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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devin Brusellsprouts (ranked 4988 p4p, 1267 weight class) and Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 535 p4p, 174 weight class). Blackwater comes into a darkened arena with his song building. A$AP Rocky - Everyday kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devin Brusellsprouts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lorenz Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwater keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Blackwater jabs Brusellsprouts to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Blackwater lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brusellsprouts doesn't seem phased though.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Brusellsprouts moves out of range.
Brusellsprouts fails to land with a series of punches.
Blackwater scores with the left hand. Brusellsprouts knows he should have avoided that one.
Brusellsprouts pushes Blackwater away with a front kick.
Brusellsprouts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blackwater misses with a straight right.
Blackwater throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Brusellsprouts throws a head kick that Blackwater semi-blocks.
Blackwater moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blackwater lands with a cross.
Brusellsprouts throws a head kick but Blackwater moves out of range.
Blackwater throws a jab but it's blocked by Brusellsprouts.
Blackwater looks to land a combination but Brusellsprouts avoids it well.
Blackwater misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Blackwater. Those never looked like landing.
Blackwater keeps the fight on the outside.
Sloppy strikes from Blackwater. Those never looked like landing.
Brusellsprouts tries to counter by clinching up but Blackwater breaks away and moves out of range.
Brusellsprouts forces Blackwater back against the cage and clinches.
Blackwater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blackwater on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blackwater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick from Brusellsprouts, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brusellsprouts is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lorenz Blackwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brusellsprouts blocks a jab.
Brusellsprouts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blackwater looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brusellsprouts goes for a takedown in the clinch but Blackwater prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater is trying to break the clinch but Brusellsprouts is controlling him.
Brusellsprouts breaks the clinch.
Blackwater connects with a right hand. Brusellsprouts shakes it off.
Blackwater misses with a series of wild punches.
Lorenz Blackwater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater swats away the attempt to clinch by Brusellsprouts.
Brusellsprouts throws a head kick that misses.
Blackwater scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
 It looks like Devin Brusellsprouts has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackwater works the jab nicely.
Blackwater cracks Brusellsprouts with a good jab.
Brusellsprouts throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blackwater 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Blackwater.
Blackwater will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blackwater is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brusellsprouts had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Brusellsprouts rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackwater cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blackwater avoids the head kick by Brusellsprouts.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blackwater! But no joy.
Brusellsprouts throws a head kick but Blackwater moves out of range.
Blackwater swinging wildly here.
Blackwater lands a left and a right that sends Brusellsprouts crashing to the canvas! Blackwater dives into mount looking to finish!
 Brusellsprouts is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brusellsprouts tries to lock up and control but Blackwater gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brusellsprouts is squirming around, avoiding Blackwater's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blackwater is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Brusellsprouts to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Brusellsprouts shrugs it off.
Blackwater thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blackwater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackwater working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Brusellsprouts turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Blackwater off and cradles Brusellsprouts's limp body as Blackwater celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Lorenz Blackwater!
A very excited looking Lorenz Blackwater rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Hicks (ranked 576 p4p, 2963 weight class) and Sikke Vonnegut (ranked 52 p4p, 244 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lyman Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sikke Vonnegut!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonnegut throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Hicks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vonnegut throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
Hicks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vonnegut.
Nice straight punches there by Hicks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hicks.
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hicks slips a straight right by Vonnegut.
Hicks throws a jab when Vonnegut was well out of range.
Vonnegut scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been told by Hicks's head coaches at PhoQus Island Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Vonnegut misses with a right hand
and Vonnegut takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vonnegut misses with a straight left.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vonnegut makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hicks defending well as Vonnegut loads up on a big left hand.
Hicks misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hicks throws a hook but Vonnegut avoids it easily.
Hicks has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonnegut blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vonnegut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vonnegut works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hicks misses with a straight left.
Vonnegut lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vonnegut looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hicks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Hicks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vonnegut sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut slips under a jab.
Hicks misses with a lunging right hand
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Vonnegut throws an overhand right that lands on Hicks's shoulder, as Hicks tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Vonnegut misses.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Hicks slips a jab from Vonnegut.
Hicks does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A big left from Vonnegut misses.
Hicks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vonnegut stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Vonnegut lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hicks doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws a good cross that connects.
Hicks misses with a body shot
letting Vonnegut counter with a right hand.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vonnegut.
Hicks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hicks tries for a takedown but Vonnegut sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vonnegut lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
Hicks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vonnegut comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vonnegut throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Vonnegut works Hicks's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Vonnegut.
Hicks misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Vonnegut throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonnegut throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Hicks throws a big shot that misses.
Hicks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hicks takes a swing at Vonnegut's ribcage but misses.
Vonnegut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vonnegut tests Hicks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hicks.
Vonnegut is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hicks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vonnegut walks into a left hand.
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Vonnegut slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vonnegut avoids the body shot from Hicks.
Hicks moves away from the strike by Vonnegut.
Vonnegut lands a jab.
Vonnegut throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonnegut misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hicks.
Hicks walks into a straight right hand from Vonnegut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.
Vonnegut looks to throw the jab but Hicks is out of range.
Vonnegut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vonnegut throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Vonnegut slips a jab and a cross from Hicks.
Hicks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hicks misses the target.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Vonnegut.
Hicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonnegut throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Vonnegut saw that one coming.
Vonnegut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks misses with a looping right.
Hicks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vonnegut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hicks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sikke Vonnegut 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.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Vonnegut avoids them all with ease.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks tries a head kick but it misses.
Vonnegut with a jab.
Vonnegut displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hicks throws out the jab.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vonnegut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Vonnegut misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Vonnegut staying out of range there.
Vonnegut shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hicks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Vonnegut slows the pace down.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vonnegut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hicks is staying active underneath Vonnegut, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonnegut is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hicks gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hicks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vonnegut defends well.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonnegut stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hicks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonnegut is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vonnegut trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vonnegut looking to sit in guard and control but Hicks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vonnegut is controlling Hicks's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vonnegut can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vonnegut working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hicks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hicks trying to control but Vonnegut is working from the bottom.
Hicks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vonnegut is controlling Hicks's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonnegut has momentary wrist control but Hicks slips an elbow through the middle.
Vonnegut managing to control the position.
Vonnegut is trying to control the position but Hicks postures up.
Hicks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vonnegut's head.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonnegut has wrist control.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Vonnegut blocks nicely.
Hicks stands up over Vonnegut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks is looking to work some ground and pound but Vonnegut has wrist control.
Vonnegut has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vonnegut wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vonnegut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hicks.
Hicks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hicks stands up over Vonnegut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks stopping the sweep attempt from Vonnegut.
Hicks stands up over Vonnegut, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hicks being controlled here momentarily.
Hicks postures up in Vonnegut's guard and throws a big left but Vonnegut blocks it.
Hicks lands a couple of digs.
Hicks trying to control but Vonnegut is working from the bottom.
Vonnegut trying to keep a closed guard but Hicks is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throwing strikes from guard but Vonnegut blocks nicely.
Hicks wants to control from the top but Vonnegut keeps moving.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonnegut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hicks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vonnegut looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hicks is one step ahead there.
Vonnegut keeping moving, preventing Hicks from controlling successfully.
Lyman Hicks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vonnegut has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hicks has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hicks cracks Vonnegut with a big right hand but Vonnegut just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hicks cracks Vonnegut with a big elbow.
Hicks is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Vonnegut misses with a wild body shot.
Vonnegut lands a jab to the nose.
Sikke Vonnegut seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hicks tries to close the distance and clinch but Vonnegut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hicks throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Hicks shoots for a double leg takedown but Vonnegut sprawls well. He's pushed Hicks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vonnegut connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hicks's hands.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Vonnegut.
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Vonnegut counters with a straight right hand.
Vonnegut connects with a jab.
Vonnegut looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Vonnegut moves away and avoids it.
Vonnegut looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hicks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Vonnegut ducks down to avoid it.
Vonnegut throws out a counter right but Hicks avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonnegut's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hicks under the eye.
Vonnegut misses with an uppercut.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Vonnegut lands a nice shot to the body.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vonnegut misses the shot to the body.
Hicks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vonnegut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vonnegut fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vonnegut scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hicks doesn't seem bothered though.
Hicks throws a right hand that Vonnegut ducks under and follows up with a left that Vonnegut also avoids with ease.
Hicks looks to land a right hand but Vonnegut moved out of range.
Vonnegut steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
Hicks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vonnegut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vonnegut throws out the jab.
Vonnegut throws a big shot that misses.
Vonnegut lands with an uppercut that bounces Hicks off the cage and back into range.
Hicks throws a body punch but Vonnegut moves out of range.
Hicks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vonnegut.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice jab there from Vonnegut.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Vonnegut sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vonnegut. Hicks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks tries to counter with a takedown but Vonnegut is quick to defend against it.
Vonnegut throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Vonnegut misses with a looping right.
Vonnegut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vonnegut misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hicks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonnegut moves away from the strike by Hicks.
Hicks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vonnegut digs a good hook to Hicks's body.
Vonnegut connects with a looping right hand.
A slow jab from Vonnegut misses its intended target.
Hicks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Vonnegut slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vonnegut has time to react.
Vonnegut pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vonnegut blocks a jab.
A big right from Vonnegut misses.
Hicks misses the jab.
Hicks misses with a takedown attempt
and Vonnegut counters with a straight right hand.
Vonnegut lands a nice hook to Hicks's body. Hicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hicks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vonnegut scores with a nice strike.
Vonnegut throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks throws a lazy uppercut
and Hicks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vonnegut counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyman Hicks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vonnegut jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks throws a combination that misses
and Vonnegut counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hicks thinking.
Vonnegut throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vonnegut.
Hicks drops his hands momentarily and Vonnegut takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vonnegut lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vonnegut scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vonnegut throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vonnegut just misses with a punch to the body.
Vonnegut fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Vonnegut slips a straight right by Hicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sikke Vonnegut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vonnegut has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sikke Vonnegut!
Lyman Hicks was interviewed post fight and said 'That's the game, lets go again. I will fight anybody!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Wetton (ranked 925 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Jing Xin Yi (ranked 135 p4p, 186 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Wetton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jing Xin Yi!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xin Yi tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wetton.
Wetton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xin Yi sprawls well. Xin Yi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wetton gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wetton clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin Yi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wetton slows down the pace here.
Xin Yi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xin Yi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xin Yi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Xin Yi has Wetton up against the cage in a clinch.
Xin Yi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wetton just leaning against Xin Yi, taking a breather.
Wetton drags the fight down to the ground.
Wetton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wetton advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xin Yi is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wetton has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wetton pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Xin Yi is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wetton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wetton!
A victorious John Wetton thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Wyldin (ranked 1145 p4p, 1186 weight class) and Mickey Contreras (ranked 154 p4p, 160 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 welterweight 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, Cody Wyldin!
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, Mickey Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Contreras as Wyldin shoots in.
Wyldin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Contreras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Contreras lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wyldin at a distance.
Contreras connects with a body shot.
Wyldin looks for a takedown but Contreras sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Wyldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyldin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wyldin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyldin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Contreras counter with a right hand.
Contreras fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wyldin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Contreras throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wyldin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wyldin misses with a takedown attempt
and Contreras counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wyldin is rocked!
Wyldin is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyldin tries to move into range but Contreras moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Wyldin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wyldin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wyldin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wyldin seems to have got his legs back now.
Contreras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Contreras pulls Wyldin in close to his closed guard and prevents Wyldin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wyldin wants to control from the top but Contreras keeps moving.
Contreras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wyldin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wyldin throws a big elbow that misses.
Contreras looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wyldin is in close to Contreras's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Contreras is looking for a triangle but Wyldin pushes his legs off easily.
Wyldin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Wyldin from controlling successfully.
Wyldin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Contreras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Contreras really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wyldin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wyldin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Contreras wants to get back to his feet but Wyldin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wyldin chips away with some ground and pound.
Contreras keeping moving, preventing Wyldin from controlling successfully.
Wyldin throws a big elbow that misses.
Contreras utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wyldin is working Contreras over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wyldin scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wyldin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Contreras works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wyldin stands up over Contreras, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wyldin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wyldin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Contreras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wyldin throws a strike but Contreras rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wyldin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Contreras trying to control but Wyldin is working from the bottom.
Wyldin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wyldin is trying to control the position but Contreras postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contreras trying to control but Wyldin is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wyldin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wyldin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Contreras's head.
Wyldin scoring with some ground and pound.
Wyldin trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Contreras working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wyldin.
Contreras avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wyldin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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 Cody Wyldin will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Contreras lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wyldin at a distance.
Wyldin fails with the takedown
and Wyldin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wyldin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wyldin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wyldin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wyldin misses with a takedown attempt
and Contreras counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Wyldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Contreras as Wyldin shoots in.
Contreras lands with a good body shot.
Wyldin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Contreras counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wyldin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyldin misses with a takedown
letting Contreras counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wyldin fails with the takedown
enabling Contreras to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras cracks Wyldin with a hook to the temple - Wyldin is on wobbly legs here! Contreras swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Wyldin falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Contreras wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mickey Contreras!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Beto Ribeiro (ranked 815 p4p, 1128 weight class) and Beau Lewis (ranked 108 p4p, 150 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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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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 9 - 4 - 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Beau Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a head punch that misses.
Ribeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lewis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ribeiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ribeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Ribeiro misses with a body punch.
Lewis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Ribeiro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ribeiro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lewis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ribeiro misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body.
Ribeiro misses with a knee to the head.
Ribeiro blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Ribeiro is breathing heavily.
Ribeiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms.
Lewis lands a body shot.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis managing to block the knees to the body from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Ribeiro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ribeiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Lewis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ribeiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribeiro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lewis blocks it with crossed arms.
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!
Lewis jumps guard but Ribeiro stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ribeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lewis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ribeiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now.
Ribeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ribeiro to keep the fight standing.
Ribeiro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ribeiro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribeiro controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Ribeiro won't allow it.
Beto Ribeiro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Lewis.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Ribeiro throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
Lewis jumps guard but Ribeiro stands there with Lewis around his waist. Lewis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribeiro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ribeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike.
Ribeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribeiro has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Ribeiro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lewis is defending well for now.
Ribeiro blocking some punches.
Ribeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lewis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ribeiro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro blocks a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribeiro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis lands an uppercut.
Lewis tries a body shot but Ribeiro blocks it.
Ribeiro misses with a knee strike.
Ribeiro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ribeiro.
Lewis gets control of Ribeiro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lewis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ribeiro trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Lewis is looking for a triangle but Ribeiro pushes his legs off easily.
Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ribeiro can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Beto Ribeiro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Ribeiro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ribeiro looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Lewis looks to land a right hand but Ribeiro moved out of range.
Ribeiro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Beau Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Beto Ribeiro has been cut.
Lewis misses with a hook
and Ribeiro counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ribeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ribeiro tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis with a jab.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Ribeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Ribeiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lewis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ribeiro.
Ribeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ribeiro misses with a right hand
and Lewis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ribeiro is rocked!
Lewis lands a big right hand that sends Ribeiro crashing to the mat! Lewis stays standing though and waves Ribeiro back to his feet!
Oh Ribeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro looks to clinch
and Lewis counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Ribeiro out cold! What a finish! Lewis is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beau Lewis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Batara Sari (ranked 397 p4p, 570 weight class) and Riku Momomoto (ranked 52 p4p, 78 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Batara Sari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Riku Momomoto!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sari throws out a loose jab but Momomoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Batara Sari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sari tries to score a power double leg takedown but Momomoto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sari somewhat.
Sari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Momomoto counters with a one-two to the body.
Sari lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Sari misses.
Momomoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Sari misses.
Sari just misses with a punch to the body.
Sari looks to score with a jab to the body but Momomoto is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari misses with a lunging right hand
and Momomoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Momomoto walks into a left hand.
Sari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Momomoto avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sari shoots in looking for a takedown but Momomoto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sari's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Momomoto connects with a nice looking jab.
Sari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Sari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sari throws a body punch but Momomoto moves out of range.
Momomoto misses with a hook to the body
and Momomoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Sari. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sari.
Sari takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sari doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Momomoto counter with a right hand.
Sari doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Momomoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Momomoto scores with a jab to the head.
Sari is rocked!
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!
Sari tries to get into range but Momomoto steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Sari! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Momomoto scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riku Momomoto!
Riku Momomoto is the new middleweight champion!
Riku Momomoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 654 p4p, 668 weight class) and Jon Jackson (ranked 85 p4p, 87 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 5 - 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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Nukem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nukem.
Nukem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nukem.
Nukem just misses with a punch to the body.
Duke Nukem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nukem throws out a powerful jab.
Nukem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nukem connects with a jab.
 It looks like Jon Jackson has been cut.
Nukem looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Nukem lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Nukem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nukem.
Nukem misses with a straight left.
Nukem tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nukem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nukem works the jab nicely.
Nukem cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Nukem cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Nukem gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Nukem wants to stall.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Nukem pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nukem throws out a powerful jab.
Nukem misses the body punch
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson pushes down on Nukem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nukem wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Nukem!
Nukem has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jackson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nukem is now in Jackson's guard. A big mistake from Jackson there, giving up the dominant position!
Nukem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nukem won't allow Jackson to sweep him here.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Nukem from controlling successfully.
Nukem is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nukem is posturing up here but Jackson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Nukem tries to roll out but it's too tight and Nukem has to tap! Slick submission there by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Jackson!
Jon Jackson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Island clothing lite, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fury (ranked 709 p4p, 1419 weight class) and Euan Daxton (ranked 107 p4p, 202 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Euan Daxton!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury forces Daxton back against the cage and clinches.
Fury has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daxton uses from the top position.
Daxton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fury is keeping the position for now.
Daxton wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Daxton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Daxton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Daxton wants to pass to mount but Fury is defending the position.
Fury is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at A Stander’s Paradise, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daxton wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daxton passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daxton is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Daxton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fury knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Daxton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Daxton wants to control for a moment but Fury uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fury looking for subs from the bottom but Daxton mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daxton throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fury has his hands clasped together but Daxton breaks the hold and Fury is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Daxton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Euan Daxton!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Man (ranked 495 p4p, 786 weight class) and Colby Taylor (ranked 34 p4p, 58 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Stan Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Colby Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor wants to control but Man postures up.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor parries the strikes from Man easily there. Man is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Taylor to escape.
Check out the look on Man's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Taylor is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Man is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Taylor is not content to let Man control the position.
Man looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taylor is staying active underneath Man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor trying to control here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taylor did well to prevent Man getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor working for a triangle but Man defends it easily.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Man trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Man trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor looking for a triangle here. Man is fighting it but it looks tight! Taylor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Man is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 191 p4p, 1526 weight class) and Lucky Lemon (ranked 31 p4p, 211 weight class). Oystenteller comes into the arena with "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka blaring out of the sound system. Lucky Lemon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darstknasset Oystenteller's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucky Lemon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oystenteller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lemon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oystenteller closes the distance and clinches.
Lemon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lemon blocks an elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Lemon.
Oystenteller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short left from Oystenteller.
Oystenteller has a couple of punches blocked by Lemon.
Lemon misses with a punch on the inside.
Lemon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lemon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oystenteller's elbow.
Lemon manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lemon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oystenteller is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lemon has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Oystenteller is looking to defend but Lemon has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Oystenteller! Lemon pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Oystenteller taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lucky Lemon!
Lucky Lemon is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Lucky Lemon, 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.
In defeat, Darstknasset Oystenteller stepped up to the mic, saying 'No worries! The Athletic Commission has just announced my opponent tested positive for illegal steroids again, so this fight has been declared a No-Contest. Thank you to those of us who continue to fight clean!'.
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