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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamari Lexington (ranked 6405 p4p, 25391 weight class) and Bruce Leroy (ranked 656 p4p, 686 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamari Lexington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Leroy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexington moves out of range as Leroy throws a body kick.
Leroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lexington moves in looking to clinch but Leroy pushes him off.
Lexington tries for a takedown but Leroy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leroy pushes Lexington up against the cage in a clinch.
Lexington keeps control of Leroy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Leroy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lexington.
Lexington wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamari Lexington. 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.
Lexington is trying to drag Leroy to the mat but Leroy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lexington effectively controlling the action here.
Leroy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lexington blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexington's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Leroy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lexington but Lexington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lexington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leroy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lexington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Leroy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lexington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lexington controls Leroy momentarily but Leroy frees himself.
Lexington keeping moving, preventing Leroy from controlling successfully.
Lexington is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leroy has his hands clasped together but Lexington extends and breaks Leroy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Lexington.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jamari Lexington!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Landau Aisland (ranked 6266 p4p, 5822 weight class) and Odin Frank (ranked 612 p4p, 588 weight class). Odin Frank will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Landau Aisland!
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, Odin Frank!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aisland walks into a straight right hand from Frank.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frank, as that shot connected.
A cross from Frank lands.
Frank swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aisland.
 Aisland is rocked!
Frank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frank tries a low kick but Aisland avoids it.
Oh Aisland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aisland.
Frank throws a right and a left that Aisland avoids nicely.
Frank lands with a hook. Aisland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frank throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frank swinging wildly here.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland dives in and scores a takedown into Frank's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aisland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
Aisland landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank wants to stand but Aisland is controlling the position.
Aisland seems to have got his legs back now.
Aisland wants to pass the guard but Frank is keeping the position.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland advances position into side control!
Aisland trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Frank takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well.
Aisland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aisland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aisland tries for a kimura but Frank is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aisland has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well.
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frank, who protects the arm well.
Aisland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aisland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aisland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frank has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland is trying to get an arm triangle but Frank is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisland landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The strikes coming from Aisland are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Aisland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frank knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frank, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Frank's shoulder. That is not cool.
Aisland misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Frank, who protects the arm well.
Aisland looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Frank is avoiding damage well.
Aisland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aisland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Frank is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aisland asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frank ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Odin Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aisland moves into range and clinches up with Frank.
Aisland lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Aisland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Frank defending well though.
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Frank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland.
Aisland trying to control from half guard but Frank is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Aisland is keen to just control but Frank is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland drops an elbow to the side of Frank's head.
Frank won't allow Aisland to pass to mount.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frank won't allow Aisland to pass to mount.
Frank is trying to stand.
Aisland wants to take a breather but Frank is having none of it.
Aisland perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland is working for a submission of some sort.
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Frank defends the submission attempt.
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aisland wants to work for an arm triangle but Frank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aisland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
Frank taking some punishment here, with Aisland in his half guard.
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Frank sees it coming and defends easily.
We've been informed that Frank has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aisland trying to work for an americana but Frank has managed to regain full guard.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Frank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Aisland trying to control but Frank is working from the bottom.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Frank keeps moving.
Aisland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frank keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland pushing down on Frank's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Aisland is looking to advance position but Frank won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A jab from Frank finds it's way through Aisland's defenses.
Nice jab there from Frank.
Aisland feints and as Frank raises his hands in defense, Aisland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aisland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frank's guard.
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frank has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland seems to be looking for submissions.
Aisland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland is keen to just control but Frank is a slippery customer.
Aisland is working for a submission of some sort.
Aisland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frank is just riding it out for now. Aisland eventually gives up the hold.
Aisland wants to control but Frank is keeping him busy.
Aisland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Frank is just riding it out for now. Aisland eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Frank defends the submission attempt.
Aisland looks to land a strike but Frank avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Aisland advances position into side control!
Frank gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Aisland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frank can do to turn this around?
Aisland working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Landau Aisland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland controlling the pace for now.
Aisland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aisland takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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.
Frank throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aisland. What's that going to do exactly?
Aisland won't let Frank get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aisland controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Landau Aisland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aisland, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landau Aisland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fergus Archer (ranked 3445 p4p, 4084 weight class) and Jesus Salazaro (ranked 446 p4p, 512 weight class). Jesus Salazaro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fergus Archer!
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, Jesus Salazaro!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer gets tackled into the cage by Salazaro. Salazaro maintains the clinch.
Archer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salazaro backwards.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
Salazaro just leaning against Archer, taking a breather.
Archer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazaro blocks it with crossed arms.
Archer misses with a knee to the head.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Salazaro's head.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
A short right from Archer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws an overhand right that lands on Salazaro's shoulder, as Salazaro tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Salazaro moves away from the strike by Archer.
Archer gets tackled into the cage by Salazaro. Salazaro maintains the clinch.
Salazaro avoiding damage as Archer throws knees to the body.
Archer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salazaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Salazaro.
Salazaro looking to slow down the pace here.
Archer lands a right hand.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Salazaro breaks the clinch.
Archer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Salazaro is looking to clinch.
Salazaro moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Archer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazaro tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Archer misses.
Salazaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Salazaro is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Archer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
Archer breaks the clinch.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Salazaro slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Salazaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Salazaro instigates a clinch.
Salazaro is trying to force a seperation but Archer has the dominant position.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer working aggressively here.
Salazaro takes a shot to the head.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer missing with knees to the body.
Archer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Salazaro controls the action.
Salazaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Archer.
Salazaro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Archer lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries a body shot but Salazaro blocks it.
Salazaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salazaro.
Salazaro trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
Salazaro looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Archer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Archer tries to land a knee to the head but Salazaro blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Archer.
Archer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Salazaro's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Archer tries to land knees in the clinch but Salazaro avoids the damage to the body.
Archer is trying to break the clinch but Salazaro has him pressed against the cage.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salazaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergus Archer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Archer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Salazaro on the side of the head.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salazaro can do to turn this around?
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salazaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer throws a body punch but Salazaro moves out of range.
Salazaro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salazaro slips under a jab from Archer.
Salazaro clinches with his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Salazaro.
Salazaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer trying to land knees to the body.
Salazaro will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Archer up against the cage.
Salazaro is trying to maintain a safe position but Archer gets an underhook and turns Salazaro into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salazaro stalling in the clinch but Archer improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salazaro.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Archer tries a knee to the head but Salazaro blocks it.
Salazaro managing to block the knees to the body from Archer.
Salazaro trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazaro blocks it with crossed arms.
Salazaro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesus Salazaro.
Archer misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Salazaro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fergus Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Archer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salazaro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Archer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Archer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Archer.
Archer has had enough of the clinch but Salazaro keeps him there for the moment.
Archer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazaro blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salazaro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazaro is defending well for now.
Salazaro takes a shot to the head.
Salazaro is trying to stall.
Salazaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazaro is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Salazaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salazaro prevents a body shot from Archer.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Archer misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer pushes Salazaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salazaro is breathing heavily.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Archer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salazaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Archer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Salazaro is defending well for now.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Salazaros head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer pushes Salazaro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Salazaro is stalling here.
Salazaro prevents Archer from breaking the clinch.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer is pushing Salazaro up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Archer misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Archer as Salazaro tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergus Archer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Salazaro tries to keep at a distance but Archer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Salazaro avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Archer.
Archer tries to land knees in the clinch but Salazaro avoids the damage to the body.
Archer misses with some punches.
Salazaro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Archer lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Archer.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Salazaro controls the action.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer works on Salazaro's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Archer.
Salazaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Archer.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer tries to land a knee to the head but Salazaro blocks with his arms.
Archer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salazaro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Salazaro backwards.
Archer misses with a knee strike.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Salazaro is trying to stall.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salazaro breaks from the clinch.
Salazaro wants to clinch but Archer slips to the side
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fergus Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salazaro is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Fergus Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salazaro clinches up against the cage.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Salazaro throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Archer.
 Salazaro is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Salazaro is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?
Archer tries a knee to the head but Salazaro blocks it.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Salazaro.
Archer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Archer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Archer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Archer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Archer trying to land knees to the body.
Salazaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer tries to land a knee to the head but Salazaro blocks with his arms.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Salazaro blocks it with crossed arms.
Salazaro blocking some punches.
Salazaro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Archer is keeping busy.
Salazaro taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Archer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Archer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Salazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salazaro wants to stall.
Salazaro wants to break free but Archer has control.
Salazaro seems to have recovered his senses.
Salazaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salazaro rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Archer misses with a knee strike.
Archer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Salazaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Salazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salazaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salazaro pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Salazaro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Salazaro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Salazaro backwards.
Salazaro is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Salazaro has his back to the cage.
Salazaro dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Salazaro has Archer pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jesus Salazaro.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Salazaro moved out of range nicely.
Salazaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fergus Archer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Archer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fergus Archer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adu Akin (ranked 4169 p4p, 3897 weight class) and Brucie McGavin (ranked 525 p4p, 502 weight class). Brucie McGavin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Adu Akin's chin.
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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, Adu Akin!
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, Brucie McGavin!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akin connects with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Brucie McGavin has been cut.
McGavin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Akin on the side of the head.
McGavin defending well as Akin loads up on a big left hand.
McGavin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Akin coming out on top.
Akin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGavin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Akin with a jab.
Akin throws an overhand right that lands on McGavin's shoulder, as McGavin tries to avoid the shot.
And McGavin tries to counter it with a takedown but Akin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Akin throws a shot from downtown. McGavin moves away and avoids it.
Akin moves out of range as McGavin strikes.
Akin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGavin misses with a hook
enabling Akin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akin lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin slips a jab from Akin.
McGavin misses with a left hand
and Akin counters with a big right hand! Oh McGavin is in trouble here! Akin follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adu Akin!
In defeat, Brucie McGavin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I snorted a blaze before the fight and couldn't concentrate.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Frost (ranked 2852 p4p, 6040 weight class) and James Baxter (ranked 348 p4p, 603 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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, Dennis Frost!
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, James Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with a double jab
and Baxter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frost's knee momentarily.
Baxter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baxter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Baxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Baxter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baxter at a distance.
Frost throws a hook but Baxter blocks it.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Donk. Frost catches Baxter right on the button with a cross.
Baxter gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baxter scores with a shot to the side of Frost's head.
Baxter blocks an uppercut.
Frost misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frost tries to break the clinch but Baxter is controlling the position.
Baxter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Frost blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Frost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Frost is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baxter manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Baxter misses
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baxter throws a sloppy body shot
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Baxter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Baxter looks to score with a jab to the body but Frost is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
Frost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Frost swings for the body but Baxter moves out of range.
Baxter feints a counter leg kick.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Baxter has time to react.
Frost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baxter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baxter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Baxter misses its intended target.
Baxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Baxter is just out of range.
Baxter misses with a right hand
and Frost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Frost throws a right hand that misses
and Baxter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost slips a straight right by Baxter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
Baxter delivers a nice body kick.
Baxter misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Frost misses the target.
Crunch! Baxter slams his shin into Frost's torso.
Baxter lands a leg kick that knocks Frost off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Baxter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Baxter misses with a body shot
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
Baxter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Frost.
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Baxter is looking to slow Frost down with leg kicks.
Baxter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baxter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baxter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Baxter throws a lazy uppercut
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
Frost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baxter throws a jab when Frost was well out of range.
Baxter throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frost counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Baxter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Baxter.
Nice uppercut there from Baxter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Frost.
Baxter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baxter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baxter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baxter misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baxter misses with a body shot.
Baxter misses with a lunging right hand
and Frost counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost swings for the body but Baxter moves out of range.
Frost misses with a wild body shot.
Baxter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Frost dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baxter clinches up with Frost and pushes him back against the cage.
Baxter lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Dennis Frost has been cut.
Frost has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baxter blocking some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baxter.
Frost tries to break free but Baxter pushes him back against the cage.
Baxter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Frost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Baxter has managed to clinch.
Baxter stalling.
Frost lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxter tries to land a knee to the head but Frost blocks with his arms.
Frost manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Baxter stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Frost has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Baxter manages to get his head free but now Frost has transitioned to an armbar! Baxter grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Frost! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dennis Frost!
Our winner, Dennis Frost, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Dory (ranked 2785 p4p, 2663 weight class) and Tonio Conti (ranked 364 p4p, 346 weight class). John Dory had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Dory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tonio Conti!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conti moves into range and connects with a jab.
Conti misses with a hook. Dory ducked under it nicely.
Conti misses with a hook to the body
and Dory counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Tonio Conti has been cut.
Dory dodges the punch combination from Conti.
Dory was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Conti throws a shot from downtown. Dory moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Dory wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conti loads up on a big right hand but Dory slips the punch.
Conti throws a combination that misses
letting Dory counter with a right hand.
Dory with a nice cross.
Conti looks to throw the jab but Dory is out of range.
Dory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dory throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Conti throws out a counter right but Dory avoids it with no problem.
Dory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tonio Conti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dory.
Conti misses with an uppercut. Dory saw that one coming.
Conti misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conti misses with an uppercut
and Dory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Tonio Conti's cut even more.
Dory misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The cut above Tonio Conti's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dory misses with a hook
and Conti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conti was well out of range. Poor timing from Dory.
Dory throws a right and a left that both miss.
Conti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Conti misses with a two punch combination.
Conti scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Conti scores with a punch to the head.
Dory pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Conti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Conti throws an overhand right that lands on Dory's shoulder, as Dory tries to avoid the shot.
Dory avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Conti throws the left hand but Dory avoids the punch easily.
Dory throwing a counter right hand but Conti manages to avoid it.
Dory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dory looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Conti finds it's target.
Conti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conti! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conti misses with a left hand
and Dory cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conti throws a right hand that misses
and Dory counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tonio Conti's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Conti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conti lands a lovely overhand right.
Conti slips under a jab from Dory.
Conti slips a straight right by Dory.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dory. Conti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dory connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tonio Conti's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Dory!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghasem Zahari (ranked 2570 p4p, 2778 weight class) and Clemente Abreu (ranked 339 p4p, 362 weight class). Abreu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Young Forever. This should be a great matchup!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ghasem Zahari!
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, Clemente Abreu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahari drives through and clinches with Abreu against the cage.
Zahari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zahari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abreu manages to break the clinch.
Zahari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Abreu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abreu throws an off balance right hand
and Zahari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zahari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
Abreu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Zahari as he connects with a hook.
Zahari closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Zahari.
Abreu tries to break free but Zahari pushes him back against the cage.
Zahari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zahari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Zahari on the inside.
Zahari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abreu's elbow.
A short right from Zahari.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zahari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahari is leaning against Abreu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abreu is trying to break the clinch but Zahari is controlling him.
Zahari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zahari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abreu is rocked!
Abreu throws a shot from downtown. Zahari moves away and avoids it.
Abreu is still on wobbly legs! Can Zahari finish him?
Zahari fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Abreu square on the jaw! Damn, Abreu is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghasem Zahari!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Miggleton (ranked 3210 p4p, 2150 weight class) and Darby Allin (ranked 411 p4p, 288 weight class). Miggleton's entrance music is No Lives Matter (Tom MacDonald). A fine choice. Allin has chosen Skate or die by PENNYWISE as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Granite chin |
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Miggleton!
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, Darby Allin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allin swings for the body but Miggleton moves out of range.
Miggleton rushes Allin and presses him up against the cage.
Miggleton blocks an uppercut.
Allin takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Darby Allin has been cut.
Allin is trying to push Miggleton away but Miggleton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Allin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Allin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Miggleton.
Allin looks winded!
Knees to the body from Miggleton.
Miggleton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Miggleton with a knee to the head.
Allin takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Darby Allin's cut even more.
Miggleton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Allin's defenses.
Miggleton lands an elbow inside that Allin shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miggleton connects with a nasty looking knee right to Allin's face.
The cut above Darby Allin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Miggleton.
Allin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Miggleton lands an elbow inside.
Darby Allin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Darby Allin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jim Miggleton!
Jim Miggleton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragutin Bjelica (ranked 3031 p4p, 2816 weight class) and Ken Fury (ranked 102 p4p, 93 weight class). Bjelica comes to the cage accompanied by Mick Gordon - The Only Thing They Fear Is You. Fury has chosen STREET FIGHTER THEME SONG as his entrance music. 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 super heavyweight 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, Dragutin Bjelica!
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, Ken Fury!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjelica closes the distance and clinches.
Bjelica lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bjelica lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bjelica scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bjelica to keep the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bjelica creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ken Fury has been cut.
Bjelica stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fury looks winded!
Bjelica pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjelica scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Bjelica lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bjelica gets through Fury's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bjelica.
Bjelica definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bjelica pushes Fury back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bjelica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjelica lands a shot to the body.
Fury tries to pull guard but Bjelica holds him up against the cage and eventually Fury drops back down to his feet.
Bjelica stalling.
Bjelica lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bjelica lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Bjelica just leaning against Fury, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Bjelica.
Bjelica scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Fury is rocked!
That has opened up Ken Fury's cut even more.
A shot in the inside from Bjelica.
Fury is still on wobbly legs! Can Bjelica finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjelica presses Fury against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bjelica softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bjelica scores with a shoulder strike.
Bjelica dips a shoulder and cracks Fury with a mighty uppercut! Fury falls back against the cage and Bjelica unloads with a barrage of strikes! Fury 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 - Bjelica screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragutin Bjelica!
During a confident post fight interview, Dragutin Bjelica thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas McDonald (ranked 2505 p4p, 2000 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 318 p4p, 257 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 welterweight 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, Nicholas McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Killer sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a double jab.
Killer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and McDonald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald misses with a looping left.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer pushes McDonald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Killer has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands a right hand that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A hook to the body from Killer.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer taking a breather.
Good body shot from Killer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Killer tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Killer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Killer lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McDonald gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Killer is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and McDonald has denied him.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McDonald.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer tries to work over McDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer stalling in the clinch but McDonald improves position.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald blocking some punches.
McDonald taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Killer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
McDonald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Killer keeps control of McDonald as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Killer.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from McDonald.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
McDonald tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McDonald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McDonald is looking to control Killer's arms but Killer gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
McDonald blocking some punches.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
Killer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killer clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
McDonald is trying to break the clinch but Killer is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McDonald digs a right hand into Killer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killer's gas tank.
Killer prevents a body shot from McDonald.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Killer lands a left hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald stalling against the cage.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buzz Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McDonald trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Killer misses with the head strike.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald lands a left hand.
Killer presses McDonald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
McDonald is trying to stall.
Killer has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Killer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McDonald up against the cage.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McDonald controlling the action here for a moment.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Killer taking a breather.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McDonald.
Killer lands a left hand.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Killer lands a left hand.
Killer throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Killer misses with a punch to the body.
Killer digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Killer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McDonald has Killer pressed against the cage.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Killer looking to stall.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer has McDonald pressed against the cage, preventing McDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Killer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McDonald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer being controlled against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McDonald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Killer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killer lands the left hand.
McDonald tries to keep at a distance but Killer has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald wants to break free but Killer has control.
McDonald looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer prevents a body shot from McDonald.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as McDonald tries to tie him up.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for McDonald to work.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Killer is keeping busy.
Killer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald tries to stall but Killer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't break the clinch.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer prevents McDonald from breaking the clinch.
Killer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
McDonald lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from McDonald.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Killer lands a left hand.
McDonald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer is leaning against McDonald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of McDonald's head.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Killer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Killer stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Killer has McDonald pushed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer controlling the action here for a moment.
Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Killer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Buzz Killer.
McDonald scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nicholas McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer misses with a left hand
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nicholas McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Killer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Nice shot by Killer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Killer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer!
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