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KIFC 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Willie Dixon (ranked 5580 p4p, 25469 weight class) and Theodore Bundy (ranked 240 p4p, 271 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willie Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bundy quickly recovers to half guard.
Dixon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bundy looking for submissions off his back.
Bundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dixon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Bundy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dixon has cracked it and Bundy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dixon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willie Dixon!
During a confident post fight interview, Willie Dixon 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Kolomensky (ranked 6221 p4p, 5642 weight class) and Edward Lorkhe (ranked 243 p4p, 225 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Kolomensky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Lorkhe!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lorkhe takes the fight into the clinch.
Lorkhe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Lorkhe trying to control the position but Kolomensky is working away.
Lorkhe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kolomensky tries to bench press Lorkhe off him but Lorkhe keeps the position.
Lorkhe laying and praying for a moment but Kolomensky takes advantage and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lorkhe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kolomensky is looking to control Lorkhe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kolomensky avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lorkhe prevents Kolomensky from standing back up.
Lorkhe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kolomensky defending well though.
Kolomensky is trying to stand.
Lorkhe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kolomensky is just riding it out for now. Lorkhe eventually gives up the hold.
Kolomensky trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edward Lorkhe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kolomensky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lorkhe looks for a takedown but Kolomensky sprawls well.
Sergey Kolomensky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lorkhe walks into a left hand.
Lorkhe closes the distance and clinches.
Kolomensky is trying to break free.
Lorkhe is looking for a takedown.
Lorkhe keeps control of Kolomensky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kolomensky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lorkhe.
Sergey Kolomensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Lorkhe.
Lorkhe breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorkhe shoots in for a double leg but Kolomensky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lorkhe misses with a head kick.
Lorkhe rushes Kolomensky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kolomensky is trying to break free.
Kolomensky tries to break the clinch but Lorkhe is controlling the position.
Lorkhe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kolomensky prevents it.
Lorkhe is trying to pull guard but Kolomensky has him pressed against the cage.
Kolomensky is pressed up against the cage. Lorkhe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kolomensky down to the mat. Kolomensky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lorkhe shoots in for a takedown but Kolomensky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lorkhe has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolomensky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lorkhe shoots and misses
and Kolomensky counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolomensky lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kolomensky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lorkhe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lorkhe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kolomensky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolomensky seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lorkhe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kolomensky throws out the jab.
Kolomensky throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolomensky throws an overhand right that lands on Lorkhe's shoulder, as Lorkhe tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolomensky cracks Lorkhe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lorkhe moves into the clinch.
Lorkhe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kolomensky just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Kolomensky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lorkhe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolomensky counters with a straight right hand.
Lorkhe fails with the takedown
and Kolomensky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lorkhe dives in for a single leg takedown but Kolomensky sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lorkhe misses with a takedown
letting Kolomensky counter with a right hand.
Sergey Kolomensky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Lorkhe.
Lorkhe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Kolomensky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolomensky lands with an uppercut that bounces Lorkhe off the cage and back into range.
Lorkhe has his takedown stuffed
and Kolomensky counters with a nice uppercut.
Kolomensky cracks Lorkhe on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Lorkhe falls backwards against the cage. Kolomensky follows up with more strikes that drop Lorkhe to his knees. Kolomensky keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Lorkhe! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Kolomensky!
Sergey Kolomensky 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Driver (ranked 4500 p4p, 5716 weight class) and Pascal Papillon (ranked 222 p4p, 242 weight class). Andre Driver could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pascal Papillon's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andre Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pascal Papillon!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver avoids the body shot from Papillon.
Driver throws the left hand but Papillon avoids the punch easily.
Papillon misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Driver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Driver looks to score with a jab to the body but Papillon is just out of range.
Driver fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Driver throws a jab when Papillon was well out of range.
Papillon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Papillon.
Driver takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Driver misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Driver.
Driver tries to move into range but Papillon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Papillon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Driver manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Driver lands with a cross.
Andre Driver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papillon dodges the punch combination from Driver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver throws a shot from downtown. Papillon moves away and avoids it.
Papillon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Driver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Driver drops his hands momentarily and Papillon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Driver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papillon throws out a counter right but Driver avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Papillon.
Driver throws a right and a left that Papillon avoids nicely.
Papillon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Driver takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Driver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papillon circles away quickly and effectively.
Papillon fails to land with a series of punches.
Driver is looking for a counter combo.
Papillon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Papillon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Driver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papillon!
 Driver is rocked!
Driver swinging wildly here.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papillon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Driver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papillon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Driver seems to have got his legs back now.
Papillon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papillon staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Papillon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Driver moves into range and connects with a jab.
Driver avoids the body shot from Papillon.
Papillon lands a glancing blow to the side of Driver's head.
Papillon drops his hands momentarily and Driver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Driver swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Driver connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Driver missing with a left hand there. Papillon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Driver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Driver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Driver misses with a hook. Papillon ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Driver throws a series of punches but Papillon moves out of range.
Driver misses with a lunging right hand
and Papillon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Driver misses.
Papillon throws a right hand that Driver ducks under and follows up with a left that Driver also avoids with ease.
Driver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papillon.
Papillon staying out of range there.
Papillon ducks under a wild hook from Driver.
Papillon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice body punch from Papillon.
Papillon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drivers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papillon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Driver connects with a body shot.
Papillon lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Driver misses its intended target.
Driver throws a looping overhand right but Papillon ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papillon throws a good cross that connects.
Driver throws a jab when Papillon was well out of range.
Papillon throws a monster overhand right that drops Driver! Papillon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Papillon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Milton (ranked 4897 p4p, 5015 weight class) and James Amadu (ranked 497 p4p, 501 weight class). Milton comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Born For One Thing. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Milton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Amadu!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadu clinches with his opponent.
Milton misses with a body punch.
Milton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amadu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milton misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Milton.
Amadu tries to clinch but Milton is having none of it.
Amadu forces Milton back against the cage and clinches.
Amadu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Milton trying to control the position from guard on top but Amadu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milton got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amadu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Milton has managed to get both his arms back between Amadu's legs - danger averted.
Amadu is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Milton has his hands clasped together but Amadu extends and breaks Milton's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Amadu.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Amadu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris McCocker (ranked 4183 p4p, 4970 weight class) and James Island (ranked 455 p4p, 476 weight class). Chris McCocker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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, Chris McCocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Island!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Island with a hook.
McCocker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCocker lands in his opponent's guard.
McCocker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCocker stopping the sweep attempt from Island.
Island throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! McCocker escapes and throws Island's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Island is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McCocker's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for McCocker! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Island has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris McCocker!
Chris McCocker gave a mention to Island clothing lite in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tanguy Anguissa (ranked 3488 p4p, 5868 weight class) and Noam Lazaro (ranked 164 p4p, 232 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tanguy Anguissa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noam Lazaro !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazaro wants to clinch up but Anguissa keeps it at a distance.
Lazaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anguissa throws out the jab.
Lazaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Anguissa looks to land a combination but Lazaro avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Anguissa.
The fighters circling - Anguissa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lazaro needs to keep his hands up - Anguissa had a free shot at his head there.
Lazaro shoots in looking for a takedown but Anguissa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lazaro 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lazaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Anguissa tries to sprawl out of it but Lazaro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anguissa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazaro moves away from the strike by Anguissa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anguissa throws a big shot that misses.
Lazaro shoots and misses
and Anguissa counters with a single leg into guard. Lazaro didn't expect that.
Tanguy Anguissa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Lazaro .
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!
Anguissa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lazaro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anguissa throws a big right hand that misses.
Lazaro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anguissa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Anguissa stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lazaro has a takedown stuffed.
Lazaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anguissa throws out the jab.
Anguissa misses with a body shot
and Lazaro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lazaro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Anguissa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lazaro manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anguissa breaks the clinch.
Anguissa tried to score with a low kick but Lazaro checks it.
Lazaro shoots in but Anguissa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anguissa throws out a loose jab but Lazaro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazaro wants to counter with a clinch but Anguissa pushes him away.
Lazaro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Anguissa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Anguissa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Anguissa backs off Lazaro throws a huge counter combo but Anguissa manages to avoid it all.
Anguissa misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Anguissa.
Anguissa misses with a series of wild punches.
Lazaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Anguissa circles away.
Anguissa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lazaro sprawls and moves away.
Lazaro throws a sloppy head kick and Anguissa moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lazaro .
Anguissa throws a shot from downtown. Lazaro moves away and avoids it.
Anguissa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lazaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Anguissa.
Tanguy Anguissa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazaro slips a straight right by Anguissa.
Anguissa throws a nice looking combination but Lazaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Anguissa misses.
Lazaro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anguissa avoids it really well and circles away.
Anguissa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lazaro has time to react.
Anguissa scores with a nice right hand.
Lazaro ducks under a wild hook from Anguissa.
Anguissa slaps away a takedown attempt from Lazaro , before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anguissa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Anguissa tries to counter with a takedown but Lazaro is quick to defend against it.
Lazaro looks winded!
Lazaro misses with a body kick.
Tanguy Anguissa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anguissa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been informed that Lazaro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anguissa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anguissa swings for the body but Lazaro moves out of range.
Lazaro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Anguissa as he jumps to the side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anguissa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Anguissa looks to land a right hand but Lazaro moved out of range.
Lazaro counters with a body kick.
Anguissa throws a right hand that Lazaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Lazaro also avoids with ease.
Anguissa misses with a hook. Lazaro ducked under it nicely.
Anguissa misses with a hook. Lazaro ducked under it nicely.
Anguissa looks to land a left hand but Lazaro moved out of range nicely.
Lazaro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anguissa avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanguy Anguissa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lazaro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anguissa connects with a body shot.
Lazaro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Anguissa connects with a crisp jab.
Anguissa swinging wildly here.
Anguissa misses with the combination.
Lazaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Anguissa throws a series of punches but Lazaro avoids them all with ease.
Anguissa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lazaro staying out of range there.
Anguissa swings widly with a right hand
and Lazaro counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lazaro .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Anguissa as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anguissa throws a jab when Lazaro was well out of range.
Lazaro closes the distance and clinches up with Anguissa, looking for a takedown. Lazaro pushes Anguissa against the cage but Anguissa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tanguy Anguissa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Noam Lazaro .
Lazaro is breathing heavily.
Lazaro is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Anguissa moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tanguy Anguissa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eli Austen (ranked 3160 p4p, 3675 weight class) and Chuck Noland (ranked 261 p4p, 302 weight class). Noland is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Survivor. Chuck Noland will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Austen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chuck Noland!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Austen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Austen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Austen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Noland sprawls and moves away.
Noland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A low kick from Noland misses
and Noland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Austen clobbers Noland with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Austen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Noland. Noland circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Noland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austen.
Austen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Noland wants to get back to striking at distance but Austen won't allow it.
Noland tries to circle away but Austen has him pinned against the cage.
Austen is working Noland over against the cage.
Austen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Noland is trying to break the clinch but Austen has him pressed against the cage.
Austen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Austen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Austen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austen wants to sweep but no luck.
Austen has his feet on Noland's thighs here. He's pushed Noland off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Noland screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Austen!
A victorious Eli Austen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Chuck Noland stepped up to the mic, saying 'Been struggling with mental health lately, going to get that fixed now and hopefully I'll be back stronger. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy King (ranked 2761 p4p, 3714 weight class) and Iwill Kicku (ranked 156 p4p, 201 weight class). King's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold. Kicku has chosen Just Kickin' it as his entrance music. Iwill Kicku acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iwill Kicku!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kicku darts in looking for a takedown but King gets double underhooks and turns Kicku into the cage.
King closes the distance and clinches.
Kicku doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
Kicku pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kicku trying to control the position but instead, King has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kicku into the cage.
Kicku lands a nice shot to the body.
Kicku fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jeremy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kicku.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicku is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku lands a knee to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
We've been informed that Kicku 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.
Kicku wants to break free but King has control.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
Kicku is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
King blocking some punches.
King digs a right hand underneath Kicku's ribcage. Kicku let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King presses Kicku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kicku lands a body shot.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kicku trying to land knees to the body.
Kicku is trying to stall.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
Kicku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
King's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and King duly obliges.
Kicku keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a straight right by Kicku.
King sizes up Kicku with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Kicku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King misses with a body punch.
Kicku working hard to break the clinch.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Kicku.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
Kicku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Kicku.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku tries to land a knee to the head but King blocks with his arms.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
Kicku's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands with an overhand left.
Kicku fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A combination from King does no damage.
A punch combination from King misses.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
King keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kicku misses with a double jab.
King moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kicku takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kicku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King throws a nice looking combination but Kicku bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kicku ducks under a wild hook from King.
King 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.
Kicku throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Kicku takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kicku throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Kicku tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kicku fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kicku tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kicku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicku drops back down to his feet.
Jeremy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeremy King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King works on Kicku's body with a couple of short punches.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from King.
Kicku is breathing heavily.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Kicku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from King as the two fighters clinch.
King lands a body shot.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
King avoids a wild elbow strike from Kicku.
Kicku is trying to stall.
Kicku missing with knees to the body.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King presses Kicku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku misses with a body punch.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
A hook to the body from King.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kicku.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
King blocks a body shot from Kicku.
King lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kicku or not.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Nice body punch from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kicku can do to turn this around?
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King misses with a body punch.
Kicku throws an elbow but it misses.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kicku.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy King dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King darts in and clinches Kicku up against the cage.
Kicku is trying to break free.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kicku tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. King just stands there and leans against the cage.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku misses with an elbow over the top.
Kicku tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
King tries a body shot but Kicku blocks it.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses with a body punch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
Kicku tries to pull guard but King forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Kicku controls the action.
Kicku has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jeremy King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iwill Kicku.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King prevents Kicku from breaking the clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Kicku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King is working Kicku over against the cage.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King prevents the takedown attempt.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King tries to work over Kicku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kicku tries to stall but King uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kicku blocks a body shot from King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Kicku avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Kicku misses with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King is leaning against Kicku and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kicku prevents a body shot from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kicku's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from King.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Kicku controls his hands.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kicku.
King works over Kicku's head and body with a nice combination.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 Kicku is rocked!
King misses with a hook. Kicku ducked under it nicely.
Kicku is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Kicku takes one to the side of the head.
Kicku walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kicku switches off momentarily and King cracks him with a monster right hand! Kicku topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as King dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy King!
Jeremy King decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Iwill Kicku stepped up to the mic, saying 'Broke my toe early in the fight, I demand a rematch. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Euan Daxton (ranked 2162 p4p, 3287 weight class) and Siaosi Kuresa (ranked 288 p4p, 396 weight class). Euan Daxton 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Euan Daxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Siaosi Kuresa!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuresa swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxton.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuresa as he connects with a hook.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton is looking to clinch but Kuresa is avoiding it.
Kuresa lands a nice hook to Daxton's body. Daxton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuresa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuresa keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Kuresa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuresa keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuresa flicks out a counter leg kick but Daxton steps away.
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuresa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton fails with an attempt to clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Daxton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Daxton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Kuresa scores with a four punch combination!
Kuresa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daxton's head backwards.
Kuresa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuresa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuresa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kuresa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daxton on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuresa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuresa scores with a shot to the body.
Daxton closes the distance and clinches.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuresa walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuresa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuresa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuresa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Kuresa is looking for the big counter here.
Daxton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daxton slips a jab and a cross from Kuresa.
Kuresa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Kuresa circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Kuresa does no damage.
Donk. Kuresa catches Daxton right on the button with a cross.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuresa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuresa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Daxton slips a straight right by Kuresa.
As Kuresa tries to get set, Daxton tries to push him back and clinch up but Kuresa manages to avoid the attempt.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuresa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuresa counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuresa lands a really nice looking cross but Daxton seems unphased.
Kuresa tries to land a leg kick but Daxton saw it coming and moves away.
We've been informed that Kuresa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa counters with a nice uppercut.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Daxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daxton darts in trying to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Kuresa pushes him off.
A nice side step and Kuresa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Daxton walks into a jab.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siaosi Kuresa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kuresa throws a one two combo.
Daxton 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.
Daxton instigates a clinch.
Kuresa misses with an elbow over the top.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuresa walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kuresa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Kuresa as he connects with a hook.
Kuresa lands with a good body shot.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Kuresa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daxton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kuresa misses with a wild combination.
Daxton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Daxton wants to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Kuresa lands a nice shot to the body.
Daxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuresa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daxton tries to clinch
enabling Kuresa to counter with a crisp jab.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Kuresa pushes him off.
Kuresa is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daxton tries to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a straight right hand.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Kuresa counters with a three punch combo that has Daxton backing up. Daxton nods at Kuresa to acknowledge the strikes.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa moves away
and Kuresa counters with a nice uppercut.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Kuresa swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxton.
Kuresa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Kuresa counters with a nice uppercut.
Daxton wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuresa to score with a decent uppercut.
Daxton tries to clinch up
enabling Kuresa to counter with a crisp jab.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Kuresa pushes him off.
Kuresa keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton checks a leg kick.
Daxton tries to clinch up but Kuresa circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa is having none of it.
Kuresa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa moves away
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuresa lands with a straight right. Daxton didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Kuresa counters with a two punch combo.
Kuresa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuresa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuresa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daxton clinches up against the cage.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kuresa smiles and moves away.
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuresa circles away.
Siaosi Kuresa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kuresa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Daxton thinking.
Some wild striking there from Kuresa.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
enabling Kuresa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuresa digs a good body shot into Daxton's ribs.
Kuresa connects with a looping right hand.
Kuresa scores with a nice right hand.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daxton backing away here, and Kuresa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kuresa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuresa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daxton wants to clinch up but Kuresa keeps it at a distance.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa is having none of it.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa is having none of it.
Daxton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Siaosi Kuresa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Daxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Daxton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Daxton has Kuresa up against the cage in a clinch.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Kuresa has him pressed against the cage.
Kuresa is trying to break the clinch but Daxton is controlling him.
Kuresa is trying to push Daxton away but Daxton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kuresa is trying to break the clinch but Daxton has him pressed against the cage.
Daxton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kuresa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Daxton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kuresa walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Euan Daxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Kuresa misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuresa finds it's way round the side to connect with Daxton's head.
Daxton tries to clinch up
and Kuresa counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuresa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Kuresa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daxton needs to keep his hands up - Kuresa had a free shot at his head there.
Daxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuresa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Daxton moves to clinch but Kuresa breaks away
and Kuresa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daxton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kuresa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donk. Kuresa catches Daxton right on the button with a cross.
Daxton tries to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kuresa!
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuresa circles away.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuresa misses.
Siaosi Kuresa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Kuresa circles away.
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuresa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuresa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daxton wants to clinch but Kuresa slips to the side
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuresa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daxton looks to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a two punch combo.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa counters with a stiff right hand.
Daxton tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kuresa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Daxton dodges the punch combination from Kuresa.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kuresa! But no joy.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Kuresa circles away.
Daxton staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Daxton closes the distance but Kuresa moves to the side
and Daxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuresa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa moves away
and Kuresa counters with a stiff right hand.
Daxton moves to clinch but Kuresa breaks away
and Kuresa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuresa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Kuresa circles away.
It seemed like Kuresa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Daxton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuresa.
Kuresa misses with an uppercut. Daxton saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daxton darts in trying to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuresa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuresa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Daxton moves out of range of the strikes.
Daxton darts in trying to clinch
and Kuresa counters with a left and a right that stings Daxton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daxton tries to clinch up but Kuresa circles away and keeps his distance.
Daxton tries to clinch but Kuresa is having none of it.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kuresa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuresa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuresa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kuresa lands with a good body shot.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siaosi Kuresa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daxton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siaosi Kuresa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kuresa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siaosi Kuresa!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wetton (ranked 2331 p4p, 2569 weight class) and John McCoy (ranked 312 p4p, 328 weight class). John McCoy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Wetton!
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, John McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wetton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCoy. Wetton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wetton darts in and clinches McCoy up against the cage.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy letting Wetton take a breather here.
McCoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCoy breaks the clinch.
McCoy moves into range and clinches up with Wetton.
A short uppercut from McCoy.
A head punch on the inside from Wetton fails to land.
Wetton displaying some good clinch control by pressing McCoy up against the cage.
Wetton stalling in the clinch but McCoy improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from McCoy.
A head punch on the inside from Wetton fails to land.
Wetton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCoy's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCoy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wetton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wetton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wetton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
McCoy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wetton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCoy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCoy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wetton counters with a takedown into side control.
McCoy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wetton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wetton is staying tight to McCoy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wetton tries to advance to mount but McCoy denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wetton is staying tight to McCoy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCoy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wetton has hold of McCoy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! McCoy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wetton cranks the arm and McCoy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from McCoy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Wetton!
An out of breath John Wetton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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