch to the head.
Press tries to close the distance and clinch up but Force swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Press looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Press throws a right hand that Force ducks under and follows up with a left that Force also avoids with ease.
Press throws a right hand that misses
and Force counters with a stiff right hand.
Force lands a jab to Press's midsection.
Press is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Force.
Force ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Press misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Force.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ge Force will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Force lands a nice looking body shot.
Force misses with a two punch combination.
Press looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Force moves away from the strike by Press.
Press clinches with his opponent.
Press trying to stall but Force improves his position.
Press missing with knees to the body.
Press wants to break the clinch but can't.
Press lands an uppercut.
Press doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force prevents Press from breaking the clinch.
Press throws an elbow but it misses.
Press taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Press misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Force.
Press takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Press.
Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Press controls his hands.
Force misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force misses with a punch to the body.
Press throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Press misses with some punches.
Press misses with an elbow strike.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Press controls his hands.
Press misses with a knee strike.
Press can't break the clinch.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as Press controls the action.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Press is trying to maintain a safe position but Force gets an underhook and turns Press into the cage.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Force swings wildly with an uppercut but Press uses good head movement to avoid it.
Force tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Press's elbow.
Press is trying to maintain a safe position but Force gets an underhook and turns Press into the cage.
Press swings wildly with an uppercut but Force uses good head movement to avoid it.
Press doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Press pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Press blocks an uppercut.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Press tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Press tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it.
Press looking to throw knees to the head but Force is blocking nicely.
Press blocking some punches.
Force tries to work over Press's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Press prevents a body shot from Force.
Force blocking some punches.
Press misses with a knee to the head.
Press tries to work over Force's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Force fails to land.
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gergen Press has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Press tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Press blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Press blocks a body shot from Force.
Press tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Force avoids it.
Press lands a left hand that snaps the head of Force backwards.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Press controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Force misses with a short punch on the inside.
Press blocking some punches.
Press pushes off an throws an elbow but Force leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Force doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Force goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Press blocks a body shot from Force.
Press breaks from the clinch.
Force looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Press moves away from the strike by Force.
Press takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Press is looking to chop away at Force's legs.
Force throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Force connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Force throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Press forces Force back against the cage and clinches.
Force lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Force tries a body shot but Press blocks it.
Gergen Press seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Force tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Force throws a head punch that misses.
Force misses with a punch on the inside.
Press misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Force.
Press throws a knee to the head but misses.
Press blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Force can't find room to land a body shot as Press controls the action.
Press is trying to push Force away but Force has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Force managing to block the knees to the body from Press.
Press tries to land knees in the clinch but Force avoids the damage to the body.
Force struggles to land a body shot inside as Press controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ge Force.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Force, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ge Force!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 5754 p4p, 6008 weight class) and Christopher Chan (ranked 626 p4p, 637 weight class). Christopher Chan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Ross!
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, Christopher Chan!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross closes the distance and clinches.
Ross taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ross is trying to break the clinch but Chan is controlling him.
Chan has Ross pressed against the cage, preventing Ross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ross has had enough of the clinch but Chan keeps him there for the moment.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Chan misses
and Ross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ross tries to throw a body punch but Chan avoids it by throwing Ross back against the cage.
Ross is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ross throws an elbow but misses.
Ross will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chan up against the cage.
Chan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ross is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Chan to the mat. Chan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Chan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan wants to control the position but Ross says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ross passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chan!
Chan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chan is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Chan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chan squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ross with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ross has control of Chan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Chan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to hold on but Ross pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan can't escape the position.
Ross misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ross working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ross controlling the pace for now.
Chan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ross takes Chan's back.
Chan wants to get back to his feet.
Ross working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Chan is doing well to defend. Ross seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Chan is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Ross!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bar (ranked 3581 p4p, 5670 weight class) and Aaron Walls (ranked 464 p4p, 618 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonny Bar!
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, Aaron Walls!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bar is looking to clinch.
Bar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walls moves into the clinch.
Walls misses with a knee strike.
Bar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bar blocks an elbow strike.
Walls breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bar or perhaps it was just good defense by Walls, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Walls sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bar somewhat.
Jonny Bar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Walls. No joy for Bar on that attempt.
Walls throws a right hand that Bar ducks under and follows up with a left that Bar also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Walls, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walls sprawls well. Walls wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bar gets slowly back to his feet.
Walls lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Walls throws a body shot but no joy.
Walls throws a series of punches but Bar avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Walls.
Walls misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bar closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Walls's guard.
Walls pushes Bar off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bar has a takedown stuffed.
Walls unleashes a big counter combination but Bar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Aaron Walls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar shoots for a takedown but Walls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bar advances position into side control!
Bar is breathing heavily.
Walls is looking for a sweep.
Bar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Walls has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Walls is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonny Bar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kent Fredricks (ranked 3800 p4p, 6069 weight class) and Werner Heisenberg (ranked 132 p4p, 207 weight class). 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 super 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, Kent Fredricks!
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, Werner Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredricks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fredricks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Werner Heisenberg has been cut.
Fredricks throws a head kick but Heisenberg moves out of range.
Fredricks wobbles Heisenberg with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Fredricks dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Heisenberg to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kent Fredricks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cormier (ranked 3931 p4p, 3999 weight class) and Jackson Silva (ranked 494 p4p, 501 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 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, Mark Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cormier's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Cormier is trying to stand.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Cormier is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva wants to pass to mount but Cormier is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Cormier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cormier wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cormier fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cormier misses with the combination.
Nice takedown defense from Silva. No joy for Cormier on that attempt.
Silva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cormier did well to prevent Silva getting side control.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cormier keeps working.
Silva seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cormier is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jackson Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Dinklage (ranked 3163 p4p, 3720 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 398 p4p, 470 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 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, Ryan Dinklage!
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, Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinklage definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dinklage shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dinklage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dinklage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dinklage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dinklage fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dinklage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dinklage swivels and escapes.
Ryan Dinklage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Gracie.
Dinklage closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage.
Gracie pulls guard effortlessly.
Gracie has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dinklage doesn't defend quickly enough and Gracie has managed to lock this one up! Can Dinklage escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Gracie on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chuck Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Fistle (ranked 3200 p4p, 3457 weight class) and William Silverado (ranked 406 p4p, 432 weight class). William Silverado is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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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, Shaun Fistle!
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, William Silverado!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Fistle.
Fistle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silverado on the side of the head.
It looks like William Silverado has been cut.
Fistle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Silverado has time to react.
Fistle cracks Silverado with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Silverado looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fistle finish him?
Silverado is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fistle cracks Silverado with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shaun Fistle!
A relieved looking Shaun Fistle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus Graham (ranked 2896 p4p, 3410 weight class) and John Doe (ranked 365 p4p, 440 weight class). Doe has chosen Beastie Boys - Gratitude as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. John Doe will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Angus Graham!
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, John Doe!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Graham tries to clinch up.
Graham with a nice calf kick.
Graham with a hook.
Graham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doe circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick from Graham, right into the meat of the thigh.
Doe avoids the body shot from Graham.
Graham misses with a kick to the body.
Graham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doe's sensitive parts.
Graham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doe. That did some damage!
Graham tries to work over Doe's front leg with a kick but Doe checks it.
Graham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Doe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Graham's head.
Graham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doe on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Graham trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Doe lands a couple of elbows.
Doe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Doe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe throwing strikes but missing.
Graham is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Doe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Doe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doe with a nice head shot there.
Graham is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Doe distracts Graham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham looking for a sweep. Not yet Graham, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doe is looking to work some ground and pound but Graham has wrist control.
Doe cracks Graham with a solid left hand.
Doe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Doe.
Graham pulls Doe in close to prevent any damage.
Doe is in close to Graham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Graham has Doe pulled in close to control his posture.
Doe landing some decent shots from guard.
Graham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graham trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Doe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graham can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Graham wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Graham preventing the sweep.
Graham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Doe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Graham has managed to get both his arms back between Doe's legs - danger averted.
Graham cracks Doe with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Graham from controlling successfully.
Graham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Doe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Graham wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Graham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Doe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Graham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Doe will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Graham cracks Doe with a good jab.
Graham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Doe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graham looks to land a right hand but Doe moved out of range.
Graham scores with a one two! Doe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Doe blocks the low kick.
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doe looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham is looking to land body kicks.
Graham tries to clinch but Doe is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Doe throws a jab when Graham was well out of range.
Graham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doe in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doe checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
Graham throws a leg kick but Doe moved away.
Angus Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
Doe misses with a wild combination.
Graham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Doe counters with a right hand to the body.
Doe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graham moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Graham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Doe throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Doe misses the target.
Graham connects with a solid leg kick.
Graham lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Graham.
Doe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doe slips under a jab.
Doe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe blocks a head kick by Graham.
Doe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Does jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Graham moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Doe misses its intended target.
Graham is looking to clinch but Doe is avoiding it.
Doe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graham. Doe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
Graham bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doe's head.
Graham lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doe throws a poor cross that misses
and Graham counters with a right hand to the body.
Doe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doe takes one on the button.
Graham throws a hook but Doe blocks it.
Doe looks to land a left hand but Graham moved out of range nicely.
Graham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Graham fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graham lands a head kick. Doe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jab by Graham.
Doe lands a jab.
Doe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doe prevents Graham from improving his position.
Doe working over Graham with some ground and pound. Graham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doe.
Doe misses with a head shot. Graham uses the momentum to regain guard.
Doe working some strikes from top position.
Graham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Graham tries to get out of the position.
Doe drops back looking for a leg! Graham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graham manages to kick Doe off! Doe jumps back into Graham's guard.
Graham controls Doe momentarily but Doe frees himself.
Doe landing some decent shots from guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Graham dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Doe checks a leg kick nicely.
Doe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Doe swings for the body but Graham moves out of range.
Graham throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
Doe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graham stuns Doe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham misses with a lunging right hand
and Doe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Doe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Doe swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Graham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Graham cracks Doe with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Graham lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Doe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Doe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Doe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Graham.
Graham misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Graham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham works the jab nicely.
Doe misses with a straight left.
Graham tried to counter with a leg kick but Doe avoided it.
Graham lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by Graham.
Doe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Graham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doe can do to turn this around?
Doe drops his hands momentarily and Graham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Graham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Doe.
Graham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graham has Doe up against the cage in a clinch.
Graham lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Graham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe throws a head punch that misses.
Graham misses with a punch on the inside.
Graham lands a body shot.
Doe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graham lands with a right to the head.
Graham goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Graham pulls his leg out and moves away.
Doe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Doe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Graham with a nice calf kick.
Graham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Graham lands a jab to the head.
Doe throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Doe blocks the leg kick.
Graham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Doe backs up against the cage.
Graham misses with a low kick.
Angus Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham lands a nice looking body shot.
Graham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Graham cracks Doe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Doe is rocked!
Graham lands a body shot.
Doe is still on wobbly legs! Can Graham finish him?
Graham is looking to slow Doe down with leg kicks.
Doe seems to have recovered his senses.
Graham digs a good body shot into Doe's ribs.
Doe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graham.
Graham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Doe's sensitive parts.
Graham takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doe under the eye.
Graham misses with a double jab
and Doe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham moves forwards but Doe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Doe moves forwards but Graham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Graham slips a straight right by Doe.
Angus Graham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doe lands a nice hook to Graham's body. Graham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Graham tries to clinch up.
Graham throws a sloppy head kick and Doe moves out of range easily.
Graham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doe.
Doe looks to score with a jab to the body but Graham is just out of range.
Graham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graham throws a head kick but Doe moves out of range.
Doe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graham.
Doe throws a right hand that Graham ducks under and follows up with a left that Graham also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Graham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Graham clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Doe looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graham moves into range and clinches up with Doe.
Graham throws an elbow but it misses.
Graham digs a right hand into Doe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Doe's gas tank.
Doe tries a body shot but Graham blocks it.
Graham stops a takedown attempt from Doe.
Doe is trying to push Graham away but Graham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Graham.
Graham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Graham.
Doe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Graham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Graham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graham is working Doe over against the cage.
Doe is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doe backwards.
Graham creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Doe with a big uppercut! Doe tries to clinch up but Graham pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Doe to the mat! Doe covers up and Graham unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Angus Graham!
Post fight, Angus Graham stared into the camera and said '" Hey Banjo boy what's up?"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Sergius (ranked 1986 p4p, 2213 weight class) and Oliver Smith (ranked 266 p4p, 286 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergio Sergius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oliver Smith!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sergius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sergius darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Sergius backing up. Sergius nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith lands a left and a right that send Sergius crashing to the mat, dazed. Smith thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Sergius is rocked!
 It looks like Sergio Sergius has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries to bum rush Sergius with a series of wild strikes but Sergius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Sergius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Sergius is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sergius doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Sergius moves out of range of the leg kick from Smith.
Sergius seems to have got his legs back now.
Sergius wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith counters with a big right hand! Oh Sergius is in trouble here! Smith follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Smith!
An out of breath Oliver Smith 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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