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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davey Hilton Jr (ranked 3415 p4p, 5571 weight class) and Kenton Tracks (ranked 207 p4p, 295 weight class). 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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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davey Hilton Jr!
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, Kenton Tracks!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hilton Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hilton Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hilton Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tracks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tracks lands with a nice combination. Hilton Jr backs away looking to recover.
Kenton Tracks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tracks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tracks cracks Hilton Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tracks tries to score with a low kick but Hilton Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Hilton Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hilton Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tracks was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr shoots for a takedown but Tracks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tracks throws a leg kick but Hilton Jr sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tracks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tracks gets caught flat footed, as Hilton Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tracks wants to stand but Hilton Jr is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracks pushes Hilton Jr off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tracks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hilton Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tracks.
Tracks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tracks throws a leg kick but Hilton Jr moved away.
Hilton Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hilton Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hilton Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Tracks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hilton Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Tracks, looking for a takedown. Hilton Jr pushes Tracks against the cage but Tracks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davey Hilton Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Hilton Jr 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hilton Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tracks!
Tracks wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hilton Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton Jr happy to just control the position for now.
Tracks tries to escape back to his feet but Hilton Jr has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Tracks's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Tracks is tapping! Hilton Jr saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Davey Hilton Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demrur Of Moria (ranked 3942 p4p, 4939 weight class) and Bill King (ranked 234 p4p, 279 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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, Demrur Of Moria!
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, Bill King!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King tries to clinch up.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King tries to clinch there but Of Moria circles away.
King tries to clinch but Of Moria moves out of range.
King is looking to clinch.
King tries to clinch there but Of Moria circles away.
Of Moria wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
King tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Of Moria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Of Moria. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Of Moria takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Of Moria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Of Moria counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Of Moria trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Of Moria is sitting in close to King's body. King has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Of Moria is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Of Moria is tapping! That was a very nice submission by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bill King!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kai Read (ranked 4107 p4p, 4508 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 388 p4p, 415 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Kai Read!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Schultz.
Read manages to get back to half guard.
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Read is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schultz scores with a couple of nice shots.
Read definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice strikes from Schultz there.
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schultz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Read!
Read really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Read manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz wants to control but Read is keeping him busy.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but Read defending well.
Schultz trying to control the pace.
Read wants to get back to full guard but Schultz has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Read manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schultz's best efforts.
Schultz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Read is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schultz scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz trying to control the action but Read is working from the bottom.
Schultz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Read. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Read gets back to full guard.
Read looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schultz passes into half guard.
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Read wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schultz trying to pass the guard but Read defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz prevents Read from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Schultz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Read wants to clinch
and Schultz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Schultz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schultz pushing down on Read's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schultz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Read won't allow Schultz to pass to mount.
Schultz wants to take a breather but Read is having none of it.
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schultz working Read over with strikes.
Read looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Schultz is stalling in the full guard.
Schultz is in close to Read's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Schultz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
My spies in HB Training center inform me that Schultz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Schultz is continuing to stall.
Schultz lands a couple of elbows.
Schultz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Read has an active guard here but Schultz has managed to pass into half guard.
Schultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz lands with a punch from half guard.
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Read does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schultz not doing much here.
Schultz is keen to just control but Read is a slippery customer.
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Schultz content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Read keeps working.
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Schultz controlling the pace.
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schultz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Let's hope that Schultz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Schultz uses his free foot to push down on Read's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Read.
Schultz tries to control but Read wriggling away.
Read tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.
Schultz lands with some strikes.
Read is trying to escape the mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Schultz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Read gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Read blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Read fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schultz wants to get back to striking at distance but Read won't allow it.
Schultz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Read is trying to pull guard but Schultz has him pressed against the cage.
Schultz tries to circle away but Read has him pinned against the cage.
Read pulls guard effortlessly.
Read is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Read has his foot on Schultz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schultz works his way back into a safe position though.
Schultz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Read is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz chips away with some ground and pound.
Read escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schultz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schultz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schultz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Read.
Read is looking for a sweep.
Read gets back to half guard.
Schultz is looking for a kimura but Read is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schultz to get the leverage.
Schultz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schultz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schultz lands a nice short elbow.
Read with the active half guard here but Schultz passes nicely into side control.
Read takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kai Read has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Read gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Read actively working from the bottom here.
Schultz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Read doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schultz.
Schultz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Schultz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz stalling.
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Schultz.
Well, if Schultz 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.
Read is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schultz pulls his head out easily.
Read looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schultz stalling.
Read tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz is keen to just control but Read is a slippery customer.
Schultz is working for a kimura but Read is defending it quite comfortably.
Schultz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Read looking for submissions off his back.
Read looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Schultz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Schultz 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Schultz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eli Snake (ranked 3552 p4p, 3557 weight class) and Josh Brolin (ranked 359 p4p, 361 weight class). Josh Brolin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Snake!
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, Josh Brolin!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brolin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brolin throws a head kick that misses.
Snake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Brolin's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brolin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brolin wants to clinch
and Snake counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brolin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brolin moves into the clinch.
Snake dodges an elbow strike from Brolin.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brolin misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brolin pushes off an throws an elbow but Snake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snakes head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Snake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Brolin on the inside.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin pushes Snake back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Brolin.
Snake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
 Snake is rocked!
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Snake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brolin lands a big right hand that drops Snake! The killer instinct kicks in and Brolin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Brolin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Brolin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Diaz (ranked 2579 p4p, 3650 weight class) and Albert Abdullayev (ranked 268 p4p, 366 weight class). Abdullayev has chosen 50 Cent - In Da Club (Caucasian Remix) as his entrance music. Guillermo Diaz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guillermo Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albert Abdullayev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz lands an elbow that stopped Abdullayev in his tracks for a moment.
Abdullayev pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Abdullayev working for submissions but it's allowed Diaz to get to half guard.
Diaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Abdullayev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz prevents Abdullayev from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diaz in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullayev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abdullayev wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has mounted him!
Diaz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abdullayev is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abdullayev for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Diaz.
Abdullayev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Abdullayev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullayev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Abdullayev is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diaz.
Diaz continues to hold on tight.
Diaz continues to stall.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diaz keeps control of the position as Abdullayev tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdullayev keeps trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Diaz dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz drives through and clinches with Abdullayev against the cage.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Abdullayev.
Abdullayev jumps guard.
Abdullayev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abdullayev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullayev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullayev is pressing down on Diaz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abdullayev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abdullayev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Diaz frees his head nicely. Oh but Abdullayev has switched to an armbar! Diaz is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Albert Abdullayev!
Albert Abdullayev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xon HiChi (ranked 3037 p4p, 3236 weight class) and Ryder Stephens (ranked 351 p4p, 372 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xon HiChi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryder Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Stephens duly obliges.
HiChi throws a shot from downtown. Stephens moves away and avoids it.
HiChi throws out a loose jab but Stephens uses good head movement to avoid it.
HiChi cracks Stephens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
HiChi swings for the body but Stephens moves out of range.
Donk. HiChi catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
HiChi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Stephens has his takedown stuffed
and HiChi counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens shoots for a double leg takedown but HiChi sprawls well. He's pushed Stephens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xon HiChi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryder Stephens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
HiChi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab lands there for HiChi.
HiChi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
HiChi stuffs the takedown.
HiChi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance.
Stephens looks to land a right hand but HiChi moved out of range.
HiChi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HiChi scores with a shot to the body.
Stephens misses with a takedown attempt
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephens shoots and misses
enabling HiChi to counter with a crisp jab.
HiChi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stephens misses with a leg kick
and HiChi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Stephens.
HiChi throws a combination. Stephens tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
HiChi connects with a right hand. Stephens shakes it off.
A head kick by Stephens misses
and HiChi counters with a straight right hand.
Xon HiChi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
HiChi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
HiChi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
HiChi cracks a nice hook into Stephens's ribs.
Stephens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
HiChi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stephens has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Donk. HiChi catches Stephens right on the button with a cross.
HiChi lands with a straight right. Stephens didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HiChi lands with a good body shot.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
HiChi lands a nice shot to the body.
HiChi lands a right hook to the body.
HiChi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stephens was well out of range. Poor timing from HiChi.
Stephens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stephens has his takedown stuffed
and Stephens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
HiChi scores with a jab. Stephens acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
HiChi scores with a nice strike.
Stephens throws out a loose jab but HiChi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stephens misses with a left hand
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
HiChi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stephens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
HiChi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
HiChi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
HiChi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by HiChi.
Stephens looks for the body kick but HiChi saw that one coming.
HiChi works the jab nicely.
HiChi blocks a head kick by Stephens.
Stephens tries a head kick but it misses.
Stephens looks to throw a body kick
and HiChi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
HiChi stalks Stephens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stephens's face. Stephens staggers backwards, shaken.
HiChi checks the leg kick nicely there.
HiChi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Stephens throws a head kick that misses.
HiChi throws a good cross that connects.
HiChi jabs Stephens right on the nose. Stephens blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HiChi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stephens throws a lazy head kick
and HiChi counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephens misses with a kick to the body
and HiChi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stephens is defended easily by HiChi.
HiChi connects with a body shot.
Stephens takes one on the chin but seems OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HiChi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stephens.
A little feinted left hand from HiChi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
HiChi lands a lovely overhand right.
HiChi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
HiChi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xon HiChi dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
HiChi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stephens at a distance.
HiChi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stephens in his tracks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Stephens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, HiChi has got the better of the exchanges.
Stephens tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but HiChi swivels and escapes.
HiChi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. HiChi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens 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.
Stephens trying to control but HiChi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stephens forces his way into half guard.
Stephens is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so HiChi is just riding it out for now. Stephens eventually gives up the hold.
Stephens is trying for a kimura here. HiChi looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Stephens wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryder Stephens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Brown (ranked 2716 p4p, 3446 weight class) and Robby Fowel (ranked 169 p4p, 209 weight class). Robby Fowel 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 bantamweight 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, Colby Brown!
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, Robby Fowel!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fowel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Fowel getting side control.
Fowel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowel.
Brown is looking to control Fowel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Fowel seems to be looking for submissions.
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Fowel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowel prevents Brown from improving his position.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowel looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brown wants to improve his position but Fowel is controlling well.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Fowel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to improve his position but Fowel is controlling well.
Fowel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to keep Fowel in close.
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.
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.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fowel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fowel drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Fowel off! Fowel jumps back into Brown's guard.
Fowel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fowel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Fowel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colby Brown!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Brown (ranked 2243 p4p, 2784 weight class) and Emil Nikolov (ranked 279 p4p, 322 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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157
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Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noel Brown!
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, Emil Nikolov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikolov connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Brown tries to clinch up but Nikolov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nikolov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nikolov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Nikolov.
Nikolov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nikolov lands a shoulder strike.
Brown tries to pull guard but Nikolov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Nikolov holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brown tries to pull guard but Nikolov won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown jumps guard but Nikolov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nikolov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nikolov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nikolov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nikolov working aggressively here.
Nikolov tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nikolov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nikolov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position but Nikolov postures up.
Brown looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Nikolov is defending well. Brown quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Nikolov has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brown celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Noel Brown!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taz Brown (ranked 2262 p4p, 2648 weight class) and Steven Seagull (ranked 131 p4p, 159 weight class). Taz Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taz Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Seagull!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown is looking to clinch but Seagull is avoiding it.
Good standup being displayed there by Seagull as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Seagull misses.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
and Seagull counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown tries to clinch but Seagull moves away
and Seagull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
Seagull pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seagull smiles and moves away.
Seagull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Seagull throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Seagull back against the cage.
Brown jumps guard but Seagull stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Seagull forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taz Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Seagull tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seagull.
Seagull tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown blocks a body shot from Seagull.
Seagull tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Seagull misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seagull walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but Seagull is having none of it.
Seagull digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Brown gets a clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Seagull won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to pull guard but Seagull won't allow it.
Seagull looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seagull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocks an uppercut.
Seagull fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seagull just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Seagull walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Seagull scores with a body shot.
Seagull lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to clinch but Seagull moves away
and Seagull counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown tries to clinch
letting Seagull counter with a right hand.
Seagull lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Seagull cracks Brown with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brown takes one to the side of the head.
Seagull ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brown tries to clinch
and Seagull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown moves to clinch but Seagull breaks away
and Seagull counters with a one-two to the body.
Seagull gets the takedown into side control.
Seagull is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seagull working away.
Seagull is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Seagull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Seagull not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Seagull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Seagull is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Seagull to get the leverage.
Seagull is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Seagull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seagull.
Brown trying to control but Seagull postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Seagull dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brown takes a swing at Seagull's ribcage but misses.
Brown tries to clinch but Seagull is having none of it.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seagull paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Seagull throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Steven Seagull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown closes the distance and pushes Seagull back into the cage.
Seagull swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seagull just stands there and leans against the cage.
Seagull swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seagull lands a right hand.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seagull smiles and moves away.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seagull swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Seagull circles away from the clinch attempt
and Seagull counters with a one-two to the body.
 It looks like Taz Brown has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seagull digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown tries to clinch but Seagull moves away
and Seagull counters with a straight right hand.
Seagull avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brown takes one on the button.
Seagull fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown is rocked!
Brown tries to clinch
and Seagull counters with a nice body shot.
Brown wants to clinch
and Seagull counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Seagull counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown wants to clinch up but Seagull keeps it at a distance.
Seagull lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seagull cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seagull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown looks up at the clock. Bad move! Seagull lands a right hand from hell, dropping Brown. Seagull pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Seagull!
Steven Seagull thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Broder Alert (ranked 1846 p4p, 1875 weight class) and Hirata Hitoshi (ranked 234 p4p, 236 weight class). Hirata Hitoshi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Broder Alert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitoshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Alert.
Hitoshi shoots for a double leg takedown but Alert sprawls well. He's pushed Hitoshi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away.
Hitoshi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hitoshi tries to clinch there but Alert circles away.
Hitoshi stuffs the takedown.
Hitoshi feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. 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.
Hitoshi swings widly with a right hand
and Alert counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hitoshi sees it coming and defends easily.
Alert is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Alert is trying to work for a kimura but Hitoshi is defending well.
Hitoshi has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Alert wants to control but Hitoshi is keeping him busy.
Alert seems to be working for a kimura but Hitoshi defends the submission attempt.
Alert seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hitoshi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alert trying to mount his opponent but Hitoshi defends it.
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.
Alert is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alert is looking for a kimura here.
Alert is trying to control the action in half guard but Hitoshi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alert is working for a submission of some sort.
Alert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hitoshi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alert will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alert trying to control the action but Hitoshi is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitoshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alert shoots in for a takedown but Hitoshi shows good takedown defense.
Alert has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitoshi misses.
Hitoshi looks to score with a jab to the body but Alert is just out of range.
Alert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hitoshi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alert shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitoshi tries to sprawl out of it but Alert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitoshi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hitoshi throws a looping overhand right but Alert ducks down to avoid it.
Alert fails to land the takedown.
Hitoshi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alert changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitoshi tries to avoid it but Alert manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitoshi to the ground. Hitoshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hitoshi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alert paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hirata Hitoshi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hitoshi scores with a takedown into Alert's guard.
Alert is trying to keep Hitoshi in close.
Hitoshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alert looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hitoshi is one step ahead there.
Hitoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi landing with the ground and pound.
Hitoshi is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Alert looking for a guillotine here but Hitoshi defends easily.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hitoshi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alert is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hitoshi distracts Alert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hitoshi is in close to Alert's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hitoshi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hitoshi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alert is rocked!
Hitoshi loads up on a big left hand. Alert felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hitoshi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Alert can't hide his disappointment, as Hitoshi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
A relieved looking Hirata Hitoshi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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