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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Beast (ranked 2503 p4p, 2812 weight class) and The Kid Laroi (ranked 285 p4p, 313 weight class). The Kid Laroi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, The Kid Laroi!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laroi throws a body kick that misses.
Laroi just misses with a punch to the body.
Beast uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laroi.
Laroi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.
Laroi swings for the body but Beast moves out of range.
Beast moves into the clinch.
Beast manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beast trying to control the position here.
Beast keeping moving, preventing Laroi from controlling successfully.
Beast pulls Laroi in to control the position.
Laroi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast is looking for a triangle but Laroi pushes his legs off easily.
Beast keeping full guard, as Laroi tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Laroi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Laroi has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Beast to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Laroi is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Beast pulls down on the head and he's put Laroi to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Don Beast!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandar Ivkov (ranked 6300 p4p, 2486 weight class) and Dee Dee Balasco (ranked 454 p4p, 260 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Aleksandar Ivkov!
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, Dee Dee Balasco!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balasco throws a front kick aimed at Ivkov's knee but Ivkov avoids it well.
Ivkov moves into the clinch.
Balasco working aggressively here.
Balasco tries to circle away but Ivkov has him pinned against the cage.
Ivkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ivkov.
Balasco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balasco misses with some punches.
Balasco lands a nice uppercut.
Ivkov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Balasco misses with some punches.
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balasco.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov blocking some punches.
Ivkov lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balasco tries to break the clinch but Ivkov is controlling the position.
Balasco blocks an uppercut.
Ivkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Balasco misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivkov lands with a right to the head.
Ivkov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivkov managing to block the knees to the body from Balasco.
Ivkov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
A right hand to the body from Balasco.
Ivkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ivkov blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Ivkov.
Balasco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balasco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivkovs head.
Ivkov misses with a body punch.
Balasco misses with the head strike.
Balasco has a couple of punches blocked by Ivkov.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Ivkov on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivkov throws a head punch that misses.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balasco.
Ivkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ivkov pushes Balasco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Balasco looks winded!
Ivkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivkov lands with a short shot to the head.
Balasco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ivkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ivkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Balasco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ivkov.
Ivkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Ivkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Ivkov.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balasco.
Ivkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
 Balasco is rocked!
Balasco tries to work over Ivkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Balasco is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivkov finish him?
Still in the clinch, Ivkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
Ivkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
Balasco swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Ivkov.
Balasco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ivkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivkov throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Ivkov.
Balasco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ivkov lands with a light punch inside.
Ivkov throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Balasco.
Balasco seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivkov lands a right hand.
Balasco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ivkov lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ivkov works on Balasco's body with a couple of short punches.
Ivkov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
Ivkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
Ivkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ivkov working Balasco over with knees to the body.
Ivkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ivkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivkov.
Ivkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balasco misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ivkov.
Balasco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivkov lands a hook that snaps the head of Balasco backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ivkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ivkov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ivkov.
Ivkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivkov creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Balasco with a big uppercut! Balasco tries to clinch up but Ivkov pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Balasco to the mat! Balasco covers up and Ivkov unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aleksandar Ivkov!
Aleksandar Ivkov 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Schultz (ranked 2007 p4p, 2912 weight class) and Eli Snake (ranked 211 p4p, 291 weight class). Eli Snake has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mike Schultz's chin.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Schultz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Snake!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a stiff right hand.
Schultz gets a takedown into half guard.
Snake wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Snake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz throws a big elbow that misses.
Our spies down at at HB Training center inform us that Snake has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schultz stays in close to Snake's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snake trying to keep a closed guard but Schultz is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schultz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Snake for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schultz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schultz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Schultz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Schultz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Schultz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz has his takedown stuffed
enabling Snake to counter with a crisp jab.
Snake slaps away a takedown attempt from Schultz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Schultz or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schultz.
Snake is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Schultz with a body shot.
Eli Snake is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Schultz goes for a double leg but Snake avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snake continues to drive forward.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schultz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Snake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schultz up against the cage.
Snake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Schultz up against the cage.
Snake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but Snake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Snake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Schultz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schultz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but Schultz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Schultz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but Schultz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schultz is breathing heavily.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a series of strikes. Schultz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Schultz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snake's waist but Snake gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schultz off to one side.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Snake 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.
Schultz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a left to the body.
Schultz looks for a takedown but Snake sprawls well.
Schultz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snake avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz with a poor takedown
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schultz with a poor takedown
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Schultz shoots in looking for a takedown but Snake manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Schultz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schultz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schultz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Snake.
Snake scores with a hook to the body. Schultz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from Schultz. Schultz gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Eli Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Schultz has his takedown stuffed
letting Snake counter with a right hand.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt
and Schultz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schultz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as Schultz shoots in.
Snake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Snake jabs Schultz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schultz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Schultz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snake avoids it really well and circles away.
Schultz shoots in but Snake avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schultz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Schultz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
Schultz shoots and misses
and Snake counters with a right hand to the body.
Schultz with a poor takedown
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mike Schultz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schultz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
Schultz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snake.
Schultz shoots in but no luck this time.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Snake circles away easily
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Snake.
Snake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schultz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schultz tries for a takedown but Snake circles away easily
and Snake counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Schultz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Schultz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Snake swivels and escapes.
Snake scores with a hook to the body. Schultz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snake leaves Schultz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schultz is defended easily by Snake.
Snake lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Schultz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schultz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Schultz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schultz dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on Schultz's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake connects with a body shot that sends Schultz's belly button to the back.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side.
Snake digs a good body shot into Schultz's ribs.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Snake counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side.
Snake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schultz.
Mike Schultz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eli Snake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schultz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Snake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Snake wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and Snake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snake lands a body shot.
Snake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snake as he avoids it easily.
Schultz looks to throw the jab but Snake is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Schultz fails with the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Snake punishes Schultz's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schultz doesn't seem bothered though.
Schultz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Snake appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snake lands a slapping body shot.
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schultz misses with a takedown attempt
and Snake counters with a nice body shot.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake jabs at Schultz's body.
Schultz fails with the takedown
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Snake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schultz rather than just go for the knockout.
Snake scores with a jab to the body.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Snake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schultz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snake.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Schultz misses
and Snake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schultz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Snake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snake winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eli Snake!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Von Erick (ranked 1654 p4p, 1669 weight class) and Adam Alkoun (ranked 223 p4p, 228 weight class). Adam Alkoun has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Von Erick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Alkoun!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alkoun has closed the distance and engaged Von Erick in a clinch.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkoun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkoun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alkoun pushes Von Erick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alkoun tries a body shot but Von Erick blocks it.
Alkoun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alkoun fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Alkoun fails to land.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it misses.
Alkoun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alkoun tries to work over Von Erick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Von Erick throws a punch but it's blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkoun lands with a right to the head.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Erick misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alkoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Erick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Von Erick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkoun lands an uppercut.
Alkoun misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alkoun.
Alkoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alkoun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Alkoun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Von Erick misses with an elbow strike.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Von Erick looking to throw knees to the head but Alkoun is blocking nicely.
Von Erick prevents a body shot from Alkoun.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Von Erick swings wildly with an uppercut but Alkoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun tries to work over Von Erick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alkoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Alkoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alkoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alkoun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun managing to block the knees to the body from Von Erick.
Alkoun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alkoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alkoun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alkoun blocks it with crossed arms.
Alkoun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Erick looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alkoun blocks an elbow strike from Von Erick.
Alkoun lands a shoulder strike.
Von Erick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Von Erick backwards.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Erick lands a shoulder strike.
Von Erick scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Erick.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Erick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Von Erick throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Von Erick throws a knee to the head but misses.
Von Erick using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Alkoun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice body punch from Alkoun.
Von Erick is breathing heavily.
Von Erick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Von Erick blocking some punches.
Alkoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Erick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alkoun backwards.
A short right from Alkoun on the inside.
Alkoun prevents a body shot from Von Erick.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alkoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alkoun misses with some punches.
Von Erick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Erick throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Alkoun blocks it with crossed arms.
Alkoun tries to work over Von Erick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alkoun pushes Von Erick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alkoun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Erick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alkoun throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Erick.
Alkoun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Von Erick misses with a punch to the body.
Alkoun gets through Von Erick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun misses with some punches.
Alkoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Erick's elbow.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
Alkoun has a couple of punches blocked by Von Erick.
Von Erick has a couple of punches blocked by Alkoun.
A nice left hand lands by Alkoun.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alkoun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Erick blocks an uppercut.
Von Erick scores with a shot to the side of Alkoun's head.
Alkoun tries to throw a body punch but Von Erick avoids it by throwing Alkoun back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Alkoun dominated that round.
That's time! Von Erick's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Alkoun has closed the distance and engaged Von Erick in a clinch.
Von Erick tries to land a knee to the head but Alkoun blocks with his arms.
Alkoun tries to throw a body punch but Von Erick avoids it by throwing Alkoun back against the cage.
Alkoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Erick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alkoun has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Von Erick scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alkoun lands with a right to the head.
Von Erick misses with the head strike.
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Von Erick fails to land.
Von Erick missing with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alkoun as the two fighters clinch.
Alkoun on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Erick throws an elbow but misses.
Alkoun misses with some punches.
Alkoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alkoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alkoun misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alkoun.
Alkoun can't find room to land a body shot as Von Erick controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alkoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alkoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alkoun misses with a punch on the inside.
Alkoun throws a head punch that misses.
Von Erick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alkoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Erick's elbow.
Von Erick softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Erick gets through Alkoun's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Von Erick misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Alkoun - that landed with a thud.
Alkoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Erick pushes Alkoun back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Erick takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Erick just misses with a elbow thrown towards Alkoun's brow.
Von Erick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Alkoun fails to land.
Alkoun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Alkoun scores with a shot to the side of Von Erick's head.
Von Erick throws an elbow that misses.
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Von Erick.
Alkoun scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Von Erick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alkoun.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Alkoun.
A head punch on the inside from Alkoun fails to land.
Alkoun pushes Von Erick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alkoun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Erick backwards.
 Von Erick is rocked!
Alkoun lands a right hand.
Oh Von Erick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alkoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alkoun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Erick or not.
Alkoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Erick's elbow.
Alkoun blocks a body shot from Von Erick.
A short uppercut from Alkoun.
Alkoun throws a head punch that misses.
Alkoun presses Von Erick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adam Alkoun seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Erick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alkoun lands a hook that snaps the head of Von Erick backwards.
Von Erick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alkoun misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Erick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alkoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alkoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alkoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alkoun cracks Von Erick with a nice body shot.
Alkoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Alkoun.
Alkoun throws a big uppercut that drops Von Erick! More strikes from Alkoun and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Von Erick lies dazed against the cage as Alkoun celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Alkoun!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killer (ranked 1476 p4p, 1455 weight class) and Stephen Hawking (ranked 202 p4p, 198 weight class). Stephen Hawking 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Killer!
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, Stephen Hawking!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer tries to clinch up
and Hawking cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer tries to clinch but Hawking moves out of range.
A big left from Hawking misses.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killer defending well as Hawking loads up on a big left hand.
Hawking takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hawking has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hawking missing with a left hand there. Killer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killer throws an off balance right hand
and Hawking counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer wants to clinch but Hawking slips to the side
and Hawking counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hawking with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Killer slips under a jab.
Killer misses with a jab to the body
and Hawking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawking.
Killer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hawking throws a lazy uppercut
and Killer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking throws a shot from downtown. Killer moves away and avoids it.
Hawking moves away from the strike by Killer.
A jab from Hawking misses.
Killer slips a straight right by Hawking.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawking.
Killer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hawkings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hawking avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawking takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawking is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hawking looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hawking paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Hawking pushes him off.
Killer lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawking digs a good hook to Killer's body.
Killer defending well as Hawking loads up on a big left hand.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Hawking finds it's target.
Killer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawking swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
It looked like Killer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hawking counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawking on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Killer slips a straight right by Hawking.
Killer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Killer scores with a hook.
Killer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hawking.
Hawking tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawking.
Hawking takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawking bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer tests Hawking's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Hawking circles away.
Killer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Killer defending well as Hawking loads up on a big left hand.
Hawking moves away from the strike by Killer.
Killer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hawking throws a body punch but Killer moves out of range.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Killer connects with a jab.
Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Killer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hawking.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Hawking avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hawking throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Hawking controls the action.
Hawking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Killer.
Killer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hawking goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkings head.
Hawking being controlled against the cage.
Hawking stalling in the clinch but Killer improves position.
Killer lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Hawking controls the action.
Killer looking to stall.
Killer tries to work over Hawking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Buzz Killer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hawking looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawking throws a hook but Killer avoids it easily.
Hawking swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawking takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawking. Killer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer throws a big counter combination but Hawking scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Killer jabs Hawking right on the nose. Hawking blinks but takes it well.
Hawking takes one on the button.
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Hawking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawking throws a head punch that misses.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hawking can do to turn this around?
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Hawking tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawking.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawking.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Killer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer gets through Hawking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Killer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawking trying to stall but Killer improves his position.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hawking in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hawking misses with the head strike.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Hawking improves position.
A short right from Killer on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Killer.
Hawking has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Killer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer stalling in the clinch.
Hawking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Hawking is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Hawking's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hawking misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hawking misses with a body punch.
Killer misses with some punches.
Hawking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawking lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Killer.
Hawking is breathing heavily.
Hawking misses with a punch to the body.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Killer.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawking can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Killer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hawking's efforts to push away.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Killer.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer slows down the pace here.
Killer lands a shoulder strike.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Hawking improves position.
A bit of stalling here from Hawking.
Killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawking misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawking misses with a punch to the body.
Killer is trying to maintain a safe position but Hawking gets an underhook and turns Killer into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Killer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawking scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Killer digs a right hand underneath Hawking's ribcage. Hawking let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Killer is working Hawking over against the cage.
Killer works on Hawking's body with a couple of short punches.
Hawking misses with the head strike.
Buzz Killer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Killer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Killer presses Hawking against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hawking working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
Killer tries a body shot but Hawking blocks it.
Killer effectively controlling the action here.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer pushes Hawking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Killer stalling in the clinch but Hawking improves position.
Killer looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Killer.
Killer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkings head.
Killer trying to stall but Hawking improves his position.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawking misses with the head strike.
Killer prevents a body shot from Hawking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Killer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Killer.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Hawking wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Hawking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Killer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
Hawking misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer working aggressively here.
Killer can't find room to land a body shot as Hawking controls the action.
Killer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawking or not.
Killer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Killer looking to slow down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawking tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hawking wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Killer has him pressed against the cage.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Killer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hawking misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Killer as Hawking tries to tie him up.
Killer stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nice body punch from Killer.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Killer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Killer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer lands a body shot.
Hawking takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawking blocks a body shot from Killer.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
A short right from Killer.
Hawking wants to stall.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Killer pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stephen Hawking has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer is trying to stall.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Killer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Killer lands with a right to the head.
Killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hawking as Killer tries to tie him up.
Hawking misses with the head strike.
Killer scores with a shoulder strike.
Killer pushes Hawking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Killer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Killer lands a nice uppercut.
Hawking misses with a punch to the body.
Killer lands a shot to the body.
Killer scores with a shot to the side of Hawking's head.
Hawking trying to control the position but instead, Killer has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawking into the cage.
A short right from Killer.
Hawking wants to stall.
Killer lands a right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killer 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aahil Mohammad (ranked 650 p4p, 1911 weight class) and Leg Day (ranked 92 p4p, 266 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aahil Mohammad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leg Day!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day gets caught napping as Mohammad dives in and scores a takedown. Day manages to retain guard.
Mohammad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mohammad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mohammad is looking to work some ground and pound but Day has wrist control.
Day bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mohammad's guard.
Mohammad pulls Day in close to prevent any damage.
Mohammad 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.
Mohammad keeping moving, preventing Day from controlling successfully.
Mohammad controlling Day's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad keeping full guard, as Day tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad managing to control the position.
Mohammad continues to stall.
Day looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mohammad is looking to sweep but instead, Day has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mohammad keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Day performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Day wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mohammad keeps working.
Mohammad keeping hold of Day's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Day tries to clinch there but Mohammad circles away.
Mohammad has his takedown stuffed
and Day counters with a big head kick but Mohammad shrugs it off.
Aahil Mohammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mohammad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Day's waist but Day gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mohammad off to one side.
Mohammad dives in for a single leg takedown but Day sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aahil Mohammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mohammad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Day is defending well.
Mohammad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Day avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mohammad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Day pulls his leg out and moves away.
Day throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mohammad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Day.
Day lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mohammad shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Day napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mohammad throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mohammad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mohammad sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Day is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Day tries to bench press Mohammad off him but Mohammad keeps the position.
Mohammad throwing strikes but Day manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Mohammad's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Day decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Day throws a head kick that misses.
Day throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Day turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Day finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Mohammad has his takedown stuffed
and Day counters with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mohammad is defended easily by Day.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mohammad takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mohammad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Day counters with an outside leg kick.
Day tries to clinch up.
Mohammad tries for a takedown but Day sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mohammad fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aahil Mohammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Day pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mohammad shoots for a takedown but Day saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Day thows a body kick. Mohammad tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Day. No joy for Mohammad on that attempt.
A low kick lands for Day.
Mohammad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Day is fending him off so far but Mohammad persists. Nope, Day circles away and we're back to standing.
Mohammad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Day circles away.
Leg Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Day lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Mohammad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Day putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mohammad in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mohammad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Day has Mohammad pressed against the cage.
Mohammad avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mohammad takes a knee to the side of the body.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Day stops a takedown attempt from Mohammad.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mohammad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Day working Mohammad over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Day lands a knee to the body.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mohammad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Day.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Day takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Day is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Day.
Day utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mohammad is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Day obliges.
Day pressing his opponent against the cage.
Day scores a nice knee to the body.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Day throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Day throws a front kick that sends Mohammad stumbling back into the cage.
Mohammad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice body kick there by Day.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Mohammad avoids the damage to the body.
Day breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Day scores with a kick to the midsection.
Day explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Day thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mohammad if he has to take too many more of those.
Day scores with a head kick. Mohammad tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mohammad takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Day.
Day throws a head kick that half lands.
Day throws a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mohammad has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Day moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mohammad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leg Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mohammad shoots for a double leg takedown but Day sprawls well. He's pushed Mohammad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mohammad with a poor takedown
and Day counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mohammad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mohammad misses with a takedown
and Day counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aahil Mohammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whack! Day lands a heavy head kick that drops Mohammad. The ref tackles Day to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Mohammad was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Leg Day!
Leg Day is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Leg Day thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dye (ranked 501 p4p, 2071 weight class) and Liko Dares (ranked 82 p4p, 270 weight class). Dares has chosen I Saw the Sign as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Dye!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liko Dares!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dares throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dares wants to slow Dye down by chopping away at his legs.
Dye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dares tries to land a body kick
and Dye counters with a nice uppercut.
Dares throws a lazy body kick
and Dye counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Dares is predictable there
and Dye counters with a stiff right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Dares.
Dye moves out of range of the leg kick from Dares.
A head kick misses from Dares.
Dye blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dares scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dye checks a leg kick.
Dares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dares swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dares lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dares thows a leg kick but Dye checks it
and Dye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 It looks like Liko Dares has been cut.
Dares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dares throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dares throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dye checks the leg kick.
Dye throwing a counter right hand but Dares manages to avoid it.
Dares misses with the body kick
and Dye makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dares throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dye counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dye jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dares throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dares is looking to score with low kicks.
Dares throws a chopping leg kick but Dye manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Dye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dares tries to score with a low kick but Dye moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dares throws a leg kick
and Dye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dares with the inside leg kick.
Liko Dares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dares keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dares throws a chopping leg kick but Dye manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dares wants to land a leg kick but Dye is out of range.
Dares fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dares throws a leg kick
and Dye counters with a stiff right hand.
Dares throws a leg kick
and Dye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dares misses with a kick to the body
and Dye counters with a stiff right hand.
Dares looks to throw a body kick
and Dye counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dye lands a big uppercut and Dares crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dares looks OK. Dye waves Dares back to his feet!
Dares is rocked!
Dye is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dye lands a brutal uppercut that launches Dares off his feet! Dares tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dye!
Jack Dye retains his welterweight title!
Jack Dye 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 Justin Case (ranked 613 p4p, 1379 weight class) and Matt Wills (ranked 15 p4p, 42 weight class). Wills has chosen I don't fault the police by Corporate Avenger as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justin Case!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Wills!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills shoots in looking for a takedown. Case tries to sprawl out of it but Wills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Case manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Case scores with a shot to the body.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Case connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Matt Wills has been cut.
Wills walks into a jab.
Wills shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wills showed some decent athleticism there.
Wills is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wills is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Case sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Case is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Matt Wills!
Matt Wills is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Matt Wills 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 Rafael Soto (ranked 416 p4p, 432 weight class) and Richard Hall (ranked 21 p4p, 23 weight class). Soto comes into the arena with Death con carne by - SEPULTURA blaring out of the sound system. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Soto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Hall!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soto clinches up against the cage.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Hall turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hall stalling in the clinch but Soto improves position.
Soto is trying to pull guard but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soto tries to pull guard but Hall holds him up against the cage and eventually Soto drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Soto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall pulls guard.
Hall manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soto manages to get himself to full guard.
Soto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hall stacks Soto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hall!
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soto keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall controlling the position from side mount.
Soto struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hall easily slips into full mount!
Hall seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Soto is holding on tight.
Soto wants to hold on but Hall pushes him away.
Hall trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soto is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Soto reaches up to try and control the position but Hall seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Soto rolls and tries to escape and now Hall has his back!
Hall is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Soto is defending well though. Hall let's go of the attempt for now.
Hall gets his hands free as Soto looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Soto wants to control his opponent's hands but Hall gets his hands free.
Hall has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Soto is defending well but eventually Hall manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Soto has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall is the new bantamweight champion!
Richard Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karockas Thibodeaux (ranked 364 p4p, 1003 weight class) and Dan Dinklage (ranked 56 p4p, 136 weight class). Karockas Thibodeaux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karockas Thibodeaux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux instigates a clinch.
Dinklage prevents a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Dinklage is looking to control Thibodeaux's arms but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dinklage has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dinklage.
Thibodeaux landing knees to the body.
Dinklage avoiding damage.
Thibodeaux lands a left hand.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Thibodeaux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dinklage is defending well for now.
Dinklage pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dinklage looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thibodeaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thibodeaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands a right hand.
Dinklage tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux drops Dinklage with a big knee straight up the middle! Dinklage is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Dinklage is rocked!
It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.
Karockas Thibodeaux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thibodeaux has managed to clinch.
Dinklage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thibodeaux misses with the head strike.
Dinklage has Thibodeaux pushed against the cage.
Dinklage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thibodeaux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dinklage tries to stall but Thibodeaux uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dinklage has Thibodeaux pressed against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinklage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dinklage can't find room to land a body shot as Thibodeaux controls the action.
Dinklage blocks a body shot from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a knee to the head.
Dinklage is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux lands with a right to the head.
Thibodeaux pushes Dinklage against the cage. Thibodeaux is working some dirty boxing. Thibodeaux pushes off with a quick right hook! Dinklage goes down! Dinklage tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thibodeaux moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karockas Thibodeaux!
Karockas Thibodeaux retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Karockas Thibodeaux 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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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
58% |
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