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KIFC 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Rose (ranked 3670 p4p, 4135 weight class) and Chuck Noland (ranked 302 p4p, 333 weight class). Noland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Survivor. Chuck Noland 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 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, Brandon Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chuck Noland!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Noland's half guard.
Rose works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rose wants to finish this one by submission but Noland is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rose.
Noland tries to buck Rose off but Rose takes his back!
Noland preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noland fending off the submission attempt from Rose.
Noland is trying to defend against the choke here but Rose has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rose Tightens the hold and Noland taps out furiously! Rose displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brandon Rose!
After the big win, Brandon Rose made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Island clothing lite and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Chuck Noland spoke after the fight, 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 Henry Chinaski (ranked 3899 p4p, 4874 weight class) and Willie Dixon (ranked 211 p4p, 236 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Chinaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willie Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon fails with the takedown
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chinaski avoids it really well and circles away.
Henry Chinaski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Dixon.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chinaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon has his takedown stuffed
and Chinaski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dixon fails with the takedown
and Chinaski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chinaski with a nice cross.
Dixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chinaski lands a nice hook to Dixon's body. Dixon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Chinaski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chinaski avoids it really well and circles away.
Chinaski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dixon drops his hands momentarily and Chinaski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chinaski. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chinaski scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Chinaski. Beautiful body shot.
Dixon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chinaski has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Chinaski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dixon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Chinaski!
Chinaski tries to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon has hold of Chinaski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Chinaski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dixon is landing with some decent strikes but Chinaski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chinaski is working to get back to half guard.
Chinaski has left one of his arms exposed and Dixon doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Chinaski screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Dixon!
A relieved looking Willie Dixon 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 Jimmy Uso (ranked 3368 p4p, 3358 weight class) and James Amadu (ranked 403 p4p, 402 weight class). Jimmy Uso 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Uso!
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, James Amadu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amadu rushes Uso and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Amadu manages to pull guard.
Amadu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amadu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uso landing with the ground and pound.
Amadu is trying to control the position but Uso postures up.
Amadu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uso.
Uso throwing strikes but missing.
Amadu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Uso knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Amadu on the ground.
Amadu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Uso defends well.
Amadu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amadu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Uso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Uso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Amadu looking to control.
Uso with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amadu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uso is aware though and is defending well.
Uso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Uso working some strikes from top position.
Amadu has momentary wrist control but Uso slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amadu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Amadu controls Uso momentarily but Uso frees himself.
Amadu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Uso lands a couple of elbows.
Uso throws a big elbow that misses.
Amadu working a defensive guard here.
Uso is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Uso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uso got a little sloppy there for a moment and Amadu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Uso has managed to get both his arms back between Amadu's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uso throwing strikes but missing.
Uso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Amadu's head.
Uso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Amadu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amadu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uso defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amadu is trying to control the position but Uso postures up.
Amadu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uso defends it easily.
Amadu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uso defends it easily.
Amadu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Amadu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Amadu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Uso throwing strikes but missing.
Uso throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Amadu is trying to control the position but Uso postures up.
Amadu working for a triangle but Uso defends it easily.
Uso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Uso is in close to Amadu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
 It looks like James Amadu has been cut.
Amadu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Amadu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amadu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Amadu working a defensive guard here.
Uso throwing strikes but missing.
Uso with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Amadu is trying to keep Uso in close.
Amadu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Uso defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Uso stands up over Amadu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Uso distracts Amadu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 Amadu is rocked!
Amadu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Uso is aware though and is defending well.
Amadu is still in real trouble! Can Uso finish him?
Amadu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Amadu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uso arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Amadu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimmy Uso!
A pretty intense looking Jimmy Uso took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John McCoy (ranked 2981 p4p, 3214 weight class) and Chris McCocker (ranked 377 p4p, 402 weight class). The key to victory for John McCoy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris McCocker!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy looks to land a combination. McCocker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCoy looks to land a combination but McCocker avoids it well.
It seemed like McCocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCocker misses with an uppercut
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from McCocker.
McCocker misses with a hook.
McCocker slips under a jab.
McCocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCocker.
McCocker misses with a right hand
and McCoy counters with a left to the body.
McCoy swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McCoy defends it well.
McCoy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCocker manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCocker! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCocker throws an overhand right that lands on McCoy's shoulder, as McCoy tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - McCocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by McCoy.
A swing and a miss from McCocker.
It looked like McCoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCocker.
McCoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCocker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but McCocker persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
A little jabbing left from McCocker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McCocker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCocker tries to move into range but McCoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McCoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCocker slips a straight right by McCoy.
McCocker throws out a counter right but McCoy avoids it with no problem.
McCocker misses with a hook
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
McCocker swings widly with a right hand
and McCoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops McCocker! McCoy lets McCocker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McCocker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCocker misses with a looping right.
McCocker is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
McCocker misses with an uppercut
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
McCocker misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from McCoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCocker connects with a nice looking jab.
McCocker seems to have recovered his senses.
McCocker's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McCocker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCocker tries to move into range but McCoy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCocker.
McCocker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McCoy is trying to defend but McCocker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McCocker passes the guard and advances to mount!
McCocker working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. McCoy turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips McCocker off and cradles McCoy's limp body as McCocker celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Chris McCocker!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chris McCocker waved his t-shirt featuring Island clothing lite's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Bullard (ranked 1871 p4p, 4146 weight class) and Iwill Kicku (ranked 113 p4p, 223 weight class). Kicku has chosen Just Kickin' it as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Bullard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iwill Kicku!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Buzz Bullard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullard gets tackled into the cage by Kicku. Kicku maintains the clinch.
Bullard pulls Kicku into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kicku preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bullard holds on and takes a little breather.
Kicku trying to control but Bullard is working from the bottom.
Kicku being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bullard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kicku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bullard is pushing down on Kicku's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kicku is fighting to maintain full guard but Bullard has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kicku is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bullard scores with a couple of nice shots.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bullard in particular looking to stall.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bullard lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Bullard is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bullard trying to mount his opponent but Kicku defends it.
Kicku has hold of Bullard's hands but Bullard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bullard lands a nice short elbow.
Kicku really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bullard controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullard winds up and cracks Kicku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kicku can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bullard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bullard working Kicku over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Bullard there.
Bullard slips a nice elbow through Kicku's hands, connecting with Kicku's forehead.
Bullard is looking to advance position but Kicku won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bullard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullard stalling.
Bullard passes to full mount!
Bullard lands a couple of good shots and Kicku has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bullard scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard controls the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bullard is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kicku up.
Good control from Bullard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bullard lands a jab to the head.
Bullard misses the shot to the body.
Bullard misses the body punch
enabling Kicku to counter with a crisp jab.
Bullard throws out a loose jab but Kicku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kicku is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A telegraphed right hand from Bullard misses the target.
Kicku walks into a left hand.
Bullard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kicku replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bullard blocks it well.
Kicku fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bullard, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicku misses with an elbow strike.
Bullard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kicku lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Bullard.
Kicku using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bullard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullard blocks a body shot from Kicku.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bullard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bullard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kicku blocks a body shot from Bullard.
Bullard lands with a left to the head.
Kicku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bullard blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kicku tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullard avoids the damage to the body.
Bullard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bullard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bullard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bullard has a couple of punches blocked by Kicku.
Bullard lands a left hand.
Kicku successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kicku has momentary wrist control but Bullard slips an elbow through the middle.
Kicku can't keep his opponent in guard - Bullard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bullard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kicku sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullard working Kicku over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullard content to control rather than advance.
Buzz Bullard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kicku is defending against the submission attempts here by Bullard.
Bullard stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullard is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kicku is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Buzz Bullard!
Buzz Bullard opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Iwill Kicku spoke after the fight, 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 Arnold Blevins (ranked 2312 p4p, 2777 weight class) and Euan Daxton (ranked 303 p4p, 356 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnold Blevins!
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, Euan Daxton!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blevins throwing a counter right hand but Daxton manages to avoid it.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Blevins pushes him off.
Blevins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Daxton momentarily.
Daxton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blevins lands a slapping body shot.
Daxton tries to move into range but Blevins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Blevins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Blevins.
Blevins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've been told by Blevins's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Daxton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Blevins lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blevins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blevins keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton rushes Blevins and presses him up against the cage.
Blevins is trying to break free.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Blevins won't allow it.
Blevins gets through Daxton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Daxton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blevins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daxton pushes Blevins up against the cage in a clinch.
Blevins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Blevins.
Blevins lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arnold Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.
Daxton manages to pull guard.
Daxton trying to keep a closed guard but Blevins is proving a slippery customer.
Blevins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blevins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blevins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blevins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Daxton working for a triangle but Blevins defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton working for a triangle but Blevins defends it easily.
Daxton looking for subs off his back but Blevins has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Blevins in particular looking to stall.
Blevins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daxton on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daxton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daxton wants to control but Blevins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blevins is controlling the pace.
Daxton trying to hold on to Blevins's head to control him but Blevins postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daxton is trying to get back to full guard.
Daxton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Daxton looking for a guillotine here but Blevins defends easily.
Daxton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blevins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Blevins dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blevins looks to land a combination but Daxton avoids it well.
Blevins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?
Blevins throws a head kick that Daxton semi-blocks.
Blevins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blevins connects with a body shot that sends Daxton's belly button to the back.
Blevins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blevins scores with a hook to the body. Daxton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Blevins misses the target.
Blevins is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Daxton moves into the clinch successfully.
Blevins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blevins lands an uppercut.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Blevins won't allow it.
Daxton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blevins is trying to break free.
Blevins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daxton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daxton blocks a head kick by Blevins.
Blevins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Daxton wants to clinch.
Donk. Blevins catches Daxton right on the button with a cross.
Daxton closes the distance but Blevins moves to the side
and Blevins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Blevins pushes him off.
Daxton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blevins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Daxton scrambles back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Blevins. That's going to slow Daxton down.
Blevins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daxton.
Daxton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daxton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daxton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arnold Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.
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 Blevins walks away with a smile on his face. Daxton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blevins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Daxton at a distance.
Daxton walks into a stiff left hand from Blevins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blevins throws a sloppy head kick and Daxton moves out of range easily.
Blevins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Daxton fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Blevins pushes him off.
Blevins paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blevins keeps the fight on the outside.
Daxton moves in looking to clinch but Blevins pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Blevins misses the target.
Daxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blevins clobbers Daxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blevins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Daxton tries to clinch there but Blevins circles away.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Blevins cracks Daxton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blevins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blevins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins moves out of range.
Daxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Blevins circles away.
Blevins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Daxton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blevins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Blevins misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blevins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Daxton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick lands for Blevins.
Good standup being displayed there by Blevins as he connects with a hook.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins moves out of range.
Blevins connects with a crisp jab.
Euan Daxton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daxton moves into the clinch.
Blevins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blevins has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton.
Blevins working hard to break the clinch.
Daxton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blevins breaks from the clinch.
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Blevins circles away.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Blevins swats away the attempt to clinch by Daxton.
A counter left hand to the body from Blevins misses its target.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Arnold Blevins is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blevins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blevins jabs Daxton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Blevins connects with a body shot.
Daxton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Daxton tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blevins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Daxton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Daxton is looking to clinch.
Daxton drops his hands momentarily and Blevins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Some wild striking there from Blevins.
Blevins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Daxton has closed the distance and engaged Blevins in a clinch.
A short right from Blevins on the inside.
Blevins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blevins lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Blevins fails to land.
Daxton successfully pulls guard.
Daxton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blevins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daxton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Blevins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Blevins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blevins throws a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Blevins has him pressed against the cage.
Blevins lands a left hand.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Blevins won't allow it.
A short right from Blevins on the inside.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blevins smiles and moves away.
Arnold Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Euan Daxton.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blevins.
Daxton tries to clinch up but Blevins circles away and keeps his distance.
Blevins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Daxton just manages to avoid it.
Blevins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Blevins throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blevins with the inside leg kick.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch but Blevins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blevins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Daxton's hands.
Blevins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Blevins.
Blevins connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Blevins finds it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daxton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blevins throws a head kick but Daxton moves out of range.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Daxton tries to clinch up.
Daxton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daxton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Daxton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daxton tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Blevins lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Daxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Blevins circles away.
Blevins throws a head kick that misses.
Blevins punishes Daxton's body with a nice straight punch.
Daxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blevins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blevins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Blevins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daxton.
Blevins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blevins lands with a shot to the body.
Daxton clinches up with Blevins and pushes him back against the cage.
Daxton manages to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blevins defends well.
Daxton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blevins preventing the sweep.
Daxton is trying to keep Blevins in close.
Daxton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Daxton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Blevins has passed into half guard!
Daxton is looking for a sweep. Blevins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daxton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daxton looking for submissions off his back.
Daxton wants to improve his position but Blevins is controlling well.
Daxton looking for subs from the bottom but Blevins mounts him!
Blevins looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Daxton wants to control but Blevins is having none of it.
Daxton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blevins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Euan Daxton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daxton is trying desperately to improve position.
Arnold Blevins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Blevins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Blevins, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Blevins!
After the big win, Arnold Blevins made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Primal and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Batara Sari (ranked 2269 p4p, 2470 weight class) and Scott Shotz (ranked 286 p4p, 304 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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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Batara Sari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Shotz!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sari takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sari walks into a stiff left hand from Shotz.
Shotz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sari, pushing him back against the cage.
Shotz working aggressively here.
Shotz breaks the clinch.
Shotz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scott Shotz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shotz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sari.
Shotz with a nice cross.
Shotz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shotz!
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!
Sari controlling the position.
Shotz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sari tries for a kimura but Shotz is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sari takes a little break here. Shotz wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Shotz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shotz being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sari tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Shotz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sari's best efforts.
Shotz wants to get back to full guard.
Shotz with the active half guard here but Sari passes nicely into side control.
Shotz tries to improve position but can't.
Shotz looks to move to half guard but instead Sari has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotz is looking to get to half guard.
Shotz tries to hold on but Sari postures up.
Shotz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sari prevents Shotz from improving his position.
Sari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sari tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shotz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sari is controlling the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batara Sari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Shotz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sari counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shotz trying to control here.
Shotz is looking for a sweep. Sari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sari trying to pass the guard but Shotz defending well.
Sari trying to control from half guard but Shotz is working away.
Well, if Sari is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shotz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotz tries to roll over but Sari keeps him under control.
Shotz trying to control but Sari postures up.
Sari slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Shotz misses with a shot to the body
and Sari counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shotz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Shotz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sari is chipping away with strikes.
Sari advances to full mount.
Batara Sari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotz can't escape the position.
Sari controlling from the full mount.
Sari seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shotz for as long as he can get away with.
Sari continues to stall.
Shotz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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.
Shotz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sari is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shotz working to try and regain half guard.
Sari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shotz is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Batara Sari dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sari circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sari counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shotz wants to control but Sari passes easily into half guard.
Sari wants to control but Shotz is keeping him busy.
Sari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shotz keeping hold of Sari's head, controlling as best he can.
Shotz moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sari trying to control the position from guard on top but Shotz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sari pushes down on Shotz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sari not doing much here.
Shotz wants to control but Sari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sari is trying to control the action in half guard but Shotz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shotz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sari. Sari circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sari tries to clinch up.
Shotz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scott Shotz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotz punishes Sari's body with a nice straight punch.
Shotz instigates a clinch.
Sari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shotz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sari has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Shotz regains guard immediately.
Shotz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sari puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Shotz trying to control from the bottom.
Shotz is trying to get back to full guard.
Sari is looking to advance position but Shotz won't allow it.
Shotz is staying active underneath Sari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shotz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sari escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sari!
Shotz is trying to control Sari's posture but Sari avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotz is letting Sari control him for a moment.
Scott Shotz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shotz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sari takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batara Sari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shotz throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Sari manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batara Sari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sari, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batara Sari!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wetton (ranked 1751 p4p, 1938 weight class) and Siaosi Kuresa (ranked 236 p4p, 256 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 4 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Siaosi Kuresa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuresa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wetton backs up against the cage.
Kuresa lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuresa. Wetton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wetton tries to counter with a takedown but Kuresa is quick to defend against it.
Wetton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wetton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kuresa avoids it really well and circles away.
Wetton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wetton works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wetton wants to take Kuresa's back here but Kuresa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wetton controlling from mount.
Kuresa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wetton moves to back control.
Wetton definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuresa tries to break free.
Kuresa 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 has his arm under Kuresa's chin here. Game over son! Wetton squeezes tightly and Kuresa is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wetton!
A victorious John Wetton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 2043 p4p, 2462 weight class) and Eli Austen (ranked 182 p4p, 212 weight class). Eli Austen 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Dayton !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Austen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austen jabs Dayton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Austen throws a series of strikes that have Dayton backpedaling.
Dayton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dayton trying to control but Austen is working from the bottom.
Austen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Austen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Austen pulls Dayton in close to prevent any damage.
Dayton controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Austen keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austen has control of Dayton 's left arm, preventing Dayton from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Austen swings widly with a right hand
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Austen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dayton wants to free his trapped foot but Austen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dayton controlling the pace.
Dayton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Austen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dayton is thwarting Austen's attempts to control the position.
Austen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dayton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dayton is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austen wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy.
Dayton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dayton passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Austen!
Dayton controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton tries to control but Austen wriggling away.
Dayton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Austen takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Dayton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dayton lands a big elbow.
Dayton lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton tries to control but Austen wriggling away.
Dayton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Austen tries to reverse the position but Dayton maintains control.
Austen keeps trying to improve his position.
Dayton lands a couple of good shots and Austen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dayton lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Dayton .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dayton really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Austen.
Austen is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dayton off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dayton landing with strikes.
Austen is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dayton drops his hands momentarily and Austen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Austen lands an overhand right.
Austen lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.
Dayton gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton working Austen over with strikes.
Dayton controlling the action here.
Austen is looking to control Dayton 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Austen avoid being mounted?
Dayton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Austen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Austen can do to turn this around?
Dayton wants to control but Austen is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
Austen wants to get back to full guard.
Dayton is working for a kimura but Austen is defending it quite comfortably.
Austen is looking to improve his position.
Dayton wants to work for an arm triangle but Austen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two 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.
Austen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dayton is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dayton is pushing down on Austen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Austen is fighting to maintain full guard but Dayton has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dayton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Austen won't allow Dayton to pass to mount.
Austen is trying to control but can't.
Dayton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Austen actively working from the bottom here.
Dayton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Austen sees it coming and defends easily.
Dayton wants to pass the guard but Austen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austen is trying to control but can't.
Dayton wants to control but Austen is keeping him busy.
Dayton lands strikes from half guard.
Dayton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Austen's head.
Austen is staying active underneath Dayton , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dayton lands a nice short elbow.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dayton working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dayton wants to take a breather but Austen is having none of it.
Dayton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Austen is just riding it out for now. Dayton eventually gives up the hold.
Dayton is keen to just control but Austen is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Austen.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton lands a couple of digs.
Dayton passes Austen's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dayton is just content to waste time from the top position. Austen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Dayton dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Austen misses the jab.
Austen misses with a left hand
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Austen wants to get back to his feet but Dayton passes into half guard.
Dayton stalling.
Austen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dayton working over Austen with some ground and pound. Austen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Austen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Austen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Austen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Austen keeps moving.
Dayton 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.
Austen has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dayton 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 Austen.
Austen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Dayton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Austen wants to control but Dayton postures up.
Austen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dayton 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Austen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Austen keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Dayton is stalling in the full guard.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Austen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton passes into half guard.
Dayton wants to free his trapped foot but Austen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Austen is trying to maintain the position but Dayton is very close to passing his half guard.
Dayton works his way into side control.
Dayton trying to control the position but Austen is working away.
Austen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austen taking a bit of punishment here - Dayton scoring with strikes.
Dayton wants to control but Austen is keeping him busy.
Eli Austen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dayton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Austen regains half guard.
Austen is trying to get back to full guard.
Dayton is looking to take a break and control but Austen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Austen looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Small Dayton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dayton , 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
A relieved looking Small Dayton 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Man (ranked 2292 p4p, 2252 weight class) and Jeremy King (ranked 136 p4p, 134 weight class). King is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold. On his way into the cage it seems that Stan Man has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Stan Man seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy King!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for King!
King is trying to improve his position.
Man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Man trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sloppy strikes there by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to control the position but King is working away.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to advance to mount but King denies him.
Man is chipping away with strikes.
Man misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Man sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but King is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
King is not content to let Man control the position.
Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is trying to improve his position.
Man landing a few strikes.
King is trying to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if King can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
King manages to work his way to half guard, despite Man's best efforts.
Man scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control from half guard but King is working away.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Man trying to control the action but King is working from the bottom.
Man 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.
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.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Man.
Man working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man prevents King from standing back up.
King taking some punishment here, with Man in his half guard.
Man moves into full mount! King won't be happy about that!
Man can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Man is going oldschool here, as he tries to force King to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so King shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Man dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Man fails with the takedown.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd cheers as King lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Man is defended easily by King.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands an overhand right.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King scores with a one two! Man had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donk. King catches Man right on the button with a cross.
King scores with a nice body kick.
King scores with a head kick.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Man backs up against the cage.
King throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 Man is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King scores with a nice right hand.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man shoots and misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Man fails with the takedown
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Man takes one to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from King as Man shoots in.
Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
King lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Man at a distance.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man tries to clinch
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot lands for King.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Man takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King with a jab.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from King.
King lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King connects with a body shot that sends Man's belly button to the back.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man takes a jab right on the kisser.
King dips to his left and cracks Man with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by King.
King lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Man.
King managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Man.
Man is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but King is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - King finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Man tries for a takedown but King circles away easily
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King lands with a shot to the body.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King 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.
A left lands for King.
Jeremy King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a kick to the midsection.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
King scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. King tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag King to the ground. King escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Man doesn't succeed with the takedown
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters with a crisp right that sends Man to the canvas! King follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy King!
A relieved looking Jeremy King 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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