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VFC 89 Island Bash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristiano Messi (ranked 25142 p4p, 5562 weight class) and Heung Min Choi (ranked 535 p4p, 448 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Cristiano Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Heung Min Choi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
Choi throws the left hand but Messi avoids the punch easily.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Messi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Choi's guard.
Choi is looking to stand back up but Messi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Choi.
Choi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Choi is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi trying to mount his opponent but Choi defends it.
Choi tries to kick Messi off but Messi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Choi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Messi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi lands a right hand.
Messi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Choi is pressed up against the cage. Messi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Choi down to the mat. Choi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi throws a jab when Messi was well out of range.
Messi tries to counter with a takedown but Choi is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Messi shoots in for a double leg but Choi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Choi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messi fails with the takedown.
Choi instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messi slips a jab from Choi.
Choi throws a hook but Messi avoids it easily.
Choi lands a big uppercut and Messi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Messi looks OK. Choi waves Messi back to his feet!
 It looks like Cristiano Messi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Messi is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Choi.
Messi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Choi gets through Messi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Choi.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Messi backwards.
 Messi is rocked!
Choi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Messi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Messi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Messi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messi goes for a takedown attempt but Choi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Choi drops Messi with a naaaaasty hook - Messi is in real trouble here! Choi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marie Pier Houle (ranked 1388 p4p, 2193 weight class) and Reico Huust (ranked 157 p4p, 233 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marie Pier Houle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Reico Huust!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huust shoots for a takedown but Houle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Huust throws a nice outside leg kick.
Huust has his takedown stuffed
and Houle moves into the clinch.
Houle working aggressively here.
Huust's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Huust's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Huust misses with some punches.
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Huust.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huust digs a right hand into Houle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Houle's gas tank.
Houle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Huust controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Houle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle blocks a body shot from Huust.
Huust works on Houle's body with a couple of short punches.
Huust lands an uppercut.
Huust has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
Houle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huust backwards.
Huust escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Houle closes the distance and pushes Huust back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huust misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huust is working Houle over against the cage.
Houle lands a nice shot to the body.
Huust has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houle lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.
Houle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huust.
Huust is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Houle misses with a punch to the body.
Houle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Houle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Huust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huust blocks a body shot from Houle.
Houle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Houle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huust lands a nice uppercut.
Huust tries to throw a body punch but Houle avoids it by throwing Huust back against the cage.
Houle can't find room to land a body shot as Huust controls the action.
Huust misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houle tries a body shot but Huust blocks it.
Huust blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Houle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Houle blocks a body shot from Huust.
Houle scores with a shot to the side of Huust's head.
Huust lands a left hand.
Houle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Huust or not.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Huust controls his hands.
Huust breaks from the clinch.
Houle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Houle takes one to the side of the head.
Houle misses with a lunging right hand
and Huust counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Huust throws a right hand that Houle ducks under and follows up with a left that Houle also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Houle. Huust does a little dance to reset his feet.
Houle slaps away a takedown attempt from Huust, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marie Pier Houle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Huust.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Huust wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Huust feints and then cracks Houle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Houle down.
Huust slips a straight right by Houle.
Huust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Reico Huust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Huust tenderised Houle's leg. Houle is trying to keep his angry face on.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huust.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Huust can't find room to land a body shot as Houle controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huust misses with some punches.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houle misses with a body punch.
Houle struggles to land a body shot inside as Huust controls his hands.
Houle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huust takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houle tries to work over Huust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Houle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Huusts head.
Houle digs a right hand into Huust's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Huust's gas tank.
Houle scores with a shot to the side of Huust's head.
Huust blocks a body shot from Houle.
Houle presses Huust against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Huust working aggressively here.
Houle swings wildly with an uppercut but Huust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houle tries to throw a body punch but Huust avoids it by throwing Houle back against the cage.
Houle pushes Huust back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Huust working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marie Pier Houle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huust shoots in but Houle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Houle seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Huust shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houle pinned against the cage. Houle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huust counters with a nice uppercut.
Huust throws out a powerful jab.
Reico Huust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Houle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huust.
Marie Pier Houle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Huust.
Huust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Huust! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle wants to clinch.
Huust has his takedown stuffed
and Houle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Houle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houle lands with a right to the head.
Huust throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Houles head.
Huust blocking some punches.
Houle misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Huust.
A left hand lands to the body for Houle.
Marie Pier Houle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huust.
Huust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huust lands a body shot.
Houle doesn't manage to clinch there - Huust circles away.
Houle fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huust has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huust.
Houle wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huust.
A little feinted left hand from Houle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Huust.
Huust shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Houle but Houle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Huust shoots in for a takedown but Houle shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Huust closes this distance looking for a takedown but Houle circles away.
Huust slips under a jab.
Houle misses with a lunging right hand
and Huust counters with an outside leg kick.
Huust lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Houle closes the distance and pushes Huust back into the cage.
Houle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huust's elbow.
A short right from Houle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huust misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Huust fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.
Huust struggles to land a body shot inside as Houle controls his hands.
Houle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Huust throws a punch but it's blocked by Houle.
Huust breaks the clinch.
Huust fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Houle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Huust slips a jab from Houle.
Houle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Huust shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Houle as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Houle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Huust.
Huust connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Huust.
No joy there for Huust, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Houle throwing a counter right hand but Huust manages to avoid it.
Houle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Huust counters with a stiff right hand.
Houle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Houle misses with a body punch.
Huust tries to throw a body punch but Houle avoids it by throwing Huust back against the cage.
Huust tries to circle away but Houle has him pinned against the cage.
Good body shot from Huust.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houle misses with some punches.
Huust has a couple of punches blocked by Houle.
Huust blocks a body shot from Houle.
Huust doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Houle misses with a body punch.
Huust misses with the head strike.
Houle tries to work over Huust's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Houle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Marie Pier Houle will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Houle misses with an uppercut.
Huust moves out of range of the strikes.
Houle closes the distance and pushes Huust back into the cage.
Huust blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Huust.
Houle blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Houle.
Huust breaks from the clinch.
Houle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Huust scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houle closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Huust counter with a right hand.
Houle misses with an uppercut. Huust saw that one coming.
Houle darts in trying to clinch
and Huust counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huust shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Houle defends it nicely.
Marie Pier Houle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huust shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Houle pinned against the cage. Houle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Houle just misses with a punch to the body.
Huust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Houle.
Houle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Houle there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reico Huust is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huust throws a series of punches but Houle avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huust avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Huust.
Marie Pier Houle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reico Huust.
Houle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Huust manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Houle slaps away a takedown attempt from Huust, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huust jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Houle is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Huust shoots for a double leg takedown but Houle sprawls well. He's pushed Huust's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Houle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Huust counters with a left and a right that stings Houle.
A swing and a miss from Houle.
Huust gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Huust is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Houle moves in looking to clinch but Huust pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houle tries to clinch there but Huust circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Houle pushes Huust back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Huust blocking some punches.
Houle tries a body shot but Huust blocks it.
Huust tries a body shot but Houle blocks it.
Reico Huust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Huust lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Huust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Huust lands with a light punch inside.
Houle blocks a body shot from Huust.
Houle is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Huust's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Houle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Huust blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Houle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Huust's elbow.
Huust's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Huust swats away the attempt to clinch by Houle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huust moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Houle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Huust gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Houle counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Huust misses with a hook from the clinch.
Houle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Houle throws a punch but it's blocked by Huust.
Huust swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Houle.
Huust's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Huust misses with the head strike.
Houle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 Huust is rocked!
Huust misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huust blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marie Pier Houle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Houle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Huust fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Marie Pier Houle.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Houle, 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marie Pier Houle!
Marie Pier Houle decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Purple Aki (ranked 740 p4p, 1319 weight class) and Momofuku Ando (ranked 107 p4p, 178 weight class). Ando has chosen Pot Noodle Patience as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Purple Aki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Momofuku Ando!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ando throws an off balance right hand
and Aki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aki in particular looking to stall.
Ando is looking to escape.
Aki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aki lands with a punch from half guard.
Ando is trying to stand back up but Aki is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aki trying to pass the guard but Ando defending well.
Aki 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.
Ando tries to kick Aki off but Aki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ando on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ando tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aki manages to move to mount!
Aki postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ando looks a forlorn figure.
A nice elbow there by Aki.
Ando wants to get back to his feet.
Aki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ando really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ando is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Aki putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Aki is in the full mount, landing strikes.
 It looks like Momofuku Ando has been cut.
Aki controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Ando that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ando is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki lands a big shot to the head and Ando winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Purple Aki!
Purple Aki took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Momofuku Ando spoke after the fight, saying 'Stand and bang next time you COWARD!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Penrose (ranked 607 p4p, 1893 weight class) and Akil Paschal (ranked 16 p4p, 69 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Penrose!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akil Paschal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paschal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paschal drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paschal tries to move to mount but Penrose blocks the move with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penrose has one of Paschal's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Penrose tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paschal wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paschal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paschal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paschal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paschal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paschal goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Penrose rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Paschal's guard! Nice work there by Penrose!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paschal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penrose gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penrose has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penrose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paschal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penrose seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Paschal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penrose sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penrose wants to pass the guard but Paschal is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paschal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paschal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Paschal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Penrose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paschal pushes down on Penrose's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paschal wants to control but Penrose is keeping him busy.
Paschal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penrose sees it coming and defends easily.
Paschal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Penrose is trying to control but can't.
Penrose is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Paschal is looking to advance position but Penrose won't allow it.
Paschal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Paschal not doing much here.
Penrose blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paschal.
Paschal wants to free his trapped foot but Penrose is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Paschal is working for a submission of some sort.
Penrose wants to control but Paschal is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penrose is staying active underneath Paschal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akil Paschal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Penrose lands a right hook to the body.
Akil Paschal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Paschal misses.
And Penrose counters with a quick kick to the body but Paschal blocks it.
Penrose bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paschal's head backwards.
Paschal tries for a takedown but Penrose circles away easily
and Penrose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paschal misses with a double jab
and Penrose scores with a counter punch that sends Paschal to the canvas! Penrose smells blood - he's punishing Paschal with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Paschal has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roger Penrose!
Roger Penrose is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Roger Penrose thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sensai Kuragi (ranked 492 p4p, 998 weight class) and Leandro Narloch (ranked 74 p4p, 154 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sensai Kuragi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leandro Narloch!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuragi with a poor takedown
and Narloch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Narloch throws out a loose jab but Kuragi uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Kuragi with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Narloch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narloch lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuragi fails with a takedown attempt.
Narloch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sensai Kuragi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuragi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Narloch sprawls and moves away.
Kuragi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Narloch to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuragi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuragi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narloch.
Kuragi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Narloch misses with an uppercut. Kuragi saw that one coming.
Leandro Narloch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Narloch misses with an uppercut.
Kuragi goes for a double leg but Narloch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Narloch continues to drive forward.
Narloch stalling against the cage.
Kuragi jumps into guard, dragging Narloch to the mat.
Narloch wants to control from the top but Kuragi keeps moving.
Narloch must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Narloch is posturing up here but Kuragi has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Narloch tries to roll out but it's too tight and Narloch has to tap! Slick submission there by Kuragi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sensai Kuragi!
Sensai Kuragi retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Feynman (ranked 239 p4p, 1108 weight class) and Brendan Baddock (ranked 42 p4p, 34 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Feynman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brendan Baddock!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feynman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baddock misses with a few strikes there.
Baddock throws a combination. Feynman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
Feynman instigates a clinch.
Baddock breaks the clinch.
Baddock throws a lazy head kick
and Feynman counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Feynman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Feynman.
Feynman pushes off an throws an elbow but Baddock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Feynman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
It looks like Brendan Baddock has been cut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Feynman as Baddock tries to tie him up.
Feynman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Baddock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Feynman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Feynman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Baddock backwards.
Baddock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Feynman has closed the distance and engaged Baddock in a clinch.
Baddock stalling in the clinch but Feynman improves position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baddock is trying to break free.
Feynman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baddock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Feynman's elbow.
Feynman lands an elbow inside.
Baddock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baddock has a couple of punches blocked by Feynman.
Feynman misses with some punches.
Feynman misses with an elbow strike.
Feynman lands a nice elbow.
Feynman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baddock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baddock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice right hand lands inside from Feynman.
That has opened up Brendan Baddock's cut even more.
Baddock misses with a knee to the head.
Baddock wants to break free but Feynman has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Feynman.
The cut above Brendan Baddock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Baddock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baddock misses with a straight left.
Feynman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baddock manages to avoid it.
Feynman has closed the distance and engaged Baddock in a clinch.
Baddock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Feynman has a couple of punches blocked by Baddock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feynman lands an elbow inside that Baddock shrugs off.
Feynman lands a damaging elbow.
Brendan Baddock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brendan Baddock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richard Feynman!
Richard Feynman retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Richard Feynman, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dye (ranked 333 p4p, 773 weight class) and Buzz Killer (ranked 58 p4p, 120 weight class). Buzz Killer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Dye!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Killer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dye takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Killer takes a swing at Dye's ribcage but misses.
Killer defending well as Dye loads up on a big left hand.
Killer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
Dye was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Killer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Killer misses.
Dye slips under a jab.
Killer throws a big shot that misses.
Killer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Killer lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dye looks to score with a jab to the body but Killer is just out of range.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer clobbers Dye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Killer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dye was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Killer.
Dye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Killer, as that shot connected.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Dye sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Killer misses the jab.
Dye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Killer misses with a lunging right hand
and Dye counters with a right hand to the body.
Killer connects with a nice looking jab.
Killer just misses with a punch to the body.
Dye lands a nice hook to Killer's body. Killer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Killer misses with an uppercut
and Dye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dye ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dye lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killer at a distance.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Killer misses with a body shot.
Killer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killer thinking.
Killer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dye moves away.
A jab from Killer misses.
A quick step to the side and Dye tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dye is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Killer throws a lazy uppercut
and Dye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dye looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dye takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dye throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer looks to throw the jab but Dye is out of range.
Dye swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Killer misses with an uppercut
letting Dye counter with a right hand.
Buzz Killer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Killer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killer misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer swings for the body but Dye moves out of range.
Dye avoids the body shot from Killer.
Killer throws an overhand right that lands on Dye's shoulder, as Dye tries to avoid the shot.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Killer slips under a jab.
Killer lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Killer misses the target.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Killer misses.
Dye throwing a counter right hand but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dye's head.
Dye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Dye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dye staying out of range there.
Killer's corner calls for a 1-2. Killer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Killer cracks Dye with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a nice shot that snaps Dye's head back.
Killer throws a body punch but Dye moves out of range.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Killer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dye was well out of range. Poor timing from Killer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dye misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Dye misses.
Dye fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dye.
A little jabbing left from Killer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Dye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dye is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Killer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killer misses with a body punch
letting Dye counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer jabs Dye right on the nose. Dye blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Killer misses its intended target.
Dye throwing a counter right hand but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dye counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Killer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dye counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killer thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dye looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer misses with a right hand
and Dye counters with a nice body shot.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dye throws out the jab.
Killer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dye on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buzz Killer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killer throws a lazy uppercut
and Dye counters with a nice uppercut.
Killer lands with a good body shot.
Killer misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Killer looks to score with a jab to the body but Dye is just out of range.
Killer misses with a wild body shot.
Killer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Dye on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dye uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Killer.
Killer misses with a looping left.
Dye throwing a counter right hand but Killer manages to avoid it.
Killer throws a jab when Dye was well out of range.
Dye throws a body shot but no joy.
Dye blocks a jab.
It looked like Dye wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killer misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Dye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dye avoids the body shot from Killer.
Dye connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killer's hands.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Dye tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killer throws a sloppy body shot
and Dye counters with a nice right hand that sends Killer toppling to the canvas! Killer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dye finish him?!
Killer is rocked!
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!
Dye looks to land a right hand but Killer moved out of range.
Killer is still on wobbly legs! Can Dye finish him?
Killer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Killer seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Killer there.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Dye is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a hook.
Killer lands a body shot.
Killer tests Dye's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dye connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killer. Killer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jack Dye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Killer throws a hook but Dye avoids it easily.
Dye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Killer misses with a hook
and Dye counters with a stiff right hand.
Dye slips under a jab from Killer.
A shot to the body from Killer misses
and Dye counters with a crisp right hand that drops Killer! Dye lets Killer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Dye darts in and clinches Killer up against the cage.
Killer blocking some punches.
Dye pushes Killer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dye lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dye working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Dye.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dye has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Still in the clinch, Dye scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dye lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Dye.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Dye misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Killer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dye goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dye.
Dye lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Killer blocks a body shot from Dye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dye backwards.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Dye throws a head punch that misses.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dye working aggressively here.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dye is keeping busy.
Dye lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dye working aggressively here.
Dye works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
Dye lands with a left to the head.
Dye swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dye misses with a punch on the inside.
Dye works on Killer's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killer lands with a short shot to the head.
Dye lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Dye.
Jack Dye has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dye working aggressively here.
Dye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Dye dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Killer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killer. Dye does a little dance to reset his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Killer scores with a four punch combination!
Killer scores with a sloppy right hand. Dye should have avoided that one.
Killer throws a hook to the side of Dye's head but Dye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Killer cracks Dye with a right hand to the side of the head.
Killer lands a jab to Dye's midsection.
Killer lands a slapping body shot.
Killer throws a poor cross that misses
and Dye counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Killer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dye closes the distance and clinches.
Dye throws a head punch that misses.
Dye working aggressively here.
Dye can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Dye.
Killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer is trying to force a seperation but Dye has the dominant position.
Killer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dye digs a right hand into Killer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Killer's gas tank.
Killer is struggling to control the position.
Dye doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dye misses with a short punch on the inside.
Killer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dye misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dye lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Killer.
Dye tries to work over Killer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dye throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Killers head.
Dye working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Dye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer lands an uppercut.
Killer taking a breather.
Dye lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Killer.
Dye lands a body shot.
Killer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dye.
Dye tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer is trying to push Dye away but Dye has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Killer prevents a body shot from Dye.
Dye struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Dye misses with a hook to the ribs.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dye is keeping busy.
Killer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dye scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Dye.
Dye has a couple of punches blocked by Killer.
Dye blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dye lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Killer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dye lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dye.
Dye fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dye misses with a punch on the inside.
Killer tries a body shot but Dye blocks it.
Dye lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dye.
Dye scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dye takes a shot to the head.
Dye lands an uppercut.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dye cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Killer misses the jab.
Killer throws a right hand that misses
and Dye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer scores with a nice strike.
Killer misses with a hook to the body
and Dye counters with a left to the body.
Dye just misses with a punch to the body.
Dye avoids the body shot from Killer.
Dye just misses with a punch to the body.
Killer throws a good cross that connects.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dye.
Killer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Killer throws a lazy uppercut
letting Dye counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Killer misses
enabling Dye to counter with a crisp jab.
Killer misses with a body shot
and Dye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dye uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Killer.
Dye is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Killer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dye scores with a counter punch that sends Killer to the canvas! Dye smells blood - he's punishing Killer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Killer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dye!
Jack Dye retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Dye thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevo Caruga (ranked 377 p4p, 828 weight class) and Dan Dinklage (ranked 58 p4p, 113 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stevo Caruga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinklage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Caruga as Dinklage shoots in.
Caruga appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dinklage gets the takedown into side control.
Dinklage wants to stand but Caruga has his arm trapped.
Dinklage working away.
Dinklage wants to control but Caruga is keeping him busy.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Caruga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga is trying to maintain the position but Dinklage is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caruga actively working from the bottom here.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caruga moves into full guard.
Caruga trying to control the position.
Dinklage is looking to stand up but Caruga won't let him.
Caruga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Caruga is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dinklage is posturing up here but Caruga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Dinklage tries to roll out but it's too tight and Dinklage has to tap! Slick submission there by Caruga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
Stevo Caruga retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Stevo Caruga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 211 p4p, 679 weight class) and Kodiyak Redd (ranked 29 p4p, 39 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Hall!
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, Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall gets a clinch.
Redd tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Redd back against the cage.
Hall avoiding damage.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redd is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Redd can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Hall stalling the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall.
Redd letting Hall take a breather here.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Redd breaks from the clinch.
Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall blocking some punches.
Hall leaning against his opponent.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Redd to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Hall.
Redd dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Redd has him pressed against the cage.
Hall jumps guard but Redd stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Redd throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall is stalling here.
Redd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall is stalling here.
Hall is struggling to control the position.
Redd works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches.
Redd wants a takedown.
Hall tries to pull guard but Redd won't allow it.
Redd dodges an elbow strike from Hall.
Hall gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Redd regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redd has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at LAFC Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hall trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hall has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd is trying to improve his position.
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.
Redd is letting Hall control him for a moment.
Redd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd being controlled for a moment.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Redd gets back to half guard.
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hall controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Redd throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Hall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Redd misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redd.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Redd sprawls and moves away.
Hall fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Redd sprawls well initially but Hall persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Redd is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall stalling.
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall stalling.
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Redd is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Redd!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redd is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd tries to hold on but Hall postures up.
Hall mounts Redd! Really nice guard pass there!
Hall controlling his opponent.
Redd is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Redd is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Redd is trying desperately to improve position.
Hall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Redd has worked his arm free - good work by Redd!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redd misses with a looping right.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Redd avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Redd's knee but Redd avoids it well.
Hall gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redd smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall dominated that second round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Kodiyak Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd misses with the combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Redd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Redd is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd misses the shot to the body.
Hall misses with a low kick.
Redd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall gets a clinch.
Hall drags the fight down to the ground.
Redd wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Redd postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Hall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Richard Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Redd is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Hall performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Redd defending well.
Redd wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redd sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall is pressing down on Redd's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redd is holding on for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Redd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Redd throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Redd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hall with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redd to score with a decent uppercut.
Redd shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Redd throws a leg kick
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hall is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Redd.
Redd is looking for a sweep.
Redd is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hall's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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.
Redd makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redd.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Redd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hall drops back looking for a leg! Redd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Redd manages to kick Hall off! Hall jumps back into Redd's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hall has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Redd is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Redd has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Redd tries to break free.
Hall has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Redd is doing well to defend. Hall seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Redd is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his bantamweight title!
Richard Hall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Dancer (ranked 666 p4p, 240 weight class) and Mancha Aisland (ranked 97 p4p, 33 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 10 - 2 - 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mancha Aisland!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aisland avoids the body shot from Dancer.
Dancer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aisland walks into a jab.
Dancer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aisland moves away.
Dancer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aisland.
Dancer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aisland's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dancer dips to his left and cracks Aisland with an uppercut!
Dancer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dancer sets himself, and Aisland steps forward looking for the clinch! Dancer avoids it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland misses with a shot to the body
and Dancer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aisland takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dancer connects with a right hand. Aisland shakes it off.
Aisland is rocked!
Dancer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dancer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aisland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dancer jabs at Aisland's body.
Dancer throws a shot to the body.
Dancer lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aisland is still on wobbly legs! Can Dancer finish him?
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!
Dancer lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Aisland head around and knocks him out cold! Dancer hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lesley Dancer!
Lesley Dancer is the new lightweight champion!
Lesley Dancer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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