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VFC 40 Murder in March PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henri Antetokounmpo (ranked 6655 p4p, 4865 weight class) and Antonin Decarie (ranked 621 p4p, 504 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henri Antetokounmpo!
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, Antonin Decarie!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antetokounmpo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Decarie thuds a left hand into Antetokounmpo's body.
Antetokounmpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decarie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice body kick there by Decarie.
Antetokounmpo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Antetokounmpo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Decarie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Decarie scores with a leg kick.
Antetokounmpo looks to score with a jab to the body but Decarie is just out of range.
Antetokounmpo takes a swing at Decarie's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Decarie misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antetokounmpo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Decarie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid leg kick lands there for Decarie.
Antetokounmpo misses the jab.
It seemed like Decarie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antetokounmpo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decarie is trying to counter with his kicks.
Decarie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Antetokounmpo swings for the body but Decarie moves out of range.
Antetokounmpo misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Antetokounmpo misses.
Decarie appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Antetokounmpo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decarie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antetokounmpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decarie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Decarie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antetokounmpo doesn't seem bothered though.
Decarie with a nice cross.
Decarie jabs Antetokounmpo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decarie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decarie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Antetokounmpo takes a step back to recover.
Antonin Decarie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Decarie finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Decarie connects with the punch.
Antetokounmpo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decarie misses with a combination
and Antetokounmpo counters with a single leg into guard. Decarie didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Antetokounmpo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Antetokounmpo wants to control from the top but Decarie keeps moving.
Decarie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Antetokounmpo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Antetokounmpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Decarie is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decarie is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Antetokounmpo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Decarie just stands there and leans against the cage.
Decarie tries to break the clinch but Antetokounmpo is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Decarie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Decarie working hard to break the clinch.
Antetokounmpo jumps guard but Decarie stands there with Antetokounmpo around his waist. Antetokounmpo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Decarie can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antetokounmpo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Antetokounmpo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Antetokounmpo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Antetokounmpo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Decarie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Antetokounmpo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Antetokounmpo has his feet on Decarie's thighs here. He's pushed Decarie off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Decarie screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Henri Antetokounmpo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kodiyak Redd (ranked 3385 p4p, 2829 weight class) and Julian McGavin (ranked 205 p4p, 175 weight class). McGavin has chosen Jersey Shore intro song as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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, Kodiyak Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julian McGavin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redd wants it to stay on the feet.
Redd tries to counter with a takedown but McGavin is quick to defend against it.
McGavin swinging wildly here.
McGavin shoots in looking for a takedown. Redd tries to sprawl out of it but McGavin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Redd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McGavin.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian McGavin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redd is defended easily by McGavin.
McGavin shoots in looking for a takedown. Redd tries to sprawl out of it but McGavin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
McGavin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Redd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McGavin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Redd.
Redd trying to pass the guard but McGavin defending well.
McGavin is trying to stand up here but Redd is controlling him well.
Redd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Redd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McGavin is trying to stand.
Redd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Redd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Redd stops McGavin from getting back to his feet.
Redd tries to pass to full mount but McGavin defends it.
Redd thows a huge punch but McGavin dodges it nicely.
Redd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGavin is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGavin defending well though.
Redd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Redd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Redd throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGavin to regain full guard.
McGavin wants to stand and escape but Redd is having none of it.
Redd trying to control but McGavin is working from the bottom.
McGavin looking to control but Redd passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd works his way into full mount!
McGavin wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
McGavin defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Redd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGavin tries to lock up and control but Redd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGavin really wants to buck Redd off and get back to his feet.
McGavin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd with shots to the head and body - McGavin looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redd has his takedown stuffed
and McGavin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McGavin stalling away here and it's allowed Redd to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McGavin stopping the sweep attempt from Redd.
Kodiyak Redd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGavin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Redd throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
McGavin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Redd passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGavin working to try and regain half guard.
Redd goes for an armbar but McGavin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McGavin.
Redd wants to sweep here but McGavin controlling him for the moment.
McGavin drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Redd dives on top into guard.
Redd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGavin is trying to keep Redd in close.
McGavin is pulling down on Redd's head. It's preventing any offense from Redd, at least for the moment.
Redd forces his way into half guard.
McGavin is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd lands a nice shot to the head.
McGavin wants to hold on but Redd pushes him away.
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Redd is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGavin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGavin!
Redd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
McGavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Redd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd looking for a sweep. Not yet Redd, not yet.
McGavin passes into half guard.
McGavin seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.
Redd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redd trying to keep a closed guard but McGavin is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGavin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redd is fending him off so far but McGavin persists. Nope, Redd circles away and we're back to standing.
McGavin shoots in looking for a takedown but Redd manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGavin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Redd goes for a double leg but McGavin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGavin continues to drive forward.
McGavin throws a counter combo.
McGavin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGavin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McGavin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGavin wants it to stay on the feet.
McGavin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin shoots in for a double leg but Redd sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian McGavin.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGavin.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGavin can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGavin but McGavin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGavin has a takedown stuffed.
McGavin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redd swivels and escapes.
Redd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redd tries for a takedown but McGavin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Redd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McGavin did well to prevent Redd getting side control.
McGavin wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Redd controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGavin is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Redd scores with a couple of nice shots.
Redd passes the guard and advances to mount!
McGavin is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Redd cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Redd in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McGavin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redd raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGavin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Redd putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McGavin wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Redd has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! McGavin taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kodiyak Redd!
Julian McGavin was interviewed post fight and said 'Not fair boy I was just getting started'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Brolin (ranked 2537 p4p, 5643 weight class) and Marko Kraljevic (ranked 267 p4p, 459 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Josh Brolin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Josh Brolin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Josh Brolin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Kraljevic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kraljevic closes the distance and clinches.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kraljevic is trying to break the clinch but Brolin is controlling him.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kraljevic blocks it with crossed arms.
Kraljevic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brolin.
Kraljevic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Brolin.
Kraljevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kraljevic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Kraljevic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brolin has him pressed against the cage.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brolin working Kraljevic over with knees to the body.
A short right from Brolin.
Kraljevic misses with an elbow over the top.
Kraljevic blocks the elbow strike.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Brolin.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brolin is leaning against Kraljevic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brolin digs a right hand into Kraljevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kraljevic's gas tank.
Kraljevic looks winded!
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Kraljevic's head.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Kraljevic's head.
Kraljevic has had enough of the clinch but Brolin keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
Kraljevic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
 Kraljevic is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kraljevics head.
Kraljevic is still on wobbly legs! Can Brolin finish him?
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brolin creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Kraljevic with a big uppercut! Kraljevic tries to clinch up but Brolin pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Kraljevic to the mat! Kraljevic covers up and Brolin unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Josh Brolin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frank French (ranked 2149 p4p, 2441 weight class) and Son Islander (ranked 129 p4p, 151 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Son Islander enters 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Son Islander!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French throws the left hand but Islander avoids the punch easily.
French fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Islander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
French throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.
French avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Islander tries to clinch there but French circles away.
Islander darts in and clinches French up against the cage.
Islander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite French's efforts to push away.
French wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
French pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Son Islander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
French defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Islander.
Islander closes the distance and clinches.
French's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Islander is defended easily by French.
Islander has French up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French prevents a body shot from Islander.
A bit of stalling here from Islander.
Islander is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Frank French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Islander.
Islander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've been informed that Islander has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Islander prevents French from breaking the clinch.
French is trying to break the clinch but Islander has him pressed against the cage.
Islander has French pressed against the cage, preventing French from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
French definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Islander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite French's efforts to push away.
French has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Islander prevents French from breaking the clinch.
French manages to break the clinch.
French looks to land a left hand but Islander moved out of range nicely.
French's jab looks to have found its range, popping Islander under the eye.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Islander closes the distance and clinches.
Islander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. French avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
French tries to break free but Islander pushes him back against the cage.
Islander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt French or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
French working hard to break the clinch.
Islander prevents French from breaking the clinch.
Islander scores with a nice hook to the head.
French is trying to break the clinch but Islander is controlling him.
Islander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
French prevents the takedown attempt.
French blocks a body shot from Islander.
French is trying to break the clinch but Islander is controlling him.
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Islander rushes French and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
French's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islander tries to clinch but French moves out of range.
French gets tackled into the cage by Islander. Islander maintains the clinch.
French wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
French's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Islander clinches.
French pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Islander walks into a straight right hand from French.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Islander instigates a clinch.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islander pressing his opponent against the cage.
French breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islander drives through and clinches with French against the cage.
French wants to get back to striking at distance but Islander won't allow it.
Islander is trying to drag French to the mat but French just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
French is trying to break the clinch but Islander has him pressed against the cage.
French looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Islander.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Islander wants to take the fight to the mat but French manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
French has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Islander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. French avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Islander looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Islander fails to land.
Islander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with French's elbow.
Islander has a couple of punches blocked by French.
French is trying to break the clinch but Islander is controlling him.
French blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Islander throws a punch but it's blocked by French.
French wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Islander misses with a body punch.
French is trying to push Islander away but Islander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
French wants to break the clinch but can't.
French breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Islander tries to close the distance and clinch up but French swats him away and circles back towards the center.
French appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Islander clinches up against the cage.
French wants to break the clinch but can't.
French's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Islander has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Son Islander will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
French jabs at Islander's body.
French circles away from the clinch attempt
and French cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
French throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from French. No joy for Islander on that attempt.
Islander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as French throws out the jab.
Islander misses with a takedown attempt
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
letting French counter with a right hand.
Islander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting French counter with a right hand.
Islander ducks under a wild hook from French.
French waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Islander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander has closed the distance and engaged French in a clinch.
French wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
French is trying to push Islander away but Islander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
French tries to break free but Islander pushes him back against the cage.
Islander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
French wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French is trying to push Islander away but Islander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
French is trying to break free.
French tries to break the clinch but Islander is controlling the position.
Islander prevents French from breaking the clinch.
French has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by French.
French tries to circle away but Islander has him pinned against the cage.
Islander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Son Islander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
French's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
French throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
French with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Islander shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says French as he avoids it easily.
Frank French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Islander.
French connects with a nice looking jab.
Islander looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? French is fending him off so far but Islander persists. Nope, French circles away and we're back to standing.
French swings for the body but Islander moves out of range.
Islander tries to close the distance and clinch but French swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Islander looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander closes the distance looking to clinch
and French counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for French.
Frank French is winning the standup battle so far.
French ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islander moves away.
French circles away from the clinch attempt
and Islander takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
French keeps the fight on the outside.
Islander is trying hard to land a takedown here. French sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
French connects with a looping right hand.
Islander takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Islander fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
French was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
French circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French gets tackled into the cage by Islander. Islander maintains the clinch.
French blocking some punches.
Islander goes for a takedown in the clinch but French prevents it.
Islander trying to control the position but instead, French has worked for underhooks and has pushed Islander into the cage.
French wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
French throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Islander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
French ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
French looks to land a left hand but Islander moved out of range nicely.
Islander tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and French counters with a left to the body.
Islander slips a straight right by French.
Islander closes the distance and clinches.
Islander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
French wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
French is looking to break free of the clinch but Islander has double underhooks.
French is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Islander can do to turn this around?
Islander wants to take the fight to the mat but French manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
French is looking to break free of the clinch but Islander has double underhooks.
French breaks the clinch.
Islander tries to clinch but French moves out of range.
Islander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as French throws out the jab.
French misses the shot to the body.
Islander looks to clinch
and French counters with a three punch combo that has Islander backing up. Islander nods at French to acknowledge the strikes.
Son Islander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
French avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
French ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islander moves away.
Islander throws out a counter right but French avoids it with no problem.
French misses with a straight left.
Islander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
French keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from French misses the target.
Islander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
French swats away the attempt to clinch by Islander.
French throws out a loose jab but Islander uses good head movement to avoid it.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank French dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Islander moves into the clinch.
French looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Islander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Islander scores with a shoulder strike.
Islander keeps control of French as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Islander can't find room to land a body shot as French controls the action.
Islander misses with a shot to the kidneys.
French gets underhooks to prevent Islander's takedown attempt.
French wants to break free but Islander has control.
Islander misses with a punch to the body.
Islander misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islander displaying some good clinch control by pressing French up against the cage.
French is looking to break free of the clinch but Islander has double underhooks.
French is trying to break the clinch but Islander is controlling him.
French can't break the clinch.
Islander working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French prevents the takedown attempt.
French wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Islander keeps control of French as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
French escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
French ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Islander uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from French.
Islander is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
French swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Islander moves away from the strike by French.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.
French connects with the punch.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Islander closes the distance and clinches up with French, looking for a takedown. Islander pushes French against the cage but French circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frank French has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Islander.
Islander moves into the clinch successfully.
French looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Islander misses with a punch to the body.
French is trying to push Islander away but Islander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
French is trying to break the clinch but Islander is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French prevents a body shot from Islander.
Islander has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. French avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
French can't break the clinch.
Islander keeps control of French as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
French wants to get back to striking at distance but Islander won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on French's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Islander.
Islander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite French's efforts to push away.
French tries to break free but Islander pushes him back against the cage.
French is trying to break free.
French has had enough of the clinch but Islander keeps him there for the moment.
French's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Islander wants to clinch up but French keeps it at a distance.
French throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Islander instigates a clinch.
Islander trying to stall but French improves his position.
French is trying to push Islander away but Islander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
French throws a body punch but Islander moves out of range.
Islander shoots in looking for a takedown. French tries to sprawl out of it but Islander keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. French manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Islander shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as French sprawls well. French wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Islander gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from French misses the target.
French missing with a left hand there. Islander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by French. Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Islander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Islander moves to clinch but French breaks away
letting French counter with a right hand.
Islander is trying desperately to land a takedown but French is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Islander.
French looks to score with a jab to the body but Islander is just out of range.
French avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Islander clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
French wants to break free but Islander has control.
Islander misses with a punch on the inside.
French tries to circle away but Islander has him pinned against the cage.
Islander wants to take the fight to the mat but French manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
French wants to break free but Islander has control.
Islander working aggressively here.
French can't break the clinch.
Islander lands with a short shot to the head.
French has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
French pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
French ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Islander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islander clinches.
French is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Islander tries to score a body lock takedown but French shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Islander takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Islander avoiding damage.
Islander can't find room to land a body shot as French controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank French showed his dominance in that final round.
I think French has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank French!
Frank French 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mancha Aisland (ranked 1624 p4p, 2912 weight class) and Alexsandro Ramos (ranked 212 p4p, 341 weight class). Alexsandro Ramos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mancha Aisland!
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, Alexsandro Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alexsandro Ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisland throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramos throws the left hand but Aisland avoids the punch easily.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramos throws out a counter right but Aisland avoids it with no problem.
Ramos tests Aisland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos throws the left hand but Aisland avoids the punch easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ramos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ramos lands a jab to the head.
Aisland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ramos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aisland's head.
Aisland misses with a hook. Ramos ducked under it nicely.
Ramos cracks Aisland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramos lands with an uppercut that bounces Aisland off the cage and back into range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Aisland blocks a jab.
Ramos scores with a hook to the body. Aisland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ramos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aisland lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aisland slips under a jab from Ramos.
Aisland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ramos throws a shot from downtown. Aisland moves away and avoids it.
Ramos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aisland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Alexsandro Ramos has been cut.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ramos scores with a hook.
Aisland pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramos is out of range and Aisland settles back down.
Aisland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramos.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aisland's hands.
 Aisland is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aisland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Aisland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aisland looks up at the clock. Bad move! Ramos lands a right hand from hell, dropping Aisland. Ramos pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexsandro Ramos!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Brown (ranked 1605 p4p, 2252 weight class) and Ryder Stephens (ranked 211 p4p, 279 weight class). Ryder Stephens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Noel 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, Ryder Stephens!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Stephens with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Stephens from controlling successfully.
Stephens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stephens wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Stephens thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown wants to control but Stephens postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stephens has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stephens misses with the ground and pound.
Stephens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stephens looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown keeping hold of Stephens's head, controlling as best he can.
Stephens is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown is in trouble now - Stephens has advanced to mount!
Brown wants to control but Stephens is having none of it.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stephens throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Stephens looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stephens trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is trying to take his opponent's back.
Stephens has control of Brown's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Brown regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Stephens throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Stephens wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stephens pulls his head out easily.
Brown is looking to control Stephens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Stephens thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Stephens sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Brown is looking to control Stephens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Stephens throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Brown trying to control but Stephens postures up.
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stephens is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Stephens dominated that round.
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.
Stephens avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown tries to clinch there but Stephens circles away.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stephens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noel Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephens throws a body kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brown jumps guard.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Stephens defends easily.
Brown has an active guard here but Stephens has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Stephens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stephens.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Stephens.
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Stephens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brown!
Stephens working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Stephens has a good base and remains in mount.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Stephens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stephens throws some wild stikes that Brown manages to avoid easily.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stephens.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brown avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stephens.
Stephens moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Poor strikes thrown by Stephens there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Stephens looking to ground and pound but Brown is blocking nicely.
Stephens mounts Brown! Really nice guard pass there!
Stephens avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Stephens wants to take his opponent's back but Brown doesn't allow it.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stephens is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Brown is in real trouble.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stephens looking for the RNC.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to roll but Stephens sticks to his back.
Stephens struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stephens not allowing Brown to control his hands.
Brown prevents Stephens from getting a body triangle.
Brown turns into Stephens and is now in his guard.
Stephens looking for subs off his back but Brown has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stephens defends it well.
Brown is thwarting Stephens's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Stephens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Ryder Stephens has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stephens has his feet on Brown's thighs here. He's pushed Brown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Brown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryder Stephens!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 873 p4p, 4004 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 104 p4p, 380 weight class). Oliveira has chosen O Hino as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Charles Oliveira will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Hall fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hall is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Oliveira is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
Richard Hall decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Charles Oliveira had this to say: 'I'll fight anyone. I've never turned down a fight in the UFC, and I'm here to fight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Purple Aki (ranked 990 p4p, 1233 weight class) and Hirata Hitoshi (ranked 136 p4p, 166 weight class). Hirata Hitoshi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Purple Aki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Purple Aki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hirata Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitoshi drives through and clinches with Aki against the cage.
Aki has clasped his hands together around Hitoshi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Aki happy to just control the position for now.
Hitoshi is trying to control Aki's posture but Aki avoids it.
Aki trying to control the position but Hitoshi is working away.
Aki in side control, throwing shots but Hitoshi defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitoshi is not content to let Aki control the position.
Hitoshi regains half guard, as Aki was trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki is looking to stall here but Hitoshi recovers full guard.
Aki is stalling in the full guard.
Aki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hitoshi is keeping the position for now.
Hitoshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aki is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hitoshi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Aki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitoshi slaps away a takedown attempt from Aki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hitoshi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aki.
Aki shoots for a double leg takedown but Hitoshi sprawls well. He's pushed Aki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hitoshi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aki defends it well.
Aki looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hitoshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Purple Aki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Aki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Aki tries for a takedown but Hitoshi circles away easily
and Hitoshi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aki won't be happy with that.
Aki is trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi lands some shots froms side control.
Hitoshi grinds an elbow into Aki's temple.
Hitoshi lands a strong strike to the head of Aki. That's dazed him! Hitoshi looking to finish here. Aki is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hitoshi lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hirata Hitoshi!
Hirata Hitoshi is the new lightweight champion!
Hirata Hitoshi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Soto (ranked 790 p4p, 1462 weight class) and Joaquim Caetano (ranked 44 p4p, 83 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Soto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joaquim Caetano!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caetano tries to keep at a distance but Soto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caetano tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Caetano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Soto fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Soto closes the distance and pushes Caetano back into the cage.
Caetano throws a head punch that misses.
Caetano jumps guard and drags Soto to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Caetano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caetano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soto manages to get himself to full guard.
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Caetano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Soto is tightening it up a little... Caetano has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Caetano reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Caetano taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto retains his bantamweight title!
Rafael Soto 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karockas Thibodeaux (ranked 591 p4p, 1490 weight class) and David Hanen (ranked 88 p4p, 198 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Hanen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karockas Thibodeaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hanen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanen lands a body shot.
Hanen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thibodeaux under the eye.
Hanen scores with a jab to the body.
Thibodeaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thibodeaux. Thibodeaux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Karockas Thibodeaux has been cut.
Thibodeaux rushes Hanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux prevents Hanen from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux with a knee to the head.
It looks like David Hanen has been cut.
Hanen tries to work over Thibodeaux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux tries to work over Hanen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thibodeaux's elbow.
Thibodeaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thibodeaux digs a right hand underneath Hanen's ribcage. Hanen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thibodeaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanen's elbow.
Hanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thibodeaux lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hanen's efforts to push away.
Thibodeaux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hanen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hanen tries to circle away but Thibodeaux has him pinned against the cage.
Hanen scores with a hook to the body.
Thibodeaux struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanen controls his hands.
Thibodeaux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Hanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thibodeaux has Hanen pressed against the cage, preventing Hanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thibodeaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thibodeaux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanen blocks it with crossed arms.
Thibodeaux has a couple of punches blocked by Hanen.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body.
Thibodeaux is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hanen looks winded!
Thibodeaux lands a knee to the head.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hanen backwards.
Thibodeaux scores with a shoulder strike.
Hanen tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thibodeaux lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thibodeaux lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Hanen working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Thibodeaux.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thibodeaux.
Hanen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thibodeaux pushes Hanen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanen is rocked!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Thibodeaux obliges.
Hanen is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux dips a shoulder and cracks Hanen with a mighty uppercut! Hanen falls back against the cage and Thibodeaux unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hanen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Thibodeaux screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
Karockas Thibodeaux retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Karockas Thibodeaux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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