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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Island Deeda (ranked 5073 p4p, 5084 weight class) and Thiago Furriel (ranked 485 p4p, 489 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Deeda!
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, Thiago Furriel!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Deeda misses.
Furriel closes the distance but Deeda moves to the side
and Deeda counters with a two punch combo.
Furriel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Furriel slips a nice elbow through Deeda's hands, connecting with Deeda's forehead.
Furriel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Deeda tries to roll over but Furriel keeps him under control.
Deeda has hold of Furriel's hands but Furriel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Furriel working the head and body with strikes.
Deeda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furriel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Furriel is nestled in close to Deeda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Furriel looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Deeda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Furriel working over Deeda with some ground and pound. Deeda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Deeda trying to control from the bottom.
Furriel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Furriel is controlling the pace.
Deeda is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Furriel scores with a couple of nice shots.
 Deeda is rocked!
Deeda has hold of Furriel's hands but Furriel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Deeda taking some punishment here, with Furriel in his half guard.
Oh Deeda is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Furriel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Deeda quite badly. Deeda pulls Furriel in close trying to recover. Furriel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Deeda on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Deeda doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thiago Furriel!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Digby Moss (ranked 25226 p4p, 3951 weight class) and Niels Bohr (ranked 699 p4p, 474 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Digby Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niels Bohr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Moss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bohr throws a head kick but Moss moves out of range.
Bohr takes a swing at Moss's ribcage but misses.
Moss throws a lazy head kick
and Bohr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bohr throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Digby Moss has been cut.
Moss tries to land a front kick but Bohr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bohr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Moss sprawling to the canvas! Moss rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bohr finish him?!
Moss is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohr lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niels Bohr!
An out of breath Niels Bohr 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Simbolon (ranked 4024 p4p, 25218 weight class) and Tommy Gavin (ranked 479 p4p, 670 weight class). Simbolon comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the Jungle. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christian Simbolon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simbolon takes one on the button.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gavin throws a nice looking combination but Simbolon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simbolon dives in and grabs Gavin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gavin pushes down on Simbolon's head and hops out.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simbolon moves into the clinch.
Gavin takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Gavin can't break the clinch.
Gavin is trying to push Simbolon away but Simbolon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gavin breaks the clinch.
Gavin digs a good body shot into Simbolon's ribs.
Simbolon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simbolon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simbolon loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin lands a jab to Simbolon's midsection.
Gavin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Simbolon clinches with his opponent.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbolon jumps guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Simbolon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simbolon prevents Gavin from breaking the clinch.
Gavin working hard to break the clinch.
Gavin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gavin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gavin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simbolon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simbolon shoots in but Gavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Gavin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simbolon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gavin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simbolon somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simbolon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gavin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Simbolon's belly button to the back.
A cross from Gavin lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Simbolon's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simbolon loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Good exchange - Gavin coming out on top.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Gavin. No joy for Simbolon on that attempt.
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gavin throws a nice looking combination but Simbolon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simbolon darts in and clinches Gavin up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon manages to break the clinch.
Simbolon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Simbolon lands a leg kick that knocks Gavin off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin lands a lovely overhand right.
Gavin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simbolon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Simbolon's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simbolon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Simbolon moves out of range easily.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simbolon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simbolon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simbolon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Gavin connects with a body shot.
Simbolon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gavin tries to avoid it but Simbolon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gavin to the ground. Gavin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Simbolon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gavin throws a head kick but Simbolon moves out of range.
Simbolon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
Simbolon has Gavin pressed against the cage, preventing Gavin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simbolon taking a breather.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Simbolon is controlling him.
Simbolon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simbolon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simbolon tries to clinch up.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Simbolon circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's time! Simbolon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simbolon.
Gavin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simbolon rather than just go for the knockout.
Gavin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gavin swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
No joy there for Simbolon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simbolon doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick from Simbolon lands but Gavin takes it in his stride.
Simbolon takes one to the chin there.
Simbolon keeps the fight on the outside.
Simbolon takes one to the side of the head.
Gavin stuffs the takedown.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gavin scores with a jab to the body.
Tommy Gavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simbolon tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Simbolon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbolon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simbolon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Simbolon misses with an uppercut.
Gavin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Simbolon.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simbolon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gavin throws a body punch but Simbolon moves out of range.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Simbolon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simbolon slips a jab and a cross from Gavin.
Simbolon throws a big shot that misses.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gavin scores with a punch to the head.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSimbolon.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin punishes Simbolon's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simbolon gets a double leg takedown into Gavin's guard.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simbolon manages to pass to side control.
Gavin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Simbolon is on him like a limpet, forcing Gavin back against the cage.
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simbolon tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin connects with a jab.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simbolon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gavin wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gavin forces Simbolon back against the cage and clinches.
Simbolon successfully pulls guard.
Gavin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simbolon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gavin wants to break free but Simbolon has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin can't break the clinch.
Simbolon breaks from the clinch.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simbolon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gavin wants to clinch up but Simbolon keeps it at a distance.
Gavin misses with a body shot
and Simbolon moves into the clinch.
Simbolon decides to pull guard.
Gavin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gavin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Simbolon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Simbolon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simbolon swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gavin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Gavin is looking to clinch.
Simbolon throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin throws a head kick but Simbolon moves out of range.
Simbolon throws a quick counter head kick but Gavin was just out of range.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Simbolon sees coming a mile off.
Simbolon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin tries to land a leg kick but Simbolon saw it coming and moves away.
Simbolon throws a big counter combination but Gavin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simbolon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simbolon tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.
Simbolon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simbolon wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simbolon is looking to clinch but Gavin is avoiding it.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gavin throws a body punch but Simbolon moves out of range.
Gavin swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbolon blocks the body kick.
Gavin misses with the combination.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Simbolon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simbolon tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simbolon tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Simbolon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simbolon is looking to clinch.
Simbolon moves into the clinch.
Gavin wants to break free but Simbolon has control.
Gavin working hard to break the clinch.
Christian Simbolon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simbolon has him pressed against the cage.
Simbolon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gavin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simbolon moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Gavin clobbers Simbolon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simbolon looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Simbolon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gavin.
Simbolon is rocked!
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!
A head kick misses from Simbolon.
Oh Simbolon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simbolon gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gavin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kenton Tracks (ranked 3979 p4p, 6325 weight class) and Yuuji Hoshino (ranked 229 p4p, 309 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenton Tracks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuuji Hoshino!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tracks momentarily.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino ducks right into an uppercut from Tracks.
We've been told by Tracks's head coaches at Fogwell's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tracks misses with a body punch
and Hoshino counters with a nice leg kick.
Tracks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tracks misses with a body shot.
Tracks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tracks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tracks with a body shot.
Hoshino scores with a kick to the body.
Tracks throws a leg kick
and Hoshino counters with a body kick that stops Tracks in his tracks momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Hoshino.
Hoshino tries a quick counter leg kick but Tracks is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Tracks misses
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tracks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
Tracks with the inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Tracks there.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoshino looks to land a combination. Tracks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tracks is rocked!
Hoshino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oh Tracks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tracks is breathing heavily.
Hoshino moves in close and cracks Tracks with a massive right hand! Tracks, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Hoshino!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuuji Hoshino!
Yuuji Hoshino 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Iv The Legend (ranked 3498 p4p, 6119 weight class) and Nightey Knights (ranked 202 p4p, 304 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nightey Knights enters the cage!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iv The Legend!
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, Nightey Knights!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knights throws an off balance right hand
and The Legend counters with a one-two to the body.
The Legend uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Knights.
It looked like The Legend wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Legend. Knights does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knights waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Legend.
The Legend works the jab nicely.
The Legend uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knights.
Knights lands with a shot to the body.
Knights misses the body punch
and The Legend counters with a straight right hand.
The Legend misses with a straight left.
Knights swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Legend.
The Legend uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knights.
An attempted straight right counter from The Legend misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knights throws a big shot that misses.
Knights falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Legend counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knights pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knights lands a jab to the head.
Knights falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Legend counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knights lands a glancing blow to the side of The Legend's head.
Knights lunges at The Legend with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Legend's hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Knights. That snapped The Legend's head back.
Knights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Legend was well out of range. Poor timing from Knights.
The Legend throwing a counter right hand but Knights manages to avoid it.
Knights digs a good hook to The Legend's body.
Good standup being displayed there by Knights as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Iv The Legend has been cut.
Knights connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knights misses with an uppercut
and The Legend cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nightey Knights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knights lands with a hook. The Legend tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Knights cracks The Legend with a good jab.
Knights misses with a lunging right hand
and The Legend counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knights lands a left and a right that send The Legend crashing to the mat, dazed. Knights thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The Legend is rocked!
Knights fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked The Legend out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nightey Knights!
After the fight, Nightey Knights was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Momofuku Ando (ranked 2684 p4p, 6431 weight class) and Henri Antetokounmpo (ranked 302 p4p, 572 weight class). Ando comes to the cage accompanied by Pot Noodle Patience. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
165
3 - 2 - 0 |
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165
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Momofuku Ando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henri Antetokounmpo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ando scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ando jabs Antetokounmpo right on the nose. Antetokounmpo blinks but takes it well.
Ando lands with an uppercut that bounces Antetokounmpo off the cage and back into range.
Antetokounmpo misses with a combination
and Ando counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Henri Antetokounmpo has been cut.
Ando lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Antetokounmpo misses the shot to the body.
Ando definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ando changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Antetokounmpo fails with the takedown.
Ando stuns Antetokounmpo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ando lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Antetokounmpo at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ando scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Ando.
Antetokounmpo misses with a right hand
and Ando counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Antetokounmpo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ando counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Antetokounmpo swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ando fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ando connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Antetokounmpo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ando to score with a decent uppercut.
Antetokounmpo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ando counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Antetokounmpo is rocked!
Ando is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Antetokounmpo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ando finish him?
Antetokounmpo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ando counters with a straight right hand.
Ando scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Antetokounmpo seems to have recovered his senses.
Antetokounmpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Antetokounmpo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ando counter with a right hand.
Ando lands a big uppercut and Antetokounmpo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Antetokounmpo looks OK. Ando waves Antetokounmpo back to his feet!
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!
Ando scores with a shot to the body.
Antetokounmpo connects with a right hand. Ando shakes it off.
Antetokounmpo misses with a left hand
and Ando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antetokounmpo tries to bum rush Ando with a series of wild strikes but Ando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antetokounmpo looks winded!
A combination from Antetokounmpo does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ando, as that shot connected.
Antetokounmpo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ando cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antetokounmpo swings widly with a right hand
and Ando counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ando connects with a single shot there.
Ando circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Antetokounmpo to the canvas! Antetokounmpo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ando keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Momofuku Ando!
A very excited looking Momofuku Ando 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 6377 p4p, 2367 weight class) and Swiss Crunch (ranked 569 p4p, 275 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Remember The Name blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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19
165
1 - 3 - 0 |
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154
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Swiss Crunch!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Crunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith shoots and misses
enabling Crunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Crunch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith is rocked!
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Crunch defends well and Smith ends up having to push Crunch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Crunch pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch lands with a light punch inside.
Crunch lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Crunch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Crunch lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Crunch.
Crunch lands a shot to the body.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crunch.
Crunch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crunch digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Crunch lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Crunch.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crunch avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crunch lands a left hand.
Crunch works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Crunch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Crunch throws a big uppercut that drops Smith! More strikes from Crunch and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Smith lies dazed against the cage as Crunch celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swiss Crunch!
Swiss Crunch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Scott Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not going to make any excuses...The better fighter won tonight. From here we go back to camp and rewatch my fight because you learn from the mistakes you make! Thank you all for coming out and supporting this sport! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Cyrus (ranked 4615 p4p, 2497 weight class) and Rantang Gustus (ranked 407 p4p, 258 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
145
0 - 0 - 0 |
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26
157
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William Cyrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rantang Gustus!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustus swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Cyrus to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyrus ducks under a wild hook from Gustus.
Cyrus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gustus sprawls and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gustus is defended easily by Cyrus.
Nice takedown defense from Gustus. No joy for Cyrus on that attempt.
Cyrus throws a head kick that misses
and Gustus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cyrus's guard.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyrus is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cyrus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustus has managed to get both his arms back between Cyrus's legs - danger averted.
Cyrus being controlled here, momentarily.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cyrus is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustus advances position into side control!
Cyrus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustus has hold of Cyrus's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Cyrus tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gustus cranks the arm and Cyrus screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Cyrus, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rantang Gustus!
An out of breath Rantang Gustus 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Taz Brown (ranked 3020 p4p, 3197 weight class) and Robby Fowel (ranked 178 p4p, 184 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138
2 - 2 - 1 |
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26
142
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Taz Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robby Fowel!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fowel has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Brown clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Brown just trying to survive but Fowel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Fowel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fowel.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Fowel patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brown tries to escape but Fowel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown showing good submission defense here.
Brown just trying to survive but Fowel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fowel has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Brown! Can he survive? No! He's out! Fowel gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robby Fowel!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill King (ranked 2540 p4p, 3173 weight class) and Julian McGavin (ranked 150 p4p, 181 weight class). McGavin has chosen Jersey Shore intro song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
138
2 - 0 - 0 |
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132
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julian McGavin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King clinches up with McGavin and pushes him back against the cage.
King tries to pull guard but McGavin holds him up against the cage and eventually King drops back down to his feet.
McGavin fails to pull guard.
King manages to pull guard.
McGavin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
King is trying to control the position but McGavin postures up.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGavin throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGavin wants to stand but King is controlling his posture from full guard.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin is looking to stand up but King won't let him.
King working for a triangle but McGavin defends it easily.
King has his feet on McGavin's thighs here. He's pushed McGavin 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! McGavin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill King!
In defeat, Julian McGavin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Not fair boy I was just getting started'.
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