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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Lake (ranked 6069 p4p, 25561 weight class) and Hallzy Dogg (ranked 280 p4p, 318 weight class). Hallzy Dogg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buddy Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hallzy Dogg!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dogg.
Dogg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dogg thinking.
Lake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lake connects with a looping right hand.
Lake throws a leg kick which misses Dogg's front leg but catches the back leg as Dogg tries to avoid it.
Lake swinging wildly here.
Buddy Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake ducks under a wild hook from Dogg.
Dogg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Lake.
Dogg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dogg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Lake's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dogg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dogg throws a head kick but Lake moves out of range.
Dogg throws a head kick but Lake moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lake looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dogg moves forwards but Lake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lake lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
 Dogg is rocked!
Lake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dogg is still on wobbly legs! Can Lake finish him?
Dogg takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dogg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lake, pushing him back against the cage.
Dogg has picked Lake up - he's going for a ride! Dogg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dogg seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dogg winds up and cracks Lake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dogg prevents Lake from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dogg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lake is just riding it out for now. Dogg eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dogg winds up and cracks Lake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lake trying to hold on to Dogg's head to control him but Dogg postures up.
Lake wants to improve his position but Dogg is controlling well.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Dogg has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dogg seems to be looking for submissions.
Dogg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lake defending well though.
Dogg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogg stands up out of the half guard.
Lake moves out of range of the body kick from Dogg.
Lake's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dogg under the eye.
Dogg takes a swing at Lake's ribcage but misses.
Lake lands a really nice looking cross but Dogg seems unphased.
Lake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dogg counters by moving into the clinch.
Lake tries to break free but Dogg pushes him back against the cage.
Dogg is working for takedown but Lake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dogg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lake pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dogg looks winded!
Lake is trying to break free.
Lake is trying to break the clinch but Dogg has him pressed against the cage.
Dogg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buddy Lake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hallzy Dogg.
Dogg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lake can't break the clinch.
Dogg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dogg tries for a takedown but Lake manages to get underhooks.
Dogg wants a takedown.
Lake breaks from the clinch.
Lake stalks Dogg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dogg's face. Dogg staggers backwards, shaken.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lake lands with a kick to the temple. Dogg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dogg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dogg is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lake.
Lake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lake lands a hook that stumbles Dogg back into the cage. Lake follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Dogg to the canvas! Lake pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Dogg has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Buddy Lake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Otto Meggyesfalvi (ranked 4981 p4p, 4960 weight class) and Whatever Youwant (ranked 554 p4p, 552 weight class). Whatever Youwant is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otto Meggyesfalvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Whatever Youwant!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Youwant throws a nice looking combination but Meggyesfalvi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meggyesfalvi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meggyesfalvi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meggyesfalvi tries to clinch up.
Youwant swinging wildly here.
Meggyesfalvi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Youwant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Meggyesfalvi tries to close the distance and clinch but Youwant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Youwant throws a right and a left that Meggyesfalvi avoids nicely.
Meggyesfalvi tries to clinch but Youwant is having none of it.
Meggyesfalvi tries to clinch up but Youwant circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youwant will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Meggyesfalvi wants to clinch up but Youwant keeps it at a distance.
Youwant tries to bum rush Meggyesfalvi with a series of wild strikes but Meggyesfalvi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meggyesfalvi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Youwant scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youwant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Youwant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meggyesfalvi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Youwant tries to bum rush Meggyesfalvi with a series of wild strikes but Meggyesfalvi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Meggyesfalvi throwing a counter right hand but Youwant manages to avoid it.
Meggyesfalvi is looking to clinch but Youwant is avoiding it.
Youwant looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meggyesfalvi closes the distance but Youwant moves to the side
and Youwant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Meggyesfalvi throws an off balance right hand
and Youwant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Youwant.
Meggyesfalvi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Meggyesfalvi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meggyesfalvi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Youwant! But no joy.
Meggyesfalvi tries to clinch there but Youwant circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youwant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meggyesfalvi was well out of range. Poor timing from Youwant.
Youwant throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Meggyesfalvi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meggyesfalvi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Meggyesfalvi shoots in looking for a takedown but Youwant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meggyesfalvi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Meggyesfalvi wants to clinch but Youwant slips to the side
and Youwant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meggyesfalvi, as that shot connected.
Meggyesfalvi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Youwant is trying to defend but Meggyesfalvi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Youwant moves into full guard.
Youwant wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meggyesfalvi wanted to stand there but Youwant had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Youwant wants to stand and escape but Meggyesfalvi is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Meggyesfalvi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Youwant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meggyesfalvi has managed to get both his arms back between Youwant's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Youwant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Youwant has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Meggyesfalvi has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youwant manages to break the clinch.
Meggyesfalvi wants to clinch.
Meggyesfalvi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Youwant under the eye.
Youwant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Youwant counters with a series of strikes. Meggyesfalvi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Youwant misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Youwant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meggyesfalvi fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Whatever Youwant dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Meggyesfalvi doesn't manage to clinch there - Youwant circles away.
Meggyesfalvi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Youwant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meggyesfalvi throws a jab but it's blocked by Youwant.
Youwant fails to land with a series of punches.
Meggyesfalvi tries to close the distance and clinch but Youwant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Youwant circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meggyesfalvi wants to clinch up but Youwant keeps it at a distance.
Meggyesfalvi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Meggyesfalvi has knocked Youwant down with a huge combo! Meggyesfalvi steps away and waves a wobbly Youwant back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Youwant is rocked!
 It looks like Whatever Youwant has been cut.
Meggyesfalvi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Youwant counters with a two punch combo.
Youwant is still on wobbly legs! Can Meggyesfalvi finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meggyesfalvi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Youwant seems to have recovered his senses.
Meggyesfalvi grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Youwant takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Meggyesfalvi cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Otto Meggyesfalvi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Smith (ranked 3697 p4p, 3878 weight class) and Gotten Get Rotten (ranked 458 p4p, 476 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Smith!
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, Gotten Get Rotten!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Get Rotten walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Get Rotten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith dips to his left and cracks Get Rotten with an uppercut!
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Get Rotten misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith throws a combination. Get Rotten tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Get Rotten is rocked!
Crack! Smith connects with the perfect overhand right and Get Rotten falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Smith!
A relieved looking Edward Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Gotten Get Rotten had this to say: 'I'll come back stronger, this is not over'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Son Islander (ranked 0 p4p, 3216 weight class) and Iv The Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 177 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Son Islander!
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, Iv The Legend!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Legend thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Legend throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Islander on the side of the head.
Islander clinches.
Islander stalling.
Islander scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Islander fails to land.
Islander is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Islander.
Islander definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Islander struggles to land a body shot inside as The Legend controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Islander working aggressively here.
The Legend is looking to break free of the clinch but Islander has double underhooks.
The Legend effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Islander throws a punch but it's blocked by The Legend.
Islander lands a right hand.
Islander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Islander swings wildly with an uppercut but The Legend uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Legend.
A left hand lands to the body for The Legend.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Legend lands a nice shot to the body.
The Legend is working Islander over against the cage.
The Legend is looking to break free of the clinch but Islander has double underhooks.
Islander is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Legend is keeping busy.
The Legend is trying to push Islander away but Islander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Islander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Islander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Legend makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Legend scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Islander tries to work over The Legend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Islander.
The Legend wants to break free but Islander has control.
Islander is working The Legend over against the cage.
The Legend looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Islander being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander digs a right hand underneath The Legend's ribcage. The Legend let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Legend misses with some punches.
The Legend misses with a short punch on the inside.
Islander can't find room to land a body shot as The Legend controls the action.
Islander content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Islander lands with a right to the head.
Islander stalling the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islander lands a nice shot to the body.
The Legend breaks from the clinch.
The Legend misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Islander.
The Legend pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Islander cracks The Legend with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Islander rushes The Legend and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Legend blocks a body shot from Islander.
Islander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Islander misses with a punch to the body.
Islander stalling in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Islander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Legend prevents a body shot from Islander.
Islander content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The Legend pushes Islander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Islander takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Islander struggles to land a body shot inside as The Legend controls his hands.
The Legend throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Islanders head.
Islander misses with some punches.
The Legend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Legend tries to throw a body punch but Islander avoids it by throwing The Legend back against the cage.
Islander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite The Legend's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by The Legend.
The Legend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Islander is pushing The Legend up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Legend letting Islander take a breather here.
The Legend misses with the head strike.
The Legend misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Islander to work.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Legend is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Islander stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Islander lands a left hand.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Islander.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Islander blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Islander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Legend wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Islander looking to slow down the pace here.
Islander swings wildly with an uppercut but The Legend uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Son Islander dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The Legend on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Islander listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The Legend feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Islanders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Islander slips a jab from The Legend.
Iv The Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islander moves away from the strike by The Legend.
The Legend looks to score with a jab to the body but Islander is just out of range.
Islander tries to counter by clinching up but The Legend breaks away and moves out of range.
Islander is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Legend scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Islander dodges the punch combination from The Legend.
Islander lands a body shot.
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!
Islander tries to clinch but The Legend is having none of it.
The Legend takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The Legend rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Islander moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Legend tries to bum rush Islander with a series of wild strikes but Islander uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As The Legend tries to get set, Islander tries to push him back and clinch up but The Legend manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The Legend is breathing heavily.
Islander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Legend working aggressively here.
The Legend blocks an uppercut.
The Legend lands a shoulder strike.
The Legend trying to control the position but instead, Islander has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Legend into the cage.
Islander avoiding damage.
Islander misses with a body punch.
The Legend takes a shot to the head.
Islander blocks a body shot from The Legend.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by The Legend as Islander tries to tie him up.
Islander doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Islander has The Legend pressed against the cage.
Islander prevents a body shot from The Legend.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Legend blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Islander stalling against the cage.
The Legend prevents a body shot from Islander.
The Legend is trying to stall.
Islander lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Legend backwards.
The Legend looking to slow down the pace here.
Islander pushes The Legend back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Islander stalling against the cage.
Islander wants to stall.
Son Islander has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Legend swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Islander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Legend can do to turn this around?
Islander lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Legend misses with the head strike.
Islander can't find room to land a body shot as The Legend controls the action.
The Legend lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islander tries to work over The Legend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
Islander blocking some punches.
Islander lands a left hand.
Islander misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Legend has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Islander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Legend has a couple of punches blocked by Islander.
Still in the clinch, Islander scores with a nice short uppercut.
Islander blocks a body shot from The Legend.
The Legend is working Islander over against the cage.
Islander lands a body punch.
The Legend prevents a body shot from Islander.
Islander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Islander is stalling here.
Islander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Islander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Islander scores with a shot to the side of The Legend's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islander lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Islander takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Islander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The Legend wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Islander has him pressed against the cage.
Islander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Islander digs a right hand into The Legend's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Legend's gas tank.
Islander misses with a body punch.
Islander lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Islander.
Islander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Islander taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Islander blocking some punches.
Islander has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Islander has The Legend pressed against the cage.
The Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islander is trying to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Son Islander dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Islander misses with a wild body shot.
The Legend punishes Islander's body with a nice straight punch.
The Legend scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The Legend just misses with a punch to the body.
The Legend tries to keep at a distance but Islander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Islander lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Islander.
The Legend throws a punch but it's blocked by Islander.
The Legend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Islander taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Islander tries to throw a body punch but The Legend avoids it by throwing Islander back against the cage.
Islander blocks an uppercut.
Islander just leaning against The Legend, taking a breather.
The Legend has a couple of punches blocked by Islander.
Islander content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Islander lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Islander tries a body shot but The Legend blocks it.
Islander struggles to land a body shot inside as The Legend controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Islander tries to work over The Legend's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Legend tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islander's elbow.
Islander blocks an uppercut.
The Legend is trying to break the clinch but Islander is controlling him.
Islander misses with a hook to the ribs.
Islander throws a head punch that misses.
Islander lands a hook that snaps the head of The Legend backwards.
Islander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Islander.
Islander lands a body punch.
The Legend takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Legend wants to break free but Islander has control.
A left hand lands to the body for Islander.
Islander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Islander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Islander tries to throw a body punch but The Legend avoids it by throwing Islander back against the cage.
Islander misses with a hook from the clinch.
Islander dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Islander lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islander lands a hook that snaps the head of The Legend backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Islander.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islander gets through The Legend's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Islander is stalling here.
Islander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Islander just leaning against The Legend, taking a breather.
Islander cracks The Legend with a nice body shot.
Islander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Islander.
Islander scores with a hook to the body.
Islander lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Islander as the two fighters clinch.
Islander lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Islander misses with a body punch.
Islander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Islander.
Islander misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Islander.
Islander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Islander.
Come on Islander - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Islander scores with a nice hook to the head.
Islander lands a body punch in the clinch.
Islander just leaning against The Legend, taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Islander.
Islander scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
The Legend misses with a punch on the inside.
Islander stalling against the cage.
Islander effectively controlling the action here.
A body shot lands from Islander.
Islander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Islander - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The Legend wants to get back to striking at distance but Islander won't allow it.
Islander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Islander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Islander - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Legend is trying to push Islander away but Islander has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Islander lands a body shot.
Islander misses with a body punch.
The Legend wants to break the clinch but can't.
Islander is stalling here.
Islander lands a hook that snaps the head of The Legend backwards.
Iv The Legend has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islander blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Legend's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Islander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Son Islander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Islander, 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son Islander!
Son Islander spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Stephens (ranked 2157 p4p, 4548 weight class) and Gerson Silva (ranked 250 p4p, 461 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 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 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gerson Silva!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stephens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stephens looks for the body kick but Silva saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Silva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stephens.
Stephens throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Stephens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva scores with a takedown into Stephens's guard.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stephens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stephens works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Stephens gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Stephens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stephens throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Stephens trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephens tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Stephens controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Stephens wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Stephens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stephens looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stephens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stephens has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Stephens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stephens is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stephens wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Silva wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
Silva postures up in Stephens's guard and throws a big left but Stephens blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stephens being controlled here, momentarily.
Stephens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Stephens has locked up a guillotine! Stephens's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Silva is holding on here and Stephens must be using up a lot of energy. Silva has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Stephens gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryder Stephens!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ryder Stephens waved his t-shirt featuring Highland Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Melamed (ranked 2605 p4p, 2170 weight class) and Leandro Narloch (ranked 343 p4p, 294 weight class). Jim Melamed 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Melamed!
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, Leandro Narloch!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melamed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Narloch.
Melamed throws a series of punches but Narloch moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Melamed.
Melamed defending well as Narloch loads up on a big left hand.
Melamed misses with a takedown attempt
and Narloch counters with a straight right hand.
Narloch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head kick misses from Melamed.
Melamed misses with a low kick.
Melamed goes for a double leg but Narloch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Narloch continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Narloch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narloch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Melamed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch misses with a straight left.
Melamed tries a head kick but it misses.
Narloch lands a jab.
 It looks like Jim Melamed has been cut.
Melamed swings for the body but Narloch moves out of range.
Narloch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leandro Narloch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Melamed darts in trying to clinch
enabling Narloch to counter with a crisp jab.
Jim Melamed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melamed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Narloch throws a jab but it's blocked by Melamed.
Melamed fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Narloch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Melamed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Narloch cracks Melamed with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Narloch has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Melamed to stand back up!
 Melamed is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melamed misses with a takedown attempt
and Narloch counters with a right hand from hell and Melamed is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leandro Narloch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mancha Aisland (ranked 1008 p4p, 4414 weight class) and Hellson Balls (ranked 136 p4p, 447 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Mancha Aisland has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mancha Aisland seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Brawler
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mancha Aisland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hellson Balls!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aisland staying out of range there.
Balls works Aisland's body with a nice hook.
Balls lands with a straight right. Aisland didn't see that one coming.
Hellson Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisland wants to land a leg kick but Balls is out of range.
Balls comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Balls is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Balls scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Balls!
Aisland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balls lands a head kick. Aisland smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balls misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balls shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aisland eats them both and turns towards Balls to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Balls lands with an overhand left.
Balls tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aisland paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balls throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Balls doesn't manage to clinch there - Aisland circles away.
It looked like Aisland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Balls.
Balls displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aisland.
A head kick from Balls lands but Aisland takes it in his stride.
We've been informed that Balls has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A punch combination from Balls misses.
Balls is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balls keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Balls darts in and clinches Aisland up against the cage.
Aisland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Balls.
Balls lands an elbow inside that Aisland shrugs off.
Aisland lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balls backwards.
Aisland tries to throw a body punch but Balls avoids it by throwing Aisland back against the cage.
Aisland blocks the elbow strike.
Aisland takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland struggles to land a body shot inside as Balls controls his hands.
Aisland throws a head punch that misses.
Balls lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Balls.
Aisland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aisland swings wildly with an uppercut but Balls uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balls lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aisland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Balls fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Balls moves out of range of the body kick.
Balls tries to clinch but Aisland moves out of range.
Balls lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Balls throws a head kick but Aisland moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Balls.
Aisland takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Balls lands a nice looking body shot.
Hellson Balls is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aisland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aisland showed some decent athleticism there.
Aisland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aisland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls has left one of his arms exposed and Aisland doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Balls screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mancha Aisland!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Morton Masters (ranked 1372 p4p, 1467 weight class) and Sensai Kuragi (ranked 200 p4p, 219 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Morton Masters!
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, Sensai Kuragi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masters lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuragi off the cage and back into range.
Masters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuragi's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Masters. No joy for Kuragi on that attempt.
Masters is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kuragi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Masters tries to avoid it but Kuragi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Masters to the ground. Masters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Masters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Masters stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuragi. Kuragi gets slowly back to his feet.
Morton Masters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sensai Kuragi.
Masters misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters misses with a wild combination.
Kuragi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuragi.
Masters stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masters wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuragi shoots in for a takedown but Masters shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuragi.
It looked like Masters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kuragi counters with a shoot takedown. Masters fights it but they end up in guard.
Masters is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kuragi trying to control the position from guard on top but Masters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuragi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuragi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Masters struggling a bit here.
Masters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Masters tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuragi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kuragi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Masters is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sensai Kuragi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Master Bates (ranked 1488 p4p, 1208 weight class) and Werner Heisenberg (ranked 196 p4p, 160 weight class). Werner Heisenberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Counter fighter
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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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Master Bates!
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, Werner Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
Heisenberg lands with a good body shot.
Bates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heisenberg holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Heisenberg stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
A nice left hand lands by Heisenberg.
A short uppercut from Heisenberg.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heisenberg.
Bates is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Heisenberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisenberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heisenberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bates is looking for a takedown.
Heisenberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Heisenberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Heisenberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heisenberg lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg lands a body punch.
Heisenberg landing knees to the head.
It looks like Master Bates has been cut.
Heisenberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heisenberg lands with a right to the head.
Heisenberg digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
Heisenberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heisenberg is stalling here.
Heisenberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
Heisenberg receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Bates letting Heisenberg take a breather here.
Heisenberg scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Heisenberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Heisenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Heisenberg.
Bates tries to pull guard but Heisenberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Bates drops back down to his feet.
Bates can't get the takedown.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Heisenberg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Heisenberg lands with a right hand.
Bates gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Heisenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Heisenberg lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heisenberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Werner Heisenberg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heisenberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bates with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Heisenberg counter with a right hand.
Heisenberg cracks Bates with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bates dives in and scores a takedown into Heisenberg's guard.
Heisenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Bates with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bates chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
Bates postures up in Heisenberg's guard and throws a big left but Heisenberg blocks it.
Bates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bates wants to pass the guard but Heisenberg is keeping the position.
Heisenberg is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heisenberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Werner Heisenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Heisenberg works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Heisenberg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Heisenberg throws a shot to the body.
Master Bates is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heisenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Heisenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Heisenberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heisenberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is trying to pull guard but Heisenberg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg taking a breather.
Bates goes for a takedown attempt but Heisenberg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Heisenberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg has Bates pushed against the cage.
Bates wants the takedown. Heisenberg is fighting it off but Bates persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Heisenberg's guard against the cage.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Heisenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heisenberg trying to keep a closed guard but Bates is proving a slippery customer.
Heisenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Heisenberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bates throws a big elbow that misses.
Bates stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heisenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bates 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates cracks Heisenberg with a solid left hand.
Heisenberg looking to control.
Bates chips away with some ground and pound.
Heisenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heisenberg working a defensive guard here.
Heisenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bates keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heisenberg's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bates thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates landing some decent shots from guard.
Heisenberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bates looking to pass the guard.
Bates wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
Bates lands a couple of elbows.
Bates postures up.
Heisenberg keeping moving, preventing Bates from controlling successfully.
Heisenberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Bates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Master Bates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heisenberg is staying active underneath Bates, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bates thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heisenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Master Bates dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Master Bates's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Heisenberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heisenberg comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Heisenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Heisenberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bates's head.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Heisenberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg with a jab.
Heisenberg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bates fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Heisenberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heisenberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bates's face.
Heisenberg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bates's face.
Heisenberg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Heisenberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Heisenberg landing knees to the head.
Heisenberg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Heisenberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Bates won't want to take too many of those.
Heisenberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heisenberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Heisenberg pushes Bates back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heisenberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg connects with a knee to the head.
Heisenberg lands a left hand.
Bates takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg connects with a knee to the head.
Bates letting Heisenberg take a breather here.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The referee is keeping an eye on Heisenberg - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Heisenberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heisenberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Heisenberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heisenberg lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is stalling here.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the body.
Heisenberg cracks Bates with a nice body shot.
Heisenberg digs a right hand into Bates's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bates's gas tank.
Heisenberg gets underhooks to prevent Bates's takedown attempt.
Werner Heisenberg seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Heisenberg lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Heisenberg.
A shot in the inside from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Bates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Heisenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Master Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heisenberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heisenberg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg with a knee to the head.
Bates is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heisenberg's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heisenberg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bates in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heisenberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Bates is looking to take this one to the mat.
Heisenberg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heisenberg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bates wants a takedown.
A body shot lands from Heisenberg.
Heisenberg leaning against his opponent.
A short left from Heisenberg.
Bates wants a takedown.
Heisenberg lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Werner Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heisenberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Werner Heisenberg!
A very excited looking Werner Heisenberg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kodiyak Redd (ranked 1580 p4p, 1553 weight class) and Frank French (ranked 92 p4p, 88 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kodiyak Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank French!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
French tries to get to full guard but Redd has control of the leg.
Redd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. French defending well though.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but French defends it.
Redd moves nicely into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redd throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Redd looking to punish the body of his opponent here but French is avoiding damage well.
French is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd controls the position.
Redd working away.
Redd advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Redd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The referee warns French that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Redd looking to secure an arm triangle but French defends it well.
Redd looking to ground and pound but French is blocking nicely.
Redd misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
French looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Redd lands with some vicious ground and pound - can French hang on?
French is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Redd has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redd landing strikes from the mount and French is in trouble!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if French can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Redd fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
French is working to get back to half guard.
French really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Redd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Redd working the ground and pound effectively.
Redd 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.
French is working to get back to half guard.
Redd avoids the attempt from French to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
French wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Redd.
French is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Redd throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
French blocking the ground and pound.
Redd landing strikes from the mount.
Redd trying to control but French is having none of it.
Redd is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd 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.
French jabbing away but nothing is landing.
French is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redd.
Redd tries to counter with a takedown but French is quick to defend against it.
Redd with a lazy takedown attempt
and French cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redd blocks a jab.
Redd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
French connects with the punch.
French swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Redd.
French fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
French scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd just misses with a punch to the body.
French fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redd manages to avoid it.
French stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
French misses the body punch
and Redd counters with a nice double leg into side control. French won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Redd tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Redd has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Redd tries to advance to mount but French denies him.
Sloppy strikes there by Redd.
Redd trying to control the action but French is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Redd in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... French is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kodiyak Redd!
A relieved looking Kodiyak Redd 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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