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VFC 16 The Champs Are Here PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyree Suder (ranked 5135 p4p, 5796 weight class) and Keith Lee (ranked 601 p4p, 646 weight class). Kyree Suder 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyree Suder!
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, Keith Lee!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Suder gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suder shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Suder keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kyree Suder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suder fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suder closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Suder getting side control.
Lee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Suder is on him like a limpet, forcing Lee back against the cage.
Suder fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyree Suder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suder looking for a takedown.
Lee is looking for a takedown.
Suder has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Suder stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee jumps guard.
Suder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suder has hold of Lee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lee seems comfortable defending it but Suder has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Suder couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kyree Suder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Vieira (ranked 5200 p4p, 4782 weight class) and Peter Sunshine (ranked 608 p4p, 576 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Good wrestling
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Vieira!
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, Peter Sunshine!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira shoots and misses
and Sunshine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sunshine 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.
Vieira moves forwards but Sunshine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Sunshine counters with a left to the body.
Vieira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sunshine to score with a decent uppercut.
Sunshine closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Sunshine shows good takedown defense.
As Vieira backs off Sunshine throws a huge counter combo but Vieira manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sunshine changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vieira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sunshine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vieira prevents Sunshine from escaping the position.
Sunshine can't do much from the bottom here.
Sunshine is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sunshine is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him!
Vieira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sunshine tries to reverse the position but Vieira maintains control.
Vieira is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Sunshine is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Sunshine flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Vieira anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Sunshine and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Vieira slips an arm under Sunshine chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Vieira has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Vieira is squeezing on Sunshine like an anaconda would it's prey. Sunshine fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xon HiChi (ranked 2359 p4p, 3630 weight class) and Noel Brown (ranked 287 p4p, 413 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xon HiChi!
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, Noel Brown!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HiChi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
HiChi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
HiChi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
HiChi scores with a nice right hand.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - HiChi circles away.
HiChi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
HiChi lands a jab to the nose.
Brown closes the distance but HiChi moves to the side
and HiChi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from HiChi.
A looping hook to the body misses from HiChi. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown tries to counter with a clinch but HiChi shakes him off and moves away.
Brown moves away from the strike by HiChi.
Brown tries to clinch up but HiChi circles away and keeps his distance.
HiChi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
HiChi swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
HiChi cracks a nice hook into Brown's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HiChi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown darts in and clinches HiChi up against the cage.
HiChi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
HiChi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
HiChi connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
HiChi throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
HiChi lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown tries to clinch but HiChi moves away
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
HiChi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
HiChi just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries to clinch up but HiChi circles away and keeps his distance.
Xon HiChi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brown moves to clinch but HiChi breaks away
and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand.
HiChi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but HiChi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown is on the wrong end of a nice combination from HiChi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch there but HiChi circles away.
Brown walks into a left hand.
HiChi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but HiChi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HiChi lands a jab to the nose.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - HiChi circles away.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
HiChi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
HiChi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by HiChi.
Brown tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from HiChi misses its intended target.
Brown is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but HiChi pushes him off.
Brown defending well as HiChi loads up on a big left hand.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from HiChi.
Brown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
HiChi misses with a hook.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
HiChi thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
HiChi lands with a shot to the body.
HiChi throws a good cross that connects.
HiChi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
HiChi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown is looking to clinch but HiChi is avoiding it.
HiChi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from HiChi.
HiChi misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
HiChi misses with a straight right.
HiChi throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HiChi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but HiChi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
HiChi with a hook.
Brown darts in trying to clinch
and HiChi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
HiChi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but HiChi pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but HiChi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
HiChi digs a good hook to Brown's body.
HiChi cracks Brown with a good jab.
HiChi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from HiChi.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from HiChi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xon HiChi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
HiChi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xon HiChi is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
HiChi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from HiChi.
Brown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling HiChi to score with a decent uppercut.
HiChi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
HiChi digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but HiChi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
HiChi throws a big shot that misses.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with HiChi.
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
HiChi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Brown on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. HiChi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but HiChi defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking for a triangle here. HiChi is fighting it but it looks tight! Brown pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, HiChi is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noel Brown!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Theador Cruse (ranked 2881 p4p, 3449 weight class) and Brice Webster (ranked 360 p4p, 428 weight class). Brice Webster has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Theador Cruse's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theador Cruse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brice Webster!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cruse throws out the jab.
Webster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruse misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Cruse. Those never looked like landing.
Webster instigates a clinch.
Webster lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Webster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cruse is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Webster is defending well.
Webster scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Webster on the inside.
Webster lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cruse backwards.
Webster prevents Cruse from breaking the clinch.
Cruse tries to pull guard but Webster forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cruse is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theador Cruse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster gets through Cruse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
 Cruse is rocked!
It looks like Theador Cruse has been cut.
Cruse is breathing heavily.
Webster lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Webster lands a right hand.
Oh Cruse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short left from Webster.
Webster dips a shoulder and cracks Cruse with a mighty uppercut! Cruse falls back against the cage and Webster unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cruse is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Webster screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brice Webster!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brice Webster made sure he mentioned UnderGround Threads , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Stephens (ranked 2687 p4p, 2465 weight class) and Broder Alert (ranked 326 p4p, 303 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ryder Stephens has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryder Stephens seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryder Stephens!
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, Broder Alert!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens throws a leg kick that misses.
Alert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens throws a lazy uppercut
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
Stephens is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stephens uses his free foot to push down on Alert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alert.
Stephens throws some wild stikes that Alert manages to avoid easily.
Stephens wants to control the pace but Alert is squirming around nicely.
Stephens jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alert is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alert and Stephens has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Alert regains half guard there - taking advantage of Stephens's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stephens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stephens looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stephens is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
Stephens looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stephens is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stephens. Alert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Stephens defends it well.
Stephens shoots and misses
and Alert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stephens!
Alert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stephens, who protects the arm well.
Stephens tries to improve position but can't.
Alert goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stephens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Alert's guard! Nice work there by Stephens!
Stephens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stephens trying to control but Alert is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is pushing down on Alert's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alert is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens trying to mount his opponent but Alert defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens uses his free foot to push down on Alert's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alert.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alert is working to get back to half guard.
Stephens swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alert is now in Stephens's guard. A big mistake from Stephens there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Broder Alert will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Alert dodges the punch combination from Stephens.
Alert with the counter takedown but Stephens avoids it easily.
Stephens misses with an uppercut.
Alert is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stephens's half guard.
Stephens is looking to improve his position.
Alert is just content to waste time from the top position. Stephens takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stephens looking for a guillotine here but Alert defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stephens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alert, into his guard.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Alert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alert working a defensive guard here.
Alert is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens advances position into side control!
Alert struggling a bit here.
Stephens is trying to get an arm triangle but Alert is defending well.
Stephens tries to advance to mount but Alert instead regains half guard.
Alert wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alert!
Stephens can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alert is looking to escape.
Alert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alert keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alert bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alert passes into half guard.
Stephens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alert controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alert is aware though and is defending well.
Stephens keeping moving, preventing Alert from controlling successfully.
Stephens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stephens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alert is one step ahead there.
Stephens looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alert stands and throws Stephens's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Ryder Stephens will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alert blocks a low kick nicely.
Alert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Stephens is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alert is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Alert has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens is looking to control Alert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stephens avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert is working for a kimura but Stephens is defending it quite comfortably.
Alert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephens has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert moves into full mount! Stephens won't be happy about that!
Stephens bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alert keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Alert is looking for a triangle but Stephens pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stephens pushing down on Alert's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alert tries to roll over but Stephens keeps him under control.
Alert is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard.
Stephens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stephens thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alert's head.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Alert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alert wants to control but Stephens is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is looking to stall here but Alert recovers full guard.
Alert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephens defends well.
Alert keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens is working hard here to advance position.
Stephens stands and throws Alert's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Alert keeping his opponent close.
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Alert!
Alert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stephens is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alert, into his guard.
Alert looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Alert is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Broder Alert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alert has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Broder Alert!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Gigolo (ranked 2001 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Ned Bouillon (ranked 272 p4p, 337 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bam Bam Gigolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ned Bouillon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gigolo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gigolo shoots in looking for a takedown but Bouillon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gigolo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bouillon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bouillon feints the counter takedown.
Bouillon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bouillon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouillon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gigolo is fending him off so far but Bouillon persists. Nope, Gigolo circles away and we're back to standing.
Gigolo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bouillon's waist but Bouillon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gigolo off to one side.
Gigolo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bouillon avoids it really well and circles away.
Bouillon wants to counter the offense by Gigolo and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Gigolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gigolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bouillon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gigolo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigolo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gigolo.
Bouillon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bouillon shoots in looking for a takedown but Gigolo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bouillon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bouillon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bouillon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gigolo's guard.
Gigolo has Bouillon pulled in close to control his posture.
Bouillon throws a big elbow that misses.
Gigolo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gigolo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bouillon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bouillon is looking to work some ground and pound but Gigolo has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gigolo is on top in guard.
Gigolo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bouillon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gigolo preventing the sweep.
Gigolo wants to stand but Bouillon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gigolo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gigolo won't allow Bouillon to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo wants to pass the guard but Bouillon is keeping the position.
Gigolo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bouillon's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gigolo looking to pass the guard.
Gigolo landing with the ground and pound.
Gigolo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gigolo is looking to stand up but Bouillon won't let him.
Gigolo is stalling in the full guard.
Gigolo'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bouillon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gigolo manages to get himself to full guard.
Bouillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bouillon throwing strikes but missing.
Bouillon throwing strikes from guard but Gigolo blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bouillon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gigolo is keeping the position for now.
Bouillon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Bouillon dominated that round.
That's time! Gigolo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bouillon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gigolo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bouillon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gigolo to the mat! Gigolo manages to get full guard.
Gigolo trying to control the position here.
Bouillon trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouillon won't allow Gigolo to sweep him here.
Bouillon throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigolo trying to control the position.
Gigolo keeping full guard, as Bouillon tries to pass.
Bouillon trying to control but Gigolo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gigolo has Bouillon pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bam Bam Gigolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gigolo is looking to clinch but Bouillon is avoiding it.
Gigolo rushes Bouillon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Gigolo.
Bouillon is breathing heavily.
Gigolo is trying to break the clinch but Bouillon has him pressed against the cage.
Gigolo looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bouillon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bouillon throws the left hand but Gigolo avoids the punch easily.
Gigolo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gigolo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bouillon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bouillon shoots for a double leg takedown but Gigolo sprawls well. He's pushed Bouillon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gigolo throws a big counter combination but Bouillon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bam Bam Gigolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ned Bouillon.
Gigolo shoots in and drives through. Bouillon sprawls well.
Gigolo moves in looking to clinch but Bouillon pushes him off.
Bouillon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gigolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Bouillon circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bouillon.
Gigolo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bouillon manages to circle out of the way.
Gigolo is looking to clinch but Bouillon is avoiding it.
Gigolo darts in looking for a takedown but Bouillon gets double underhooks and turns Gigolo into the cage.
Bouillon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bouillon looking for a takedown.
Bouillon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gigolo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bouillon stopping the sweep attempt from Gigolo.
Bouillon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bouillon stopping the sweep attempt from Gigolo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouillon being controlled here momentarily.
Bouillon tries to free his leg and advance position but Gigolo is retaining full guard.
Gigolo controlling Bouillon's posture.
Bouillon stopping the sweep attempt from Gigolo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bouillon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bouillon prevents Gigolo from getting back to his feet.
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 Bam Bam Gigolo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bouillon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gigolo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bouillon manages to circle out of the way.
Gigolo shoots in and drives through. Bouillon sprawls well.
Bouillon fails with the takedown.
Gigolo gets a takedown into half guard.
Gigolo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gigolo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bouillon controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouillon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bouillon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bouillon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bouillon wants to improve his position but instead Gigolo has moved into half guard.
Bouillon is looking to improve his position.
Bouillon moves into full guard.
Bouillon wants to sweep but no luck.
Bam Bam Gigolo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gigolo wants to stand but Bouillon is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gigolo controlling from the top position.
Bouillon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gigolo is in close to Bouillon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gigolo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bouillon has momentary wrist control but Gigolo slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouillon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bouillon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gigolo stacks Bouillon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gigolo!
Gigolo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bouillon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gigolo is working Bouillon over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gigolo staying calm.
Bouillon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gigolo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo scores with punches from side control.
Gigolo takes a little break here. Bouillon wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gigolo scoring with punches from side control.
Gigolo moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gigolo cracks Bouillon with a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam Gigolo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gigolo 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam Gigolo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marko Loimula (ranked 1824 p4p, 1876 weight class) and Jemeljans Valter (ranked 235 p4p, 242 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, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Loimula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jemeljans Valter!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valter works Loimula's body with a nice hook.
Valter misses with a wild combination.
Loimula tries to counter with a takedown but Valter is quick to defend against it.
Valter swings widly with a right hand
and Loimula decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Valter's guard.
Loimula pushes down on Valter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Loimula wants to work for an arm triangle but Valter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Loimula controlling the action here.
Valter is looking to control Loimula's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valter avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loimula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Loimula is working for a kimura but Valter is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loimula prevents Valter from improving his position.
Valter is still trying to improve position.
Valter trying to control from the bottom.
Loimula stalling.
Loimula trying to control the action but Valter is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Loimula is trying to work for a kimura but Valter is defending well.
Valter wants to get back to full guard.
Loimula seems to be working for a kimura but Valter defends the submission attempt.
Valter regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Loimula.
Valter is trying to keep Loimula in close.
Valter has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Valter wants to sweep here but Loimula controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valter working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Loimula moves out of range as Valter strikes.
Loimula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Valter takes a swing at Loimula's ribcage but misses.
Loimula definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Valter misses with a lunging right hand
and Loimula counters with a shoot takedown. Valter fights it but they end up in guard.
Loimula wants to control from the top but Valter keeps moving.
Loimula 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.
Loimula wants to pass the guard but Valter is keeping the position.
Loimula trying to control but Valter is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loimula tries to free his leg and advance position but Valter is retaining full guard.
Valter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Loimula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valter is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Valter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loimula wants to control from the top but Valter keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Valter throws a body shot but no joy.
Loimula feinted with a counter takedown.
Valter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loimula.
Jemeljans Valter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loimula misses with a looping right.
Valter throws a lazy uppercut
and Loimula counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Valter trying to keep a closed guard but Loimula is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Loimula dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Valter clinches.
Valter misses with the head strike.
Valter digs a right hand into Loimula's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loimula's gas tank.
Loimula misses with some punches.
Valter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loimula backwards.
Valter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Loimula regains half guard.
Loimula is looking for a sweep. Valter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Valter looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valter slips a nice elbow through Loimula's hands, connecting with Loimula's forehead.
Loimula is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Valter.
Marko Loimula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Valter stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Loimula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Valter lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Loimula on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Valter is looking to take a break and control but Loimula is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Valter tries to pass to full mount but Loimula defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valter lands a nice short elbow.
Valter looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Loimula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Loimula is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Valter scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loimula is trying to control but can't.
Valter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Valter is trying to control the action in half guard but Loimula is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Valter working Loimula over with strikes.
Valter landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Loimula is rocked!
Valter lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Loimula is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valter lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Loimula! More strikes land and this one is all over! Valter jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jemeljans Valter!
Jemeljans Valter is the new welterweight champion!
Jemeljans Valter thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spade (ranked 1641 p4p, 1679 weight class) and Old Leg Tartakov (ranked 228 p4p, 232 weight class). Spade comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of spades by Motorhead. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Spade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Old Leg Tartakov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spade shoots in but no luck this time.
Tartakov moves into the clinch successfully.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tartakov after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spade blocking some punches.
Tartakov gets underhooks to prevent Spade's takedown attempt.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tartakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tartakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tartakov gets caught napping as Spade dives in and scores a takedown. Tartakov manages to retain guard.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tartakov trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov 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.
Spade has gone for a leg lock! Tartakov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.
Spade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tartakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tartakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spade looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Spade working for a triangle but Tartakov defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Spade managing to control the position.
Tartakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spade throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tartakov uses it to pass to side control.
Tartakov advances nicely into full mount.
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tartakov isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Spade is trying desperately to improve position.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spade wants to hold on but Tartakov pushes him away.
Tartakov trying to control but Spade is having none of it.
Spade wants to control but Tartakov is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade working to try and regain half guard.
Tartakov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tartakov isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
Tartakov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
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!
Tartakov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spade throws a shot from downtown. Tartakov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tartakov. That snapped Spade's head back.
Spade fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tartakov sprawls well initially but Spade persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tartakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Spade.
Spade is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tartakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tartakov trying to control from the bottom.
Tartakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov tries to get to full guard but Spade has control of the leg.
Tartakov trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade wants to work for an arm triangle but Tartakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tartakov gets full guard.
Tartakov 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.
Tartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tartakov is trying to control the position but Spade postures up.
Spade has gone for a leg lock! Tartakov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.
Spade looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tartakov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Spade keeping control of the position.
Tartakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spade keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade tries to get to full guard but Tartakov has control of the leg.
Spade is holding on to half guard well.
Spade gets back to full guard.
Spade is pulling down on Tartakov's head to control his posture.
Tartakov forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spade keeps working.
Spade wants to get back to full guard but Tartakov has mounted him!
Tartakov lands a big elbow.
Spade tries to reverse the position but Tartakov maintains control.
Spade is working hard here to advance position.
Tartakov lands a big shot there that rocks Spade but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tartakov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spade is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Tartakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tartakov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tartakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tartakov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spade taking shots to the head.
Spade tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
Tartakov avoids the attempt from Spade to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tartakov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tartakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tartakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Spade is keeping the position.
Tartakov has gone for a leg lock! Spade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tartakov's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade advances to half guard.
Spade seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spade seems to be working for a kimura but Tartakov defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
Spade is looking to advance position but Tartakov won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tartakov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tartakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tartakov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tartakov is on top in guard.
Spade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spade working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tartakov has passed into half guard!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tartakov connects with a nice short shot to Spade's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade is looking for a sweep. Tartakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Old Leg Tartakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tartakov is working away from the top position though.
Tartakov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Spade holds on for dear life, controlling Tartakov's posture momentarily.
Tartakov with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Tartakov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov unloading with bombs!
Spade is desperately trying to improve his position but Tartakov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tartakov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tartakov lands a nice shot to the head.
Tartakov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartakov scoring with strikes but Spade is staying in there.
Spade defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tartakov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spade wants to hold on but Tartakov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tartakov closes the distance and clinches.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tartakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tartakov has Spade up against the cage in a clinch.
Tartakov breaks from the clinch.
Tartakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spade shoots in looking for a takedown but Tartakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tartakov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spade did well to prevent Tartakov getting side control.
Tartakov trying to control from half guard but Spade is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade wants to control the action here but instead Tartakov manages to pass to full mount!
Tartakov working for a guillotine from mount but Spade is in no mood to give up.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Tartakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spade is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tartakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov looking to secure an arm triangle but Spade defends it well.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount.
Spade is desperately trying to improve his position but Tartakov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tartakov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Spade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tartakov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tartakov slips a nice elbow through Spade's hands, connecting with Spade's forehead.
Spade trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tartakov manages to pass to mount!
Tartakov landing shots from mount.
Tartakov dominating with strikes here.
Spade is desperately trying to improve his position but Tartakov has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tartakov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tartakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Tartakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spade?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov content just to control the position here.
Tartakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spade?
Spade tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
Tartakov with good strikes from the mount 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!
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
The referee warns Spade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spade manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spade is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Old Leg Tartakov dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tartakov scores with a nice head shot.
Spade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
Spade tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spade has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tartakov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tartakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spade is controlling Tartakov's trapped leg to prevent Tartakov from advancing to side control.
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tartakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spade won't allow Tartakov to pass to mount.
Spade trying to control but Tartakov postures up.
Spade is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tartakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tartakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jack Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov breaks from Spade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tartakov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tartakov has hold of Spade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spade can't escape the position.
Tartakov with the ground and pound from mount.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
Tartakov lands a couple of good shots and Spade has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tartakov is persistently looking for the submission but Spade is defending it well.
Spade is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Tartakov gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Spade is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Tartakov is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov is the new heavyweight champion!
Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hirata Hitoshi (ranked 1308 p4p, 2560 weight class) and Mancha Aisland (ranked 176 p4p, 311 weight class). Hirata Hitoshi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mancha Aisland's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hirata Hitoshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mancha Aisland!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aisland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitoshi circles away quickly and effectively.
Hitoshi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitoshi fails to land the takedown.
Hitoshi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Aisland throws a lazy body kick
and Hitoshi counters with a single leg into guard. Aisland didn't expect that.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hitoshi lands a couple of elbows.
Aisland managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi preventing the sweep.
Hitoshi postures up in Aisland's guard and throws a big left but Aisland blocks it.
Hitoshi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aisland is trying to keep Hitoshi in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hitoshi frees his head nicely. Oh but Aisland has switched to an armbar! Hitoshi is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karockas Thibodeaux (ranked 1171 p4p, 1792 weight class) and Olu Banjo (ranked 155 p4p, 241 weight class). Olu Banjo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karockas Thibodeaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olu Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Banjo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thibodeaux drives through and clinches with Banjo against the cage.
Banjo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banjo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Banjo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the head but Banjo blocks with his arms.
Banjo is trying to stall.
Banjo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Banjo's ribcage. Banjo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banjo avoids it.
A short uppercut from Thibodeaux.
Banjo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thibodeaux is keeping busy.
Thibodeaux is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux misses with a knee strike.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banjo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thibodeaux.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thibodeaux lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a good knee to the midsection. Banjo won't want to take too many of those.
Banjo looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Thibodeaux.
 Banjo is rocked!
Thibodeaux lands a hook that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Banjo is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Banjo with a big uppercut! Banjo tries to clinch up but Thibodeaux pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Banjo to the mat! Banjo covers up and Thibodeaux unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karockas Thibodeaux!
Karockas Thibodeaux retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Karockas Thibodeaux 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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