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The Island Season 14, 185 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjarne Schmeichel (ranked 5428 p4p, 622 weight class) and Batara Sari (ranked 489 p4p, 81 weight class). Batara Sari told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bjarne Schmeichel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Batara Sari!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sari blocks a head kick by Schmeichel.
Sari moves out of range of the body kick from Schmeichel.
Sari takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Some bone on bone action there as Sari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schmeichel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sari closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schmeichel did well to prevent Sari getting side control.
Schmeichel is trying to escape back to his feet but Sari uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Sari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Schmeichel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Schmeichel wants to control but Sari postures up.
Sari is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmeichel tries to bench press Sari off him but Sari keeps the position.
Schmeichel can't do much from the bottom here.
Sari controls the position.
Sari working away.
Sari takes a little break here. Schmeichel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schmeichel manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sari is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schmeichel tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sari controls his leg.
Sari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sari.
Schmeichel wants to stand and escape but instead Sari has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Schmeichel looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schmeichel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sari's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sari's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Sari might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Schmeichel is trying to control the position but Sari postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schmeichel being controlled here, momentarily.
Schmeichel controlling Sari's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmeichel throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Sari was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab, jab by Sari - just one landing.
Schmeichel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schmeichel throws a body kick that misses.
Schmeichel tries a head kick but it misses.
Sari has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 Bjarne Schmeichel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Schmeichel tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmeichel is looking to chop away at Sari's legs.
Sari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Schmeichel lands with a kick to the temple. Sari shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Schmeichel throws a head kick but Sari moves out of range.
Schmeichel lands a high kick!
Sari lands with an overhand left.
Schmeichel throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sari's head.
Schmeichel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sari can do to turn this around?
Schmeichel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schmeichel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Schmeichel is trying to control Sari's posture but Sari avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sari scoring with punches from side control.
Sari in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Schmeichel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sari takes a little break here. Schmeichel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Schmeichel is looking to reverse the position.
Schmeichel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Schmeichel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sari's best efforts.
Batara Sari has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sari performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Schmeichel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schmeichel throws a leg kick but Sari moved away.
Schmeichel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sari.
Schmeichel lands a nice looking body kick.
Sari blocks a head kick by Schmeichel.
Sari throws a body shot but no joy.
Schmeichel half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sari connects with a body shot.
Schmeichel misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Schmeichel manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Schmeichel wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sari manages to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Batara Sari will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Schmeichel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Good shot there by Sari.
A head kick misses from Schmeichel.
Sari gets a double leg takedown into Schmeichel's guard.
Sari working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sari postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari is pushing down on Schmeichel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schmeichel is fighting to maintain full guard but Sari has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sari sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schmeichel trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sari scores with a jab. Schmeichel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sari throws a right hand that Schmeichel ducks under and follows up with a left that Schmeichel also avoids with ease.
Schmeichel misses with a head kick.
Sari changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmeichel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schmeichel tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmeichel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bjarne Schmeichel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sari throws a series of punches but Schmeichel moves out of range.
Schmeichel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Schmeichel throws a leg kick but Sari checks it.
Schmeichel scores with a leg kick.
Schmeichel throws a head kick that misses
and Sari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schmeichel won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sari working the head with strikes.
Sari staying calm.
Let's hope that Sari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batara Sari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
More stalling from Sari.
Schmeichel tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sari controlling the pace for now.
Bjarne Schmeichel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schmeichel in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sari controlling his opponent.
Schmeichel gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmeichel tries to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batara Sari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sari 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Batara Sari!
Batara Sari wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Batara Sari stared into the camera and said 'I want my shot at the 205 belt next!! Im the best middleweight out here by far and I need a challenge!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Holiday (ranked 1937 p4p, 2297 weight class) and Mo Jassim (ranked 256 p4p, 287 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mo Jassim!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jassim with a lazy takedown attempt
and Holiday counters with a stiff right hand.
Jassim shoots and misses
enabling Holiday to counter with a crisp jab.
Jassim closes the distance and clinches up with Holiday, looking for a takedown. Jassim pushes Holiday against the cage but Holiday circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ryan Holiday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Jassim.
Holiday forces Jassim back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Holiday.
Jassim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jassim fails with the takedown
and Holiday counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jassim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holiday is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jassim has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Holiday is looking to reverse the position.
Jassim is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Holiday looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jassim gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Holiday is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jassim lets go of the hold and Holiday can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mo Jassim!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davey Allen (ranked 2824 p4p, 1555 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 340 p4p, 219 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Davey Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoraku cracks Allen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Davey Allen has been cut.
Kyoraku stuns Allen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Allen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Kyoraku to counter with a crisp jab.
Kyoraku lands a left and a right that send Allen crashing to the mat, dazed. Kyoraku thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Allen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen moves out of range as Kyoraku strikes.
Allen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kyoraku's coach down at Elite Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kyoraku's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kyoraku cracks Allen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Allen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kyoraku finish him?
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davey Allen's cut is getting worse.
Allen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kyoraku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Allen seems to have got his legs back now.
Kyoraku drops Allen with a beautiful combination! Allen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kyoraku is looking for the KO!
Allen is rocked!
Allen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyoraku.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kyoraku.
Kyoraku lands a big uppercut and Allen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Allen looks OK. Kyoraku waves Allen back to his feet!
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Davey Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Allen walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Allen limp body while Kyoraku jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shunsui Kyoraku!
A victorious Shunsui Kyoraku 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 1158 p4p, 3213 weight class) and Claus Montgomery (ranked 166 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Claus Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNoseBleeds shoots in for a takedown but Montgomery shows good takedown defense.
TheNoseBleeds gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montgomery pulls guard successfully.
TheNoseBleeds definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
TheNoseBleeds working some strikes from top position.
Montgomery is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montgomery can do anything to dispel that myth.
Montgomery keeping moving, preventing TheNoseBleeds from controlling successfully.
Montgomery wants to sweep here but TheNoseBleeds controlling him for the moment.
TheNoseBleeds postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
TheNoseBleeds avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
TheNoseBleeds lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery is looking for a triangle but TheNoseBleeds pushes his legs off easily.
TheNoseBleeds wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving.
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
TheNoseBleeds stands up over Montgomery, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
TheNoseBleeds is in close to Montgomery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Montgomery looking to hit a scissor sweep but TheNoseBleeds is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montgomery has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. TheNoseBleeds is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Montgomery.
TheNoseBleeds lands some shots froms side control.
TheNoseBleeds lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
TheNoseBleeds looks up at the clock and then as Montgomery takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, TheNoseBleeds smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Montgomery is looking to regain half guard here but TheNoseBleeds keeps moving and retains side control.
Montgomery takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
TheNoseBleeds creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
TheNoseBleeds working the body and head with strikes.
Montgomery taking punishment in the form of punches.
 Montgomery is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds cracks Montgomery with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! TheNoseBleeds immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Montgomery is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by TheNoseBleeds!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
A very excited looking WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Aya (ranked 3629 p4p, 910 weight class) and Michiel Kortenhorst (ranked 0 p4p, 131 weight class). Michiel Kortenhorst has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ted Aya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michiel Kortenhorst!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kortenhorst looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Aya!
Aya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kortenhorst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kortenhorst controls the position.
Kortenhorst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kortenhorst looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aya wants to get back to his feet.
Kortenhorst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aya tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kortenhorst has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Aya is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michiel Kortenhorst!
After winning the bout, Michiel Kortenhorst thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Shotz (ranked 1624 p4p, 3094 weight class) and Author Fonzarelli (ranked 223 p4p, 364 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Shotz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Author Fonzarelli!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonzarelli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shotz is on top in guard.
Fonzarelli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shotz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Shotz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shotz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Shotz tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli keeping moving, preventing Shotz from controlling successfully.
Shotz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shotz throwing strikes but missing.
Shotz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fonzarelli looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fonzarelli looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fonzarelli!
Fonzarelli throws a strike aimed at the side of Shotz's head but Shotz avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli lands a nice forearm strike.
Fonzarelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli cracks Shotz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fonzarelli has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Island Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Fonzarelli lands a few punches from side control.
Shotz sneaks back into half guard.
Shotz wants to control but Fonzarelli is keeping busy.
Fonzarelli throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shotz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli throwing shots but Shotz is blocking nicely.
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fonzarelli drops an elbow to the side of Shotz's head.
Shotz is trying to control but can't.
Shotz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fonzarelli scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli cracks Shotz with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shotz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fonzarelli manages to get himself to full guard.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Shotz tries to pass.
Fonzarelli can't keep his opponent in guard - Shotz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fonzarelli is refusing to be controlled, as Shotz sits in half guard.
Shotz is working for a kimura but Fonzarelli is defending it quite comfortably.
Shotz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shotz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fonzarelli keeps working.
Fonzarelli is trying to get back to full guard.
Fonzarelli keeping hold of Shotz's head, controlling as best he can.
Shotz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fonzarelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fonzarelli shoots in and bounces Shotz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shotz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli landing with the ground and pound.
Shotz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fonzarelli cracks Shotz with a solid left hand.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Shotz blocks nicely.
Fonzarelli landing some decent shots from guard.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shotz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shotz working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli throws a big right hand that misses.
Shotz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fonzarelli's guard.
Shotz wants to pass the guard but Fonzarelli is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fonzarelli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shotz, into his guard.
Fonzarelli must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shotz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shotz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fonzarelli defending well though.
Shotz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fonzarelli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shotz.
Shotz tries to pass to full mount but Fonzarelli defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shotz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fonzarelli can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fonzarelli missing with punches from the bottom.
Shotz wants to pass to mount but Fonzarelli is defending the position.
Shotz seems to be working for a kimura but Fonzarelli defends the submission attempt.
Shotz trying to pass the guard but Fonzarelli defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shotz seems to be looking for submissions.
Fonzarelli wants to improve his position but Shotz is controlling well.
Fonzarelli is trying to control but can't.
Shotz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Author Fonzarelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shotz punching from mount but Fonzarelli doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli is squirming around, avoiding Shotz's attempts to control the action.
Shotz controlling from mount.
Shotz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shotz misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shotz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fonzarelli?
Shotz looking to ground and pound but Fonzarelli is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shotz throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Fonzarelli because Shotz loaded up on that one.
Shotz looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Shotz dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Fonzarelli drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fonzarelli lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shotz is looking for a triangle but Fonzarelli pushes his legs off easily.
Shotz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonzarelli.
Shotz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Shotz managing to control the position.
Fonzarelli preventing the sweep.
Shotz 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Shotz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Shotz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonzarelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shotz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shotz tries to free his leg and advance position but Fonzarelli is retaining full guard.
Fonzarelli controlling Shotz's posture.
Shotz throws a strike but Fonzarelli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fonzarelli is in close to Shotz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Shotz blocks nicely.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.
Shotz is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
Shotz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shotz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes from guard but Shotz blocks nicely.
Shotz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonzarelli working some strikes from top position.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shotz's head.
Shotz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fonzarelli is aware though and is defending well.
Shotz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fonzarelli lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fonzarelli throwing strikes but missing.
Fonzarelli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shotz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fonzarelli has managed to get both his arms back between Shotz's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
Fonzarelli won't allow Shotz to sweep him here.
Fonzarelli throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shotz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shotz has momentary wrist control but Fonzarelli slips an elbow through the middle.
Shotz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shotz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shotz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fonzarelli scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fonzarelli works over Shotz with some ground and pound from guard.
Shotz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fonzarelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fonzarelli landing some decent shots from guard.
Shotz is pulling down on Fonzarelli's head to control his posture.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fonzarelli connects with a couple of short punches.
Scott Shotz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shotz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fonzarelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fonzarelli with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Author Fonzarelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fonzarelli has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Author Fonzarelli!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Author Fonzarelli!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Author Fonzarelli!
Author Fonzarelli wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Flamenco Jr (ranked 2441 p4p, 1894 weight class) and Bob Smith (ranked 304 p4p, 249 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Flamenco Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Smith!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flamenco Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Flamenco Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flamenco Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Flamenco Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Flamenco Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Flamenco Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Some wild striking there from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Flamenco Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Flamenco Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flamenco Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Flamenco Jr.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Flamenco Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Flamenco Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Flamenco Jr.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flamenco Jr.
Flamenco Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith tries a body shot but Flamenco Jr blocks it.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Don Flamenco Jr has been cut.
Flamenco Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Flamenco Jr blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flamenco Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Flamenco Jr's brow.
Smith connects with a knee to the head.
Smith trying to land knees to the body.
Flamenco Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flamenco Jr is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Don Flamenco Jr's cut is getting worse.
Flamenco Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Flamenco Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flamenco Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith crunches a lovely knee into Flamenco Jr's ribcage.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Flamenco Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Flamenco Jr.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith lands an elbow inside.
Smith with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Flamenco Jr backwards.
Flamenco Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a left hand.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Flamenco Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Don Flamenco Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Flamenco Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith lands a body shot.
Smith working Flamenco Jr over with knees to the body.
Smith lands a good knee to the midsection. Flamenco Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Flamenco Jr blocks a body shot from Smith.
Flamenco Jr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Flamenco Jr shrugs off.
Smith landing knees to the head.
Smith is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Flamenco Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Smith landing knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow inside that Flamenco Jr shrugs off.
Jeez, Don Flamenco Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Smith lands a big knee! That's hurt Flamenco Jr! Oh, he's all over the place! Smith lands another knee that sends Flamenco Jr to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Smith!
Bob Smith 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Park Yo Ka (ranked 874 p4p, 4469 weight class) and Sam Strand (ranked 125 p4p, 0 weight class). Park Yo Ka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Park Yo Ka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Strand!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yo Ka cracks Strand with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yo Ka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yo Ka connects with a jab.
Strand connects with a looping right hand.
Yo Ka gets a takedown into half guard.
Yo Ka moves into full mount! Strand won't be happy about that!
Strand has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yo Ka connects with a big shot to the side of Strand's head.
Yo Ka has got one arm under Strand's chin. This could be trouble... Strand trying to control the other hand but Yo Ka gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Strand has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Park Yo Ka!
Park Yo Ka 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Pletnev (ranked 4963 p4p, 856 weight class) and Jasper Leeuwenhoek (ranked 0 p4p, 118 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikolay Pletnev!
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, Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pletnev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Leeuwenhoek tries to counter it with a takedown but Pletnev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pletnev misses with a hook. Leeuwenhoek ducked under it nicely.
Leeuwenhoek fails with a takedown attempt.
Pletnev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leeuwenhoek throws out the jab.
Pletnev lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pletnev throws a hook but Leeuwenhoek avoids it easily.
Leeuwenhoek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pletnev throws out a loose jab but Leeuwenhoek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nikolay Pletnev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leeuwenhoek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pletnev is fending him off so far but Leeuwenhoek persists. Nope, Pletnev circles away and we're back to standing.
Nikolay Pletnev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jasper Leeuwenhoek.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leeuwenhoek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pletnev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leeuwenhoek counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pletnev won't be happy with that.
Pletnev tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Pletnev fending off the submission attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Pletnev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pletnev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leeuwenhoek is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pletnev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Leeuwenhoek has got one arm under Pletnev's chin. This could be trouble... Pletnev trying to control the other hand but Leeuwenhoek gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Pletnev has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jasper Leeuwenhoek!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Goldberg (ranked 1735 p4p, 2340 weight class) and Devon Nzee (ranked 233 p4p, 293 weight class). Devon Nzee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Goldberg's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devon Nzee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldberg throws a big shot that misses.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Nzee moves out of range.
Nzee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Goldberg closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nzee did well to prevent Goldberg getting side control.
Nzee wants to improve his position but Goldberg is controlling well.
Goldberg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzee is refusing to be controlled, as Goldberg sits in half guard.
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
Nzee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee keeping control of the position.
Goldberg frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nzee is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nzee tries to hold on but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg prevents Nzee from getting the reversal.
Goldberg with a couple of short strikes.
Goldberg unloading with bombs!
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldberg controlling from the full mount.
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Nzee keeps trying to improve his position.
Goldberg working Nzee over with strikes here.
Goldberg looking to finish Nzee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Nzee!
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg working Nzee over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Nzee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goldberg controlling from mount.
Nzee wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Goldberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Goldberg wants to control the pace but Nzee is squirming around nicely.
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Goldberg fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nzee is working to get back to half guard.
Nzee regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nzee tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Nzee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Goldberg jumps into side control!
Nzee tries to bench press Goldberg off him but Goldberg keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Nzee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nzee is not content to let Goldberg control the position.
Goldberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nzee wants to control but Goldberg postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nzee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Goldberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Nzee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nzee is looking for a sweep.
Goldberg is staying tight to Nzee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Goldberg scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nzee is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Goldberg scoring with punches and elbows.
Goldberg lands a nice forearm strike.
We've been informed that Nzee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
Nzee is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Nzee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldberg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Goldberg dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goldberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nzee tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Goldberg is predictable there
and Nzee counters with a single leg into guard. Goldberg didn't expect that.
Nzee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldberg has escaped and now he's on top!
Nzee is looking for a triangle here but Goldberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg is putting a hurting on Nzee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Goldberg trying to control the position but Nzee is working away.
Goldberg lands an elbow.
Nzee taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Goldberg tries to advance to mount but Nzee denies him.
Nzee can't do much from the bottom here.
David Goldberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldberg wants to control but Nzee is keeping him busy.
Nzee gets back to half guard.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goldberg is looking for a kimura but Nzee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goldberg to get the leverage.
Nzee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goldberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nzee.
Nzee is breathing heavily.
Nzee is trying to escape the position but Goldberg is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Goldberg's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Goldberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nzee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Goldberg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Goldberg raining down shots from the mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nzee is looking to improve his position but Goldberg isn't that keen on the idea.
Nzee tries to hold on but Goldberg pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg scoring with strikes but Nzee is staying in there.
Nzee tries to reverse the position but Goldberg maintains control.
Nzee wants to control but Goldberg is having none of it.
Goldberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Goldberg lands a big shot there that rocks Nzee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Nzee working to try and regain half guard.
Goldberg pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nzee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nzee is rocked!
Nzee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Goldberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nzee can do to turn this around?
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
Goldberg trying to control from half guard but Nzee is working away.
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldberg pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nzee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nzee looking for a kimura from the bottom but Goldberg passes into side control!
Goldberg working the head with strikes.
Goldberg lands an elbow.
Nzee is still in real trouble! Can Goldberg finish him?
Goldberg cracks Nzee with a big right hand but Nzee just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nzee is trying to get back to half guard.
A big shot lands for Goldberg! That's hurt Nzee! Will he recover? Goldberg fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Goldberg!
David Goldberg decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Babcock (ranked 3143 p4p, 1701 weight class) and Phillip Personal Space (ranked 0 p4p, 229 weight class). Phillip Personal Space has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Babcock!
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, Phillip Personal Space!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Personal Space lands a jab to Babcock's midsection.
Bob Babcock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babcock dives in and scores a takedown into Personal Space's guard.
Personal Space is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Personal Space keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Personal Space can do anything to dispel that myth.
Personal Space wants to get back to his feet but Babcock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Babcock cracks Personal Space with a solid left hand.
Babcock is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock trying to control but Personal Space is working from the bottom.
Babcock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Personal Space wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Babcock manages to pass to side control.
Babcock is trying to control the action in half guard but Personal Space is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock tries to pass to full mount but Personal Space defends it.
Babcock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Babcock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Personal Space is looking to escape.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.
Babcock with a couple of short strikes.
Personal Space really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Babcock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Personal Space is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Babcock's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Babcock tries to control but Personal Space wriggling away.
Babcock lands a couple of good shots and Personal Space has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Personal Space is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Personal Space felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Babcock is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Babcock gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Babcock gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Babcock apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Personal Space 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.
Babcock darts in looking for a takedown but Personal Space gets double underhooks and turns Babcock into the cage.
Personal Space lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Babcock.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Personal Space scores with a shot to the side of Babcock's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Personal Space lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Personal Space scores with a nice hook to the head.
Personal Space cracks Babcock with a nice body shot.
Personal Space lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Personal Space lands a hook that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Babcock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Personal Space makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Personal Space lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Personal Space lands a right hand that snaps the head of Babcock backwards.
Personal Space breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Personal Space lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Babcock is rocked!
Personal Space cracks Babcock with a hook to the temple - Babcock is on wobbly legs here! Personal Space swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Babcock falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Personal Space wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phillip Personal Space!
A very excited looking Phillip Personal Space made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wee Ning (ranked 888 p4p, 3713 weight class) and Blizza Miata (ranked 0 p4p, 412 weight class). Blizza Miata is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wee Ning !
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, Blizza Miata!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ning looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Miata is fending him off so far but Ning persists. Nope, Miata circles away and we're back to standing.
A shot to the body from Ning misses
and Miata counters with a stiff right hand.
Ning fails with a takedown attempt.
Ning throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miata moves out of range of the strikes.
And Miata tries to counter it with a takedown but Ning pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ning definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miata keeps the fight on the outside.
Miata is looking for the big counter here.
Ning shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Miata as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wee Ning . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miata takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miata lands an uppercut.
Miata misses with a punch on the inside.
Miata effectively controlling the action here.
Miata scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miata scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Miata as the two fighters clinch.
Ning tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miata keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ning 's efforts to push away.
Miata effectively controlling the action here.
Miata can't find room to land a body shot as Ning controls the action.
Miata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ning 's elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Miata.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miata has a couple of punches blocked by Ning .
Miata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ning has picked Miata up - he's going for a ride! Ning dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Miata tries to kick Ning off in order to stand up. Ning Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ning misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ning prevents Miata from escaping the position.
Ning fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Miata tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Miata preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ning .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ning has Miata flattened out and is raining down punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miata is trying to get back to his feet but Ning has full control of the position and if anything, Miata has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ning has Miata flattened out and is raining down punches.
Ning has Miata flattened out and is raining down punches.
Miata is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Ning sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Miata has no choice but to tap and Ning jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wee Ning !
A relieved looking Wee Ning thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Tikhonov (ranked 3364 p4p, 1082 weight class) and Franco Fajardo (ranked 387 p4p, 152 weight class). The key to victory for Viktor Tikhonov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viktor Tikhonov!
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, Franco Fajardo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikhonov throws the left hand but Fajardo avoids the punch easily.
Tikhonov moves in looking to clinch but Fajardo pushes him off.
Fajardo misses the shot to the body.
Tikhonov throws a big counter combination but Fajardo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tikhonov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fajardo connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Tikhonov misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Fajardo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tikhonov dips to his left and cracks Fajardo with an uppercut!
Tikhonov lands a lovely overhand right.
Tikhonov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fajardo with a nice cross.
Fajardo loads up on a big right hand but Tikhonov slips the punch.
Tikhonov misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fajardo ducks under a wild hook from Tikhonov.
Tikhonov sizes up Fajardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Viktor Tikhonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tikhonov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fajardo has time to react.
Fajardo misses with an uppercut. Tikhonov saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikhonov throws out a loose jab but Fajardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tikhonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fajardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fajardo drives through with a takedown into Tikhonov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fajardo works over Tikhonov with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fajardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tikhonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fajardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fajardo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tikhonov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tikhonov keeping moving, preventing Fajardo from controlling successfully.
Fajardo landing with the ground and pound.
Tikhonov is trying to keep Fajardo in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fajardo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fajardo working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fajardo stands up over Tikhonov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fajardo stays in close to Tikhonov's body and controls the position.
Tikhonov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fajardo wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo is trying is best to control the position here.
Fajardo is not content to let Tikhonov control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fajardo tries to roll over but Tikhonov keeps him under control.
Tikhonov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tikhonov is trying to control. Fajardo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Fajardo trying to hold on to Tikhonov's head to control him but Tikhonov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fajardo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tikhonov is staying active.
Fajardo tries to roll over but Tikhonov keeps him under control.
Tikhonov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Fajardo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fajardo is trying to maintain the position but Tikhonov is very close to passing his half guard.
Fajardo is trying to get back to full guard.
Fajardo trying to control from the bottom.
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 Viktor Tikhonov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A shot to the body from Tikhonov misses
and Tikhonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fajardo. Tikhonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fajardo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tikhonov tries to roll over but Fajardo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikhonov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fajardo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fajardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tikhonov is keeping the position for now.
Fajardo is in close to Tikhonov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fajardo landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fajardo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fajardo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikhonov is trying to control the position but Fajardo postures up.
Fajardo advances to half guard.
Tikhonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fajardo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fajardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tikhonov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Franco Fajardo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fajardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Fajardo.
Fajardo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fajardo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tikhonov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fajardo trying to mount his opponent but Tikhonov defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fajardo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tikhonov won't allow Fajardo to pass to mount.
Tikhonov trying to hold on to Fajardo's head to control him but Fajardo postures up.
Fajardo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tikhonov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fajardo.
Fajardo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fajardo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tikhonov's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fajardo trying to control from half guard but Tikhonov is working away.
Tikhonov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tikhonov.
Tikhonov is trying to keep Fajardo in close.
Fajardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tikhonov keeping full guard, as Fajardo tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fajardo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fajardo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fajardo works over Tikhonov with some ground and pound from guard.
Fajardo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fajardo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tikhonov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fajardo is now in half guard.
Fajardo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tikhonov has hold of Fajardo's hands but Fajardo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fajardo wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping him busy.
Fajardo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franco Fajardo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tikhonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tikhonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Fajardo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tikhonov thinking.
Tikhonov looks to land a combination. Fajardo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tikhonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Fajardo is just out of range.
Tikhonov blocks a jab.
Tikhonov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Viktor Tikhonov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tikhonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fajardo moves away.
Tikhonov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fajardo feints the counter takedown.
Fajardo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tikhonov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tikhonov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fajardo scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fajardo working the body and head with strikes.
Tikhonov is rocked!
Fajardo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Tikhonov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fajardo working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikhonov is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fajardo lands some shots froms side control.
Oh Tikhonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fajardo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fajardo grinds an elbow into Tikhonov's temple.
Fajardo landing strikes.
Fajardo lands some shots froms side control.
Fajardo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fajardo controls the position.
Fajardo wants to control but Tikhonov is keeping him busy.
Tikhonov is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tikhonov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tikhonov seems a little lost for a moment, as Fajardo dominates the positioning.
Tikhonov stops Fajardo from passing to mount.
Fajardo lands an elbow.
Tikhonov sneaks back into half guard.
Fajardo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fajardo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo working Tikhonov over with strikes.
Fajardo prevents Tikhonov from improving his position.
Fajardo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fajardo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fajardo prevents Tikhonov from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Fajardo seems content to control.
Tikhonov trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fajardo controlling the action here.
Fajardo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fajardo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franco Fajardo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fajardo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Viktor Tikhonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fajardo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franco Fajardo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fajardo 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Franco Fajardo!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Franco Fajardo!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Franco Fajardo!
Franco Fajardo wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 1491 p4p, 2751 weight class) and Willy Payne (ranked 208 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Willy Wonka - Oompa Loompa. The key to victory for Jack Dawson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willy Payne!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne dives in and scores a takedown into Dawson's guard.
Dawson is trying to keep Payne in close.
Payne is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dawson has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.
Payne throwing strikes from guard but Dawson blocks nicely.
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson has momentary wrist control but Payne slips an elbow through the middle.
Payne with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payne postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Payne throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Payne's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Payne with a nice head shot there.
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Payne on the ground.
Payne lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Payne is in close to Dawson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Payne scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Payne works over Dawson with some ground and pound from guard.
Payne working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Payne postures up and lands a big shot to Dawson's brow.
Payne wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Payne has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Payne scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Dawson has wrist control.
Payne trying to control but Dawson is working from the bottom.
Dawson trying to keep a closed guard but Payne is proving a slippery customer.
Payne connects with a couple of short punches.
Payne slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payne is pushing down on Dawson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dawson is fighting to maintain full guard but Payne has managed to sneak the leg through.
Payne thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dawson's head.
Payne winds up and cracks Dawson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payne lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payne lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne prevents Dawson from improving his position.
Payne passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dawson!
Payne working the ground and pound effectively.
Payne is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dawson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Payne lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Payne trying to control but Dawson is having none of it.
Payne sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Payne with the ground and pound from mount.
Payne controlling the pace for now.
Payne working Dawson over with strikes here.
Payne is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dawson's face.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Payne cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Payne with a couple of short strikes.
Dawson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Payne lands with some strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Payne dominated that round.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Payne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Payne gets a double leg takedown into Dawson's guard.
Payne slips nicely into half guard.
Payne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne seems to be working for a kimura but Dawson defends the submission attempt.
Payne is nestled in close to Dawson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dawson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne working over Dawson with some ground and pound. Dawson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Payne is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dawson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Payne lands a nice short elbow.
Payne wants to free his trapped foot but Dawson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dawson trying to control here.
Dawson is not content to let Payne control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Payne is trying for a kimura here. Dawson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Payne wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Willy Payne!
A less than humble Willy Payne misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lev Kuznetsov (ranked 2232 p4p, 2034 weight class) and Givaldo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 263 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lev Kuznetsov!
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, Givaldo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres leaves Kuznetsov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Torres's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres keeps trying to improve his position.
Torres manages to get to full guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Torres keeping full guard, as Kuznetsov tries to pass.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznetsov is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuznetsov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuznetsov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kuznetsov landing shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kuznetsov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kuznetsov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
BOOM! Kuznetsov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Torres is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuznetsov with shots to the head and body - Torres looks very uncomfortable down there.
Kuznetsov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetsov 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is looking to improve his position but Kuznetsov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kuznetsov landing strikes, looking to finish!
Kuznetsov with the ground and pound from mount.
Torres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Kuznetsov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kuznetsov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuznetsov landing punches.
Torres is rocked!
Torres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Torres won't allow Kuznetsov to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuznetsov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Torres drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Torres jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Kuznetsov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kuznetsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Torres wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov preventing the sweep.
Kuznetsov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kuznetsov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Torres manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kuznetsov manages to get himself to full guard.
Torres thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuznetsov stands up over Torres, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kuznetsov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Torres has momentary wrist control but Kuznetsov slips an elbow through the middle.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuznetsov is working Torres over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Torres really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuznetsov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres looking for a sweep. Not yet Torres, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Kuznetsov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kuznetsov working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres moves into full guard.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Torres bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov striking from the bottom here.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Kuznetsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Torres trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lev Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuznetsov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuznetsov off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Kuznetsov shoots in.
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Lev Kuznetsov has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lev Kuznetsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kuznetsov shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuznetsov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Torres counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Torres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuznetsov is defended easily by Torres.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuznetsov circles away quickly and effectively.
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov shoots and misses
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Torres defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Torres connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Torres defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kuznetsov.
Torres lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torres darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torres can do to turn this around?
Torres lands a nice shot to the body.
Torres tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Torres jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Torres cracks Kuznetsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torres jabs Kuznetsov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuznetsov misses with a takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov tries to move into range but Torres moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Lev Kuznetsov's cut is getting worse.
Kuznetsov fails with a takedown attempt.
Oh Kuznetsov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands a glancing blow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kuznetsov showed some decent athleticism there.
Kuznetsov seems to have got his legs back now.
Torres works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kuznetsov cracks Torres with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
Torres trying to control but Kuznetsov is working from the bottom.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Torres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kuznetsov defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov pushes down on Torres's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres taking some punishment here, with Kuznetsov in his half guard.
Torres has hold of Kuznetsov's hands but Kuznetsov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kuznetsov prevents Torres from improving his position.
Kuznetsov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kuznetsov passes to full mount!
Kuznetsov landing punches.
Torres sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuznetsov prevents Torres from improving his position.
Kuznetsov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov passes to side control.
Torres tries to bench press Kuznetsov off him but Kuznetsov keeps the position.
Torres gets back to half guard.
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!
Kuznetsov working over Torres with some ground and pound. Torres looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kuznetsov lands with a punch from half guard.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuznetsov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kuznetsov uses his free foot to push down on Torres's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Torres.
Kuznetsov breaks from Torres's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lev Kuznetsov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuznetsov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Torres is still in real trouble! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Torres bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Torres seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuznetsov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuznetsov, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Givaldo Torres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lev Kuznetsov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
Kuznetsov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Torres is working for a kimura but Kuznetsov is defending it quite comfortably.
Kuznetsov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kuznetsov trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuznetsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuznetsov tries to get out of the position.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Torres is trying to control. Kuznetsov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kuznetsov manages to get to full guard.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
Kuznetsov wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Torres is on top in guard.
Kuznetsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
Kuznetsov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kuznetsov is one step ahead there.
Kuznetsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kuznetsov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Torres gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
Kuznetsov is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuznetsov is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov distracts Torres with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuznetsov landing some decent shots from guard.
Kuznetsov stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kuznetsov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Torres some visible discomfort.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Kuznetsov advances nicely into full mount.
Torres is looking to get to half guard.
Torres takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kuznetsov lands a couple of good shots and Torres has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Torres fending off the submission attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is punishing Torres with some ground and pound.
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Givaldo Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands strikes to the head.
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Torres is trying to break free.
Kuznetsov scores with punches to the body.
Kuznetsov is punishing Torres with strikes - can he finish him?!
Kuznetsov lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Torres is trapped and Kuznetsov is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kuznetsov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kuznetsov is landing with strikes from the back.
Kuznetsov is working the ground and pound. Can Torres escape?
Kuznetsov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Torres!
Kuznetsov is raining down hard shots and and Torres has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Lev Kuznetsov!
A relieved looking Lev Kuznetsov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riku Momomoto (ranked 279 p4p, 5556 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 33 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn has chosen I can only ount to four as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Riku Momomoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gunn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunn throws a right hand that Momomoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Momomoto also avoids with ease.
Gunn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Momomoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunn misses with a combination
and Momomoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunn thinking.
Gunn moves into the clinch.
Momomoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Momomoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gunn's elbow.
Momomoto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Momomoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Momomoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Momomoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Momomoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunn looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Momomoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momomoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunn controls his hands.
Momomoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Momomoto's elbow.
A short right from Momomoto on the inside.
Momomoto lands a nice uppercut.
Momomoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Momomoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Momomoto.
Momomoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Momomoto scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
A left hand lands to the body for Momomoto.
A hook to the body from Momomoto.
Momomoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not.
Momomoto scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Momomoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gunn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Momomoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Gunn can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Momomoto.
Momomoto pushes Gunn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Momomoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Momomoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Momomoto works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Momomoto lands an uppercut.
Momomoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Momomoto.
Momomoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Momomoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Momomoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Gunn is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Momomoto.
Gunn is still on wobbly legs! Can Momomoto finish him?
Momomoto presses Gunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Momomoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Momomoto unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gunn! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Momomoto is unloading with more strikes now! Gunn drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riku Momomoto!
A victorious Riku Momomoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Tommy Gunn had this to say: 'Cant win them all, I'll be back'.
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