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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ace Of Spades (ranked 4684 p4p, 25242 weight class) and Scott Smith (ranked 468 p4p, 603 weight class). Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Remember The Name. Ace Of Spades 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ace Of Spades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Smith!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Of Spades went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Of Spades works the jab nicely.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Of Spades shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Of Spades swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Of Spades looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Of Spades misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith shoots in but Of Spades avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Spades avoids the body shot from Smith.
Of Spades closes the distance and clinches.
Of Spades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Of Spades won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
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.
Of Spades gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Of Spades circles away.
Of Spades throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Of Spades as he jumps to the side.
Of Spades scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Of Spades stops Smith from standing up.
Of Spades stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Spades shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Of Spades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Spades stuffs the takedown.
Of Spades drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Of Spades escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Of Spades attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
Of Spades fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Of Spades jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Of Spades gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Of Spades back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Of Spades instigates a clinch.
Of Spades's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Of Spades circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Of Spades instigates a clinch.
Of Spades gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Of Spades thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Of Spades keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Of Spades.
Of Spades passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Spades wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Of Spades unloads with some shots from mount but Smith bucks and avoids them well.
Of Spades looking to control and managing it successfully.
Of Spades throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Smith because Of Spades loaded up on that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Of Spades 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.
Smith tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Of Spades counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Of Spades content to stall in guard here.
Of Spades working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Of Spades trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Of Spades trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Of Spades controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Spades stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Of Spades.
Of Spades shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Of Spades sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Of Spades shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Of Spades is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Of Spades throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smith tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Of Spades is in Smith's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Of Spades pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Of Spades trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Of Spades from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Of Spades breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith darts in trying to clinch
and Of Spades counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Of Spades advances to half guard.
Of Spades throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Of Spades decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Of Spades shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Of Spades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Spades drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Of Spades is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of Spades decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Of Spades swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Of Spades shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Of Spades is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Of Spades manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Of Spades trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Of Spades dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith moves into the clinch.
Of Spades tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Of Spades content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Of Spades digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Of Spades lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Of Spades has clasped his hands together around Smith's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Of Spades taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is not content to let Of Spades control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of Spades throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Of Spades is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Smith's shoulder. That is not cool.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two 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.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Of Spades.
Smith tries to clinch but Of Spades is having none of it.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but Of Spades is avoiding it.
Smith wants to clinch.
Of Spades gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Of Spades pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith prevents a body shot from Of Spades.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ace Of Spades. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Of Spades avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Of Spades blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Scott Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Of Spades fails to pull guard.
Of Spades content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Of Spades jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith cracks Of Spades with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Ace Of Spades is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Ace Of Spades.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Of Spades, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Ace Of Spades!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ace Of Spades!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ace Of Spades!
Ace Of Spades wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Scott Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not going to make any excuses...The better fighter won tonight. From here we go back to camp and rewatch my fight because you learn from the mistakes you make! Thank you all for coming out and supporting this sport! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Jacobson Jr (ranked 4432 p4p, 4424 weight class) and Laith Kerr (ranked 398 p4p, 397 weight class). Laith Kerr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Jacobson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laith Kerr!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kerr slips a jab and a cross from Jacobson Jr.
Jacobson Jr throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jacobson Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacobson Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerr can't break the clinch.
Kerr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jacobson Jr lands a nice uppercut.
Jacobson Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kerr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kerr 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.
Jacobson Jr tries a body shot but Kerr blocks it.
Jacobson Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerr wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Kerr.
Jacobson Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jacobson Jr.
Still in the clinch, Jacobson Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobson Jr lands a left hand.
Kerr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kerr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kerr tries to break the clinch but Jacobson Jr is controlling the position.
Jacobson Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kerr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jacobson Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobson Jr stays in close to Kerr's body and controls the position.
Kerr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kerr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jacobson Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Kerr is retaining full guard.
Jacobson Jr preventing the sweep.
Kerr is trying to keep Jacobson Jr in close.
Jacobson Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kerr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jacobson Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jacobson Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jacobson Jr 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.
Jacobson Jr pushes down on Kerr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jacobson Jr prevents Kerr from improving his position.
Jacobson Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jacobson Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kerr!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerr is in a horrible position here. Jacobson Jr smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jacobson Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jacobson Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Kerr is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kerr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jacobson Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacobson Jr controlling from mount.
Jacobson Jr scoring with strikes but Kerr is staying in there.
Kerr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kerr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jacobson Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
A nice elbow there by Jacobson Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobson Jr throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Kerr has his hands clasped together but Jacobson Jr breaks the hold and Kerr is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Jacobson Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Jacobson Jr!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Southall Freeman (ranked 4173 p4p, 3089 weight class) and Kenton Tracks (ranked 212 p4p, 168 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Southall Freeman!
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, Kenton Tracks!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Tracks.
Tracks tries a head kick but it misses.
Tracks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tracks connects with a jab.
Tracks slips a jab and a cross from Freeman.
That kick from Tracks tenderised Freeman's leg. Freeman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tracks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Freeman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tracks momentarily.
Freeman takes a swing at Tracks's ribcage but misses.
Tracks lands a jab to the nose.
Tracks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tracks connects with a solid leg kick.
Freeman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tracks's hands.
Freeman swings for the body but Tracks moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Tracks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tracks misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Tracks misses.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tracks throws a right hand that Freeman ducks under and follows up with a left that Freeman also avoids with ease.
As Tracks tries to get set, Freeman tries to push him back and clinch up but Tracks manages to avoid the attempt.
Freeman throws a right and a left that Tracks avoids nicely.
Freeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tracks scores with the left hand. Freeman knows he should have avoided that one.
Freeman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tracks comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Freeman stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Tracks is on him like rabid pit bull! Freeman slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenton Tracks!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davey Hilton Jr (ranked 2599 p4p, 3592 weight class) and Iv The Legend (ranked 141 p4p, 186 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Davey Hilton Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iv The Legend!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilton Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The Legend loads up on a big right hand but Hilton Jr slips the punch.
As The Legend tries to get set, Hilton Jr tries to push him back and clinch up but The Legend manages to avoid the attempt.
The Legend tries a head kick but it misses.
The Legend fails to land with a series of punches.
Hilton Jr attempts a counter takedown but The Legend avoids it well and moves away.
Hilton Jr takes one to the chin there.
The Legend connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Legend feints a jab promting Hilton Jr to slip. The Legend then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hilton Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Legend looks to land a combination but Hilton Jr avoids it well.
Hilton Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
We've been informed that The Legend 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.
Hilton Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Legend.
The Legend loads up on a big right hand but Hilton Jr slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Legend throws a lazy right hand but Hilton Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Legend throws a shot from downtown. Hilton Jr moves away and avoids it.
Hilton Jr attempts a counter takedown but The Legend avoids it well and moves away.
Hilton Jr wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Legend throws out a powerful jab.
Hilton Jr blocks a jab.
Hilton Jr is looking to counter the offense by The Legend and move into the clinch.
Iv The Legend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Legend looks to throw the jab but Hilton Jr is out of range.
The Legend misses with an uppercut.
Hilton Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Legend.
The Legend is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The Legend keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The Legend throws a body kick that misses
and Hilton Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hilton Jr trying to control but The Legend is working from the bottom.
Hilton Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hilton Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hilton Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Legend can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hilton Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Legend has his hands on Hilton Jr's head, controlling the position.
The Legend keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Hilton Jr drops back looking for a leg! The Legend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Legend manages to kick Hilton Jr off! Hilton Jr jumps back into The Legend's guard.
Hilton Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hilton Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Legend keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Hilton Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hilton Jr postures up in The Legend's guard and throws a big left but The Legend blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hilton Jr stays in close to The Legend's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hilton Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Hilton Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hilton Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but The Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iv The Legend dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The Legend throws out a loose jab but Hilton Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilton Jr tries to counter with a takedown but The Legend is quick to defend against it.
Iv The Legend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilton Jr moves away from the strike by The Legend.
The Legend connects with a single shot there.
Hilton Jr ducks under a wild hook from The Legend.
Hilton Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The Legend slaps away a takedown attempt from Hilton Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hilton Jr slips under a jab from The Legend.
The Legend tries a head kick but it misses.
Hilton Jr tries to counter with a takedown but The Legend is quick to defend against it.
The Legend scores with the left hand. Hilton Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Legend thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Legend looks to land a left hand but Hilton Jr moved out of range nicely.
Hilton Jr tries to counter with a takedown but The Legend is quick to defend against it.
The Legend lands a nice hook to Hilton Jr's body. Hilton Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Legend slaps away a takedown attempt from Hilton Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Legend looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hilton Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Legend connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hilton Jr. Hilton Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The Legend throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hilton Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hilton Jr moves out of range as The Legend strikes.
The Legend throws a nice looking combination but Hilton Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hilton Jr attempts a counter takedown but The Legend avoids it well and moves away.
The Legend throws a right hand that Hilton Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Hilton Jr also avoids with ease.
Hilton Jr is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from The Legend.
Hilton Jr ducks under a wild hook from The Legend.
Hilton Jr tries to counter with a takedown but The Legend is quick to defend against it.
Hilton Jr slips a jab from The Legend.
The Legend throws a lazy head kick
and Hilton Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hilton Jr.
The Legend is breathing heavily.
Hilton Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Legend works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Legend looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Legend really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilton Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Legend can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hilton Jr controls the pace.
Hilton Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Legend keeping moving, preventing Hilton Jr from controlling successfully.
Hilton Jr drops back looking for a leg! The Legend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and The Legend manages to kick Hilton Jr off! Hilton Jr jumps back into The Legend's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton Jr controlling from the top position.
Hilton Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilton Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilton Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hilton Jr trying to control but The Legend is working from the bottom.
Hilton Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The Legend preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but The Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davey Hilton Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hilton Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Hilton Jr sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hilton Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hilton Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hilton Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but The Legend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iv The Legend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hilton Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Hilton Jr slips a jab from The Legend.
The Legend is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hilton Jr.
Hilton Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but The Legend manages to circle out of the way.
The Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Legend misses with a combination
and Hilton Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Hilton Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. The Legend knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hilton Jr is putting a hurting on The Legend here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hilton Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilton Jr has hold of The Legend's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! The Legend tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hilton Jr cranks the arm and The Legend screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from The Legend, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Davey Hilton Jr!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Brolin (ranked 3460 p4p, 3637 weight class) and Tobey Heelan (ranked 336 p4p, 347 weight class). Tobey Heelan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh Brolin'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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Brolin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tobey Heelan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Heelan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heelan cracks Brolin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heelan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brolin clinches with his opponent.
Heelan takes an elbow to the temple.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin lands a body punch.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin cracks Heelan with a nice body shot.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin lands with a light punch inside.
Heelan lands a right hand.
Brolin digs a right hand into Heelan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Heelan's gas tank.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but Heelan blocks with his arms.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Brolin misses with an elbow strike.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but Heelan blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin looking to throw knees to the head but Heelan is blocking nicely.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Heelan blocks an elbow strike.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heelan.
Heelan's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heelan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Brolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Heelan managing to block the knees to the body from Brolin.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heelan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Brolin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
Brolin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Brolin.
Brolin throws an elbow that misses.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Brolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin scores with a shot to the side of Heelan's head.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
Brolin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brolin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin lands a nice elbow.
Heelan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Heelan.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brolin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heelan's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Good body shot from Brolin.
Brolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Heelan avoids the damage to the body.
Heelan lands with a light punch inside.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heelan.
Brolin lands a hook that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Heelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heelan.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brolin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Heelan avoiding damage as Brolin throws knees to the body.
Heelan managing to block the knees to the body from Brolin.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin presses Heelan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Heelan throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Brolin misses with a knee to the head.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Heelan takes a shot to the head.
Brolin misses with a knee to the head.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heelan has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
Heelan has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Brolin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Brolin wants to clinch.
Brolin tries to clinch there but Heelan circles away.
Brolin avoids the body shot from Heelan.
Heelan scores with a decent looking hook.
Heelan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brolin takes one to the side of the head.
Brolin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brolin moves in looking to clinch but Heelan pushes him off.
Josh Brolin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heelan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Heelan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heelan lands a right hook to the body.
Heelan lands with a nice body punch.
Heelan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brolin has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brolin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Heelan blocks it with crossed arms.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Heelan takes a shot to the head.
Brolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heelan can do to turn this around?
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heelan.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Heelan on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Brolin blocking some punches.
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!
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Heelan lands an uppercut.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heelan blocks a body shot from Brolin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heelan blocking some punches.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Josh Brolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin misses with a punch to the body.
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Brolin tries to land knees in the clinch but Heelan avoids the damage to the body.
Brolin looking to throw knees to the head but Heelan is blocking nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brolin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands a shot to the body.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heelan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brolin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heelan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heelan's elbow.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Heelan blocks a body shot from Brolin.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brolin.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heelan is defending well for now.
Brolin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Heelan.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but Heelan blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heelan.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Heelan blocks the elbow strike.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heelan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heelan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heelan backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brolin throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Brolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Brolin dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Heelan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tobey Heelan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brolin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heelan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brolin doesn't seem bothered though.
Heelan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brolin.
Brolin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Heelan. Those never looked like landing.
Brolin clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Brolin.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heelans head.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heelan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heelan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin trying to land knees to the body.
Brolin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brolin misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heelan.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brolin throws an elbow but misses.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Brolin looking to throw knees to the head but Heelan is blocking nicely.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin misses with a body punch.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin misses with a knee strike.
Heelan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brolin throws a punch but it's blocked by Heelan.
Tobey Heelan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brolin swings wildly with an uppercut but Heelan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Heelan.
Brolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin working aggressively here.
Heelan blocks an uppercut.
Brolin blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brolin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heelan's brow.
Brolin misses with an elbow over the top.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brolin presses Heelan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Heelan throws a head punch that misses.
Heelan working aggressively here.
Heelan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
Heelan has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
Heelan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heelan.
Brolin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heelan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heelans head.
Heelan misses with the head strike.
Heelan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heelan has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin misses with an elbow over the top.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Heelan fails to land.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Brolin.
Heelan managing to block the knees to the body from Brolin.
Heelan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Heelan misses with a punch on the inside.
Brolin looking to throw knees to the head but Heelan is blocking nicely.
Heelan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heelan misses with some punches.
Brolin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heelan's face.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Heelan swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Josh Brolin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brolin lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Brolin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brolin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Josh Brolin!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Josh Brolin!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Josh Brolin!
Josh Brolin wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Josh Brolin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Nantz (ranked 2813 p4p, 2387 weight class) and Ikuma Arishima (ranked 311 p4p, 280 weight class). Arishima has chosen Fight Music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clint Nantz!
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, Ikuma Arishima!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nantz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arishima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nantz has Arishima up against the cage in a clinch.
Arishima blocks a body shot from Nantz.
A nice right hand lands inside from Arishima.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arishima.
A right hook to the body lands for Arishima.
Nantz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arishima misses with some punches.
Nantz tries to throw a body punch but Arishima avoids it by throwing Nantz back against the cage.
Arishima scores with a shot to the side of Nantz's head.
Arishima lands a shoulder strike.
Arishima misses with the head strike.
Arishima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arishima lands with a right to the head.
Arishima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arishima scores with a shot to the side of Nantz's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arishima.
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!
Nantz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arishima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arishima lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Arishima.
Nantz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arishimas head.
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima lands with a left to the head.
Arishima throws a head punch that misses.
Arishima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Arishima - that landed with a thud.
Arishima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arishima blocking some punches.
Nantz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arishima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arishima misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Nantz.
A short uppercut from Arishima.
Arishima blocking some punches.
Arishima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nantz misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nantz swings wildly with an uppercut but Arishima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arishima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arishima throws a punch but it's blocked by Nantz.
Arishima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arishima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nantz.
Arishima lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nantz blocking some punches.
Arishima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nantz or not.
Nantz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arishimas head.
Nantz throws a head punch that misses.
Arishima gets through Nantz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Arishima.
Arishima has a couple of punches blocked by Nantz.
Nantz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nantz blocks a body shot from Arishima.
Arishima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arishima misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arishima lands a body shot in the clinch.
Arishima misses with some punches.
Arishima blocks a body shot from Nantz.
Arishima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Arishima stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nantz.
Arishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arishima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nantz misses with a punch on the inside.
Arishima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nantz can't find room to land a body shot as Arishima controls the action.
Nantz looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nantz blocks an uppercut.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arishima can't find room to land a body shot as Nantz controls the action.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nantz lands with a light punch inside.
Arishima pushes Nantz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arishima lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nantz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nantz lands an uppercut.
Arishima tries to work over Nantz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
A short right from Arishima on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arishima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arishima.
Nantz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Arishima or not.
Nantz blocks a body shot from Arishima.
Good body shot from Nantz.
Arishima misses with a body punch.
Arishima tries a body shot but Nantz blocks it.
Arishima swings wildly with an uppercut but Nantz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nantz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arishima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nantz backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Arishima.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Nantz fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ikuma Arishima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nantz clinches up against the cage.
Nantz tries to throw a body punch but Arishima avoids it by throwing Nantz back against the cage.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nantz has a couple of punches blocked by Arishima.
Nantz swings wildly with an uppercut but Arishima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nantz blocks an uppercut.
Ikuma Arishima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nantz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nantz misses with the head strike.
Nantz blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
Arishima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arishima struggles to land a body shot inside as Nantz controls his hands.
Arishima is looking to control Nantz's arms but Nantz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Arishima has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nantz.
Nantz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arishima backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
Nantz tries a body shot but Arishima blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arishima working aggressively here.
A short right from Nantz on the inside.
Nantz has a couple of punches blocked by Arishima.
Arishima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nantz misses with some punches.
Arishima has a couple of punches blocked by Nantz.
Arishima pushes Nantz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Nantz.
Nantz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arishima tries to throw a body punch but Nantz avoids it by throwing Arishima back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Nantz.
Arishima lands a hook that snaps the head of Nantz backwards.
Nantz swings wildly with an uppercut but Arishima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nantz scores with a shot to the side of Arishima's head.
Nantz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arishima scores with a hook to the body.
Nantz has a couple of punches blocked by Arishima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arishima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nantz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nantz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arishima tries to work over Nantz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arishima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arishima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nantz backwards.
Arishima tries to work over Nantz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nantz digs a right hand into Arishima's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arishima's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Arishima.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nantz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nantz.
Nantz prevents a body shot from Arishima.
A head punch on the inside from Nantz fails to land.
Arishima can't find room to land a body shot as Nantz controls the action.
Nantz presses Arishima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Arishima is breathing heavily.
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nantz throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arishima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nantz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nantz can't find room to land a body shot as Arishima controls the action.
Arishima misses with some punches.
Arishima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nantz's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arishima.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nantz.
Nantz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nantz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arishima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arishima misses with a punch on the inside.
Arishima tries a body shot but Nantz blocks it.
Nantz lands with a light punch inside.
Nantz prevents a body shot from Arishima.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
Nantz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nantz works on Arishima's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nantz scores with a shoulder strike.
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima has a couple of punches blocked by Nantz.
Arishima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nantz.
Arishima works on Nantz's body with a couple of short punches.
Arishima swings wildly with an uppercut but Nantz uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Nantz on the inside.
Nantz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Arishima can't find room to land a body shot as Nantz controls the action.
Nantz lands an uppercut.
Nantz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Arishima fails to land.
Nantz tries a body shot but Arishima blocks it.
Arishima looking to stall.
Nantz has a couple of punches blocked by Arishima.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Nantz dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Nantz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Nantz.
Nantz misses with some punches.
Nantz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nantz working aggressively here.
Arishima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arishima.
Arishima struggles to land a body shot inside as Nantz controls his hands.
Nantz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arishima backwards.
Nantz struggles to land a body shot inside as Arishima controls his hands.
Arishima working aggressively here.
Nantz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nantz leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nantz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nantz.
Arishima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nantz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nantz scores with a shoulder strike.
Nantz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arishima can't find room to land a body shot as Nantz controls the action.
Nantz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Arishima.
Arishima tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nantz's elbow.
Nantz blocking some punches.
Nantz misses with the head strike.
Nantz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nantz lands a nice uppercut.
Nantz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arishima lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nantz or not.
Nantz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arishima tries to throw a body punch but Nantz avoids it by throwing Arishima back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arishima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nantz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arishima fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arishima lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nantz backwards.
Arishima scores with a shot to the side of Nantz's head.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nantz tries a body shot but Arishima blocks it.
Arishima working aggressively here.
Nantz blocks a body shot from Arishima.
Nantz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arishimas head.
Nantz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arishima blocks an uppercut.
Nantz presses Arishima against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nantz tries to work over Arishima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nantz throws a punch but it's blocked by Arishima.
Arishima working aggressively here.
Nantz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arishima struggles to land a body shot inside as Nantz controls his hands.
Arishima misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arishima pushes Nantz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nantz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Arishima throws a punch but it's blocked by Nantz.
Arishima misses with the head strike.
Arishima lands a nice uppercut.
Arishima blocking some punches.
Nantz throws a head punch that misses.
Arishima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nantz lands a shot to the body.
Nantz tries to work over Arishima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nantz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arishima's elbow.
Arishima misses with a punch on the inside.
Arishima working aggressively here.
Nantz working aggressively here.
Arishima prevents a body shot from Nantz.
Arishima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nantz tries to work over Arishima's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nantz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nantz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arishima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arishima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arishima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Arishima.
Nantz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Arishima.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arishima lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arishima misses with a punch on the inside.
Arishima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nantz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nantz lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nantz.
Arishima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nantzs head.
Arishima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Nantz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nantz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Clint Nantz!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Ikuma Arishima!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Clint Nantz!
Clint Nantz wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bill King (ranked 1976 p4p, 2214 weight class) and Colby Brown (ranked 114 p4p, 126 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bill King!
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, Colby Brown!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Brown pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoiding damage.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
King avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
King jumps guard but Brown stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown stalling.
King successfully pulls guard.
King keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
King looking to control.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King trying to control here.
Brown prevents King from improving his position.
Brown moves into full mount! King won't be happy about that!
King is looking to get to half guard.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown throws some wild stikes that King manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.
King trying to control here.
Brown is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
King trying to control here.
Brown trying to pass the guard but King defending well.
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King trying to control but Brown postures up.
King wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
King is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
King is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Brown dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown stalling in the clinch.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
King pulls Brown into guard.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
King controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown advances to mount.
Brown tries to control but King wriggling away.
King tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but King bucks and avoids them well.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Colby Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks King 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 Brown!
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown trying to control the position but King is working away.
Brown controlling from side mount.
Brown tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
King is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
King stops Brown from passing to mount.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
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.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown not doing much here.
Brown is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
King won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Brown controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King tries to clinch up.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
King wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown prevents King from improving his position.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
That's two 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.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
King trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Brown is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King moves into full guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brown darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
King gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. King will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King trying to control here.
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
King has an active guard here but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
King wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Bill King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 for Colby Brown!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Colby Brown!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Colby Brown!
Colby Brown wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jota Be (ranked 1386 p4p, 1578 weight class) and Ryder Young (ranked 197 p4p, 218 weight class). Ryder Young told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jota Be!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryder Young!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Be misses.
Be definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Be misses its target.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Be counters with a left to the body.
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Be sprawling to the canvas! Be rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?!
 It looks like Jota Be has been cut.
Be misses with a wild body shot.
Young sends Be crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Young is motioning to the referee to let Be up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Be is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young moves out of range of the strikes.
Oh Be is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Be throws out the jab.
Be seems to have got his legs back now.
Be is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Young.
Young on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Young feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Be sprawling to the canvas! Be rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Young finish him?!
Be leaves his chin hanging out and Young seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Be crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!
After winning the bout, Ryder Young thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mancha Aisland (ranked 890 p4p, 1217 weight class) and Eric Jacquin (ranked 118 p4p, 157 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 lightweight 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, Mancha Aisland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Jacquin!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aisland defends well and Jacquin ends up having to push Aisland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jacquin shoots in for a double leg but Aisland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aisland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacquin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aisland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacquin somewhat.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin shoots in but Aisland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looked like Aisland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jacquin.
Aisland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aisland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacquin as he jumps to the side.
Jacquin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aisland defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Aisland is trying to control but can't.
Aisland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacquin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacquin's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland is hanging on to Jacquin's back as he tries to escape.
Jacquin felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacquin tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jacquin is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Jacquin is trying desperately to improve position.
Jacquin gets back to half guard.
Jacquin wants to control but Aisland is keeping busy.
Aisland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jacquin is looking to improve his position.
Aisland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin tries to get to full guard but Aisland has control of the leg.
Aisland seems to be working for a kimura but Jacquin defends the submission attempt.
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Aisland pulls his head out easily.
Aisland prevents Jacquin from improving his position.
Jacquin trying to control but Aisland postures up.
Jacquin wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisland slips a nice elbow through Jacquin's hands, connecting with Jacquin's forehead.
Aisland 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.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Aisland is controlling well.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
Jacquin trying to control but Aisland postures up.
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin wants to get back to full guard.
Aisland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jacquin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisland works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aisland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aisland working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jacquin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Aisland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aisland is looking for a kimura but Jacquin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aisland to get the leverage.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin gets full guard.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Jacquin looking for a guillotine here but Aisland defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mancha Aisland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aisland enables Jacquin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aisland manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jacquin wants to pass the guard but Aisland is keeping the position.
Aisland has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacquin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aisland is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacquin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacquin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aisland defends it easily.
Aisland is working Jacquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aisland passes into half guard.
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jacquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jacquin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquin can do to turn this around?
Aisland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jacquin moves into full guard.
Aisland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacquin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aisland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aisland advances to half guard.
Jacquin is looking to improve his position.
Jacquin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin is defending against the submission attempts here by Aisland.
Aisland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aisland is looking for a kimura here.
Jacquin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jacquin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aisland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aisland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Aisland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacquin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacquin is pulling down on Aisland's head. It's preventing any offense from Aisland, at least for the moment.
Aisland trying to control but Jacquin is working from the bottom.
Jacquin controlling Aisland's posture.
Jacquin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jacquin keeping full guard, as Aisland tries to pass.
Aisland wants to control from the top but Jacquin keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mancha Aisland dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck for Jacquin with that takedown attempt.
Jacquin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aisland defends it nicely.
Jacquin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mancha Aisland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Jacquin.
Jacquin darts in looking for a takedown but Aisland gets double underhooks and turns Jacquin into the cage.
Jacquin looking to score a takedown here. Aisland is defending well but Jacquin drives through and ends up in Aisland's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aisland is on top in guard.
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Aisland from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but instead Aisland has moved into half guard.
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacquin defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland works his way into side control.
Check out the look on Aisland's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Aisland tries for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
Aisland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.
Aisland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jacquin, who protects the arm well.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Aisland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacquin sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacquin taking some punishment here, with Aisland in his half guard.
Aisland prevents Jacquin from improving his position.
Aisland looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Aisland throwing shots but Jacquin is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin wants to improve his position but Aisland is controlling well.
Jacquin is still trying to improve position.
Jacquin won't allow Aisland to pass to mount.
Aisland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Aisland is trying to control. Jacquin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aisland throwing shots but Jacquin is blocking nicely.
Mancha Aisland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep. Aisland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aisland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jacquin defends it well.
Aisland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jacquin's head.
Mancha Aisland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Aisland keeps him under control.
Jacquin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aisland trying to control the pace.
Jacquin wants to control but Aisland passes into side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aisland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacquin keeps working.
Jacquin stops Aisland from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mancha Aisland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aisland 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mancha Aisland!
Mancha Aisland wins by unanimous decision!
Mancha Aisland took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Dancer (ranked 473 p4p, 1489 weight class) and Hendrik Lorentz (ranked 61 p4p, 187 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lesley Dancer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hendrik Lorentz!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dancer throws a right hand that misses
and Lorentz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dancer misses with a right hand
and Lorentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lorentz defending well as Dancer loads up on a big left hand.
Lorentz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dancer clobbers Lorentz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 It looks like Hendrik Lorentz has been cut.
Dancer throws a lazy uppercut
and Lorentz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Lesley Dancer has been cut.
A slow jab from Dancer misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer throws a hook but Lorentz avoids it easily.
Lorentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Dancer.
Dancer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lorentz throws a hook to the side of Dancer's head but Dancer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dancer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dancer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lorentz at a distance.
Lorentz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dancer misses with a hook.
Dancer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Lorentz to counter with a crisp jab.
Dancer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lorentz manages to avoid it.
Lorentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dancer misses with a body shot.
Lorentz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lorentz connects with a body shot that sends Dancer's belly button to the back.
Dancer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lorentz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lorentz lands a body shot.
Lorentz takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Lorentz slips under a jab from Dancer.
Lorentz tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lorentz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dancer.
Dancer lands with a cross.
Lorentz moves out of range as Dancer strikes.
A little jabbing left from Lorentz on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lorentz misses with an uppercut
and Dancer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dancer dips to his left and cracks Lorentz with an uppercut!
Dancer misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dancer scores with a shot to the body.
Lorentz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lorentz tries to land a body kick
and Dancer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lorentz throws a lazy uppercut
and Dancer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dancer misses with a body punch
and Lorentz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lorentz.
Lorentz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dancer throws a lazy right hand but Lorentz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dancer jabs at Lorentz's body.
Lorentz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dancer connects with the punch.
Dancer misses the body punch
and Lorentz counters with a body kick that stops Dancer in his tracks momentarily.
Dancer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dancer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dancer misses with a looping right.
Lorentz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lorentz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dancer.
Lorentz throws a body shot but no joy.
Lorentz moves out of range as Dancer strikes.
Lorentz has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lorentz throws a poor cross that misses
and Dancer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lesley Dancer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dancer cracks Lorentz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dancer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lorentz counters with a body kick.
Dancer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lorentz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dancer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorentz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dancer catches Lorentz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dancer looks to land a right hand but Lorentz moved out of range.
Lorentz throws a right hand that misses
and Dancer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lorentz thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer digs a good hook to Lorentz's body.
Dancer misses with a right hand
and Lorentz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Dancer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorentz throws the kick towards the body but Dancer avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Dancer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesley Dancer is winning the standup battle so far.
Lorentz misses with a left hand
and Dancer counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Hendrik Lorentz's cut even more.
Dancer swings for the body but Lorentz moves out of range.
Dancer loads up on a big right hand but Lorentz slips the punch.
Lorentz ducks under a wild hook from Dancer.
Dancer sends Lorentz crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dancer is motioning to the referee to let Lorentz up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Lorentz is rocked!
Dancer finds Lorentz's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Lorentz flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Dancer lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Lorentz will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer retains his lightweight title!
Lesley Dancer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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