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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Morano (ranked 6222 p4p, 3701 weight class) and Samson Oliveri (ranked 299 p4p, 209 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glenn Morano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samson Oliveri!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveri throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Morano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oliveri being controlled here, momentarily.
Morano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveri dives on top into guard.
Oliveri throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Morano has his feet on Oliveri's thighs here. He's pushed Oliveri 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! Oliveri screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Glenn Morano!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Young (ranked 2591 p4p, 4473 weight class) and Mason Island (ranked 354 p4p, 538 weight class). Ryder Young 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 heavyweight 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, Ryder Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mason Island!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Island.
Nice shot by Young.
 It looks like Mason Island has been cut.
Island shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Young but Young pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Young on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Young is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Island.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Island counter with a right hand.
A jab from Young finds it's way through Island's defenses.
Ryder Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a body punch but Island moves out of range.
and Young counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Island! He's just covering up as Young starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryder Young!
Ryder Young thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory McCoy (ranked 3146 p4p, 2917 weight class) and Inuyasha Fujita (ranked 108 p4p, 94 weight class). Fujita has chosen Heavens path leads through hell by - DRAGONFORCE as his entrance music. Cory McCoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Inuyasha Fujita's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cory McCoy!
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, Inuyasha Fujita!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fujita defends well and McCoy ends up having to push Fujita into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fujita turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fujita manages to end up in side control.
Fujita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McCoy is looking to regain half guard here but Fujita keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy gets back to half guard.
McCoy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fujita wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fujita wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
Fujita really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCoy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCoy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Fujita from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fujita defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fujita is one step ahead there.
McCoy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McCoy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fujita with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCoy working over Fujita with some ground and pound. Fujita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McCoy is trying to control. Fujita wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fujita is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujita is not content to let McCoy control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCoy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fujita trying to control but McCoy postures up.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Fujita is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCoy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Fujita wants to get back to full guard.
McCoy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McCoy slips a nice elbow through Fujita's hands, connecting with Fujita's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita trying to control but McCoy postures up.
McCoy working over Fujita with some ground and pound. Fujita looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from McCoy there.
McCoy works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Fujita out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! McCoy goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cory McCoy!
A victorious Cory McCoy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Gigolo (ranked 1401 p4p, 2770 weight class) and Jota Be (ranked 209 p4p, 376 weight class). Bam Bam Gigolo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bam Bam Gigolo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jota Be!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Be scores with a jab. Gigolo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Be throws out a loose jab but Gigolo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gigolo forces Be back against the cage and clinches.
Gigolo looking to slow down the pace here.
Be lands a body shot.
Gigolo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Be comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gigolo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Be as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Be darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gigolo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Be keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gigolo throws a body shot but no joy.
Be appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Be lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Gigolo staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Be throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Be throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Be uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gigolo has time to react.
Gigolo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gigolo doesn't manage to clinch there - Be circles away.
Gigolo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Be on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gigolo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Be cracks Gigolo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo with a poor takedown
and Gigolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gigolo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Be moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gigolo looks to clinch
and Be counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gigolo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bam Bam Gigolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Be getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Be scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Be thuds a left hand into Gigolo's body.
Be clobbers Gigolo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is getting worse.
Gigolo moves to clinch but Be breaks away
and Gigolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gigolo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Be counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Gigolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gigolo is breathing heavily.
Gigolo misses with a takedown
and Gigolo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Be getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gigolo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bam Bam Gigolo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gigolo fails with the takedown
and Be counters with a nice right hand that sends Gigolo toppling to the canvas! Gigolo scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Be finish him?!
Jota Be is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gigolo tries to clinch up
and Be counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jota Be!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Stephens (ranked 1663 p4p, 1448 weight class) and Mancha Aisland (ranked 206 p4p, 188 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mancha Aisland enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryder Stephens!
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, Mancha Aisland!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Stephens, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephens misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Aisland misses.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens is looking to land body kicks.
Aisland feints a counter leg kick.
Aisland throws a sloppy head kick and Stephens moves out of range easily.
Stephens misses with a body kick.
Aisland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Aisland blocks the low kick.
Stephens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aisland.
Stephens backing away here, and Aisland unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Aisland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aisland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aisland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aisland landing with the ground and pound.
Stephens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stephens, not yet.
Stephens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stephens has his foot on Aisland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aisland works his way back into a safe position though.
Aisland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aisland won't allow Stephens to sweep him here.
Aisland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Aisland scoring with punches to the head and body.
Aisland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Stephens's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stephens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aisland defends well.
Aisland stands up over Stephens, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephens looking to control.
Aisland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aisland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephens is keeping the position for now.
Stephens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stephens looking for a guillotine here but Aisland defends easily.
Stephens had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.
Stephens looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Stephens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stephens manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Stephens's guard.
Aisland drops back looking for a leg! Stephens is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stephens manages to kick Aisland off! Aisland jumps back into Stephens's guard.
Aisland looking to pass the guard.
Aisland looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Aisland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stephens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stephens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens trying to control the position from guard on top but Aisland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens stands and throws Aisland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisland gets back to half guard.
Stephens is thwarting Aisland's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mancha Aisland will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stephens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aisland is able to avoid easily.
Aisland moves forwards but Stephens connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aisland gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stephens stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens trying to control but Aisland is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is pushing down on Aisland's leg trying to pass to half guard. Aisland is fighting to maintain full guard but Stephens has managed to sneak the leg through.
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stephens's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stephens's back!
Our spies down at at Monkey Business inform us that Aisland has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Aisland.
Aisland is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Aisland doesn't have the hooks in and Stephens manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisland being controlled here, momentarily.
Aisland keeping full guard, as Stephens tries to pass.
Stephens loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stephens manages to get himself to full guard.
Aisland is pushing down on Stephens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stephens is fighting to maintain full guard but Aisland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Stephens is in trouble now - Aisland has advanced to mount!
Aisland working for a guillotine from mount but Stephens is in no mood to give up.
Stephens is squirming around, avoiding Aisland's attempts to control the action.
Stephens manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stephens tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Mancha Aisland has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland working Stephens over with strikes.
Stephens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stephens wants to get back to full guard.
Aisland seems to be looking for submissions.
Stephens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aisland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Aisland.
Stephens trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Aisland.
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Stephens defends the submission attempt.
Stephens trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura but Stephens is defending well.
Stephens regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stephens has his foot on Aisland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aisland works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mancha Aisland showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stephens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aisland has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aisland throws an overhand right that lands on Stephens's shoulder, as Stephens tries to avoid the shot.
Stephens attempts a counter takedown but Aisland avoids it well and moves away.
Aisland looks to score with a jab to the body but Stephens is just out of range.
Ryder Stephens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stephens.
Stephens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stephens tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stephens somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryder Stephens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aisland circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stephens quickly recovers to half guard.
Stephens is controlling Aisland's trapped leg to prevent Aisland from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Stephens defends the submission attempt.
Aisland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stephens keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland working over Stephens with some ground and pound. Stephens looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stephens keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stephens trying to hold on to Aisland's head to control him but Aisland postures up.
Aisland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stephens looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stephens keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stephens still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stephens has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Stephens is trying to get an arm triangle but Aisland is defending well.
Aisland manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aisland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stephens.
Stephens tries to pass to full mount but Aisland defends it.
Mancha Aisland is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland has his hands clasped together around Stephens's back. He's all about the action.
Aisland gets back to full guard.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aisland is keeping the position for now.
Aisland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Aisland keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens won't allow Aisland to sweep him here.
Ryder Stephens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephens throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mancha Aisland comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Aisland winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mancha Aisland!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akil Paschal (ranked 1505 p4p, 2431 weight class) and Big Nasty (ranked 46 p4p, 76 weight class). Nasty has chosen Nasty boyz entrance song as his entrance music. Big Nasty 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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akil Paschal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Paschal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nasty sends Paschal crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nasty is motioning to the referee to let Paschal up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like Akil Paschal has been cut.
Paschal has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paschal is defended easily by Nasty.
Nasty lands a brutal uppercut that launches Paschal off his feet! Paschal tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Nasty!
After winning the bout, Big Nasty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Dancer (ranked 938 p4p, 2076 weight class) and Xon HiChi (ranked 123 p4p, 244 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lesley Dancer!
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, Xon HiChi!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HiChi misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dancer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by HiChi.
HiChi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dancer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Xon HiChi has been cut.
Dancer staying out of range there.
Dancer throws a jab when HiChi was well out of range.
HiChi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dancer clobbers HiChi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Dancer.
A jab from Dancer misses.
Dancer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Lesley Dancer has been cut.
Dancer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent HiChi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dancer digs a good hook to HiChi's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by HiChi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dancer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
HiChi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dancer.
HiChi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
HiChi misses with a left hand
and Dancer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dancer scores with a nice strike.
Dancer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dancer lands with a cross.
Dancer blocks a jab.
HiChi misses with a left hand
letting Dancer counter with a right hand.
Dancer sends HiChi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dancer is motioning to the referee to let HiChi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 HiChi is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
HiChi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dancer.
HiChi is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
HiChi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HiChi avoids the body shot from Dancer.
HiChi seems to have recovered his senses.
Dancer is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dancer connects with a body shot.
Dancer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
HiChi throws a poor cross that misses
and Dancer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
HiChi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dancer drops HiChi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but HiChi looks back up at him and smiles so Dancer waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That has opened up Xon HiChi's cut even more.
Dancer cracks HiChi with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends HiChi tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dancer pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! HiChi is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lesley Dancer!
A victorious Lesley Dancer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 789 p4p, 1409 weight class) and Robert Rhodes (ranked 23 p4p, 40 weight class). Robert Rhodes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight 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, Justin Case!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rhodes misses.
Rhodes lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Robert Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes misses with a head kick.
Case closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rhodes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rhodes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
Case throws a punch but it's blocked by Rhodes.
Case definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Case working Rhodes over with knees to the body.
Case blocks a body shot from Rhodes.
Case lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Robert Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Case has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Case lands an uppercut.
Rhodes looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rhodes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Case.
Case makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Case throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rhodess head.
Case pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rhodes misses with a head kick.
Case throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes drops his hands momentarily. Case doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Rhodes staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Rhodes doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justin Case!
Justin Case retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Fistle (ranked 966 p4p, 1469 weight class) and Igor Blancho (ranked 143 p4p, 219 weight class). The key to victory for Shaun Fistle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shaun Fistle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Blancho!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fistle jabs Blancho right on the nose. Blancho blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Igor Blancho has been cut.
Fistle with a hook.
Fistle lands the left hand.
Fistle drops Blancho with a naaaaasty hook - Blancho is in real trouble here! Fistle dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Fistle!
Our winner, Shaun Fistle, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Soto (ranked 473 p4p, 1707 weight class) and Davey Hilton Jr (ranked 26 p4p, 98 weight class). Soto comes to the cage accompanied by Death con carne by - SEPULTURA. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
138
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Brawler
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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 7 - 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 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Davey Hilton Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton Jr tries to keep at a distance but Soto has taken the fight into the clinch.
Soto pulls guard successfully.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hilton Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Soto looking for a guillotine here but Hilton Jr defends easily.
Hilton Jr is looking to stand up but Soto won't let him.
Hilton Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Soto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soto is on top in guard.
Hilton Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Soto is now in half guard.
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hilton Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr looking for submissions off his back.
Soto seems to be looking for submissions.
Hilton Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soto is working away from the top position though.
Hilton Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto tries to free his leg and advance position but Hilton Jr is retaining full guard.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Soto pushes down on Hilton Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Soto seems to be working for a kimura but Hilton Jr defends the submission attempt.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto postures up.
Hilton Jr tries to get to full guard but Soto has control of the leg.
Soto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Hilton Jr is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hilton Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Soto is working for a submission of some sort.
Hilton Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Soto is working away from the top position though.
Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hilton Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Soto is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr is trying to maintain the position but Soto is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Soto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Soto rushes Hilton Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Hilton Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Soto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hilton Jr uses from the top position.
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soto is looking for a triangle but Hilton Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Soto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hilton Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Soto is working away.
Soto manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hilton Jr moves into full guard.
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hilton Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hilton Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Soto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hilton Jr dives on top into guard.
Hilton Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hilton Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hilton Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Soto has an active guard here but Hilton Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Soto trying to control from the bottom.
Hilton Jr trying to control from half guard but Soto is working away.
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto wants to control but Hilton Jr is keeping busy.
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hilton Jr can do to turn this around?
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr 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.
Soto is staying active underneath Hilton Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soto trying to control from the bottom.
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soto's head.
Hilton Jr passes to full mount!
Soto is looking to improve his position but Hilton Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Hilton Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
Soto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Soto wants to control but Hilton Jr is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Davey Hilton Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Soto instigates a clinch.
Soto drags the fight down to the ground.
Soto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Soto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Soto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hilton Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Soto's legs - danger averted.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Soto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hilton Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Soto keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Soto has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hilton Jr is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Soto.
Soto regains half guard.
Hilton Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Soto tries to roll over but Hilton Jr keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Soto is defending against the submission attempts here by Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Hilton Jr connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hilton Jr tries to control but Soto wriggling away.
Hilton Jr avoids the attempt from Soto to control.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto is having none of it.
Hilton Jr controlling from mount.
Soto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hilton Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Soto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilton Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Soto but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Soto is wriggling around trying to escape.
Soto tries to lock up and control but Hilton Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Soto tries to reverse the position but Hilton Jr maintains control.
Soto is working hard here to advance position.
Soto has given up his back.
Soto is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rafael Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hilton Jr is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
I really don't envy Soto right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hilton Jr trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davey Hilton Jr really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Soto drives through and clinches with Hilton Jr against the cage.
Hilton Jr missing with knees to the body.
Soto managing to block the knees to the body from Hilton Jr.
Soto jumps into guard, dragging Hilton Jr to the mat.
Hilton Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Soto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hilton Jr stacks Soto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hilton Jr!
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been informed that Hilton Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hilton Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hilton Jr is looking to take a break and control but Soto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soto parries the strikes from Hilton Jr easily there. Hilton Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soto to escape.
Soto is trying to improve his position.
Hilton Jr looking to control but instead Soto has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Soto moves into full guard.
Soto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hilton Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hilton Jr advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hilton Jr pulls his head out easily.
Hilton Jr trying to control from half guard but Soto is working away.
Soto is looking for a sweep. Hilton Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hilton Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Soto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hilton Jr pulls his head out easily.
Hilton Jr prevents Soto from improving his position.
Hilton Jr looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soto actively working from the bottom here.
Hilton Jr works his way into side control.
Hilton Jr landing strikes.
Hilton Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Soto, who protects the arm well.
Soto wants to control but Hilton Jr postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soto is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Soto's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hilton Jr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soto is looking to reverse the position.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position but Soto is working away.
Hilton Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soto is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hilton Jr off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Davey Hilton Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Soto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Soto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hilton Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hilton Jr trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Soto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hilton Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Soto is keeping the position for now.
Hilton Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hilton Jr looking to pass the guard.
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hilton Jr 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... Hilton Jr has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hilton Jr reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hilton Jr taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafael Soto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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