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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Dallas (ranked 5752 p4p, 25383 weight class) and Mr Bean (ranked 475 p4p, 528 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, David Dallas!
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, Mr Bean!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dallas has his takedown stuffed
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
A solid body kick from Bean.
Bean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dallas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dallas moves out of range of the body kick from Bean.
Dallas throws a head kick but Bean moves out of range.
Bean raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Dallas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bean.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean lands a big head kick that sends Dallas tumbling to the mat! Bean takes a step backwards and waves Dallas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Dallas is rocked!
 It looks like David Dallas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bean feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Dallas collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Bean!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leggo Brandon (ranked 6600 p4p, 5666 weight class) and Vili Makkonen (ranked 700 p4p, 636 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Vili Makkonen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leggo Brandon!
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, Vili Makkonen!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon staying out of range there.
Brandon attempts a counter takedown but Makkonen avoids it well and moves away.
Makkonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makkonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandon.
Brandon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makkonen.
Makkonen digs a good body shot into Brandon's ribs.
Makkonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brandon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Makkonen misses the jab.
Brandon rushes Makkonen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Makkonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makkonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandon.
Makkonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makkonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Makkonen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makkonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makkonen misses with a hook.
Makkonen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon looks to clinch
and Makkonen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brandon! Makkonen lets Brandon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brandon is rocked!
Brandon throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Makkonen counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Brandon out cold! What a finish! Makkonen is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vili Makkonen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Try What (ranked 5659 p4p, 5534 weight class) and Benjamin Cheeseman (ranked 634 p4p, 626 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Try What has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Try What seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Try What!
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, Benjamin Cheeseman!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheeseman throws a low kick but it's checked well by What.
What is looking for a counter combo.
What lands with a right hand.
What throws a leg kick but Cheeseman checks it.
Cheeseman darts in and clinches What up against the cage.
Cheeseman slows down the pace here.
Cheeseman is trying to trip What. He has hold of a leg but What is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cheeseman persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Cheeseman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cheeseman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cheeseman's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheeseman stands up and waves to What to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What scores with a jab.
What scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Benjamin Cheeseman has been cut.
What throws a good cross that connects.
Cheeseman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
What lands a jab to Cheeseman's midsection.
Cheeseman closes the distance and clinches up with What, looking for a takedown. Cheeseman pushes What against the cage but What circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
What has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
What throws a solid leg kick but Cheeseman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at What.
Cheeseman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by What.
What throws a solid leg kick but Cheeseman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at What.
What fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cheeseman fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheeseman moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
What breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cheeseman tries to clinch but What moves out of range.
What lands a jab to the nose.
What lands with a hook. Cheeseman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice sprawl there from What as Cheeseman shoots in.
Try What has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Cheeseman.
What lands an overhand right.
What moves into the clinch.
What wants to break free but Cheeseman has control.
What pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheeseman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
What is trying to break the clinch but Cheeseman is controlling him.
What wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cheeseman has him pressed against the cage.
Cheeseman has What pressed against the cage, preventing What from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
What wants to get back to striking at distance but Cheeseman won't allow it.
What looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What is trying to break the clinch but Cheeseman has him pressed against the cage.
What wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cheeseman gets control of What's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cheeseman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Cheeseman has his foot on What's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. What works his way back into a safe position though.
Cheeseman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Cheeseman there.
What wants to get back to his feet.
Cheeseman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cheeseman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
What is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman looking to control but What is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
What is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cheeseman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
You get the feeling that What really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Cheeseman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cheeseman breaks from What's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Try What will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Cheeseman's cut.
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.
What leaves Cheeseman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
What lands with a cross.
Nice jab there from What.
What tries to clinch up.
What lands a right hook to the body.
Benjamin Cheeseman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
What with a nice cross.
What uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cheeseman fails to land the takedown.
What with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheeseman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. What manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
What fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cheeseman counters with a body kick.
Cheeseman fails with a takedown attempt.
Try What has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Cheeseman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
What comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as What lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cheeseman doesn't seem phased though.
Cheeseman closes the distance and pushes What back into the cage.
What breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Try What is winning the standup battle so far.
What scores with the left hand. Cheeseman knows he should have avoided that one.
Cheeseman takes one to the chin there.
What lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cheeseman at a distance.
What with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from Cheeseman. Those never looked like landing.
Cheeseman doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting What counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from What. No joy for Cheeseman on that attempt.
What defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cheeseman.
What was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cheeseman is breathing heavily.
What stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by What there.
What comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
What avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - What scores with a four punch combination!
Cheeseman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
What keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
What lands with a nice body punch.
What fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for What.
Cheeseman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cheeseman ducks right into an uppercut from What.
Cheeseman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
What feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cheesemans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
What lands with a shot to the body.
What scores with a shot to the body.
What shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cheeseman eats them both and turns towards What to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheeseman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cheeseman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decent striking displayed by What there.
Cheeseman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cheeseman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cheeseman is trying hard to land a takedown here. What sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cheeseman drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
What pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheeseman back to the cage. What follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
What lands a jab to Cheeseman's midsection.
What scores with a body shot.
What tried to score with a low kick but Cheeseman checks it.
What digs a good hook to Cheeseman's body.
What is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cheeseman can do to turn this around?
What lands a nice hook to Cheeseman's body. Cheeseman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
What jabs Cheeseman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Cheeseman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. What tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cheeseman is in What's guard.
Cheeseman is looking to advance position but What has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cheeseman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
What throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cheeseman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cheeseman trying to control but What is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cheeseman distracts What with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Try What dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benjamin Cheeseman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Cheeseman tries to clinch up but What circles away and keeps his distance.
What moves in looking to clinch but Cheeseman pushes him off.
Cheeseman feints the counter takedown.
What stalks Cheeseman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cheeseman's face. Cheeseman staggers backwards, shaken.
What throws a one two combo.
What uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
What pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cheeseman back to the cage. What follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
What works over Cheeseman's head and body with a nice combination.
 Cheeseman is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
What fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Cheeseman to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Cheeseman looks to clinch but What throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Cheeseman taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Try What!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Rodrigues (ranked 4932 p4p, 5025 weight class) and William Problem (ranked 439 p4p, 445 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Rodrigues!
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, William Problem!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Problem 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.
Problem wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Problem won't allow Rodrigues to get back to his feet.
Problem is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rodrigues keeping moving, preventing Problem from controlling successfully.
Problem pushing down on Rodrigues's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Problem trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
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. Problem connects with a nice short shot to Rodrigues's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Problem not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodrigues punching from the bottom.
Problem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Problem is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Problem trying to control the action but Rodrigues is working from the bottom.
Problem thows a huge punch but Rodrigues dodges it nicely.
Well, if Problem is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Problem is trying to control. Rodrigues wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rodrigues is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Problem's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Problem's back!
Problem rolls, trying to escape but Rodrigues keeps control of the position.
Will Rodrigues go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Problem is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues struggling to keep hold of the position.
Problem is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Problem trying to control the action but Rodrigues just sinks the hooks in.
I really don't envy Problem right now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Problem trying to control the position but Rodrigues manages to sink in the hooks.
Problem tries to break free.
Rodrigues throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Problem can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Problem is still trying to improve position.
Rodrigues tries to keep control of the position but Problem is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Problem's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rodrigues struggling to land strikes to the head as Problem covers up.
Rodrigues gets his hands free as Problem looks to control.
Problem tries to roll but Rodrigues sticks to his back.
Problem is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rodrigues is hanging on to Problem's back as he tries to escape.
Rodrigues looking for the choke from the back.
Rodrigues is persistently looking for the submission but Problem is defending it well.
Rodrigues has the hooks in. Problem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues wants to control but Problem is keeping busy.
Problem trying to control but not successfully.
Problem is trying to break free.
Problem really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodrigues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rodrigues is looking to control Problem but Problem is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Rodrigues thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigues has the hooks in. Problem is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Rodrigues dominated that round.
That's time! Rodrigues's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Problem looking to score a takedown here. Rodrigues is defending well but Problem drives through and ends up in Rodrigues's guard.
Problem sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodrigues escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Problem gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodrigues keeping full guard, as Problem tries to pass.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Problem wants to control from the top but Rodrigues keeps moving.
Problem missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigues preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Problem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Problem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rodrigues's guard.
Problem is trying to work for a kimura but Rodrigues is defending well.
Problem is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodrigues is just riding it out for now. Problem eventually gives up the hold.
Problem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigues keeps working.
Rodrigues moves into full guard.
Rodrigues avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Problem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two 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.
Problem is looking to pass into half guard but Rodrigues pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodrigues is in guard.
Problem looking for a sweep. Not yet Problem, not yet.
Problem is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Problem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rodrigues does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodrigues landing strikes from the bottom.
Rodrigues tries to kick Problem off but Problem keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Problem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Problem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodrigues defends it well.
Rodrigues is trying to maintain the position but Problem is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Problem trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
Rodrigues is defending against the submission attempts here by Problem.
Rodrigues wants to control but Problem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodrigues is trying to stand.
William Problem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigues avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Problem.
Ground and pound from Problem.
Problem trying to pass the guard but Rodrigues defending well.
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.
Problem throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Problem is keen to just control but Rodrigues is a slippery customer.
Problem seems to be working for a kimura but Rodrigues defends the submission attempt.
Problem performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rodrigues trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Problem shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rodrigues manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Problem chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Problem showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Problem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Problem is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rodrigues is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Problem thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodrigues is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Rodrigues regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Problem.
Rodrigues controls Problem momentarily but Problem frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Problem looking to pass the guard.
Problem looking to sit in guard and control but Rodrigues gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Problem is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodrigues defends well.
Problem is trying to hold Rodrigues in close to prevent damage but Rodrigues has managed to pass into half guard.
Problem keeping hold of Rodrigues's head, controlling as best he can.
Problem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Problem tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
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.
Rodrigues trying to control from half guard but Problem is working away.
Problem tries to get to full guard but Rodrigues has control of the leg.
Rodrigues wants to lay and pray for a moment but Problem keeps working.
Rodrigues prevents Problem from improving his position.
Problem wants to get back to full guard but Rodrigues has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Problem can't escape the position.
Problem tries to lock up and control but Rodrigues gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodrigues working for a guillotine from mount but Problem is in no mood to give up.
Problem is trying desperately to improve position.
Problem sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Problem slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodrigues stopping the sweep attempt from Problem.
Problem is adopting a defensive guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Problem can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Problem is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Problem tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Problem throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rodrigues wants to control from the top but Problem keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Problem is trying to control the position but Rodrigues postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Problem looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigues is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Marco Rodrigues.
I think Rodrigues has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Rodrigues!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Beast (ranked 5054 p4p, 4914 weight class) and Crypt Aires (ranked 531 p4p, 515 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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163
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Beast!
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, Crypt Aires!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aires drives through and clinches with Beast against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aires.
Aires is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Beast gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Beast has Aires pressed against the cage.
Beast drags the fight down to the ground.
Beast has Aires pulled in close to control his posture.
Aires has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beast to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Aires is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beast pulls down on the head and he's put Aires to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Beast!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ylli Kovaci (ranked 4005 p4p, 5124 weight class) and Matthew Jiggle (ranked 487 p4p, 582 weight class). Matthew Jiggle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ylli Kovaci!
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, Matthew Jiggle!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovaci takes a swing at Jiggle's ribcage but misses.
Kovaci misses with a low kick as Jiggle jumps back.
No luck for Jiggle with that takedown attempt.
Kovaci rushes Jiggle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jiggle has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kovaci after a bit of a struggle.
Jiggle breaks from the clinch.
Jiggle shoots for a double leg takedown but Kovaci sprawls well. He's pushed Jiggle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ylli Kovaci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Jiggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiggle gets a double leg takedown into Kovaci's guard.
Kovaci is pulling down on Jiggle's head to control his posture.
Kovaci wants to stand up but Jiggle is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jiggle looking to pass the guard.
Kovaci being controlled here, momentarily.
Kovaci wants to stand and escape but Jiggle is having none of it.
Kovaci is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kovaci is looking to stand up but Jiggle isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jiggle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kovaci looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kovaci wants to get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Kovaci wants to control but Jiggle postures up.
Kovaci is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Kovaci is trying to control Jiggle's posture but Jiggle avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci wants to get back to his feet.
Kovaci is looking to regain half guard here but Jiggle keeps moving and retains side control.
Kovaci on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kovaci tries to get out of the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
A lull in the action here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovaci throws a head kick but Jiggle moves out of range.
That's four 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.
Kovaci looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jiggle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kovaci lands with a good body shot.
Jiggle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jiggle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kovaci being controlled for a moment.
Jiggle has control of an arm but Kovaci manages to advance to Jiggle's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovaci trying to control momentarily.
Jiggle trying to control the action but Kovaci just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ylli Kovaci dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jiggle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kovaci tries to avoid it but Jiggle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kovaci to the ground. Kovaci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kovaci is looking for a counter combo.
Kovaci looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot to the liver by Kovaci. Beautiful body shot.
Jiggle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kovaci is trying to stand up here but Jiggle is controlling him well.
Jiggle is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kovaci wants to control but Jiggle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovaci is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jiggle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovaci wants to get back to his feet.
Jiggle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kovaci trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kovaci is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kovaci displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jiggle.
Kovaci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jiggle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kovaci was covering up waiting for the punch and Jiggle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jiggle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kovaci has his hands on Jiggle's head, controlling the position.
Jiggle trying to control but Kovaci is working from the bottom.
Jiggle stays in close to Kovaci's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci wants to get back to his feet but Jiggle passes into half guard.
Jiggle stops Kovaci from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jiggle takes one on the button.
Kovaci throws a nice looking combination but Jiggle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kovaci throws the kick towards the body but Jiggle avoids it.
Jiggle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jiggle showed some decent athleticism there.
Jiggle prevents Kovaci from standing back up.
Jiggle controlling the pace.
Jiggle prevents Kovaci from standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jiggle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kovaci keeps working.
Jiggle looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Jiggle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kovaci digs a good body shot into Jiggle's ribs.
Jiggle dodges the punch combination from Kovaci.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kovaci.
Jiggle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kovaci shoots in but Jiggle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovaci dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jiggle. That did some damage!
Kovaci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jiggle's waist but Jiggle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kovaci off to one side.
Kovaci is looking to wear down Jiggle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kovaci looks to land a combination. Jiggle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ylli Kovaci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kovaci.
And Jiggle tries to counter it with a takedown but Kovaci pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jiggle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jiggle wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ylli Kovaci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jiggle dives in and scores a takedown into Kovaci's guard.
Jiggle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
Kovaci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jiggle sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matthew Jiggle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kovaci wants to stand up but Jiggle is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kovaci lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kovaci is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jiggle can do to turn this around?
Jiggle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kovaci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jiggle is in Kovaci's guard.
Kovaci keeping moving, preventing Jiggle from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci trying to keep a closed guard but Jiggle is proving a slippery customer.
Jiggle wants to pass the guard but Kovaci is keeping the position.
Kovaci pulls Jiggle in to control the position.
Jiggle controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kovaci is looking to stand up but Jiggle isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kovaci throws a head kick that Jiggle semi-blocks.
Kovaci moves in looking to clinch but Jiggle pushes him off.
Jiggle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Kovaci, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kovaci shoots for a double leg takedown but Jiggle sprawls well. He's pushed Kovaci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kovaci throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jiggle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jiggle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kovaci lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jiggle at a distance.
Kovaci fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jiggle closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ylli Kovaci showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kovaci 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ylli Kovaci!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 4463 p4p, 5246 weight class) and Kodiyak Redd (ranked 257 p4p, 286 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140
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141
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuuji Hoshino!
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, Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yuuji Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Redd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Redd shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoshino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Redd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoshino delivers a nice body kick.
Redd ducks right into an uppercut from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a left and a right that both miss
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoshino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
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!
Hoshino parries the strikes from Redd easily there. Redd is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hoshino to escape.
Hoshino tries to bench press Redd off him but Redd keeps the position.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd throws a strike aimed at the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino dodges the ground and pound from Redd.
Hoshino definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd is working Hoshino over with some ground and pound from side control.
Redd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hoshino!
Redd landing shots from mount.
Redd content just to control the position here.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Redd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hoshino looks a forlorn figure.
Redd is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hoshino has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hoshino on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hoshino tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Redd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hoshino to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hoshino shrugs it off.
Hoshino is wriggling around trying to escape.
Redd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hoshino is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Hoshino that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.
Redd looking to ground and pound but Hoshino is blocking nicely.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Redd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoshino avoids a series of strikes thrown by Redd.
Hoshino wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Hoshino is working to get back to half guard.
Redd looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd unloading with bombs!
Redd is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Redd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kodiyak Redd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Willie Dustice (ranked 3802 p4p, 4151 weight class) and Alexsandro Ramos (ranked 435 p4p, 459 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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155
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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, Willie Dustice!
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, Alexsandro Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustice shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ramos sprawls well. Ramos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dustice gets slowly back to his feet.
Dustice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dustice on the side of the head.
Dustice shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ramos defends it nicely.
Ramos lands with a right hand.
Dustice throws a series of punches but Ramos avoids them all with ease.
Dustice gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dustice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramos has him pressed against the cage.
Ramos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dustice tries to clinch but Ramos is having none of it.
Dustice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dustice wants to clinch but Ramos slips to the side
and Ramos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramos throws a series of punches but Dustice avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Dustice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramos. Dustice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dustice moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramos cracks Dustice with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Dustice tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ramos pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Dustice is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexsandro Ramos!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Son Islander (ranked 3115 p4p, 3860 weight class) and Joe Ghostkeeper (ranked 191 p4p, 227 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Son Islander!
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, Joe Ghostkeeper!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch but Islander moves away
and Islander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghostkeeper is looking to clinch.
Islander circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Islander to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghostkeeper is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ghostkeeper. That snapped Islander's head back.
Ghostkeeper throws a poor cross that misses
letting Islander counter with a right hand.
Ghostkeeper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Islander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghostkeeper finds it's way round the side to connect with Islander's head.
Ghostkeeper throws a head kick that misses
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Islander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ghostkeeper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ghostkeeper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper is looking to slow Islander down with leg kicks.
Ghostkeeper connects with a right hand. Islander shakes it off.
Islander slips a straight right by Ghostkeeper.
It looked like Islander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghostkeeper moves to clinch but Islander breaks away
and Islander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghostkeeper throws a head kick that misses
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghostkeeper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Islander moves out of range of the strikes.
Islander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ghostkeeper throws a chopping leg kick but Islander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghostkeeper misses the target.
As Ghostkeeper looks to move away, Islander throws a big counter combo but Ghostkeeper just gets out of the way.
Ghostkeeper misses with a body shot
letting Islander counter with a right hand.
Ghostkeeper looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper throws an off balance right hand
and Islander counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Islander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghostkeeper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An attempted straight right counter from Islander misses the target.
Ghostkeeper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Islander counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghostkeeper throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Islander.
Ghostkeeper misses with an uppercut
and Islander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Islander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghostkeeper lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Islander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ghostkeeper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Islander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Ghostkeeper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper tried to score with a low kick but Islander checks it.
Ghostkeeper misses with an uppercut
and Islander counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghostkeeper digs a good body shot into Islander's ribs.
Islander takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Islander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghostkeeper.
Islander is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Islander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Islander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghostkeeper misses with a hook
and Islander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghostkeeper takes a swing at Islander's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Islander misses its target.
Ghostkeeper closes the distance but Islander moves to the side
and Islander counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper misses with a double jab
and Islander makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghostkeeper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Islander counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghostkeeper throws a shot from downtown. Islander moves away and avoids it.
Ghostkeeper misses with a straight left.
Ghostkeeper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islander, pushing him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghostkeeper has a couple of punches blocked by Islander.
Ghostkeeper tries to work over Islander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghostkeeper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghostkeeper trying to stall but Islander improves his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Son Islander will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ghostkeeper looks for the body kick but Islander saw that one coming.
Islander throws a big counter combination but Ghostkeeper scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Islander moves out of range as Ghostkeeper strikes.
Islander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ghostkeeper throws a lazy uppercut
and Islander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghostkeeper throws a poor cross that misses
and Islander counters with a two punch combo.
Ghostkeeper misses with a shot to the body
and Ghostkeeper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghostkeeper misses with an uppercut
and Ghostkeeper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Ghostkeeper misses.
It looked like Islander wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghostkeeper moves in looking to clinch but Islander pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghostkeeper missing with a left hand there. Islander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ghostkeeper is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Ghostkeeper looks to move away, Islander throws a big counter combo but Ghostkeeper just gets out of the way.
Ghostkeeper misses with a body punch
and Islander counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper throws a leg kick
and Islander counters with a nice uppercut.
That kick from Ghostkeeper tenderised Islander's leg. Islander is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ghostkeeper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islander.
Ghostkeeper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Islander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghostkeeper misses with a hook to the body
and Islander counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghostkeeper is rocked!
Ghostkeeper fails in his attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Islander tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghostkeeper throws out a powerful jab.
Ghostkeeper throws a body punch but Islander moves out of range.
Islander is looking for a counter combo.
Islander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghostkeeper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper throws a predictable looking body shot
and Islander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Islander checks a low kick from Ghostkeeper.
Islander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Islander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch
and Ghostkeeper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghostkeeper moves to clinch but Islander breaks away
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghostkeeper misses with an uppercut. Islander saw that one coming.
Ghostkeeper misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Islander 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Islander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Islander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper misses with a leg kick
and Islander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch but Islander moves out of range.
Islander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Son Islander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghostkeeper clinches with his opponent.
Islander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghostkeeper can do to turn this around?
Ghostkeeper tries a body shot but Islander blocks it.
Islander breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghostkeeper misses the body punch
and Islander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Islander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghostkeeper lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ghostkeeper moves to clinch but Islander breaks away
and Islander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghostkeeper misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghostkeeper darts in trying to clinch
and Ghostkeeper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghostkeeper connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghostkeeper throws a chopping leg kick but Islander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Islander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghostkeeper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Islander avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ghostkeeper lands a nice hook to Islander's body. Islander takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch
and Islander counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghostkeeper loads up on a big right hand but Islander slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Son Islander dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Ghostkeeper.
A counter left hand to the body from Islander misses its target.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch but Islander moves out of range.
Ghostkeeper has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Islander has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghostkeeper.
Ghostkeeper fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Islander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghostkeeper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Islander throwing a counter right hand but Ghostkeeper manages to avoid it.
Ghostkeeper misses with a hook. Islander ducked under it nicely.
Islander went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ghostkeeper closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Islander counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghostkeeper swings widly with a right hand
and Ghostkeeper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghostkeeper throws a leg kick
and Islander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch up.
Ghostkeeper throws a hook but Islander avoids it easily.
A big left from Ghostkeeper misses.
Ghostkeeper moves to clinch but Islander breaks away
and Islander counters with a left to the body.
Islander avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Islander misses the target.
Ghostkeeper misses with a hook.
Ghostkeeper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Islander counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghostkeeper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghostkeeper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghostkeeper connects with a right hand. Islander shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Islander there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ghostkeeper throws a poor cross that misses
and Islander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghostkeeper tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Islander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghostkeeper is still on wobbly legs! Can Islander finish him?
Ghostkeeper misses with an uppercut. Islander saw that one coming.
Ghostkeeper seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghostkeeper walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Islander checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Islander was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ghostkeeper.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghostkeeper throws a leg kick that is checked
and Islander counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghostkeeper misses with a body punch
enabling Islander to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghostkeeper tries to clinch up.
It looked like Islander was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ghostkeeper.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Islander is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ghostkeeper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Islander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghostkeeper motions for Islander to come forward. Ghostkeeper throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghostkeeper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Ghostkeeper misses.
Islander throwing a counter right hand but Ghostkeeper manages to avoid it.
Ghostkeeper misses with a left hand
and Islander counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghostkeeper throws out a loose jab but Islander uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Ghostkeeper looks to move away, Islander throws a big counter combo but Ghostkeeper just gets out of the way.
Ghostkeeper is looking to clinch but Islander is avoiding it.
Ghostkeeper clinches with his opponent.
Ghostkeeper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghostkeeper can't find room to land a body shot as Islander controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper tries to throw a body punch but Islander avoids it by throwing Ghostkeeper back against the cage.
Ghostkeeper tries to work over Islander's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghostkeeper trying to stall but Islander improves his position.
Islander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghostkeeper.
Ghostkeeper tries a head kick but it misses.
Islander moves out of range as Ghostkeeper strikes.
It looked like Islander was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ghostkeeper.
Ghostkeeper tries a low kick but Islander avoids it.
Islander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghostkeeper throws out the jab.
Joe Ghostkeeper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Ghostkeeper misses
letting Islander counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Ghostkeeper misses
and Islander counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghostkeeper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghostkeeper swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Islander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Son Islander.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Islander, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son Islander!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Chong (ranked 2810 p4p, 6252 weight class) and Jonas Sigursson (ranked 369 p4p, 663 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonas Sigursson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigursson digs a good body shot into Chong's ribs.
Chong throws a head kick that misses.
Sigursson throws out a counter right but Chong avoids it with no problem.
Chong throws a head kick that misses
and Sigursson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas Chong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Sigursson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sigursson looks to throw the jab but Chong is out of range.
Chong tries a head kick but it misses.
Sigursson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Sigursson misses.
Chong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong throws a head kick that misses.
Chong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sigursson connects with a body shot.
Chong is breathing heavily.
Jab from Sigursson.
Sigursson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sigursson with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sigursson misses the shot to the body.
Chong throws a counter high kick but Sigursson was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chong takes one to the side of the head.
Chong is rocked!
Chong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oh Chong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sigursson is stalking Chong. Chong circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Sigursson, and it's lights out! Chong really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Sigursson!
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