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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peyton Moore (ranked 25302 p4p, 25395 weight class) and Traicho Traev (ranked 593 p4p, 616 weight class). Traicho Traev is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peyton Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Traicho Traev!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traev misses with a takedown
letting Moore counter with a right hand.
Moore lands a nice hook to Traev's body. Traev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moore cracks Traev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moore lands a jab to Traev's midsection.
Traev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moore jabs Traev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Traev throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Traicho Traev has been cut.
Traev misses with a shot to the body
and Moore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore throws a shot to the body.
Traev takes one to the side of the head.
Moore misses with a wild body shot.
Traev has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Moore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Moore for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Moore's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Traev wants to clinch up but Moore keeps it at a distance.
Traev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Traev gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore is looking to counter punch.
Traev moves out of range of the body kick.
Traev misses with the combination.
Peyton Moore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Traev tries to clinch there but Moore circles away.
Traev tries to clinch up
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Moore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peyton Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Traicho Traev.
Moore swings for the body but Traev moves out of range.
Traev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Traev tries to move into range but Moore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Moore is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Traev has closed the distance and engaged Moore in a clinch.
Moore breaks the clinch.
Traev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traev misses with a takedown attempt
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moore works Traev's body with a nice hook.
Traev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Moore swings for the body but Traev moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore lands with a cross.
Traev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Moore as he avoids it easily.
Traev wants to clinch but Moore slips to the side
and Moore counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Traev blocks the leg kick.
Moore clobbers Traev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Traev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Traev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moore tried to score with a low kick but Traev checks it.
Traev tries to land a body kick
and Traev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moore cracks Traev with an open hand slap.
Moore tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Traev is able to avoid easily.
Moore drops Traev with a beautiful combination! Traev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moore is looking for the KO!
 Traev is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Moore counters with a huge left! Traev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Moore isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Traev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Moore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peyton Moore!
Peyton Moore spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Flamenco Jr (ranked 25476 p4p, 5384 weight class) and William McGuilicuty (ranked 533 p4p, 497 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Flamenco Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, William McGuilicuty!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuilicuty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty throws an overhand right that lands on Flamenco Jr's shoulder, as Flamenco Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Flamenco Jr slips a jab and a cross from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McGuilicuty drops his hands momentarily and Flamenco Jr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Flamenco Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
Flamenco Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McGuilicuty throws a right and a left that Flamenco Jr avoids nicely.
McGuilicuty's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGuilicuty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McGuilicuty dodges the punch combination from Flamenco Jr.
A jab from McGuilicuty misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Flamenco Jr misses the target.
Flamenco Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like McGuilicuty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flamenco Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
William McGuilicuty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Flamenco Jr misses.
A big left from McGuilicuty misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from McGuilicuty misses its intended target.
McGuilicuty throws a shot from downtown. Flamenco Jr moves away and avoids it.
Flamenco Jr looks to land a right hand but McGuilicuty moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr slips under a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr looks to land a left hand but McGuilicuty moved out of range nicely.
Flamenco Jr moves out of range as McGuilicuty strikes.
A punch lands to the side of McGuilicuty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Flamenco Jr throws a jab when McGuilicuty was well out of range.
McGuilicuty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flamenco Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty slips a straight right by Flamenco Jr.
It seemed like McGuilicuty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Flamenco Jr staying out of range there.
It looked like Flamenco Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Flamenco Jr misses the target.
Flamenco Jr sizes up McGuilicuty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flamenco Jr loads up on a big right hand but McGuilicuty slips the punch.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook. Flamenco Jr ducked under it nicely.
McGuilicuty loads up on a big right hand but Flamenco Jr slips the punch.
The fighters circling - McGuilicuty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Flamenco Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a jab when Flamenco Jr was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flamenco Jr throws an overhand right that lands on McGuilicuty's shoulder, as McGuilicuty tries to avoid the shot.
McGuilicuty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuilicuty.
A little feinted left hand from Flamenco Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flamenco Jr looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Flamenco Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuilicuty ducks right into an uppercut from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr moves out of range as McGuilicuty strikes.
It looked like Flamenco Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McGuilicuty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Flamenco Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Flamenco Jr misses its intended target.
A punch combination from McGuilicuty misses.
Flamenco Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Flamenco Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big right from McGuilicuty misses.
Flamenco Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but McGuilicuty swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flamenco Jr lands an overhand right.
Flamenco Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped McGuilicuty in his tracks.
McGuilicuty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Flamenco Jr is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr throws a hook but McGuilicuty avoids it easily.
Flamenco Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuilicuty misses the jab.
McGuilicuty slips under a jab.
McGuilicuty throws a hook to the side of Flamenco Jr's head but Flamenco Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McGuilicuty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr ducks under a wild hook from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a hook but Flamenco Jr blocks it.
McGuilicuty avoids the body shot from Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty throws a series of punches but Flamenco Jr avoids them all with ease.
Flamenco Jr is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McGuilicuty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
Flamenco Jr throws a lazy right hand but McGuilicuty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuilicuty loads up on a big right hand but Flamenco Jr slips the punch.
McGuilicuty lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Flamenco Jr!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flamenco Jr tests McGuilicuty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flamenco Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty looks to land a combination but Flamenco Jr avoids it well.
McGuilicuty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuilicuty misses with a wild combination.
McGuilicuty is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flamenco Jr slips a jab and a cross from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty slips a jab from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McGuilicuty throws out the jab.
Flamenco Jr slips a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Flamenco Jr scores with a shot to the body.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Flamenco Jr saw that one coming.
Flamenco Jr misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGuilicuty fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr tries to clinch up but McGuilicuty circles away and keeps his distance.
McGuilicuty throws out a counter right but Flamenco Jr avoids it with no problem.
Flamenco Jr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGuilicuty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Flamenco Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Flamenco Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Flamenco Jr moves away from the strike by McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr thuds a left hand into McGuilicuty's body.
McGuilicuty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McGuilicuty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Flamenco Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Flamenco Jr lands with a good body shot.
Flamenco Jr defending well as McGuilicuty loads up on a big left hand.
Flamenco Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Don Flamenco Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Flamenco Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McGuilicuty doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Flamenco Jr scores with a four punch combination!
McGuilicuty lands a glancing blow to the side of Flamenco Jr's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flamenco Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Flamenco Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flamenco Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuilicuty misses with a hook. Flamenco Jr ducked under it nicely.
McGuilicuty defending well as Flamenco Jr loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Flamenco Jr. Beautiful body shot.
McGuilicuty connects with the punch.
Flamenco Jr slips under a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flamenco Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Flamenco Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Flamenco Jr misses the target.
McGuilicuty misses with the combination.
A right-left combo lands from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr looks to land a combination but McGuilicuty avoids it well.
Flamenco Jr swings for the body but McGuilicuty moves out of range.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Flamenco Jr saw that one coming.
Flamenco Jr staying out of range there.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
McGuilicuty slips a straight right by Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuilicuty's head.
McGuilicuty ducks under a wild hook from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
McGuilicuty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flamenco Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr is looking to clinch but McGuilicuty is avoiding it.
Flamenco Jr looks to throw the jab but McGuilicuty is out of range.
McGuilicuty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A left lands for Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
McGuilicuty misses with a straight right.
A jab from McGuilicuty misses.
McGuilicuty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Flamenco Jr lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flamenco Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuilicuty can do to turn this around?
Flamenco Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuilicuty moves away.
Flamenco Jr catches McGuilicuty with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Flamenco Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - McGuilicuty circles away.
Flamenco Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
Flamenco Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Flamenco Jr throws the left hand but McGuilicuty avoids the punch easily.
Flamenco Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGuilicuty under the eye.
McGuilicuty misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McGuilicuty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuilicuty should have avoided that one.
Flamenco Jr wants to clinch up but McGuilicuty keeps it at a distance.
McGuilicuty misses with a wild combination.
McGuilicuty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flamenco Jr slips a jab and a cross from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr tries to clinch but McGuilicuty is having none of it.
McGuilicuty throws a series of punches but Flamenco Jr moves out of range.
McGuilicuty dodges the punch combination from Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty throws a lazy right hand but Flamenco Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Flamenco Jr saw that one coming.
Flamenco Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuilicuty manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuilicuty tries to bum rush Flamenco Jr with a series of wild strikes but Flamenco Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuilicuty lands with a right hand.
Flamenco Jr misses with an uppercut.
McGuilicuty circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGuilicuty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Flamenco Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McGuilicuty on the side of the head.
Flamenco Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr misses with a hook.
McGuilicuty thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGuilicuty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr dodges the punch combination from McGuilicuty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flamenco Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty misses with an uppercut. Flamenco Jr saw that one coming.
Flamenco Jr is looking to counter punch.
McGuilicuty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGuilicuty throws a jab when Flamenco Jr was well out of range.
Flamenco Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Flamenco Jr dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Flamenco Jr staying out of range there.
McGuilicuty avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flamenco Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuilicuty's head.
Flamenco Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flamenco Jr slips a jab from McGuilicuty.
As McGuilicuty looks to move away, Flamenco Jr throws a big counter combo but McGuilicuty just gets out of the way.
Flamenco Jr lands with a right hand.
McGuilicuty moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuilicuty moves out of range of the strikes.
McGuilicuty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flamenco Jr.
McGuilicuty wants to counter with a clinch but Flamenco Jr pushes him away.
Flamenco Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flamenco Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a right hand that misses
and Flamenco Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuilicuty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Flamenco Jr counter with a right hand.
McGuilicuty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGuilicuty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuilicuty.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGuilicuty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuilicuty misses with a looping left.
McGuilicuty throws a big shot that misses.
Flamenco Jr dodges the punch combination from McGuilicuty.
The crowd cheers as Flamenco Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGuilicuty doesn't seem phased though.
McGuilicuty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Flamenco Jr misses with a hook.
Flamenco Jr cracks McGuilicuty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Flamenco Jr defending well as McGuilicuty loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Flamenco Jr catches McGuilicuty right on the button with a cross.
McGuilicuty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flamenco Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flamenco Jr throws an overhand right that lands on McGuilicuty's shoulder, as McGuilicuty tries to avoid the shot.
A punch combination from McGuilicuty misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flamenco Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGuilicuty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flamenco Jr misses with a wild combination.
Flamenco Jr misses with a looping left.
McGuilicuty throws a hook but Flamenco Jr avoids it easily.
McGuilicuty lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from McGuilicuty misses the target.
Flamenco Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Flamenco Jr. Those never looked like landing.
McGuilicuty misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Flamenco Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Flamenco Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Flamenco Jr.
Good exchange - Flamenco Jr coming out on top.
A slow jab from McGuilicuty misses its intended target.
A big left from McGuilicuty misses.
Flamenco Jr blocks a jab.
Flamenco Jr cracks McGuilicuty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuilicuty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flamenco Jr misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like McGuilicuty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuilicuty throws a hook but Flamenco Jr blocks it.
McGuilicuty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McGuilicuty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flamenco Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGuilicuty swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flamenco Jr slips a straight right by McGuilicuty.
Flamenco Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuilicuty misses with a straight left.
McGuilicuty looks to throw the jab but Flamenco Jr is out of range.
Flamenco Jr slips under a jab from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flamenco Jr.
Don Flamenco Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGuilicuty misses with a few strikes there.
Flamenco Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flamenco Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flamenco Jr gets through McGuilicuty's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flamenco Jr is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGuilicuty tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McGuilicuty escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flamenco Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuilicuty.
McGuilicuty throws a right hand that misses
letting Flamenco Jr counter with a right hand.
McGuilicuty throws a lazy right hand but Flamenco Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flamenco Jr throws a right hand that McGuilicuty ducks under and follows up with a left that McGuilicuty also avoids with ease.
Flamenco Jr misses the jab.
McGuilicuty walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flamenco Jr clinches.
McGuilicuty misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGuilicuty.
William McGuilicuty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGuilicuty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Flamenco Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Flamenco Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Flamenco Jr!
Don Flamenco Jr spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Lag (ranked 3825 p4p, 3761 weight class) and Tye Kwondo (ranked 408 p4p, 401 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Lag!
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, Tye Kwondo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwondo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lag circles away.
Lag shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kwondo is trying to control but Lag manages to pass to mount!
Kwondo tries to lock up and control but Lag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lag will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lag prevents Kwondo from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwondo tries to hold on but Lag pushes him away.
Lag lands a heavy elbow.
Kwondo taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwondo wants to control but Lag is having none of it.
Lag lands a nice shot to the head.
Kwondo tries to hold on but Lag postures up.
Lag definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kwondo on the ground.
Lag lands a big shot there that rocks Kwondo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kwondo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kwondo is in a horrible position here. Lag smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lag is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kwondo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lag landing punches.
Lag lands a couple of good shots and Kwondo has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwondo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lag controlling well, preventing Kwondo from escaping the position.
Kwondo is still trying to improve position.
Lag avoiding Kwondo 's attempts to control his hands.
Kwondo is really stuck here.
Lag avoiding Kwondo 's attempts to control his hands.
Kwondo wants to escape the position.
Kwondo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lag lands a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lag is hanging on to Kwondo's back as he tries to escape.
Kwondo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kwondo tries to lock up and control but Lag gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kwondo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lag.
Lag has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kwondo's face.
Lag punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo working to try and regain half guard.
Kwondo tries to hold on but Lag pushes him away.
Lag lands a nice shot to the head.
Kwondo is squirming around, avoiding Lag's attempts to control the action.
Lag scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kwondo?
Lag putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kwondo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kwondo is working to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lag lands with some strikes.
Lag raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lag with a couple of short strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Lag dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lag avoids the head kick by Kwondo.
Lag shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kwondo is trying to defend but Lag finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lag scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lag is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kwondo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lag.
We've been informed that Kwondo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kwondo trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwondo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lag pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwondo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kwondo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lag connects with a couple of short punches.
Kwondo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwondo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lag puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kwondo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lag's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lag's back!
Lag tries to escape the position.
Kwondo has managed to slip his arm under Lag's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lag is tapping out! Submission win for Kwondo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tye Kwondo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Forrester Jr (ranked 2538 p4p, 3603 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 363 p4p, 470 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 light heavyweight 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, Thomas Forrester Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forrester Jr looks to land a combination but Tessin avoids it well.
Forrester Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr misses with a looping left.
Tessin wants to counter the offense by Forrester Jr and move into the clinch position.
Forrester Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Forrester Jr sets himself, and Tessin steps forward looking for the clinch! Forrester Jr avoids it this time.
Tessin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Forrester Jr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forrester Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Tessin sprawling to the canvas! Tessin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Forrester Jr finish him?!
Tessin is rocked!
It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forrester Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tessin.
Tessin closes the distance and pushes Forrester Jr back into the cage.
Tessin breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrester Jr throws a hook but Tessin avoids it easily.
Tessin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Forrester Jr misses with the combination.
Tessin's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tessin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tessin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tessin wants to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tessin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forrester Jr misses with a hook. Tessin ducked under it nicely.
Forrester Jr sets himself, and Tessin steps forward looking for the clinch! Forrester Jr avoids it this time.
Forrester Jr throws a nice looking combination but Tessin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tessin drives through and clinches with Forrester Jr against the cage.
Forrester Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tessin has Forrester Jr pushed against the cage.
Tessin trying to stall but Forrester Jr improves his position.
Tessin avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Randy Tessin.
Tessin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin tries to throw a body punch but Forrester Jr avoids it by throwing Tessin back against the cage.
Forrester Jr has had enough of the clinch but Tessin keeps him there for the moment.
Tessin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tessin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Forrester Jr's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Forrester Jr.
Forrester Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Forrester Jr on the inside.
Forrester Jr drops Tessin with a big knee straight up the middle! Tessin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Tessin is still on wobbly legs! Can Forrester Jr finish him?
Tessin is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Forrester Jr doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tessin crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tessin's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Forrester Jr!
Thomas Forrester Jr 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jones (ranked 3848 p4p, 3363 weight class) and John McCoy (ranked 424 p4p, 390 weight class). John McCoy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Jones's chin.
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Basic striking
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCoy.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones feints and as McCoy raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but McCoy has wrist control.
Jones pushes down on McCoy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones trying to pass the guard but McCoy defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Jones 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but McCoy defends it.
Jones controlling the action here.
McCoy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but McCoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jones lands a nice shot to the head.
Jones wants to take McCoy's back here but McCoy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Jones is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! McCoy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Makon James (ranked 2266 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Yutaka Enatsu (ranked 329 p4p, 360 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Makon James!
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, Yutaka Enatsu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Enatsu back to the cage. James follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Yutaka Enatsu has been cut.
Jab by James.
James throws a series of punches but Enatsu avoids them all with ease.
We've been told by James's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
James throws a series of punches but Enatsu moves out of range.
James throws a series of punches but Enatsu avoids them all with ease.
James scores with a punch to the head.
Enatsu is rocked!
Enatsu is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. James just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Enatsu has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Makon James!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Johnson (ranked 4135 p4p, 2028 weight class) and Titan Zeus (ranked 187 p4p, 106 weight class). Titan Zeus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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280
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Counter fighter
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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, Damien Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titan Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 It looks like Damien Johnson has been cut.
Zeus lands a big right hand that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! Zeus stays standing though and waves Johnson back to his feet!
Zeus connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zeus measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Johnson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Titan Zeus!
Titan Zeus very nearly forgot to thank Phoenix Island amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Edwards (ranked 2343 p4p, 2531 weight class) and Anton Krylov (ranked 304 p4p, 323 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Anton Krylov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernard Edwards!
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, Anton Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards slips a straight right by Krylov.
Edwards slips under a jab.
Krylov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Edwards seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Krylov defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Krylov's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Krylov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Krylov misses with a looping right.
Krylov misses with a looping left.
Edwards swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Edwards throws a right and a left that Krylov avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krylov throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
No luck for Krylov with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krylov misses the jab.
Krylov looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Edwards was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krylov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is controlling Krylov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards tries to get to full guard but Krylov has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards is working hard here to advance position.
Krylov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edwards keeps working.
Krylov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Krylov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Edwards still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Edwards has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krylov gets back to half guard.
Krylov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edwards pulls his head out easily.
Krylov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
Krylov looking for a triangle here. Edwards is fighting it but it looks tight! Krylov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Edwards is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anton Krylov!
A very excited looking Anton Krylov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Drake Jones (ranked 2172 p4p, 2389 weight class) and Freaky George (ranked 186 p4p, 208 weight class). Freaky George is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drake Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freaky George!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones wants to clinch
and George counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
Drake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws out a leg kick but George moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
George looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones drives through with a takedown into George's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
George preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
George looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George taking some punishment here, with Jones in his half guard.
George is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed George's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to take a breather but George is having none of it.
George wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but George does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
George avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Jones working over George with some ground and pound. George looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones 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.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but George keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control from half guard but George is working away.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
George is staying active underneath Jones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jones thows a huge punch but George dodges it nicely.
Jones trying to control the action but George is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as George checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Freaky George is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses with a right hand
and George scores with a counter punch that sends Jones to the canvas! George smells blood - he's punishing Jones with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Jones has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky George!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Lemon (ranked 1710 p4p, 1952 weight class) and Jake Jones (ranked 228 p4p, 255 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucky Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Jones!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Lemon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Lemon saw that one coming.
Lemon blocks a jab.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lemon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lemon misses with a body shot.
Lemon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lemon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Lemon moved out of range nicely.
Lemon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has Lemon up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Lemon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemons head.
Lemon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones looking to stall.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Lemon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones blocking some punches.
Lemon misses with some punches.
Lemon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Lemon's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Jones has Lemon pressed against the cage.
Lemon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lemon jumps guard but Jones stands there with Lemon around his waist. Lemon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lemon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lemon backwards.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Lemon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lemon fails to land.
Jones has Lemon pushed against the cage.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Lemon tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lemon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lemon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lemon tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lemon tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Lemon back against the cage.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lemon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lemon.
Lemon can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lemon misses with the head strike.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Lemon fails to land.
Lemon wants a takedown.
Lemon is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lemon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lemon tries to pull guard but Jones forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Jones.
Jones tries to stall but Lemon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lemon throws a head punch that misses.
Lemon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Lemon gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Lemon.
Lemon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lemon.
Lemon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Lemon misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones avoids the body shot from Lemon.
Lemon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lemon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones cracks Lemon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Lemon's head but Lemon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones lands a head shot.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Lemon.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jones leaning against his opponent.
Lemon is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Lemon jumps guard but Jones stands there with Lemon around his waist. Lemon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lemon pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Lemon gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jake Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lemon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Lemon tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Lemon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Lemon is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lemon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lemon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lucky Lemon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lemon has locked up a guillotine! Lemon's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jones is holding on here and Lemon must be using up a lot of energy. Jones has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lemon gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucky Lemon!
A very excited looking Lucky Lemon made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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