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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marten Marsi (ranked 25089 p4p, 5026 weight class) and Calisto Rodri (ranked 566 p4p, 498 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marten Marsi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calisto Rodri!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sloppy strikes from Marsi. Those never looked like landing.
Rodri has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rodri throws a looping overhand right but Marsi ducks down to avoid it.
Rodri jabs at Marsi's body.
Marten Marsi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsi takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Rodri has knocked Marsi down with a huge combo! Rodri steps away and waves a wobbly Marsi back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Marten Marsi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodri scores with a nice head shot.
Marsi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodri to score with a decent uppercut.
Rodri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rodri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodri wants to counter with a clinch but Marsi pushes him away.
No joy there for Marsi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marsi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodri stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marsi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rodri. That one must have hurt.
Marsi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rodri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodri scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 Marsi is rocked!
and Rodri counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Marsi! He's just covering up as Rodri starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calisto Rodri!
Marten Marsi was interviewed post fight and said 'yo what?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Dillon (ranked 3158 p4p, 3590 weight class) and Tye Kwondo (ranked 373 p4p, 413 weight class). The key to victory for Cody Dillon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cody Dillon!
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, Tye Kwondo!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kwondo.
Dillon throwing a counter right hand but Kwondo manages to avoid it.
Dillon connects with a right hand. Kwondo shakes it off.
Dillon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dillon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kwondo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kwondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dillon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've been hearing reports that Dillon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dillon works Kwondo's body with a nice hook.
Dillon lands a right hook to the body.
Kwondo moves forwards but Dillon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dillon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dillon lands a head kick. Kwondo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cody Dillon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dillon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kwondo's head backwards.
Kwondo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Dillon catches Kwondo right on the button with a cross.
Dillon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dillon connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Dillon.
Dillon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dillon lands a jab to the nose.
Kwondo throws a combination that misses
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kwondo misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Dillon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kwondo doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dillon connects with a looping right hand.
Dillon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dillon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kwondo throws a lazy uppercut
and Dillon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dillon connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kwondo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo misses with a hook to the body
and Dillon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwondo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dillon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dillon works Kwondo's body with a nice hook.
Dillon scores with the left hand. Kwondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice jab there from Dillon.
Dillon lands a really nice looking cross but Kwondo seems unphased.
Kwondo misses with a double jab
and Dillon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillon with a hook.
Kwondo takes one to the chin there.
Dillon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kwondo has time to react.
Nice uppercut there from Dillon.
Kwondo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dillon throws a head kick that half lands.
Kwondo drops his hands momentarily and Dillon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dillon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dillon cracks Kwondo with an open hand slap.
Dillon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dillon lunges at Kwondo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kwondo's hand.
Dillon throws a series of strikes that have Kwondo backpedaling.
Kwondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dillon connects with a nice looking jab.
Dillon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kwondo.
Dillon lands an overhand right.
Kwondo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dillon tests Kwondo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillon cracks Kwondo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kwondo misses with a hook
and Dillon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dillon jabs Kwondo right on the nose. Kwondo blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo misses with a combination
and Dillon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dillon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kwondo throws a combination that misses
and Dillon counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dillon scores with a nice strike.
Good shot there by Dillon.
Kwondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillon to score with a decent uppercut.
Kwondo misses with a double jab
and Dillon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dillon cracks Kwondo with an open hand slap.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dillon lands with a nice body punch.
Dillon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kwondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dillon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kwondo back to the cage. Dillon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dillon scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A cross from Dillon lands.
Kwondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Dillon counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dillon.
Dillon lands a glancing blow to the side of Kwondo's head.
Dillon lands with an overhand left.
We've been informed that Kwondo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kwondo misses with a combination
and Kwondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwondo misses with a hook to the body
and Dillon counters with a straight right hand.
Kwondo moves forwards but Dillon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Dillon.
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!
Kwondo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dillon lands a high kick!
Kwondo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dillon's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dillon duly obliges.
Kwondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dillon lands the left hand.
Tye Kwondo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kwondo takes one to the chin there.
Dillon scores with a jab. Kwondo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kwondo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dillon lands with a straight right. Kwondo didn't see that one coming.
Dillon lands a jab to Kwondo's midsection.
Dillon jabs Kwondo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dillon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kwondo can do to turn this around?
Dillon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kwondos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A cross from Dillon lands.
Kwondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kwondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kwondo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kwondo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dillon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dillon scores with a body shot.
Dillon scores with a nice head shot.
Cody Dillon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A cross from Dillon lands.
A jab from Dillon does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Kwondo.
A little feinted left hand from Dillon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kwondo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kwondo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kwondo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dillon rather than just go for the knockout.
Dillon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Dillon.
Kwondo fails with the takedown
and Dillon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kwondo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dillon has got the better of the exchanges.
Kwondo misses with a wild combination.
Dillon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Dillon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kwondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dillon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kwondo tries to move into range but Dillon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dillon jabs Kwondo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cody Dillon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwondo walks into a jab.
Kwondo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dillon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kwondo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dillon scores with the left hand. Kwondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Dillon lands with an overhand left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dillon lands with a nice combination. Kwondo backs away looking to recover.
Dillon keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kwondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dillon counters with a right hand to the body.
Kwondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dillon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dillon.
Dillon scoring well with a low kick there.
Dillon dodges the punch combination from Kwondo.
Dillon throws a big counter combination but Kwondo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kwondo needs to keep his hands up - Dillon had a free shot at his head there.
Kwondo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dillon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dillon avoids the body shot from Kwondo.
Dillon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kwondo in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwondo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kwondo misses with a right hand
enabling Dillon to counter with a crisp jab.
Dillon lands a head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dillon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Dillon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Donk. Dillon catches Kwondo right on the button with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dillon lands with a right to the head.
Dillon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Dillon.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dillon as Kwondo tries to tie him up.
Dillon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kwondo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dillon blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Dillon - that landed with a thud.
Kwondo trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dillon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwondo working aggressively here.
Dillon manages to break the clinch.
Dillon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kwondo doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Dillon counter with a right hand.
Dillon lands a jab to Kwondo's midsection.
Kwondo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kwondo walks into a straight right hand from Dillon.
Dillon lands with a nice combination. Kwondo backs away looking to recover.
Dillon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dillon, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dillon lands a really nice looking cross but Kwondo seems unphased.
Dillon connects with a body shot that sends Kwondo's belly button to the back.
Dillon lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dillon sizes up Kwondo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That kick from Dillon tenderised Kwondo's leg. Kwondo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dillon tests Kwondo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dillon lands with a nice body punch.
Kwondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dillon scores with a spinning back kick!
Dillon clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dillon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dillon'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.
Dillon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon gets through Kwondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwondo tries to stall but Dillon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dillon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwondo taking a breather.
Dillon lands a right hand.
Kwondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillon has Kwondo pushed against the cage.
Dillon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dillon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dillon has Kwondo pressed against the cage.
Dillon scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Dillon.
Kwondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dillon avoiding damage.
Kwondo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Dillon avoiding damage.
Dillon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kwondo backwards.
Dillon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kwondo backwards.
Dillon lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwondo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Dillon is keeping busy.
Dillon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Dillon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dillon 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Dillon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xolo Loco (ranked 2492 p4p, 2665 weight class) and Bite Tyson (ranked 302 p4p, 321 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xolo Loco!
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, Bite Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loco misses with a wild combination.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Loco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson drops Loco with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Loco looks back up at him and smiles so Tyson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Xolo Loco has been cut.
The fighters circling - Tyson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Loco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Loco sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Loco throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson counters with a big left hand that crumples Loco! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bite Tyson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koji Kimura (ranked 3302 p4p, 2853 weight class) and Kai Faletau (ranked 385 p4p, 342 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 heavyweight 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, Koji Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Faletau!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Faletau tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faletau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kimura is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faletau sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koji Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Faletau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Faletau.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Good exchange - Faletau coming out on top.
Kimura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Faletau tries to avoid it but Kimura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Faletau to the ground. Faletau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Faletau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kimura closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Faletau did well to prevent Kimura getting side control.
Kimura is thwarting Faletau's attempts to control the position.
Kimura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kimura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faletau sees it coming and defends easily.
Faletau tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Kimura wants to free his trapped foot but Faletau is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Faletau is doing well to control the position and prevent Kimura from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura trying to control from Faletau's half guard. Faletau has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kimura cracks Faletau with a solid left hand.
Kimura scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kimura throws a big elbow that misses.
Faletau is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faletau is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kimura is staying active underneath Faletau, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kimura misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kimura is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Faletau's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Faletau's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kimura gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Faletau is trapped and Kimura is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Faletau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura missing with punches from the back.
Kimura is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Faletau up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faletau covers up after that shot from Kimura.
Kimura looking for the choke from the back.
Faletau rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Faletau tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.
Kimura seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faletau gets back to full guard.
Kimura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kimura drops back, looking for a kneebar! Faletau looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Faletau looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Faletau!
Faletau wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You get the feeling that Kimura really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Faletau trying to control but Kimura is having none of it.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Faletau trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faletau thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kai Faletau will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Faletau lands with an overhand left.
Faletau works the jab nicely.
Faletau drops Kimura with a naaaaasty hook - Kimura is in real trouble here! Faletau dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Faletau!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roid Rager Ii (ranked 2456 p4p, 2610 weight class) and Killa Harkan (ranked 121 p4p, 132 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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300
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287
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roid Rager Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Killa Harkan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rager Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Harkan throws a body shot but no joy.
Rager Ii drops his hands momentarily and Harkan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rager Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harkan was well out of range. Poor timing from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Roid Rager Ii has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Rager Ii.
Rager Ii takes a swing at Harkan's ribcage but misses.
Rager Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harkan moves away.
Killa Harkan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rager Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harkan tests Rager Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Rager Ii's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harkan tests Rager Ii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harkan tries to clinch there but Rager Ii circles away.
Rager Ii misses with a body shot
letting Harkan counter with a right hand.
Roid Rager Ii's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rager Ii cracks Harkan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rager Ii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harkan finds it's way round the side to connect with Rager Ii's head.
Rager Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harkan manages to avoid it.
Harkan scores with a nice strike.
Rager Ii walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roid Rager Ii's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rager Ii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harkan takes a swing at Rager Ii's ribcage but misses.
Rager Ii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harkan misses with a looping right.
Harkan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rager Ii throws a leg kick which misses Harkan's front leg but catches the back leg as Harkan tries to avoid it.
Harkan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harkan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jeez, Roid Rager Ii's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roid Rager Ii's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Killa Harkan!
Killa Harkan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Shewmaker (ranked 2090 p4p, 2432 weight class) and Hadebrand Drachmann (ranked 106 p4p, 119 weight class). Hadebrand Drachmann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hadebrand Drachmann!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shewmaker misses with a straight right.
Shewmaker scores with a nice head shot.
 It looks like Hadebrand Drachmann has been cut.
Drachmann tests Shewmaker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hadebrand Drachmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drachmann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shewmaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Drachmann connects with a single shot there.
Drachmann scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drachmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shewmaker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drachmann finds it's way round the side to connect with Shewmaker's head.
Drachmann scores with a shot to the body.
Shewmaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Shewmaker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shewmaker.
Drachmann has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Drachmann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shewmaker.
Drachmann cracks Shewmaker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drachmann blocks a jab.
Shewmaker misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Shewmaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shewmaker misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker is looking to slow Drachmann down with leg kicks.
Shewmaker missing with a left hand there. Drachmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Shewmaker.
Drachmann throws a series of punches but Shewmaker moves out of range.
Drachmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shewmaker throws a head kick that misses.
Drachmann changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drachmann jabs at Shewmaker's body.
Drachmann moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Henry Shewmaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drachmann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drachmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drachmann lands a body shot.
Shewmaker misses with a wild combination.
Shewmaker misses with a hook. Drachmann ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker slaps away a takedown attempt from Drachmann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drachmann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shewmaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drachmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Drachmann has an Americana. Shewmaker didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Drachmann is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Drachmann hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hadebrand Drachmann!
Hadebrand Drachmann thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emmerson Mile (ranked 2103 p4p, 2408 weight class) and Tren Bolen (ranked 249 p4p, 289 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Emmerson Mile has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Emmerson Mile seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emmerson Mile!
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, Tren Bolen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolen throws a hook but Mile avoids it easily.
Mile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bolen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bolen tries a body shot but Mile blocks it.
Bolen throws an elbow but it misses.
Bolen tries to throw a body punch but Mile avoids it by throwing Bolen back against the cage.
Bolen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bolen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolen keeps control of Mile as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolen.
Bolen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mile blocks an elbow strike.
Bolen cracks Mile with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mile takes an elbow to the temple.
Bolen can't find room to land a body shot as Mile controls the action.
Mile is looking to control Bolen's arms but Bolen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mile has his back to the cage.
Mile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mile seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Bolen is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Bolen misses with an elbow strike.
Mile is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolen lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Emmerson Mile has been cut.
Mile takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mile lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bolen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mile's brow.
Bolen misses with an elbow strike.
Mile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolen to keep the fight standing.
Bolen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bolen.
Bolen misses with an elbow over the top.
Bolen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mile's defenses.
Emmerson Mile's cut is getting worse.
Mile is looking to break free of the clinch but Bolen has double underhooks.
Mile lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolen backwards.
Mile misses with a punch to the body.
Mile looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mile's defenses.
Bolen looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolen throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Bolen.
Bolen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolen lands a damaging elbow.
Mile tries to throw a body punch but Bolen avoids it by throwing Mile back against the cage.
Mile avoids the elbow strike from Bolen, against the cage.
Mile swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mile stalling in the clinch but Bolen improves position.
Bolen prevents a body shot from Mile.
Mile avoids a wild elbow strike from Bolen.
Bolen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mile.
Bolen lands an elbow that stopped Mile in his tracks for a moment.
Bolen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mile's defenses.
Bolen blocks an uppercut.
Bolen can't find room to land a body shot as Mile controls the action.
Bolen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bolen stalling.
Mile tries to pull guard but Bolen won't allow it.
Bolen pushes off an throws an elbow but Mile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bolen throws an elbow but misses.
Bolen pushes off an throws an elbow but Mile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bolen lands an elbow inside that Mile shrugs off.
Emmerson Mile's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mile takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bolen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mile's brow.
Nice elbow from Bolen.
Bolen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mile takes an elbow to the temple.
Mile lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bolen lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Emmerson Mile's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mile blocks an elbow strike.
Mile has had enough of the clinch but Bolen keeps him there for the moment.
Mile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bolen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolen pushes off an throws an elbow but Mile leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mile dodges an elbow strike from Bolen.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mile dodges an elbow strike from Bolen.
Mile tries to pull guard but Bolen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emmerson Mile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mile is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bolen to keep the fight standing.
Mile is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mile looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mile tries to pull guard but Bolen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bolen struggles to land a body shot inside as Mile controls his hands.
Mile avoids a wild elbow strike from Bolen.
Mile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mile avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Bolen misses
and Mile counters with a head kick.
Tren Bolen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bolen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mile counters with a monster head kick that knocks Bolen out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emmerson Mile!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe McConnell (ranked 1703 p4p, 2409 weight class) and Lipe Ribeiro (ranked 88 p4p, 118 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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300
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280
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lipe Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell looks to clinch
and Ribeiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McConnell gets a clinch.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the temple.
McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ribeiro tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
Ribeiro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Ribeiro keeps it at a distance.
Ribeiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ribeiro circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Ribeiro counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from McConnell misses the target.
Ribeiro tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell misses with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro's coach down at Elite Boxing Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ribeiro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro tries to stall but McConnell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Lipe Ribeiro has been cut.
McConnell misses with a knee strike.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
McConnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ribeiro's efforts to push away.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
Still in the clinch, Ribeiro scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ribeiro lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Ribeiro is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
McConnell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro is looking to break free of the clinch but McConnell has double underhooks.
McConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McConnell darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.
Ribeiro slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro blocks an elbow strike.
Ribeiro takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro lands a nice uppercut.
McConnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Ribeiro looks winded!
McConnell misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from McConnell.
McConnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McConnell.
That has opened up Lipe Ribeiro's cut even more.
McConnell lands a nice elbow.
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The cut above Lipe Ribeiro's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
McConnell lands an elbow inside that Ribeiro shrugs off.
 Ribeiro is rocked!
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can McConnell finish him?
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ribeiro with a big uppercut! Ribeiro tries to clinch up but McConnell pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ribeiro to the mat! Ribeiro covers up and McConnell unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joe McConnell!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe McConnell thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Leer (ranked 1350 p4p, 1548 weight class) and Hog Molly (ranked 71 p4p, 82 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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300
4 - 1 - 0 |
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300
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fred Leer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hog Molly!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leer doesn't manage to clinch there - Molly circles away.
Molly instigates a clinch.
Molly's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Molly's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Leer lands a hook that snaps the head of Molly backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Molly.
Leer wants to break free but Molly has control.
Leer looking to stall.
Leer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Molly digs a right hand underneath Leer's ribcage. Leer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leer is working Molly over against the cage.
A short right from Molly.
Leer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Molly lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molly is leaning against Leer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leer is breathing heavily.
Molly scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Molly.
A short left from Molly.
Molly works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Molly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molly lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Molly.
Leer takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Molly - that landed with a thud.
Molly lands an uppercut.
Molly lands a shot to the body.
Molly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leer backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Molly.
A short body shot lands from Molly as the two fighters clinch.
Molly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Molly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Molly is working Leer over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molly lands a body shot in the clinch.
Molly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Molly presses Leer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Molly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Molly pushes Leer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Molly lands a hook that snaps the head of Leer backwards.
Molly lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Molly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Molly.
A left hand lands to the body for Molly.
Molly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Molly manages to break the clinch.
Molly cracks Leer with a left hook right on the temple and Leer goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Molly lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Leer is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hog Molly!
Hog Molly 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Las Vegas (ranked 1119 p4p, 1333 weight class) and Titan Zeus (ranked 56 p4p, 69 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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6 - 2 - 0 |
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Las Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titan Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegas slips under a jab from Zeus.
Zeus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zeus misses the shot to the body.
Vegas tries for a takedown but Zeus circles away easily
and Zeus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Las Vegas has been cut.
Zeus throws a nice looking combination but Vegas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vegas tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
Zeus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zeus cracks Vegas with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vegas looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zeus finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegas moves away.
Vegas shoots in for a takedown but Zeus shows good takedown defense.
Vegas shoots and misses
and Zeus counters with a nice right hand that sends Vegas toppling to the canvas! Vegas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zeus finish him?!
Vegas is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Las Vegas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Vegas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Zeus misses.
Vegas seems to have got his legs back now.
Vegas shoots in but Zeus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus drops Vegas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vegas looks back up at him and smiles so Zeus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Vegas has been working on his balance at PhoQus Island Training, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zeus.
Zeus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vegas.
Zeus throws an overhand right that lands on Vegas's shoulder, as Vegas tries to avoid the shot.
Vegas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zeus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeus is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Vegas controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vegas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vegas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zeus wants to control but Vegas postures up.
Vegas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zeus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vegas working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegas staying calm.
Zeus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vegas.
Zeus tries to improve position but can't.
Vegas creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vegas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zeus down.
Zeus gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zeus's face.
Vegas controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zeus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vegas has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Zeus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Las Vegas!
Our winner, Las Vegas, 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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