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VFC 65 Crawley vs Hanen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between William Cyrus (ranked 5532 p4p, 6077 weight class) and Tobey Heelan (ranked 441 p4p, 461 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 1 - 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobey Heelan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyrus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heelan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyrus loads up on a big right hand but Heelan slips the punch.
Cyrus misses with a lunging right hand
and Heelan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cyrus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cyrus misses with a jab to the body
and Heelan counters with a straight right hand.
Cyrus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Heelan counters with a crisp right that sends Cyrus to the canvas! Heelan follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobey Heelan!
A relieved looking Tobey Heelan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fergus Warnock (ranked 4436 p4p, 25505 weight class) and Henri Antetokounmpo (ranked 466 p4p, 615 weight class). Henri Antetokounmpo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Fergus Warnock!
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, Henri Antetokounmpo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warnock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Antetokounmpo is looking to clinch.
Antetokounmpo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Warnock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Warnock throws out a leg kick but Antetokounmpo moves out of range and Warnock only half commits.
Warnock thuds a left hand into Antetokounmpo's body.
Warnock thumps Antetokounmpo with a low kick.
Antetokounmpo throws a lazy right hand but Warnock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warnock connects with a good right hand that stumbles Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Antetokounmpo walks into a straight right hand from Warnock.
Antetokounmpo checks a low kick from Warnock.
Antetokounmpo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warnock connects with the punch.
 It looks like Henri Antetokounmpo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warnock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Warnock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Antetokounmpo misses with a body kick.
Warnock connects with a body shot that sends Antetokounmpo's belly button to the back.
Warnock lands a nice shot to the body.
Warnock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Warnock tenderised Antetokounmpo's leg. Antetokounmpo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Warnock throws a low kick but Antetokounmpo avoids it.
Antetokounmpo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Antetokounmpo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warnock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Antetokounmpo under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warnock misses with a two punch combination.
Warnock lands with a nice body punch.
Antetokounmpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warnock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warnock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Antetokounmpo.
Warnock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo drops his hands momentarily and Warnock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warnock misses with a low kick as Antetokounmpo jumps back.
Warnock is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Warnock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warnock.
Warnock lands a jab to the head.
Antetokounmpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warnock wants to land a leg kick but Antetokounmpo is out of range.
Antetokounmpo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warnock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Antetokounmpo on the side of the head.
Warnock connects with a body shot that sends Antetokounmpo's belly button to the back.
Warnock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antetokounmpo misses with an uppercut.
Warnock lands a jab to the nose.
Warnock throws a leg kick which misses Antetokounmpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Antetokounmpo tries to avoid it.
Warnock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warnock scoring well with a low kick there.
Antetokounmpo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warnock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Antetokounmpo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Warnock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Antetokounmpo swinging wildly here.
As Antetokounmpo looks to move away, Warnock throws a big counter combo but Antetokounmpo just gets out of the way.
Warnock lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Warnock.
Antetokounmpo throws a nice looking combination but Warnock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warnock moves out of range of the strikes.
Warnock lands with a cross.
Warnock cracks Antetokounmpo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warnock misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Warnock.
Fergus Warnock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Warnock.
 Antetokounmpo is rocked!
Antetokounmpo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warnock as he avoids it easily.
Antetokounmpo is still on wobbly legs! Can Warnock finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warnock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Antetokounmpo seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warnock.
Warnock is looking to chop away at Antetokounmpo's legs.
Antetokounmpo moves forwards but Warnock connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Warnock throws a leg kick which misses Antetokounmpo's front leg but catches the back leg as Antetokounmpo tries to avoid it.
Antetokounmpo misses with an uppercut. Warnock saw that one coming.
Warnock lands a nice shot that snaps Antetokounmpo's head back.
Antetokounmpo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warnock ducks under a wild hook from Antetokounmpo.
Decent striking displayed by Warnock there.
Warnock throws out a leg kick but Antetokounmpo moves out of range and Warnock only half commits.
Antetokounmpo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Antetokounmpo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Warnock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warnock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Antetokounmpo misses its intended target.
Warnock avoids the body shot from Antetokounmpo.
Antetokounmpo needs to keep his hands up - Warnock had a free shot at his head there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warnock with the inside leg kick.
Antetokounmpo shoots for a double leg takedown but Warnock sprawls well. He's pushed Antetokounmpo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Antetokounmpo backs away, Warnock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Antetokounmpo takes a swing at Warnock's ribcage but misses.
Antetokounmpo throws a body shot but no joy.
Antetokounmpo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Warnock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Antetokounmpo.
Warnock tried to counter with a leg kick but Antetokounmpo avoided it.
Warnock scoring well with a low kick there.
Warnock is looking to chop away at Antetokounmpo's legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Antetokounmpo! But no joy.
Antetokounmpo tries to clinch there but Warnock circles away.
Fergus Warnock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warnock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Antetokounmpo.
Warnock lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warnock cracks a nice hook into Antetokounmpo's ribs.
Warnock with the inside leg kick.
Antetokounmpo throws a big shot that misses.
Warnock defending well as Antetokounmpo loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Antetokounmpo moves out of range of the leg kick from Warnock.
Antetokounmpo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Antetokounmpo looks winded!
Warnock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warnock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fergus Warnock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri Antetokounmpo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Antetokounmpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warnock. Warnock obviously looking to wear him down.
Fergus Warnock is winning the standup battle so far.
Antetokounmpo takes one to the side of the head.
Antetokounmpo takes a swing at Warnock's ribcage but misses.
Warnock thumps Antetokounmpo with a low kick.
Warnock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Warnock lands a left and a right that send Antetokounmpo crashing to the mat, dazed. Warnock thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up 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!
Antetokounmpo moves out of range of the leg kick from Warnock.
Antetokounmpo throws an overhand right that lands on Warnock's shoulder, as Warnock tries to avoid the shot.
Antetokounmpo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Warnock cracks Antetokounmpo with a hook to the temple - Antetokounmpo is on wobbly legs here! Warnock swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Antetokounmpo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Warnock wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fergus Warnock!
A very excited looking Fergus Warnock 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 Tielo Bonifaz (ranked 3395 p4p, 3497 weight class) and Thiago Furriel (ranked 375 p4p, 385 weight class). The key to victory for Tielo Bonifaz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tielo Bonifaz!
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, Thiago Furriel!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Bonifaz coming out on top.
Furriel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonifaz.
Thiago Furriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Bonifaz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonifaz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Furriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Furriel has his takedown stuffed
and Bonifaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bonifaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Furriel momentarily.
Bonifaz cracks a nice hook into Furriel's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Furriel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furriel tries to clinch up but Bonifaz circles away and keeps his distance.
Tielo Bonifaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furriel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Furriel misses with a takedown attempt
and Furriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonifaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bonifaz throws a low kick but Furriel moves out of range easily.
Furriel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Furriel has his takedown stuffed
letting Bonifaz counter with a right hand.
Bonifaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tielo Bonifaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Furriel.
A big right from Bonifaz misses.
Bonifaz cracks Furriel with an open hand slap.
Bonifaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Bonifaz misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifaz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furriel defending well as Bonifaz loads up on a big left hand.
Bonifaz misses with a straight right.
Furriel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Furriel ducks under a wild hook from Bonifaz.
Bonifaz thumps Furriel with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Furriel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonifaz.
Furriel tries to counter with a clinch but Bonifaz shakes him off and moves away.
Furriel dives in and grabs Bonifaz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bonifaz pushes down on Furriel's head and hops out.
Bonifaz fires out a quick counter leg kick but Furriel just manages to avoid it.
Furriel slips under a jab from Bonifaz.
Nice takedown defense from Bonifaz. No joy for Furriel on that attempt.
Furriel takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furriel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Furriel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Furriel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonifaz but Bonifaz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bonifaz cracks Furriel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Furriel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonifaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Furriel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furriel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Furriel with a poor takedown
and Bonifaz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Furriel is rocked!
Bonifaz lands a big right hook! Furriel looks hurt but is still standing! Bonifaz lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Furriel falls down and Bonifaz dives in with a huge hammer fist! Furriel's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Bonifaz runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tielo Bonifaz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between San Yan Chong (ranked 2632 p4p, 5129 weight class) and Cody Rhodes (ranked 94 p4p, 170 weight class). Chong comes to the cage accompanied by Believer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Rhodes's choice of entrance music: Cody Rhodes Entrance song. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, San Yan Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cody Rhodes!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rhodes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chong.
Chong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong.
Chong throws a hook but Rhodes avoids it easily.
Chong scores with a punch to the head.
Chong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Rhodes misses.
Chong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chong wants it to stay on the feet.
Rhodes looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chong has his hands clasped together around Rhodes's back. He's all about the action.
Rhodes is keen to just control but Chong is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes is trying to work for a kimura but Chong is defending well.
Rhodes is pressing down on Chong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chong is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rhodes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chong sees it coming and defends easily.
Chong is holding on to half guard well.
Chong gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhodes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chong keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
Rhodes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rhodes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chong dives on top into guard.
Rhodes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rhodes looking for a sweep. Not yet Rhodes, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chong is now in half guard.
Chong tries to pass to full mount but Rhodes defends it.
Rhodes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rhodes is trying to control but can't.
Chong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rhodes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rhodes fails to land the takedown.
As Rhodes looks to move away, Chong throws a big counter combo but Rhodes just gets out of the way.
Rhodes wants to clinch
and Chong counters with a right hand to the body.
Rhodes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chong avoids it really well and circles away.
Chong throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
San Yan Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rhodes.
Rhodes darts in trying to clinch
and Chong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Chong.
A big left from Rhodes misses.
Chong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
San Yan Chong 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.
Rhodes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Chong circles away easily
and Rhodes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rhodes tries for a takedown but Chong circles away easily
and Chong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
San Yan Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rhodes.
Rhodes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rhodes 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.
Rhodes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rhodes, into his guard.
Rhodes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong content to stall in guard here.
Rhodes is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rhodes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Chong has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rhodes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chong controlling the action here.
Chong continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhodes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rhodes is looking to escape.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rhodes looks for a takedown but Chong sprawls well.
Rhodes shoots and misses
and Chong counters with a straight right hand.
Chong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rhodes was well out of range. Poor timing from Chong.
Rhodes wants to clinch but Chong slips to the side
enabling Chong to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chong counters with a stiff right hand.
Chong throws the left hand but Rhodes avoids the punch easily.
Chong lands a right hook to the body.
Rhodes is breathing heavily.
Chong scores with a hook to the body. Rhodes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rhodes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chong.
Chong misses the shot to the body.
Chong scores with a jab.
Chong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chong pinned against the cage. Chong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice uppercut there from Chong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
San Yan Chong dominated that second round.
That's time! Chong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rhodes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chong misses with an uppercut.
Rhodes tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Chong gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage.
Cody Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rhodes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Chong misses.
Rhodes steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chong.
Rhodes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chong.
Chong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Chong. No joy for Rhodes on that attempt.
San Yan Chong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Rhodes.
Chong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chong takes a swing at Rhodes's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes blocks a jab.
Rhodes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Rhodes is looking for a kimura but Chong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rhodes to get the leverage.
Rhodes is looking to pass Chong's guard but actually Chong recovers to full guard.
Rhodes tries to free his leg and advance position but Chong is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rhodes looking to sit in guard and control but Chong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cody Rhodes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chong advances position into side control!
Rhodes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes is trying to control Chong's posture but Chong avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
San Yan Chong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rhodes is looking to reverse the position.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom here.
Chong content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
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.
Rhodes can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rhodes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chong throwing a counter right hand but Rhodes manages to avoid it.
Rhodes misses with a hook
and Chong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rhodes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
San Yan Chong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Yan Chong!
San Yan Chong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Savedra (ranked 6290 p4p, 2861 weight class) and Rodrigo Bibirano (ranked 597 p4p, 362 weight class). Rodrigo Bibirano told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Savedra!
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, Rodrigo Bibirano!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bibirano fails with the takedown.
A jab from Savedra finds it's way through Bibirano's defenses.
Bibirano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bibirano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Savedra counters with a stiff right hand.
Bibirano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Juan Savedra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Bibirano.
Bibirano shoots in looking for a takedown. Savedra tries to sprawl out of it but Bibirano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savedra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bibirano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Savedra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bibirano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Savedra on his heels. He'll look to pass Savedra's guard now, I'm sure.
Savedra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Savedra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bibirano is one step ahead there.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Bibirano has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bibirano trying to control but Savedra is working from the bottom.
Bibirano slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Savedra wants to control but Bibirano postures up.
Bibirano is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Savedra looks calm but he's in trouble here. Bibirano gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Savedra is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Bibirano lets go of the hold and Savedra can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rodrigo Bibirano!
Rodrigo Bibirano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Heatley (ranked 2822 p4p, 3290 weight class) and JIggabo Cane (ranked 371 p4p, 428 weight class). Dallas Heatley 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dallas Heatley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JIggabo Cane!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Heatley's half guard.
Cane stops Heatley from getting back to his feet.
Cane works his way into full mount!
Cane wants to take his opponent's back but Heatley doesn't allow it.
Cane is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cane looking to secure an arm triangle but Heatley defends it well.
Cane working for a submission but Heatley is keeping him at bay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heatley stops Cane from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane is working for a guillotine from mount but Heatley frees his head quite easily.
Heatley is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Cane pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Heatley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Heatley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heatley is controlling an arm, preventing Cane from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Heatley defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cane.
Heatley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heatley is controlling an arm, preventing Cane from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cane jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Heatley is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Heatley and Cane has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Cane is trying to get an arm triangle but Heatley is defending well.
Heatley tries to escape but Cane is in control.
Cane is trying to get an arm triangle but Heatley is defending well.
Cane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heatley, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Heatley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Heatley, who protects the arm well.
Heatley is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cane asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cane in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Heatley is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). JIggabo Cane!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Dirac (ranked 2189 p4p, 3373 weight class) and Darby Allin (ranked 302 p4p, 423 weight class). Allin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Skate or die by PENNYWISE. Darby Allin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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, Paul Dirac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darby Allin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirac misses with a body punch
and Allin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Paul Dirac has been cut.
Dirac doesn't manage to clinch there - Allin circles away.
Allin's corner calls for a 1-2. Allin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dirac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dirac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dirac on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dirac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dirac takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 Dirac is rocked!
Paul Dirac's cut is getting worse.
Allin moves out of range as Dirac strikes.
Allin lands a body shot.
Allin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dirac is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darby Allin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Allin has knocked Dirac down with a huge combo! Allin steps away and waves a wobbly Dirac back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Dirac is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allin moves in close and cracks Dirac with a massive right hand! Dirac, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Allin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darby Allin!
Our winner, Darby Allin, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Da Silva Jr (ranked 1569 p4p, 1922 weight class) and Steve Wilson (ranked 209 p4p, 255 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricardo Da Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a hook
and Da Silva Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Da Silva Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at HB Training center in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva Jr counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Steve Wilson has been cut.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Silva Jr counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Da Silva Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilson tries to break free but Da Silva Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Da Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Da Silva Jr misses with a body punch.
Da Silva Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the cage.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the cage.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Da Silva Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Da Silva Jr.
Nice body punch from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Da Silva Jr tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Da Silva Jr back against the cage.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva Jr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilson looks winded!
Da Silva Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Da Silva Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Da Silva Jr digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Da Silva Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Da Silva Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Jr gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Da Silva Jr is leaning against Wilson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Silva Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva Jr working Wilson over with knees to the body.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Da Silva Jr crunches a lovely knee into Wilson's ribcage.
Da Silva Jr digs a right hand into Wilson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wilson's gas tank.
Da Silva Jr landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Jr lands a shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Da Silva Jr.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Da Silva Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Da Silva Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Da Silva Jr lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Da Silva Jr.
Da Silva Jr lands an uppercut.
Wilson is rocked!
Da Silva Jr lands a big right hand that drops Wilson! The killer instinct kicks in and Da Silva Jr finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Da Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Da Silva Jr!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olu Banjo (ranked 1602 p4p, 1015 weight class) and Djuro Zec (ranked 215 p4p, 138 weight class). Djuro Zec is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olu Banjo!
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, Djuro Zec!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zec on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zec tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banjo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zec somewhat.
A nice leg kick from Banjo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banjo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zec takes a kick to the side of the head.
Banjo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zec fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banjo to the ground. Zec is now in Banjo's guard.
Zec throws a big right hand that misses.
Zec looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zec has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banjo controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself.
Banjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
Zec postures up in Banjo's guard and throws a big left but Banjo blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zec with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banjo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zec is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zec controlling from the top position.
Banjo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Banjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zec is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banjo controls Zec momentarily but Zec frees himself.
Zec tries to free his leg and advance position but Banjo is retaining full guard.
Zec won't allow Banjo to sweep him here.
Zec is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zec stays in close to Banjo's body and controls the position.
Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banjo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zec scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zec throwing strikes but missing.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Banjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banjo wants to control but Zec passes easily into half guard.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banjo defending well though.
Zec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zec winds up and cracks Banjo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zec looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zec prevents Banjo from improving his position.
Zec controlling the action here.
Zec looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Banjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banjo is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zec throwing shots but Banjo is blocking nicely.
Zec throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zec winds up and cracks Banjo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banjo wants to improve his position but Zec is controlling well.
Zec not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banjo moves into full guard.
Zec throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zec is working Banjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zec postures up.
Banjo controlling the position.
Banjo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banjo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banjo tries to get out of the position.
Banjo 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zec passes into half guard.
Banjo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zec.
Zec trying to control the pace.
Banjo is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zec connects with a nice short shot to Banjo's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zec thows a huge punch but Banjo dodges it nicely.
Banjo wants to control but Zec is keeping busy.
Banjo is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banjo stuffs the takedown attempt from Zec. Zec gets slowly back to his feet.
Zec gets a takedown into half guard.
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banjo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zec.
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec thows a huge punch but Banjo dodges it nicely.
Zec looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banjo wants to control but Zec is keeping busy.
Banjo taking some punishment here, with Zec in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zec drops an elbow to the side of Banjo's head.
Banjo is refusing to be controlled, as Zec sits in half guard.
Djuro Zec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zec scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banjo trying to control but Zec postures up.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banjo defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zec lands a nice short elbow.
Banjo actively working from the bottom here.
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zec trying to control the pace.
Banjo wants to control but Zec is keeping busy.
Banjo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zec.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zec controlling the pace.
Zec landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banjo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banjo is positioning himself well to prevent Zec advancing to mount.
Banjo gets back to full guard.
Banjo keeping moving, preventing Zec from controlling successfully.
Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zec preventing the sweep.
Banjo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zec lands a couple of digs.
Banjo working a defensive guard here.
Banjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zec gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zec postures up.
Zec works over Banjo with some ground and pound from guard.
Zec wants to control from the top but Banjo keeps moving.
Zec working some strikes from top position.
Banjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zec postures up in Banjo's guard and throws a big left but Banjo blocks it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banjo is on top in guard.
Zec controlling Banjo's posture.
Banjo trying to control but Zec is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zec wants to sweep but no luck.
Banjo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zec looking for a guillotine here but Banjo defends easily.
Banjo being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo looking to sit in guard and control but Zec gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Banjo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banjo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banjo throws a head kick but Zec moves out of range.
Banjo misses with a head kick.
Banjo misses with a kick to the body.
Banjo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banjo tries a head kick but it misses.
Zec shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zec looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zec lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Banjo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banjo is looking to control Zec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banjo avoid being mounted?
Banjo seems to have got his legs back now.
Banjo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Zec jumps into side control!
Banjo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Zec! That's hurt Banjo! Will he recover? Zec fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Djuro Zec!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Crawley (ranked 897 p4p, 1410 weight class) and David Hanen (ranked 125 p4p, 188 weight class). Crawley comes to the cage accompanied by Barbarian Overlords - The Ambassador. David Hanen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Crawley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Hanen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawley looks to land a left hand but Hanen moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crawley. Hanen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crawley.
Crawley misses with a left hand
and Hanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crawley thuds his right hand into Hanen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crawley misses with a hook to the body
and Hanen counters with a straight right hand.
Hanen scores with a one two! Crawley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Crawley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crawley is looking to slow Hanen down with leg kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hanen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Hanen. Beautiful body shot.
Hanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crawley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Crawley.
Crawley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hanen ducks under a wild hook from Crawley.
Crawley tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Hanen.
Crawley tests Hanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crawley lands with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Crawley.
Hanen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Crawley scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanen scores with a punch to the head.
Crawley scores with a jab to the body.
Hanen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crawley throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanen counters with a right hand to the body.
Crawley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crawley with a jab.
Crawley throws an off balance right hand
and Hanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crawley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanen.
Crawley throws a right hand that misses
and Hanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crawley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crawley is looking to counter with head kicks.
Hanen misses with a head kick.
Hanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanen lands a left and a right that send Crawley crashing to the mat, dazed. Hanen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Crawley is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Crawley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jab from Hanen.
Crawley throws the left hand but Hanen avoids the punch easily.
Hanen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crawley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crawley seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Hanen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Crawley. Crawley tries to recover but Hanen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Crawley lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Hanen!
After winning the bout, David Hanen 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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