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KIFC 74 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Redmond (ranked 3567 p4p, 3595 weight class) and Craig Simonsgaurd (ranked 408 p4p, 410 weight class). Craig Simonsgaurd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maxwell Redmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Simonsgaurd!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redmond wants to clinch but Simonsgaurd slips to the side
and Simonsgaurd counters with a takedown into side control.
Simonsgaurd working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simonsgaurd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Redmond knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simonsgaurd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simonsgaurd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Redmond!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redmond is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Simonsgaurd is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Redmond is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Redmond flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Simonsgaurd anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Redmond and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Simonsgaurd slips an arm under Redmond chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Simonsgaurd has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Simonsgaurd is squeezing on Redmond like an anaconda would it's prey. Redmond fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Craig Simonsgaurd!
Craig Simonsgaurd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonne Suavaki (ranked 3586 p4p, 3784 weight class) and Ben Muvaka (ranked 402 p4p, 416 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sonne Suavaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Muvaka!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suavaki scores with a jab. Muvaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Suavaki. Those never looked like landing.
Muvaka tries to counter with a clinch but Suavaki shakes him off and moves away.
Suavaki throws the left hand but Muvaka avoids the punch easily.
Muvaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suavaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muvaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Suavaki.
Muvaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suavaki.
Some wild striking there from Suavaki.
Muvaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Suavaki tries to bum rush Muvaka with a series of wild strikes but Muvaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muvaka wants to counter with a clinch but Suavaki pushes him away.
Suavaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suavaki scores with a hook.
Suavaki shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Muvaka eats them both and turns towards Suavaki to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Suavaki throws a right and a left that Muvaka avoids nicely.
Suavaki tries to bum rush Muvaka with a series of wild strikes but Muvaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suavaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suavaki throws a series of punches but Muvaka moves out of range.
Muvaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suavaki.
Suavaki swings for the body but Muvaka moves out of range.
Suavaki really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suavaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muvaka wants to counter with a clinch but Suavaki pushes him away.
We've been informed that Muvaka has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Suavaki misses the jab.
Suavaki sets himself, and Muvaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Suavaki avoids it this time.
Muvaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suavaki.
Suavaki tries to bum rush Muvaka with a series of wild strikes but Muvaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suavaki works the jab nicely.
Suavaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suavaki misses with an uppercut
and Muvaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muvaka has Suavaki pressed against the cage, preventing Suavaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suavaki tries to break free but Muvaka pushes him back against the cage.
Muvaka scores with a hook to the body.
Suavaki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Muvaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Muvaka tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suavaki avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muvaka will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Suavaki up against the cage.
Muvaka looking to throw knees to the head but Suavaki is blocking nicely.
Muvaka has Suavaki pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Muvaka.
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muvaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suavaki.
Suavaki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Suavaki looks to land a right hand but Muvaka moved out of range.
Suavaki lands with a straight right. Muvaka didn't see that one coming.
Suavaki misses with a straight right.
Suavaki misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suavaki throws a combination. Muvaka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Suavaki misses with a hook.
Muvaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suavaki.
Muvaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muvaka wants to counter the offense by Suavaki and move into the clinch position.
Suavaki connects with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Muvaka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Suavaki misses.
Suavaki digs a good hook to Muvaka's body.
Suavaki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sonne Suavaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suavaki throws a hook but Muvaka blocks it.
Muvaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Suavaki misses with an uppercut.
Muvaka wants to counter the offense by Suavaki and move into the clinch position.
Some wild striking there from Suavaki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suavaki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Muvaka is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Suavaki misses with a two punch combination.
Suavaki misses with a double jab.
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!
Suavaki lunges at Muvaka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Muvaka's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Suavaki there.
A combination from Suavaki does no damage.
Muvaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suavaki.
Muvaka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muvaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muvaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Suavaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suavaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Muvaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonne Suavaki dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Suavaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muvaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muvaka wants to counter with a clinch but Suavaki pushes him away.
Sonne Suavaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Suavaki misses with a hook
and Muvaka counters by clinching up.
Muvaka trying to land knees to the body.
Muvaka has Suavaki pressed against the cage, preventing Suavaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Suavaki swings wildly with an uppercut but Muvaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Suavaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muvaka landing knees to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muvaka.
Muvaka lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Sonne Suavaki has been cut.
Suavaki tries to circle away but Muvaka has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suavaki is trying to force a seperation but Muvaka has the dominant position.
Suavaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muvaka has him pressed against the cage.
Muvaka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Suavaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suavaki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suavaki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muvaka tries to counter with a clinch but Suavaki shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muvaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suavaki misses the shot to the body.
Muvaka wants to counter with a clinch but Suavaki pushes him away.
Suavaki throws a left and a right that both miss
and Muvaka moves into the clinch.
Muvaka dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Muvaka scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muvaka tries to land a knee to the head but Suavaki blocks with his arms.
Ben Muvaka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muvaka lands a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Suavaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Muvaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Suavaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Muvaka can do to turn this around?
Suavaki wants to stall.
Suavaki tries to break the clinch but Muvaka is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suavaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Come on Muvaka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Muvaka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suavaki is trying to break free.
Suavaki is trying to break the clinch but Muvaka has him pressed against the cage.
Suavaki is trying to break free.
Suavaki takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Muvaka to work.
Muvaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muvaka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suavaki is defending well for now.
Muvaka manages to break the clinch.
Suavaki misses with a wild body shot.
Muvaka wants to counter with a clinch but Suavaki pushes him away.
Suavaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suavaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suavaki sets himself, and Muvaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Suavaki avoids it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suavaki throws a looping overhand right but Muvaka ducks down to avoid it.
Suavaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Suavaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suavaki sets himself, and Muvaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Suavaki avoids it this time.
Suavaki misses with a two punch combination.
Muvaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suavaki.
Suavaki misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muvaka tries to counter by closing the distance.
Muvaka ducks under a wild hook from Suavaki.
Muvaka wants to counter with a clinch but Suavaki pushes him away.
No joy there for Suavaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suavaki sets himself, and Muvaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Suavaki avoids it this time.
Muvaka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suavaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Muvaka is just out of range.
Muvaka slips under a jab.
Muvaka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suavaki misses with a few strikes there.
Muvaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suavaki.
Suavaki misses with a combination
and Muvaka moves into the clinch.
Suavaki is trying to force a seperation but Muvaka has the dominant position.
Muvaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suavaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Muvaka.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Suavaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Muvaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suavaki.
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!
Suavaki misses with a looping left.
Muvaka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suavaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Muvaka is just out of range.
Muvaka wants to counter with a clinch but Suavaki pushes him away.
Suavaki fails to land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sonne Suavaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sonne Suavaki's cut.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Suavaki. Those never looked like landing.
Suavaki misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Suavaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muvaka wants to counter with a clinch but Suavaki pushes him away.
Muvaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suavaki.
Muvaka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suavaki.
Muvaka steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suavaki.
Suavaki misses with a two punch combination.
Suavaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muvaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Suavaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suavaki loads up on a big right hand but Muvaka slips the punch.
Muvaka tries to counter with a clinch but Suavaki shakes him off and moves away.
Suavaki scores with the left hand. Muvaka knows he should have avoided that one.
Suavaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suavaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Muvaka is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muvaka avoids the body shot from Suavaki.
Muvaka tries to counter with a clinch but Suavaki shakes him off and moves away.
Suavaki throws a series of punches but Muvaka avoids them all with ease.
Muvaka wants to counter with a clinch but Suavaki pushes him away.
Suavaki swings widly with a right hand
and Muvaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muvaka.
Muvaka looking to throw knees to the head but Suavaki is blocking nicely.
Muvaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Suavaki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Muvaka.
Muvaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suavaki's face.
Muvaka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Suavaki's face.
Suavaki tries to circle away but Muvaka has him pinned against the cage.
Muvaka is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Muvaka stalling in the clinch.
Suavaki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muvaka has him pressed against the cage.
Suavaki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muvaka is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muvaka landing knees to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muvaka controlling the action here for a moment.
Muvaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Muvaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suavaki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muvaka moves away.
Suavaki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suavaki sets himself, and Muvaka steps forward looking for the clinch! Suavaki avoids it this time.
Suavaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Muvaka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muvaka.
Knees in the clinch landing for Muvaka.
Muvaka utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Muvaka has Suavaki pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muvaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suavaki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muvaka drops Suavaki with a big knee straight up the middle! Suavaki is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Suavaki is rocked!
Suavaki looks to throw the jab but Muvaka is out of range.
Muvaka tries to counter with a clinch but Suavaki shakes him off and moves away.
Oh Suavaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suavaki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muvaka moves into the clinch.
Suavaki seems to have got his legs back now.
Muvaka stalls.
Muvaka drops Suavaki with a big knee straight up the middle! Suavaki is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
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!
Suavaki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Muvaka moves into the clinch.
Muvaka lands a big knee! That's hurt Suavaki! Oh, he's all over the place! Muvaka lands another knee that sends Suavaki to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Muvaka!
A very excited looking Ben Muvaka 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Decaukas (ranked 2899 p4p, 3261 weight class) and Justin Salazar (ranked 171 p4p, 198 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamil Decaukas!
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, Justin Salazar!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salazar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Decaukas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decaukas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salazar's half guard.
Decaukas slows the pace down in half guard.
Decaukas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Decaukas sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decaukas wants to pass the guard but Salazar is defending well.
Decaukas wants to work for an arm triangle but Salazar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salazar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Decaukas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decaukas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Decaukas is trying for a kimura here. Salazar looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Decaukas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kamil Decaukas!
Kamil Decaukas made sure to mention his sponsor, Primal in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Demassive Thibodeaux (ranked 1830 p4p, 5062 weight class) and Marlon Lag (ranked 213 p4p, 492 weight class). Demassive Thibodeaux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marlon Lag's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Demassive Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Lag!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lag throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thibodeaux's waist but Thibodeaux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lag off to one side.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Lag looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thibodeaux thuds a left hand into Lag's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thibodeaux.
 It looks like Marlon Lag has been cut.
Thibodeaux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lag to the canvas! Lag doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Thibodeaux keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demassive Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jing Xin Yi (ranked 2319 p4p, 2431 weight class) and Jake Jones (ranked 302 p4p, 312 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jing Xin Yi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xin Yi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones misses with a hook. Xin Yi ducked under it nicely.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Xin Yi slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Xin Yi moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Xin Yi.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xin Yi moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Xin Yi walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xin Yi slips under a jab.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xin Yi defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Xin Yi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Xin Yi moves away and avoids it.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Xin Yi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones lunges at Xin Yi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xin Yi's hand.
Xin Yi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Jones is rocked!
Xin Yi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Xin Yi finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice cross by Jones.
Xin Yi closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jones! Xin Yi dives in looking to finish! Jones is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jing Xin Yi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris McCocker (ranked 1781 p4p, 1937 weight class) and John Wetton (ranked 247 p4p, 264 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris McCocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Wetton!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wetton manages to get an easy takedown there - catching McCocker on his heels. He'll look to pass McCocker's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wetton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McCocker working for a triangle but Wetton defends it easily.
Wetton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCocker tries to buck Wetton off but Wetton is having none of it.
Wetton is trying to get an arm triangle but McCocker is defending well.
McCocker is looking to regain half guard here but Wetton keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wetton manages to get to full guard.
McCocker stands and throws Wetton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCocker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wetton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wetton is looking to reverse the position.
Wetton struggling a bit here.
McCocker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCocker swings around for an armbar but Wetton sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into McCocker's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McCocker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wetton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wetton is one step ahead there.
My spies in PhoQus Island Training inform me that Wetton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McCocker has his foot on Wetton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wetton works his way back into a safe position though.
Wetton looking to pass the guard.
McCocker being controlled here, momentarily.
McCocker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wetton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wetton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wetton passes McCocker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wetton is trying to control. McCocker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCocker is looking for a sweep. Wetton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wetton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCocker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCocker tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
McCocker won't allow Wetton to pass to mount.
McCocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wetton works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wetton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCocker wants to control but Wetton is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCocker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wetton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
McCocker is looking to improve his position but Wetton isn't that keen on the idea.
McCocker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Wetton has taken his back.
Wetton is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. McCocker is defending well though. Wetton let's go of the attempt for now.
McCocker is in bad spot here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCocker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wetton's arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Wetton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wetton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McCocker tries to bench press Wetton off him but Wetton keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on McCocker's face as Wetton controls the position.
Wetton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McCocker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McCocker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wetton taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker gets back to half guard.
McCocker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wetton seems to be working for a kimura but McCocker defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Wetton 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.
McCocker tries to get to full guard but Wetton has control of the leg.
Wetton is controlling the pace.
Wetton is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wetton tries to pass to full mount but McCocker defends it.
That's two 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.
Wetton is still trying to improve position.
Wetton works his way into side control.
McCocker sneaks back into half guard.
McCocker has a hand on Wetton's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wetton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McCocker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCocker is squirming around, avoiding Wetton's attempts to control the action.
Wetton looking for a guillotine from mount but McCocker is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wetton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCocker tries to hold on but Wetton pushes him away.
Wetton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wetton wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wetton controlling the pace for now.
McCocker is trying to escape the mount but Wetton keeps good control and instead manages to take McCocker's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wetton is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged McCocker with him. McCocker is trying to defend but Wetton has an arm under the chin now! McCocker grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Wetton!
Our winner, John Wetton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Maine (ranked 2194 p4p, 1591 weight class) and Lucky Lemon (ranked 292 p4p, 219 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 lightweight 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, Charles Maine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucky Lemon!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemon lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Charles Maine has been cut.
Maine throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lemon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Maine is in Lemon's guard.
Maine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maine won't allow Lemon to sweep him here.
Lemon is trying to control the position but Maine postures up.
Maine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maine is posturing up here but Lemon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Maine tries to roll out but it's too tight and Maine has to tap! Slick submission there by Lemon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lucky Lemon!
An out of breath Lucky Lemon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 1289 p4p, 1426 weight class) and Mounir Ayari (ranked 172 p4p, 187 weight class). Ayari has chosen Yallah Rouh - Samira Said as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mounir Ayari!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left and a right from Ayari both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Duke Nukem has been cut.
Ayari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nukem was well out of range. Poor timing from Ayari.
Nukem throws a body punch but Ayari moves out of range.
Ayari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nukem moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ayari thuds a left hand into Nukem's body.
Nukem throws a hook but Ayari avoids it easily.
Nukem rushes Ayari and presses him up against the cage.
Ayari can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
Nukem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ayari tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Ayari back against the cage.
Ayari tries for a takedown but Nukem manages to get underhooks.
Nukem manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ayari throws a punch but it's blocked by Nukem.
Nukem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ayari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ayari lands a left hand.
Nukem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ayari can't find room to land a body shot as Nukem controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Nukem.
Ayari tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
Ayari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nukem or not.
Nukem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ayari misses with a punch on the inside.
Nukem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nukem lands a nice uppercut.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayari.
Nukem is leaning against Ayari and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nukem lands a hook that snaps the head of Ayari backwards.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Ayari.
Nukem scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nukem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Ayari.
Ayari misses with some punches.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nukem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nukem lands a shoulder strike.
Ayari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayari.
Ayari working aggressively here.
Nukem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ayari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nukem.
Ayari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nukem slowing the pace effectively.
Ayari has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nukem is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duke Nukem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mounir Ayari.
Nukem lands a right hand.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nukem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ayari misses with a punch to the body.
Ayari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ayari blocks an uppercut.
Nukem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nukem blocks a body shot from Ayari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem lands with a right to the head.
Nukem blocks a body shot from Ayari.
Nukem throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayari.
Ayari wants a takedown.
Nukem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nukem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Nukem blocks a body shot from Ayari.
Nukem just leaning against Ayari, taking a breather.
Nukem misses with some punches.
Ayari misses with a body punch.
Ayari lands with a left to the head.
Nukem blocks a body shot from Ayari.
Nukem working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ayari.
Ayari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ayari presses Nukem against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nukem taking a breather.
Nukem blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ayari fails to land.
Nukem controlling the action here for a moment.
Ayari tries to work over Nukem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nukem lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem tries to stall but Ayari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Nukem.
Ayari pushes Nukem back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ayari blocks a body shot from Nukem.
Ayari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ayari misses with a knee strike.
Nukem dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nukem lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ayari or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Duke Nukem will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Duke Nukem's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nukem throws a hook to the side of Ayari's head but Ayari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nukem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Nukem.
It looks like Mounir Ayari has been cut.
Ayari throws a leg kick but Nukem checks it.
Ayari slips under a jab from Nukem.
Nukem throws a body shot but no joy.
Ayari throws a counter combo.
Ayari throws a looping overhand right but Nukem ducks down to avoid it.
Nukem misses with a straight right.
Nukem closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nukem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ayari backwards.
Nukem stalling against the cage.
Ayari misses with a body punch.
Ayari scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ayari just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nukem's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ayari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nukem is defending well for now.
Ayari misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Ayari.
Nukem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ayari backwards.
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ayari can do to turn this around?
Nukem lands a shot to the body.
Ayari swings wildly with an uppercut but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nukem.
Ayari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nukem.
Ayari lands with a left to the head.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
A short right from Nukem.
Nukem lands a body punch.
Ayari misses with a body punch.
Ayari lands with a light punch inside.
Nukem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ayari backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ayari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duke Nukem has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nukem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayari.
Nukem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ayari backwards.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nukem scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nukem.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayari.
Ayari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nukem prevents the takedown attempt.
Nukem misses with a punch on the inside.
Ayari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nukem's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayari.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Ayari.
Ayari tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Ayari back against the cage.
Nukem has Ayari pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ayari backwards.
Nukem scores with a shoulder strike.
Nukem works on Ayari's body with a couple of short punches.
Nukem lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ayari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Nukem on the inside.
Ayari goes for a takedown attempt but Nukem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nukem scores with a decent looking hook.
Ayari is rocked!
Ayari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ayari is still on wobbly legs! Can Nukem finish him?
Nukem takes a swing at Ayari's ribcage but misses.
Ayari seems to have recovered his senses.
Nukem throws a lazy uppercut
letting Ayari counter with a right hand.
Nukem misses the jab.
Mounir Ayari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nukem fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ayari circles away quickly and effectively.
Nukem misses with a lunging right hand
and Ayari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nukem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab by Nukem.
Duke Nukem is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Ayari.
Nukem blocks a head kick by Ayari.
It looked like Nukem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ayari finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nukem cracks Ayari with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Nukem has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ayari to stand back up!
Nukem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nukem forces Ayari back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nukem swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ayari pushes Nukem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Some wild striking there from Ayari.
Nukem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ayari.
Nukem misses with an uppercut. Ayari saw that one coming.
Ayari is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nukem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ayari lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ayari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ayari looks to score with a jab to the body but Nukem is just out of range.
It looked like Nukem wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nukem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ayari swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A swing and a miss from Ayari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nukem loads up on a big right hand but Ayari slips the punch.
Ayari avoids the body shot from Nukem.
Nukem takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ayari thuds a left hand into Nukem's body.
Nukem rushes Ayari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Nukem.
Ayari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nukem stalling the fight.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem stalling in the clinch but Ayari improves position.
Nukem misses with a body punch.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
Nukem has a couple of punches blocked by Ayari.
A left hand lands to the body for Nukem.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Ayari.
Ayari working aggressively here.
Ayari has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nukem after a bit of a struggle.
Nukem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Nukem.
Nukem stalling.
Mounir Ayari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nukem misses with a body punch.
Nukem lands a nice uppercut.
Nukem working aggressively here.
Nukem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nukem.
Nukem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ayari backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayari digs a right hand underneath Nukem's ribcage. Nukem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ayari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nukem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nukem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ayari backwards.
Ayari misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nukem - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Nukem.
Nukem stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ayari.
Ayari struggles to land a body shot inside as Nukem controls his hands.
Nukem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ayari is working Nukem over against the cage.
Nukem lands with a light punch inside.
Nukem lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Nukem.
Nukem throws a head punch that misses.
Nukem stalling.
Nukem displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ayari up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nukem for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nukem avoiding damage.
Nukem tries to throw a body punch but Ayari avoids it by throwing Nukem back against the cage.
Ayari pushes off an throws an elbow but Nukem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ayari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ayari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ayari tries a body shot but Nukem blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ayari.
Ayari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ayari tries to throw a body punch but Nukem avoids it by throwing Ayari back against the cage.
Ayari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nukem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nukem blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Duke Nukem.
Well Nukem 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem!
Mounir Ayari was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Toshimichi (ranked 1160 p4p, 2063 weight class) and Euan Daxton (ranked 171 p4p, 276 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daisuke Toshimichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Euan Daxton!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toshimichi connects with a body shot.
Toshimichi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Daxton's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daxton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Toshimichi connects with a nice looking jab.
Toshimichi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Daxton throws out the jab.
Toshimichi scores with a sloppy right hand. Daxton should have avoided that one.
Toshimichi moves away from the strike by Daxton.
Daxton tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Toshimichi blocks a low kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Toshimichi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Toshimichi sizes up Daxton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Toshimichi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daxton closes the distance and clinches.
Toshimichi has had enough of the clinch but Daxton keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Daxton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toshimichi has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton controlling the action here for a moment.
Daxton lands an elbow just above Toshimichi 's eye.
It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
Daxton stalls.
Daxton misses with a punch on the inside.
Daxton is pushing Toshimichi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Toshimichi has a couple of punches blocked by Daxton.
Daxton looking to throw knees to the head but Toshimichi is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi managing to block the knees to the body from Daxton.
Daxton tries to work over Toshimichi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daxton tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Toshimichi smiles and moves away.
Toshimichi swings for the body but Daxton moves out of range.
Toshimichi sets himself, and Daxton steps forward looking for the clinch! Toshimichi avoids it this time.
Toshimichi lands with a nice body punch.
Toshimichi lands a jab-cross combination.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Toshimichi works the jab nicely.
Daxton walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshimichi lands with a hook. Daxton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Toshimichi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshimichi lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Daxton is predictable there
and Toshimichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi missing with a left hand there. Daxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daxton misses with a low kick.
Toshimichi scores with a nice right hand.
Toshimichi drops Daxton with a beautiful combination! Daxton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Toshimichi is looking for the KO!
Daxton is rocked!
Daxton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Daxton is still on wobbly legs! Can Toshimichi finish him?
Daxton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Toshimichi.
Daxton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Toshimichi.
Daxton seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Daxton darts in and clinches Toshimichi up against the cage.
Toshimichi throws a head punch that misses.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Toshimichi has him pressed against the cage.
Daxton pulls guard effortlessly.
Daxton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toshimichi trying to control but Daxton is working from the bottom.
Daxton is looking for a triangle but Toshimichi pushes his legs off easily.
Toshimichi wants to pass the guard but Daxton is keeping the position.
Daxton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi's cut.
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.
Toshimichi throws out a powerful jab.
Daxton rushes Toshimichi and presses him up against the cage.
Daxton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Daxton tries to pull guard but Toshimichi holds him up against the cage and eventually Daxton drops back down to his feet.
Toshimichi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toshimichi misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton successfully pulls guard.
Daxton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Daxton wants to sweep here but Toshimichi controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toshimichi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daxton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daxton has his foot on Toshimichi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toshimichi works his way back into a safe position though.
Daxton controls Toshimichi momentarily but Toshimichi frees himself.
Toshimichi preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton is trying to control the position but Toshimichi postures up.
Toshimichi controlling from the top position.
Daxton is controlling Toshimichi's posture.
Daxton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daxton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Toshimichi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daxton moves away.
Toshimichi clobbers Daxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Toshimichi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toshimichi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Toshimichi thuds his right hand into Daxton's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toshimichi jabs at Daxton's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toshimichi. Daxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daxton tries to counter with a clinch but Toshimichi shakes him off and moves away.
Toshimichi scores with a hook.
Toshimichi throws a series of strikes that have Daxton backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Toshimichi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Toshimichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daxton can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Daxton misses
and Toshimichi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Toshimichi lands a jab to Daxton's midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toshimichi with a hook.
Toshimichi scores with a nice head shot.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daxton walks into a stiff left hand from Toshimichi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daisuke Toshimichi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Daxton moves into the clinch successfully.
Toshimichi can't find room to land a body shot as Daxton controls the action.
Toshimichi looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Daxton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daxton is trying to pull guard but Toshimichi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daxton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Daxton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Daxton controls Toshimichi momentarily but Toshimichi frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshimichi stopping the sweep attempt from Daxton.
Daxton is trying to keep Toshimichi in close.
Daxton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Toshimichi defends it easily.
Toshimichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Daxton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daxton looking to control.
Euan Daxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Daxton has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Toshimichi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Daxton has tightened it up now! Toshimichi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Euan Daxton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beto Ribeiro (ranked 865 p4p, 1056 weight class) and Colin Hasty (ranked 112 p4p, 136 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beto Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colin Hasty!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasty shoots for a takedown but Ribeiro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hasty doesn't manage to clinch there - Ribeiro circles away.
Hasty tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ribeiro swivels and escapes.
Hasty shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beto Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colin Hasty.
Ribeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hasty fails with the takedown
and Ribeiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasty is defended easily by Ribeiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasty gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Ribeiro gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hasty is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Beto Ribeiro!
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