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VFC 69 Newron vs Blancho PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Messi (ranked 6399 p4p, 5168 weight class) and Dylan Jacobson Jr (ranked 451 p4p, 411 weight class). Cristiano Messi looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cristiano Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Jacobson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi misses with a wild body shot.
Jacobson Jr rushes Messi and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Messi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobson Jr.
Messi wants to take the fight to the mat but Jacobson Jr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jacobson Jr lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Jacobson Jr.
Messi is breathing heavily.
Messi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobson Jr misses with the head strike.
Jacobson Jr misses with some punches.
Jacobson Jr scores with a shot to the side of Messi's head.
Jacobson Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Messi controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobson Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobson Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Messi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobson Jr lands strikes to the head.
Jacobson Jr really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Messi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson Jr lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Messi wants to get back to his feet.
Jacobson Jr cracks Messi with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Messi from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Jacobson Jr biding his time, controlling Messi.
Jacobson Jr loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Messi hold on?
Can Messi hold on?! Jacobson Jr is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Messi tries to buck him off.
Jacobson Jr scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Messi is looking for a way out.
Jacobson Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Messi tries to buck him off.
Let's hope that Jacobson Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Messi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacobson Jr on the ground.
Messi just trying to survive but Jacobson Jr is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi won't enjoy being in this position. Jacobson Jr looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Messi is tapping - it's over boys! Jacobson Jr picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dylan Jacobson Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mostly Harmless (ranked 4404 p4p, 4267 weight class) and Adam Darski (ranked 515 p4p, 502 weight class). Mostly Harmless had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Powerful takedowns
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mostly Harmless!
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, Adam Darski!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harmless lands with a good body shot.
A left lands for Darski.
Darski avoids the body shot from Harmless.
Darski avoids the body shot from Harmless.
Harmless swings for the body but Darski moves out of range.
Darski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harmless definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harmless is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darski.
Darski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Harmless is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Harmless. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Harmless.
Darski misses with a series of wild punches.
Darski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Harmless is rocked!
Darski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harmless needs to keep his hands up - Darski had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Harmless is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Darski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harmless doesn't seem bothered though.
Darski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darski is pawing at Harmless, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Harmless's nose. Harmless is badly hurt! Darski pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Harmless tries desperately to hold on but Darski is relentless in his assault! As Harmless receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Darski away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Darski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Ettridge (ranked 25297 p4p, 3653 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 664 p4p, 451 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Ettridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ettridge off to one side.
Ettridge fails with the takedown.
Ettridge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira feints and as Ettridge raises his hands in defense, Vieira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ettridge is keeping the position for now.
Ettridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Ettridge is keeping the position.
Vieira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Ettridge keeps moving.
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ettridge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is pushing down on Ettridge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ettridge is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vieira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vieira raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ettridge wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vieira.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieira 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.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Ettridge to control.
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ettridge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vieira.
Vieira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the head.
Ettridge is breathing heavily.
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira with good strikes from the mount here!
Vieira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vieira unloading with bombs!
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Ettridge is blocking nicely.
Vieira throws some wild stikes that Ettridge manages to avoid easily.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Ettridge is blocking nicely.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Ettridge is blocking nicely.
Vieira landing strikes from the mount.
Vieira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Ettridge is blocking nicely.
Vieira breaks from Ettridge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ettridge is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ettridge wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vieira.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ettridge holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vieira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ettridge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vieira.
Ettridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira throwing strikes here but Ettridge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vieira looking to finish with strikes here!
Vieira looking to finish with strikes here!
Vieira unloads with some shots from mount but Ettridge bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira looking to finish with strikes here!
Ettridge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vieira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vieira unloads with some shots from mount but Ettridge bucks and avoids them well.
Vieira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vieira cracks Ettridge with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vieira punching from mount but Ettridge doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vieira punching from mount but Ettridge doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vieira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ettridge wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vieira.
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vieira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ettridge hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira throwing strikes here but Ettridge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Vieira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vieira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ettridge has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ettridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieira works over Ettridge with some ground and pound from guard.
Ettridge keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Ettridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ettridge controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Vieira advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Ettridge defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vieira winds up and cracks Ettridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Ettridge defends it.
Ettridge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Ettridge is having none of it.
Ettridge is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vieira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vieira misses with a head shot.
Vieira punching from mount but Ettridge doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ettridge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vieira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ettridge looks a forlorn figure.
Vieira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ettridge's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira throws some wild stikes that Ettridge manages to avoid easily.
Vieira scoring with strikes but Ettridge is staying in there.
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ettridge is rocked!
Vieira lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Ettridge! Vieira sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Ettridge and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Van (ranked 3260 p4p, 25249 weight class) and Gera GOl (ranked 409 p4p, 693 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rob Van!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gera GOl !
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van closes the distance and clinches.
GOl utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van taking a breather.
Van leaning his opponent against the cage.
GOl wants to stall.
Van misses with the head strike.
Van swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by GOl .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GOl with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Van is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for GOl .
GOl with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
Van stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Van fails to land.
Van will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning GOl up against the cage.
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
GOl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
GOl using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
GOl blocking some punches.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
GOl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GOl missing with knees to the body.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
Van stalling.
Van makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van displaying some good clinch control by pressing GOl up against the cage.
GOl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Van lands a left hand.
GOl crunches a lovely knee into Van's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
GOl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
GOl missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from GOl .
Van is breathing heavily.
GOl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
GOl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van's face.
GOl has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if GOl can turn it around.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. GOl obliges.
GOl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
GOl scores a nice knee to the body.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
GOl scores a nice knee to the body.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
GOl lands a nice knee to the body.
GOl landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl connects with a nasty looking knee right to Van's face.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Van.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
Van misses with a short punch on the inside.
GOl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van throws a head punch that misses.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. GOl obliges.
Van trying to control the position but instead, GOl has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van into the cage.
GOl connects with a knee to the head.
GOl trying to land knees to the body.
GOl with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
GOl landing knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from GOl .
Van misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gera GOl dominated that round.
That's time! Van's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Van misses with a hook. GOl ducked under it nicely.
GOl is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Van moves into the clinch.
Van swings wildly with an uppercut but GOl uses good head movement to avoid it.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from GOl .
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Van is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but GOl is keeping busy.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van misses with the head strike.
GOl crunches a lovely knee into Van's ribcage.
GOl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
Van tries a body shot but GOl blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GOl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GOl lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
GOl content to slow the pace in the clinch.
GOl stalling in the clinch.
GOl has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
GOl lands a knee to the body.
GOl lands a knee to the body.
GOl working Van over with knees to the body.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
GOl putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
GOl unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl lands a good knee to the midsection. Van won't want to take too many of those.
GOl using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
GOl working Van over with knees to the body.
GOl lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GOl looking to stall.
Van takes a knee right on the jaw!
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by GOl .
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van lands with a right to the head.
GOl taking a breather.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
GOl tries to stall but Van uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
Van leaning against his opponent.
Van content to slow the pace in the clinch.
GOl looking to throw knees to the head but Van is blocking nicely.
GOl scores a nice knee to the body.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
GOl misses with a knee to the head.
Van is stalling here.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
GOl is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van is defending well for now.
GOl missing with knees to the body.
Van lands an uppercut.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
GOl with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Van.
Van lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
GOl misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van lands a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van lands a left hand that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
Van avoiding damage as GOl throws knees to the body.
Van has GOl pushed against the cage.
GOl stalling in the clinch but Van improves position.
Van lands a left hand.
Van stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gera GOl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Van connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van has GOl up against the cage in a clinch.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GOl working Van over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Van.
Van goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
GOl tries a knee to the head but Van blocks it.
Van avoiding damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
GOl trying to stall but Van improves his position.
GOl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van controlling the action here for a moment.
GOl tries a knee to the head but Van blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van managing to block the knees to the body from GOl .
Van just leaning against GOl , taking a breather.
GOl landing knees to the body.
Van lands a left hand.
GOl being controlled against the cage.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
GOl is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
GOl using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
GOl takes a shot to the head.
Gera GOl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
GOl tries a knee to the head but Van blocks it.
Van is stalling here.
Van tries a body shot but GOl blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Van fails to land.
Van fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van tries a body shot but GOl blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GOl prevents a body shot from Van.
GOl tries to land knees in the clinch but Van avoids the damage to the body.
Van slows down the pace here.
Van misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
GOl connects with a knee to the head.
GOl blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
GOl blocks an uppercut.
Gera GOl seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
GOl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van lands a hook that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
GOl tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van avoids it.
Van lands a right hand that snaps the head of GOl backwards.
Rob Van has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van stalling against the cage.
A knee to the head by GOl .
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rob Van.
I think GOl 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Gera GOl !
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Gera GOl !
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Gera GOl !
Gera GOl wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Ryker (ranked 2870 p4p, 2528 weight class) and Nicholas Brady (ranked 360 p4p, 324 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Ryker!
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, Nicholas Brady!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker tests Brady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ryker lands a body shot.
Brady tries to clinch up but Ryker circles away and keeps his distance.
Brady takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brady.
Ryker thinks about countering with a head kick.
Ryker looks to score with a jab to the body but Brady is just out of range.
Ryker clinches with his opponent.
Ryker blocks an uppercut.
Ryker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brady lands with a light punch inside.
We've been informed that Brady 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.
Ryker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brady avoids the elbow strike from Ryker, against the cage.
Brady misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ryker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ryker struggles to land a body shot inside as Brady controls his hands.
Ryker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brady.
Ryker swings wildly with an uppercut but Brady uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brady tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brady misses with a knee to the head.
Brady scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Lee Ryker has been cut.
Ryker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Brady scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ryker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Ryker lands with a short shot to the head.
Brady is leaning against Ryker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Brady.
Ryker works on Brady's body with a couple of short punches.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Brady stalling.
Ryker tries a body shot but Brady blocks it.
Ryker avoids a wild elbow strike from Brady.
Ryker tries a body shot but Brady blocks it.
Ryker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brady working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ryker letting Brady take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryker presses Brady against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ryker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brady misses with a knee strike.
Brady misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ryker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brady looks winded!
Brady tries to land a knee to the head but Ryker blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Ryker.
Ryker managing to block the knees to the body from Brady.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Brady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady dodges an elbow strike from Ryker.
Ryker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brady blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryker.
Brady misses with some punches.
Brady using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ryker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brady blocking some punches.
Brady with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brady stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Ryker misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady tries to stall but Ryker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ryker digs a right hand underneath Brady's ribcage. Brady let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brady is trying to stall.
Brady takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryker.
Ryker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryker lands with a light punch inside.
Ryker blocks an uppercut.
Brady dodges an elbow strike from Ryker.
Ryker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brady lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ryker pushes Brady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brady is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brady has his back to the cage.
Ryker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Ryker misses with some punches.
Ryker lands a body shot.
Ryker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ryker - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryker misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ryker can't find room to land a body shot as Brady controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ryker - that landed with a thud.
Brady throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryker.
Brady blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brady looking to throw knees to the head but Ryker is blocking nicely.
Ryker misses with a punch on the inside.
Ryker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ryker scores with a shoulder strike.
Ryker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brady swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ryker.
Ryker throws a head punch that misses.
Ryker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brady looking to throw knees to the head but Ryker is blocking nicely.
Ryker lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brady tries a knee to the head but Ryker blocks it.
Ryker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Ryker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ryker.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Ryker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Ryker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brady needs to keep his hands up - Ryker had a free shot at his head there.
 Brady is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Ryker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brady is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryker finish him?
Ryker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Brady's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ryker lands with a right and another and another! Brady is in big trouble! Ryker lands again and this time it's lights out for Brady! A quality knockout there for Ryker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lee Ryker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shimon Peres (ranked 2783 p4p, 2241 weight class) and Ray Pest (ranked 102 p4p, 79 weight class). Pest has chosen The Island as his entrance music. Ray Pest is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270
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280
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shimon Peres!
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, Ray Pest!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pest shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peres napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peres, who protects the arm well.
Pest working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Peres is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peres is trying to control Pest's posture but Pest avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pest tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peres tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Peres is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pest throws some wild stikes that Peres manages to avoid easily.
Pest avoids the attempt from Peres to control.
Pest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pest looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pest sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pest looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Peres tries to improve his position but instead Pest has taken his back!
Peres is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pest working for a choke but Peres is defending well.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peres fending off the submission attempt from Pest.
Pest just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Peres tries to escape but Pest has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pest just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Pest looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What can Peres do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Peres looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Peres trying to control the hands but Pest breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pest tightening his grip on Peres, looking for the choke.
Pest has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Peres's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Pest dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pest fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Peres to the ground. Pest is now in Peres's guard.
Pest showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peres is looking for a triangle but Pest pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pest stays in close to Peres's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peres wants to control but Pest passes easily into half guard.
Pest is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Peres!
Pest jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Peres manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Pest advances nicely into full mount.
Pest avoids the attempt from Peres to control.
Pest controlling from the full mount.
Pest avoids the attempt from Peres to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pest takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Peres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pest has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pest controlling from the full mount.
Peres manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pest is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pest is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pest is thwarting Peres's attempts to control the position.
Peres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pest.
Pest slows the pace down in half guard.
Peres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pest seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peres keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ray Pest has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Peres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pest.
Pest looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Peres blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pest.
Pest is pressing down on Peres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Peres is holding on for now.
Pest stalling.
Peres tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pest has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peres has given up his back. Will we see Pest going for some submissions?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Pest showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Peres lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pest looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pest changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Peres looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Peres stops Pest from passing to mount.
Peres struggling a bit here.
Peres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Peres's face as Pest controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pest wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Peres, who protects the arm well.
Peres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pest wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peres is being controlled here.
Pest advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pest controlling the position easily from mount.
Pest throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Peres is looking to get to half guard.
Pest fails to take his opponent's back.
Pest controlling his opponent.
Peres has given up his back.
Even with his hooks in, Pest manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Peres is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pest controls the action.
Peres rolls, trying to escape but Pest keeps control of the position.
Peres defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Pest's arms.
Pest looking to break Peres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Peres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pest will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pest controls the action.
Let's hope that Pest has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pest is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Peres knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Peres for a finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pest biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pest working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pest really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Peres.
Pest has managed to slip his arm under Peres's chin. This could be all over... yep, Peres is tapping out! Submission win for Pest.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Pest!
Ray Pest seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Rhodes (ranked 1741 p4p, 2070 weight class) and Galileo Galilei (ranked 57 p4p, 71 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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300
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290
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Rhodes!
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, Galileo Galilei!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhodes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Galilei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Robert Rhodes has been cut.
Rhodes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Galilei circles away quickly and effectively.
Galilei now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rhodes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Galilei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rhodes misses with a two punch combination.
Galilei misses with a straight left.
Galilei ducks under a wild hook from Rhodes.
Robert Rhodes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhodes tries to get into range but Galilei steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Rhodes! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Galilei scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Galileo Galilei!
An out of breath Galileo Galilei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Bar (ranked 1588 p4p, 1802 weight class) and Red Greene (ranked 211 p4p, 237 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212
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207
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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, Jonny Bar!
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, Red Greene!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Greene.
Greene looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt.
Greene throws out a counter right but Bar avoids it with no problem.
Bar has a takedown stuffed.
Bar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Bar ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonny Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bar tries to pull guard but Greene holds him up against the cage and eventually Bar drops back down to his feet.
Bar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greene wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bar is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar is trying to pull guard but Greene turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Greene has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bar uses from the top position.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Greene looking for a guillotine here but Bar defends easily.
Bar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bar wants to pass the guard but Greene is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene can't keep his opponent in guard - Bar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greene actively working from the bottom here.
Greene is defending against the submission attempts here by Bar.
Greene trying to control but Bar postures up.
Bar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar is looking for a kimura but Greene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bar to get the leverage.
Greene works his way to full guard. Good work.
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Greene is looking for a triangle but Bar pushes his legs off easily.
Bar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bar pushes down on Greene's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Greene looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bar working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Greene looking for submissions off his back.
Bar throws a strike but Greene avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Greene throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bar is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Greene is trying to escape and Bar transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Greene is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bar! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Bar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arniquez Montgomery (ranked 5608 p4p, 1125 weight class) and Angus Graham (ranked 577 p4p, 154 weight class). Arniquez Montgomery 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 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, Arniquez Montgomery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Angus Graham!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Graham finds it's target.
Graham cracks Montgomery with a good jab.
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches.
Graham pushes off an throws an elbow but Montgomery leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Graham.
Graham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Graham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Montgomery backs up against the cage.
Montgomery darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.
Montgomery misses with a punch on the inside.
Graham manages to break the clinch.
Graham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Montgomery's sensitive parts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montgomery ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montgomery clinches with his opponent.
Montgomery lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graham or not.
Graham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Montgomery.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham misses with a straight left.
Angus Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Montgomery looks to land a right hand but Graham moved out of range.
Graham throws a hook to the side of Montgomery's head but Montgomery sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montgomery blocks a head kick by Graham.
Montgomery clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Graham throws an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Montgomery.
Graham lands a right hand.
Montgomery lands a body punch.
Graham looks winded!
Graham is trying to break free.
Montgomery throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Grahams head.
Graham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montgomery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Montgomery.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Montgomery lands a nice shot to the body.
Graham wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Montgomery misses with a body punch.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Graham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Montgomery clinches with his opponent.
Graham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Graham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Montgomery.
Montgomery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Montgomery tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montgomery lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Montgomery.
Montgomery makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graham throws an elbow that misses.
Graham breaks from the clinch.
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
Graham misses with the head strike.
Montgomery lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Montgomery looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Graham tries to land knees in the clinch but Montgomery avoids the damage to the body.
Montgomery lands an uppercut.
Graham scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Graham fails to land.
Montgomery misses with a punch to the body.
Montgomery blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Montgomery scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graham lands a nice uppercut.
Graham blocks an uppercut.
Montgomery is working Graham over against the cage.
Graham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Montgomery.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montgomery closes the distance and clinches.
Graham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montgomery tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Montgomery looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montgomery moves in looking to clinch but Graham pushes him off.
Montgomery darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.
Graham breaks the clinch.
Montgomery moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Graham.
Montgomery blocking some punches.
Montgomery misses with some punches.
Montgomery throws a punch but it's blocked by Graham.
Montgomery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Montgomery pushes Graham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Montgomery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Montgomery scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Montgomery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montgomery lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Montgomery.
Graham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Montgomery on the inside.
Montgomery lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Montgomery lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Montgomery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Graham takes a shot to the head.
Montgomery lands a hook that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Montgomery lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graham backwards.
Montgomery lands an uppercut.
Montgomery digs a right hand underneath Graham's ribcage. Graham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Montgomery.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graham is rocked!
Montgomery tries to work over Graham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Montgomery.
Montgomery lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Graham is still on wobbly legs! Can Montgomery finish him?
Montgomery digs a right hand underneath Graham's ribcage. Graham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Graham seems to have recovered his senses.
Montgomery lands a body shot.
Montgomery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arniquez Montgomery dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Montgomery clinches up with Graham and pushes him back against the cage.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montgomery darts in and clinches Graham up against the cage.
Montgomery blocks the elbow strike.
Graham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graham takes one to the chin there.
 It looks like Angus Graham has been cut.
Montgomery flashes Graham a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Graham's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Graham crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Montgomery punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arniquez Montgomery!
An out of breath Arniquez Montgomery thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Newton (ranked 1026 p4p, 1862 weight class) and Igor Blancho (ranked 152 p4p, 268 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Blancho!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blancho closes the distance and clinches up with Newton, looking for a takedown. Blancho pushes Newton against the cage but Newton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Newton feinted with a counter takedown.
Newton works the jab nicely.
Blancho has his takedown stuffed
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blancho trying to control the position.
Newton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blancho on the ground.
Blancho throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blancho is trying to keep Newton in close.
Blancho will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blancho keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blancho avoids the body shot from Newton.
Blancho shoots in for a takedown but Newton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Newton seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Blancho fails with the takedown
so Newton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Blancho looking for a sweep. Not yet Blancho, not yet.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Blancho is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Newton wants to control from the top but Blancho keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blancho tries to score a power double leg takedown but Newton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blancho somewhat.
Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blancho to the mat! Blancho manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blancho keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Newton pushing down on Blancho's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Blancho is defending well.
Newton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Blancho wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blancho is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Blancho regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Blancho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blancho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newton.
Blancho looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Newton has picked Blancho up and slammed him! Blancho can't keep hold of the triangle and Newton manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blancho is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Newton politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Newton prefers to stall for the moment though.
Blancho holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blancho looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Newton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Blancho makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Newton stuffs the takedown.
Blancho fails with the takedown
and Newton counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blancho!
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blancho tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position.
Newton tries to advance to mount but Blancho denies him.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blancho is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Newton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Newton lands a few punches from side control.
Newton just content to control the position.
Newton looking to control but instead Blancho has slipped a leg in, to regain half 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.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Blancho defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newton stalling away here and it's allowed Blancho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blancho is keeping the position for now.
Blancho wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
Newton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Elite Island Gym inform us that Blancho has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton trying to control but Blancho is working from the bottom.
Newton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Blancho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blancho shoots for a takedown but Newton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Newton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blancho pinned against the cage. Blancho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blancho enables Newton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blancho manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newton throwing strikes from guard but Blancho blocks nicely.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Blancho trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blancho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newton has managed to get both his arms back between Blancho's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Newton dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Blancho looks for a takedown but Newton sprawls well.
Blancho shoots in but no luck this time.
Newton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Newton.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here.
Blancho is not content to let Newton control the position.
Blancho is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Blancho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blancho wants to control but Newton postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton cracks Blancho with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blancho avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Newton.
Blancho prevents Newton from moving into mount.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here.
Newton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blancho knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Blancho tries to bench press Newton off him but Newton keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Newton just content to control the position.
Blancho can't do much from the bottom here.
Blancho controls the position for a moment.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Blancho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newton has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Newton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blancho?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blancho is in all sorts of trouble here.
Newton wants to control the pace but Blancho is squirming around nicely.
Blancho is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Newton moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blancho has worked his arm free - good work by Blancho!
A lull in the action here.
Blancho regains half guard.
Newton is looking to advance position but Blancho won't allow it.
Blancho wants to control but Newton is keeping busy.
Isaac Newton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Blancho keeping hold of Newton's head, controlling as best he can.
Well, if Newton is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Blancho gets full guard.
Blancho is trying to keep Newton in close.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blancho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Igor Blancho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Newton sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Newton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Newton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Isaac Newton!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Isaac Newton!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Isaac Newton 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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