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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis De Broglie (ranked 6650 p4p, 6605 weight class) and Joko Hopkins (ranked 701 p4p, 699 weight class). Joko Hopkins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Louis De Broglie!
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, Joko Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hopkins.
De Broglie tries to clinch up
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins cracks De Broglie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hopkins as he connects with a hook.
Hopkins scores with a nice right hand.
Hopkins throws an overhand right that lands on De Broglie's shoulder, as De Broglie tries to avoid the shot.
De Broglie staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins dips to his left and cracks De Broglie with an uppercut!
De Broglie tries to clinch
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Broglie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hopkins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hopkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
De Broglie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hopkins looks to land a left hand but De Broglie moved out of range nicely.
Joko Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Broglie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hopkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Broglie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Broglie.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Hopkins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Broglie.
De Broglie has closed the distance and engaged Hopkins in a clinch.
De Broglie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hopkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hopkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Broglie backwards.
Hopkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hopkins as De Broglie tries to tie him up.
De Broglie jumps into guard, dragging Hopkins to the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from De Broglie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
De Broglie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Broglie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
De Broglie is stalling in the full guard.
De Broglie passes Hopkins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hopkins looks winded!
Well, if De Broglie 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.
De Broglie seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hopkins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Louis De Broglie!
Our winner, Louis De Broglie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axl Rotten (ranked 4978 p4p, 4914 weight class) and King Ghidora The Destroyer (ranked 174 p4p, 172 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rotten might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Diamonds aren't forever by- BRING ME THE HORIZON. The Destroyer has chosen Disgusting Sounds of bones being crushed and flesh being torn as his entrance music. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Axl Rotten!
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, King Ghidora The Destroyer !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Destroyer cracks Rotten with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Destroyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rotten.
 It looks like King Ghidora The Destroyer has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Rotten.
Rotten misses with a right hand
and The Destroyer counters with a stiff right hand.
The Destroyer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Destroyer scores with a body shot.
The Destroyer throws a body punch but Rotten moves out of range.
The Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rotten is just out of range.
The Destroyer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rotten connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rotten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Destroyer .
The Destroyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rotten avoids the body shot from The Destroyer .
Rotten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rotten bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Destroyer 's head.
The Destroyer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Destroyer lands a jab to Rotten's midsection.
The Destroyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rotten rather than just go for the knockout.
Rotten is breathing heavily.
The Destroyer slips a straight right by Rotten.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from The Destroyer does no damage.
The Destroyer scores with a jab to the body.
Rotten's hands are dropping dangerously low here and The Destroyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rotten scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Axl Rotten has been cut.
The Destroyer scores with a shot to the body.
The Destroyer fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Rotten square on the jaw! Damn, Rotten is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Ghidora The Destroyer !
An out of breath King Ghidora The Destroyer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Smif Thibodeaux (ranked 6680 p4p, 2761 weight class) and Deacon Slaughter (ranked 514 p4p, 287 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Smif Thibodeaux!
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, Deacon Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slaughter is looking to slow Thibodeaux down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Slaughter misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Thibodeaux misses its target.
Slaughter looks to throw the jab but Thibodeaux is out of range.
Slaughter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good leg kick by Slaughter.
Slaughter throws a right hand that misses
and Thibodeaux counters with a left to the body.
Slaughter connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Thibodeaux. That snapped Slaughter's head back.
Thibodeaux cracks Slaughter with an open hand slap.
Slaughter ducks under a wild hook from Thibodeaux.
Slaughter misses with a hook
and Thibodeaux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slaughter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thibodeaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slaughter throws an overhand right that lands on Thibodeaux's shoulder, as Thibodeaux tries to avoid the shot.
Slaughter throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Smif Thibodeaux has been cut.
Slaughter thumps Thibodeaux with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slaughter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slaughter misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thibodeaux counter with a right hand.
Slaughter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slaughter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thibodeaux definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thibodeaux lands a jab to the nose.
 Slaughter is rocked!
Thibodeaux drops Slaughter with a straight right hand, right on the button! Thibodeaux follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Smif Thibodeaux!
A very excited looking Smif Thibodeaux made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Deringer (ranked 2590 p4p, 6655 weight class) and Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin (ranked 158 p4p, 333 weight class). Iwaga Genochin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Majinahanashi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 bantamweight 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, Patrick Deringer!
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, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwaga Genochin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Deringer throwing a counter right hand but Iwaga Genochin manages to avoid it.
Iwaga Genochin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Deringer throws a hook but Iwaga Genochin avoids it easily.
Iwaga Genochin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Deringer scores with a jab to the head.
Deringer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deringer throws a body punch but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
Iwaga Genochin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to chop away at Deringer's legs.
Deringer misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deringer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deringer misses with a lunging right hand
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a leg kick.
Deringer throws a jab when Iwaga Genochin was well out of range.
Deringer scores with a jab to the body.
Iwaga Genochin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deringer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deringer wants to clinch up but Iwaga Genochin keeps it at a distance.
Iwaga Genochin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deringer.
Deringer cracks Iwaga Genochin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Patrick Deringer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Deringer throws out a loose jab but Iwaga Genochin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Iwaga Genochin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Deringer misses the target.
Iwaga Genochin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Deringer checks a low kick from Iwaga Genochin.
Deringer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch lands to the side of Iwaga Genochin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Iwaga Genochin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Deringer looks to score with a jab to the body but Iwaga Genochin is just out of range.
Deringer takes a swing at Iwaga Genochin's ribcage but misses.
Deringer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to score with low kicks.
Deringer throws a body punch but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
Deringer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Deringer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iwaga Genochin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deringer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deringer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iwaga Genochin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patrick Deringer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deringer misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Iwaga Genochin! But no joy.
Iwaga Genochin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deringer.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deringer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Iwaga Genochin slips under a jab from Deringer.
Iwaga Genochin moves out of range as Deringer strikes.
Iwaga Genochin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deringer throws a body punch but Iwaga Genochin moves out of range.
Iwaga Genochin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Deringer throws a shot to the body.
Iwaga Genochin connects with a solid leg kick.
Deringer throws a shot from downtown. Iwaga Genochin moves away and avoids it.
Iwaga Genochin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deringer.
Despite the aggression on Iwaga Genochin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deringer thuds his right hand into Iwaga Genochin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Iwaga Genochin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Deringer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Iwaga Genochin taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iwaga Genochin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Deringer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Iwaga Genochin throws an elbow but Deringer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Deringer trying to remain calm as Iwaga Genochin controls from the top position.
Iwaga Genochin lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iwaga Genochin scores with punches from side control.
Iwaga Genochin throws an elbow but Deringer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Iwaga Genochin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Iwaga Genochin is working to tighten his grip on Deringer's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Deringer has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Iwaga Genochin is really squeezing tight and eventually Deringer passes out! Iwaga Genochin breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin!
During a confident post fight interview, Sam Hiro Iwaga Genochin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hall (ranked 2372 p4p, 25434 weight class) and Damyan Rasmussen (ranked 147 p4p, 356 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robbie Hall!
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, Damyan Rasmussen!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasmussen rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rasmussen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hall regains guard.
Hall trying to control the position.
Rasmussen advances to half guard.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Rasmussen advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen is looking to pass Hall's guard but actually Hall recovers to full guard.
Hall is trying to control the position but Rasmussen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasmussen is aware though and is defending well.
Rasmussen lying in Hall's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hall decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rasmussen taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
An out of breath Robbie Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borivoje Uzelac (ranked 3217 p4p, 3262 weight class) and Fergus Archer (ranked 418 p4p, 421 weight class). Uzelac comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Krmak - Armani. The key to victory for Borivoje Uzelac has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Borivoje Uzelac!
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, Fergus Archer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Fergus Archer has been cut.
Archer looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Uzelac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uzelac.
Archer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Uzelac.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Uzelac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Uzelac.
Uzelac drops Archer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Archer looks back up at him and smiles so Uzelac waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Archer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uzelac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Uzelac finish him?
Uzelac ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Archer out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Borivoje Uzelac!
A victorious Borivoje Uzelac thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Destro Vonstein (ranked 2505 p4p, 1980 weight class) and Landau Aisland (ranked 305 p4p, 249 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Destro Vonstein!
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, Landau Aisland!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aisland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aisland is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aisland regains half guard, as Vonstein was trying to land strikes.
Vonstein stalling.
Vonstein has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vonstein thows a huge punch but Aisland dodges it nicely.
Aisland trying to hold on to Vonstein's head to control him but Vonstein postures up.
Vonstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aisland's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vonstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aisland is looking to get back to full guard here but Vonstein has managed to pass to side control instead.
Vonstein working away.
Aisland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Vonstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisland is working away from the top position though.
Vonstein moves into full guard.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.
Aisland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Aisland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard.
Vonstein thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vonstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vonstein throws an elbow that misses. Aisland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vonstein's guard. Nice move by Aisland!
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Aisland passes into half guard.
Aisland working over Vonstein with some ground and pound. Vonstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Vonstein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aisland is working away from the top position though.
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Vonstein defends the submission attempt.
Vonstein punching from the bottom.
Aisland 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.
Vonstein works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aisland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vonstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aisland has managed to get both his arms back between Vonstein's legs - danger averted.
Vonstein is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Vonstein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four 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.
Vonstein doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Aisland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aisland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vonstein's head.
Vonstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aisland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Vonstein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aisland looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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 Destro Vonstein will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Aisland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vonstein's guard.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Vonstein pulls Aisland in close to prevent any damage.
Aisland works over Vonstein with some ground and pound from guard.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Aisland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vonstein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aisland pulls his head out easily.
Aisland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vonstein is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is working for an americana but Vonstein has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aisland was thinking about the submission.
Aisland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Landau Aisland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vonstein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aisland stands and throws Vonstein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vonstein sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aisland wants to work for an arm triangle but Vonstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aisland blocks the strikes from Vonstein.
Aisland is keen to just control but Vonstein is a slippery customer.
Aisland is working for a kimura but Vonstein is defending it quite comfortably.
Aisland trying to mount his opponent but Vonstein defends it.
Vonstein wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland wants to control but Vonstein is keeping him busy.
Vonstein is trying to maintain the position but Aisland is very close to passing his half guard.
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vonstein doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland.
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vonstein sees it coming and defends easily.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.
Vonstein is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland working Vonstein over with strikes.
Aisland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vonstein has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vonstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Vonstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aisland throwing strikes from guard but Vonstein blocks nicely.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
Aisland throws a big right hand that misses.
Vonstein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aisland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aisland chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland cracks Vonstein with a solid left hand.
Aisland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vonstein wants to sweep here but Aisland controlling him for the moment.
Aisland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Vonstein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Vonstein has escaped and now he's on top!
Vonstein looking to sit in guard and control but Aisland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aisland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vonstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vonstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aisland defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Vonstein is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Landau Aisland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Aisland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Aisland.
Aisland misses with a body shot.
Vonstein misses with a takedown
and Aisland counters with a nice uppercut.
Aisland lunges at Vonstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vonstein's hand.
Aisland throws a hook but Vonstein blocks it.
Aisland throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Aisland drives through with a takedown into Vonstein's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vonstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vonstein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aisland connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonstein is looking for a triangle but Aisland pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Aisland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vonstein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland distracts Vonstein with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Aisland is working Vonstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aisland is working Vonstein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vonstein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aisland is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonstein has wrist control.
Vonstein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aisland manages to get himself to full guard.
Vonstein wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vonstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aisland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Vonstein has passed into side control.
Vonstein is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Aisland will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Aisland sneaks back into half guard.
Vonstein trying to mount his opponent but Aisland defends it.
Aisland is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vonstein wants to take a breather but Aisland is having none of it.
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is looking for a sweep. Vonstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aisland keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vonstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vonstein throwing shots but Aisland is blocking nicely.
Vonstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aisland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vonstein.
Vonstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vonstein postures up in Aisland's guard and throws a big left but Aisland blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Landau Aisland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aisland has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landau Aisland!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Frost (ranked 1894 p4p, 3627 weight class) and Nobu Yoshioka (ranked 241 p4p, 414 weight class). Nobu Yoshioka has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dennis Frost's 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nobu Yoshioka!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost misses with an uppercut. Yoshioka saw that one coming.
Yoshioka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Nobu Yoshioka has been cut.
Frost misses with an uppercut.
Yoshioka misses with a shot to the body
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yoshioka scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Frost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yoshioka at a distance.
Yoshioka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshioka drops his hands momentarily and Frost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Frost works Yoshioka's body with a nice hook.
Nobu Yoshioka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshioka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshioka connects with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Yoshioka misses
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoshioka blocks a leg kick.
Yoshioka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Dennis Frost has been cut.
Frost takes a swing at Yoshioka's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yoshioka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoshioka connects with a looping right hand.
Yoshioka cracks Frost with a good jab.
Yoshioka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frost scores with a shot to the body.
Yoshioka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoshioka ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshioka moves away.
Frost misses with a hook
and Yoshioka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Frost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka lands with a right hand.
Yoshioka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yoshioka digs a good hook to Frost's body.
Yoshioka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Frost throws a hook but Yoshioka blocks it.
Yoshioka scores with a body shot.
Frost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshioka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshioka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yoshioka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yoshioka slips a straight right by Frost.
Frost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshioka.
Yoshioka throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka lands with a hook. Frost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yoshioka takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshioka scores with the left hand. Frost knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshioka misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Frost counters with a stiff right hand.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yoshioka moves away.
We've been informed that Yoshioka has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Yoshioka throws a looping overhand right but Frost ducks down to avoid it.
Yoshioka lands with a nice body punch.
Yoshioka misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Frost takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Frost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yoshioka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Yoshioka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Frost with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshioka lands a glancing blow to the side of Frost's head.
Frost swings for the body but Yoshioka moves out of range.
Frost throws a hook but Yoshioka avoids it easily.
Yoshioka looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yoshioka lands with a cross.
Yoshioka lands a jab to the head.
Frost throws a lazy right hand but Yoshioka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Frost sets himself, and Yoshioka steps forward looking for the clinch! Frost avoids it this time.
Yoshioka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Nice uppercut lands for Frost. That snapped Yoshioka's head back.
Yoshioka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yoshioka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoshioka.
Yoshioka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Frost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frost is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yoshioka uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frost.
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 Dennis Frost will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Frost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshioka was well out of range. Poor timing from Frost.
Frost throws a body shot but no joy.
Frost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yoshioka 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.
Yoshioka cracks Frost with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Frost throws a shot from downtown. Yoshioka moves away and avoids it.
Frost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yoshioka.
Yoshioka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Frost takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Frost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshioka.
Frost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frost looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Frost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshioka.
Frost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Frost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Yoshioka.
Yoshioka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frost looks to land a body kick but Yoshioka moved away.
Frost lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Yoshioka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frost scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yoshioka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yoshioka lands a really nice looking cross but Frost seems unphased.
 Frost is rocked!
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Frost there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Frost is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frost drops his hands momentarily. Yoshioka doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Frost staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Frost doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nobu Yoshioka!
Nobu Yoshioka decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zakaria Burch (ranked 2770 p4p, 2341 weight class) and Tempest Frank (ranked 93 p4p, 75 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zakaria Burch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tempest Frank!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burch stalling against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frank as Burch tries to tie him up.
Burch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Frank misses with a knee to the head.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Frank.
Burch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Frank using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Burch breaks the clinch.
Burch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Frank moves out of range as Burch strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burch misses with a right hand
and Frank connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frank avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frank clinches.
Burch tries to land a knee to the head but Frank blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Burch is breathing heavily.
Frank missing with knees to the body.
Frank lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burch tries to stall but Frank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frank throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Frank scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frank lands a hook that snaps the head of Burch backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Burch fails to land.
Burch misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burch misses with a body punch.
Burch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frank with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burch backwards.
Frank lands a body shot.
Frank tries to land knees in the clinch but Burch avoids the damage to the body.
Frank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A knee to the head by Frank.
Frank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Frank - that landed with a thud.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frank tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Frank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frank connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Zakaria Burch has been cut.
Frank is leaning against Burch and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank lands a hook to the side of the head.
Frank lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burch backwards.
Burch is rocked!
Frank lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Burch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burch tries to circle away but Frank has him pinned against the cage.
Frank creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Burch's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Burch drops to his knees and Frank pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tempest Frank!
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