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MILF Prospects 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Aliyev (ranked 3531 p4p, 3323 weight class) and Tristan Sandoval (ranked 188 p4p, 174 weight class). Tristan Sandoval has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khamzat Aliyev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tristan Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval moves in looking to clinch but Aliyev pushes him off.
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches.
Aliyev tries for a takedown but Sandoval manages to get underhooks.
Aliyev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sandoval throws a punch but it's blocked by Aliyev.
Aliyev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sandoval is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Aliyev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aliyev looks to land a left hand but Sandoval moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval walks into a stiff left hand from Aliyev.
Aliyev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aliyev misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Sandoval misses.
Aliyev scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Aliyev prevents Sandoval from improving his position.
Aliyev not doing much here.
Aliyev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Aliyev connects with a nice short shot to Sandoval's temple.
Sandoval won't allow Aliyev to pass to mount.
Sandoval gets back to full guard.
Aliyev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aliyev prevents Sandoval from getting back to his feet.
Sandoval being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aliyev is controlling him.
Sandoval is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Aliyev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sandoval misses with a two punch combination.
Aliyev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aliyev is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sandoval!
Sandoval is trying to escape the mount.
Sandoval is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Aliyev controlling the position easily from mount.
Further stalling from Aliyev.
Sandoval tries to reverse the position but Aliyev maintains control.
Aliyev really is a fat lump.
Aliyev controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sandoval really wants to buck Aliyev off and get back to his feet.
Aliyev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sandoval is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aliyev controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Aliyev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aliyev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aliyev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sandoval is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aliyev works over Sandoval with some ground and pound from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sandoval can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aliyev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Aliyev distracts Sandoval with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sandoval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandoval being controlled here, momentarily.
Aliyev won't allow Sandoval to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aliyev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sandoval pushes Aliyev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Aliyev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sandoval is looking to reverse the position.
Aliyev working the ground and pound.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep.
Aliyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sandoval can do to turn this around?
Sandoval is letting Aliyev control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is trying to improve his position.
Sandoval trying to remain calm as Aliyev controls from the top position.
Sandoval is looking to reverse the position.
Sandoval is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sandoval is trying to escape back to his feet but Aliyev uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Khamzat Aliyev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandoval is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aliyev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Aliyev content just to control the position here.
Aliyev fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Aliyev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aliyev lands a nice shot to the head.
Sandoval looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aliyev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Aliyev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sandoval looks a forlorn figure.
Aliyev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to hold on but Aliyev pushes him away.
Sandoval is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Aliyev landing strikes from the mount and Sandoval is in trouble!
Sandoval tries to reverse the position but Aliyev maintains control.
Aliyev lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aliyev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khamzat Aliyev dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Aliyev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sandoval pushes Aliyev off looking to stand but Aliyev dives back in and keeps control.
Sandoval is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sandoval looks like he's trying to stand up.
Aliyev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aliyev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sandoval taking some punishment here, with Aliyev in his half guard.
Aliyev moves nicely into side control.
Sandoval wants to get back to his feet but Aliyev drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aliyev just content to control the position.
Aliyev grinds an elbow into Sandoval's temple.
Sandoval is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Aliyev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sandoval is trying to escape the position but Aliyev is controlling the position.
Aliyev working the ground and pound.
Aliyev controls the position.
Sandoval is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Aliyev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sandoval sneaks back into half guard.
Tristan Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval pushes Aliyev off looking to stand but Aliyev dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Aliyev there.
Sandoval is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aliyev controlling the action here.
Aliyev working over Sandoval with some ground and pound. Sandoval looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sandoval is looking for a sweep. Aliyev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aliyev wants to pass to mount but Sandoval is defending the position.
Aliyev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sandoval with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aliyev not doing much here.
Sandoval has hold of Aliyev's hands but Aliyev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Aliyev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sandoval looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sandoval tries to get to full guard but Aliyev has control of the leg.
Aliyev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sandoval.
 It looks like Khamzat Aliyev has been cut.
Aliyev shoots in and bounces Sandoval off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sandoval uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Aliyev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sandoval avoids it really well and circles away.
Aliyev throws a solid leg kick but Sandoval takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Aliyev.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandoval misses the shot to the body.
Sandoval fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aliyev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sandoval is trying to defend but Aliyev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sandoval tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Aliyev manages to move to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Tristan Sandoval comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aliyev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khamzat Aliyev!
A very excited looking Khamzat Aliyev 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galen Fisherman (ranked 4130 p4p, 4073 weight class) and Michael Brogan (ranked 408 p4p, 398 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brogan's choice of entrance music: Immortal Technique - Open Your Eyes. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Galen Fisherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Brogan!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisherman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Fisherman catches Brogan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fisherman throws a body punch but Brogan moves out of range.
Fisherman throws a jab when Brogan was well out of range.
Fisherman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fisherman moves out of range as Brogan strikes.
Brogan moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisherman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab by Fisherman.
Brogan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brogan tries to move into range but Fisherman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
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!
Brogan throws a right and a left that Fisherman avoids nicely.
Brogan misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brogan misses with an uppercut. Fisherman saw that one coming.
Fisherman lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Michael Brogan has been cut.
Fisherman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fisherman punishes Brogan's body with a nice straight punch.
Fisherman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fisherman cracks Brogan with an open hand slap.
Brogan misses with a hook to the body
and Fisherman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brogan thinking.
Fisherman with a nice cross.
Brogan walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisherman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Fisherman as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Fisherman misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Fisherman does it's job there.
Fisherman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brogan has time to react.
 Brogan is rocked!
Fisherman cracks Brogan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brogan is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisherman finish him?
Fisherman throws out a loose jab but Brogan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brogan! But no joy.
Brogan seems to have recovered his senses.
Brogan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fisherman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brogan sprawling to the canvas! Brogan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fisherman finish him?!
That has opened up Michael Brogan's cut even more.
Sloppy strikes from Brogan. Those never looked like landing.
Fisherman throws a shot from downtown. Brogan moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fisherman misses the target.
Fisherman blocks a jab.
Fisherman slips under a jab from Brogan.
Fisherman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fisherman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisherman misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Brogan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fisherman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brogan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fisherman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Fisherman.
Fisherman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brogan on the side of the head.
Fisherman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brogan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fisherman.
Brogan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fisherman.
Brogan misses with an uppercut. Fisherman saw that one coming.
Fisherman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The cut above Michael Brogan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fisherman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fisherman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisherman lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisherman slips a jab from Brogan.
Fisherman lands a glancing blow to the side of Brogan's head.
Fisherman cracks Brogan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Brogan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fisherman finish him?
Fisherman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brogan at a distance.
Brogan throws out a loose jab but Fisherman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fisherman plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Brogan to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Brogan just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Galen Fisherman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Suade Loc (ranked 3321 p4p, 4132 weight class) and Brunta Nguana (ranked 344 p4p, 391 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Suade Loc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brunta Nguana!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguana is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loc's half guard.
Nguana seems to be looking for submissions.
Loc keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Loc is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nguana scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nguana throwing shots but Loc is blocking nicely.
Nguana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Loc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nguana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana misses with a head shot. Loc uses the momentum to regain guard.
Nguana stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Loc throws up his legs and catches Nguana in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nguana tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Loc! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Suade Loc!
Suade Loc took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thanks to everyone that came out tonight shout-out my team thank you to family I love you all get ready for next W'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boyko Mitcheck (ranked 4012 p4p, 4145 weight class) and Mr Pancit (ranked 436 p4p, 453 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Boyko Mitcheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mr Pancit!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pancit has closed the distance and engaged Mitcheck in a clinch.
Pancit tries to score a body lock takedown but Mitcheck shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mitcheck gets underhooks to prevent Pancit's takedown attempt.
Pancit gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Mitcheck looking for a guillotine here but Pancit defends easily.
Mitcheck escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pancit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pancit 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.
Mitcheck might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pancit drops back looking for a leg! Mitcheck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitcheck manages to kick Pancit off! Pancit jumps back into Mitcheck's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancit throwing strikes from guard but Mitcheck blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitcheck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pancit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pancit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pancit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pancit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pancit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mitcheck has his foot on Pancit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancit works his way back into a safe position though.
Mitcheck has his foot on Pancit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancit works his way back into a safe position though.
Pancit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pancit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pancit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pancit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mitcheck working for a triangle but Pancit defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancit throwing strikes from guard but Mitcheck blocks nicely.
Pancit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mitcheck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pancit throws a big elbow that misses.
Pancit passes Mitcheck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pancit is looking for a kimura here.
Mitcheck looking for submissions off his back.
Mitcheck trying to control but Pancit postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitcheck is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pancit throwing shots but Mitcheck is blocking nicely.
Pancit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mitcheck actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pancit is working for a submission of some sort.
Mitcheck looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mitcheck is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mitcheck actively working from the bottom here.
Pancit is looking to pass Mitcheck's guard but actually Mitcheck recovers to full guard.
Pancit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pancit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mitcheck has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pancit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mitcheck keeping full guard, as Pancit tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Pancit dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mitcheck throws a hook to the side of Pancit's head but Pancit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pancit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mitcheck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Mitcheck misses its intended target.
Pancit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mitcheck looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mitcheck is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pancit's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mitcheck blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pancit.
Mr Pancit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mitcheck actively working from the bottom here.
Mitcheck wants to control but Pancit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mitcheck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pancit is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mitcheck defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pancit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pancit is pressing down on Mitcheck's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mitcheck is holding on for now.
Mitcheck is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pancit pulls his head out easily.
Mitcheck actively working from the bottom here.
Pancit throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mitcheck to regain full guard.
Pancit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitcheck is looking for a triangle but Pancit pushes his legs off easily.
Mitcheck has his foot on Pancit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pancit works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pancit throwing strikes from guard but Mitcheck blocks nicely.
Pancit must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pancit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pancit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pancit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mitcheck keeping full guard, as Pancit tries to pass.
Pancit with a nice head shot there.
Pancit drops back looking for a leg! Mitcheck is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mitcheck manages to kick Pancit off! Pancit jumps back into Mitcheck's guard.
Mitcheck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancit is looking to work some ground and pound but Mitcheck has wrist control.
Mitcheck keeping full guard, as Pancit tries to pass.
Mitcheck throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mitcheck is looking for a triangle but Pancit pushes his legs off easily.
Pancit 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.
Pancit wants to pass the guard but Mitcheck is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mitcheck had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pancit defends it easily.
Mitcheck looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pancit 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.
Pancit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pancit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pancit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mitcheck has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pancit has managed to get both his arms back between Mitcheck's legs - danger averted.
Mitcheck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Pancit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mitcheck enables Pancit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mitcheck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mitcheck is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mitcheck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mitcheck could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Mitcheck throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pancit uses it to pass to side control.
Pancit thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pancit goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mitcheck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pancit but great work by Mitcheck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitcheck tries to stand but Pancit is controlling his head.
Pancit sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitcheck wants to control but Pancit is keeping him busy.
Pancit missing with punches from the bottom.
Pancit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pancit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pancit looking for submissions off his back.
Pancit wants to get back to full guard but Mitcheck has passed into side control.
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.
Pancit is trying to work for a sweep but Mitcheck has mounted him!
Mitcheck trying to control but Pancit is having none of it.
Pancit gets back to half guard.
Pancit tries to get to full guard but Mitcheck has control of the leg.
Mitcheck wants to stand but Pancit has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Mitcheck trying to control from half guard but Pancit is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pancit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mitcheck seems to be looking for submissions.
Mitcheck is keen to just control but Pancit is a slippery customer.
Pancit looking for submissions off his back.
Mitcheck postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pancit to stand up.
Mitcheck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pancit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitcheck pinned against the cage. Mitcheck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boyko Mitcheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Mitcheck misses the target.
Pancit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitcheck.
Pancit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pancit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mitcheck tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pancit is in Mitcheck's guard.
Mitcheck is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pancit rolls with it to try and escape but Mitcheck cranks on the arm and Pancit is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boyko Mitcheck!
Our winner, Boyko Mitcheck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Horse (ranked 3304 p4p, 4011 weight class) and Mitka Boycheck (ranked 395 p4p, 442 weight class). Crazy Horse 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crazy Horse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitka Boycheck!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Boycheck is just out of range.
Boycheck cracks Horse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boycheck ducks under a wild hook from Horse.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boycheck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boycheck feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Horses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Horse needs to keep his hands up - Boycheck had a free shot at his head there.
Boycheck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Horse is looking to counter punch.
Horse drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Horse misses its intended target.
Boycheck connects with a right hand. Horse shakes it off.
Horse moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boycheck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horse slips a jab from Boycheck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boycheck tests Horse's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boycheck.
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boycheck moves away.
Horse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boycheck misses with a jab to the body
and Boycheck takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boycheck moves away.
Boycheck lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Horse 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boycheck.
Boycheck scores with a jab. Horse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boycheck slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boycheck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horse bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boycheck.
Horse listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boycheck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Boycheck getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horse is stalling here.
Boycheck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boycheck is trying to force a seperation but Horse has the dominant position.
Boycheck is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Horse is keeping busy.
Boycheck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Horse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boycheck is looking to control Horse's arms but Horse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boycheck has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boycheck cracks Horse with a nice body shot.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Horse.
Horse throws a punch but it's blocked by Boycheck.
Horse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horse has Boycheck pressed against the cage, preventing Boycheck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Horse lands a nice uppercut.
Boycheck throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horses head.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horse working aggressively here.
Horse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boychecks head.
Boycheck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boycheck lands an uppercut.
Horse scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boycheck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boycheck is looking to break free of the clinch but Horse has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Horse as the two fighters clinch.
Horse manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boycheck working hard to break the clinch.
Horse fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boycheck blocks a body shot from Horse.
Horse has Boycheck pressed against the cage, preventing Boycheck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boycheck tries to circle away but Horse has him pinned against the cage.
Boycheck working aggressively here.
Horse lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boycheck backwards.
Boycheck prevents a body shot from Horse.
A body shot lands from Horse.
Boycheck looks winded!
Boycheck takes a shot to the head.
Boycheck is rocked!
Horse dips a shoulder and cracks Boycheck with a mighty uppercut! Boycheck falls back against the cage and Horse unloads with a barrage of strikes! Boycheck is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Horse screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Horse!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henri Saari (ranked 4161 p4p, 4131 weight class) and Jean Arlin (ranked 398 p4p, 395 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henri Saari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jean Arlin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari rushes Arlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
Saari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arlin backwards.
Saari lands a left hand.
Arlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saari.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Arlin takes a shot to the head.
Saari lands a hook that snaps the head of Arlin backwards.
Saari is working Arlin over against the cage.
Saari prevents a body shot from Arlin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
Saari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari misses with some punches.
Saari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arlin backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlin backwards.
Saari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saari digs a right hand underneath Arlin's ribcage. Arlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari lands with a light punch inside.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Saari prevents a body shot from Arlin.
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlin backwards.
Saari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arlin tries to throw a body punch but Saari avoids it by throwing Arlin back against the cage.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Arlin.
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin lands with a light punch inside.
Saari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari takes a shot to the head.
Arlin misses with the head strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arlin can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
Arlin throws a head punch that misses.
Arlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari misses with some punches.
Saari blocking some punches.
Saari misses with the head strike.
Arlin throws a head punch that misses.
Arlin tries a body shot but Saari blocks it.
Saari tries to work over Arlin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
Saari blocking some punches.
Saari blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
Saari working aggressively here.
Arlin misses with the head strike.
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arlin misses with a punch on the inside.
Arlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arlin misses with a punch to the body.
Saari digs a right hand into Arlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arlin's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saari blocks an uppercut.
Saari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
Arlin stalling in the clinch but Saari improves position.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saari blocking some punches.
Saari blocks an uppercut.
Arlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari blocking some punches.
Saari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlin blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
Saari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arlin blocking some punches.
Saari scores with a shot to the side of Arlin's head.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saari working aggressively here.
Saari working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
Arlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Saari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlin lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Saari 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.
Jab, jab by Arlin - just one landing.
Arlin gets tackled into the cage by Saari. Saari maintains the clinch.
Saari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Saari.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saari lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saari.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saari.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saari lands a left hand.
Arlin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Saari.
Arlin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arlin tries a body shot but Saari blocks it.
Saari misses with some punches.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arlin.
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Henri Saari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Arlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saari.
Saari lands a right hand.
Saari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arlin can do to turn this around?
Arlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saari misses with some punches.
Arlin blocks an uppercut.
Saari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arlins head.
Saari lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arlin.
Arlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arlin lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saari blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Arlin throws a head punch that misses.
Arlin tries to work over Saari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saari lands a hook that snaps the head of Arlin backwards.
Saari lands with a right to the head.
Saari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlin blocks an uppercut.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saari digs a right hand into Arlin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Arlin's gas tank.
Arlin can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
Arlin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arlin misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari misses with some punches.
Arlin takes a shot to the head.
Arlin wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Saari as the two fighters clinch.
Saari throws a head punch that misses.
Arlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
Saari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Saari.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arlin backwards.
Saari misses with the head strike.
Saari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arlin is breathing heavily.
Saari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arlin.
Arlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arlin working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Saari.
Saari lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saari lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saari.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin throws a punch but it's blocked by Saari.
Arlin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin blocking some punches.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlin stalling the fight.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henri Saari 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!
Saari moves into the clinch.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlin.
Arlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arlin has a couple of punches blocked by Saari.
Arlin has a couple of punches blocked by Saari.
Arlin working aggressively here.
Saari lands with a light punch inside.
Saari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlin.
Arlin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin swings wildly with an uppercut but Saari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlin takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari has a couple of punches blocked by Arlin.
Saari lands a shoulder strike.
Arlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
Saari blocks an uppercut.
Saari prevents a body shot from Arlin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
Arlin tries a body shot but Saari blocks it.
Arlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arlin misses with some punches.
Arlin working aggressively here.
Arlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Saari controls his hands.
Arlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Arlin.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Saari fails to land.
Saari blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arlin lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Saari.
Saari misses with some punches.
Arlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jean Arlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arlin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arlin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlin tries to throw a body punch but Saari avoids it by throwing Arlin back against the cage.
Arlin can't find room to land a body shot as Saari controls the action.
Saari swings wildly with an uppercut but Arlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arlin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Arlin as the two fighters clinch.
Arlin blocks an uppercut.
Arlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saari misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlin.
Saari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Arlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saari throws a punch but it's blocked by Arlin.
Arlin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Arlin working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Arlin.
Arlin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin working aggressively here.
Arlin tries a body shot but Saari blocks it.
Saari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlin backwards.
Saari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arlin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Arlin.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arlin misses with a knee strike.
Saari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arlin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saari.
Arlin blocks an uppercut.
Saari struggles to land a body shot inside as Arlin controls his hands.
Saari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arlin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henri Saari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henri Saari!
An out of breath and clearly excited Henri Saari thanked LazyCombat Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elix Juarez (ranked 3510 p4p, 4120 weight class) and Autio Saari (ranked 387 p4p, 444 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elix Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Autio Saari!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Juarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Saari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Saari is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Juarez sees it coming and defends easily.
Saari is working for a submission of some sort.
Saari wants to work for an arm triangle but Juarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saari's back!
Saari staying busy and making it hard for Juarez to control.
Saari tries to roll but Juarez sticks to his back.
Saari turns into Juarez and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Juarez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Juarez has escaped and now he's on top!
Juarez trying to control but Saari is working from the bottom.
Juarez stays in close to Saari's body and controls the position.
Juarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Saari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saari had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Juarez defends it easily.
Juarez advances to half guard.
Juarez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saari is just riding it out for now. Juarez eventually gives up the hold.
Juarez wants to pass to mount but Saari is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez wants to take a breather but Saari is having none of it.
Saari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juarez pulls his head out easily.
Juarez slows the pace down in half guard.
Juarez wants to take a breather but Saari is having none of it.
Saari is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Juarez pulls his head out easily.
Saari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juarez trying to control from half guard but Saari is working away.
Juarez moves into full mount! Saari won't be happy about that!
Juarez wants to control the pace but Saari is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juarez wants to take Saari's back but he can't do it this time.
Saari is squirming around, avoiding Juarez's attempts to control the action.
Juarez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saari is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Juarez controlling the position easily from mount.
Juarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juarez content just to control the position here.
Saari is desperately trying to improve his position but Juarez has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez fails to take his opponent's back.
Saari can't escape the position.
Saari is squirming around, avoiding Juarez's attempts to control the action.
Saari can't escape the position.
Juarez fails to advance to Saari's back.
Saari can't escape the position.
Saari gets back to half guard.
Saari looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saari is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saari looks winded!
Juarez trying to mount his opponent but Saari defends it.
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 Elix Juarez 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.
Juarez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Saari!
Saari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saari gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Saari is trying to escape the mount.
Saari regains half guard.
Saari actively working from the bottom here.
Juarez passes to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saari!
Saari really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Juarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juarez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saari is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez wants to take Saari's back but he can't do it this time.
Juarez tries to control but Saari wriggling away.
Saari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juarez wants to take Saari's back here but Saari is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Saari manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Juarez trying to pass the guard but Saari defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez works his way into full mount!
Saari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Saari has given up his back here. Will Juarez look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Saari defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Juarez's arms.
Juarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saari can do to turn this around?
Juarez biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saari tries to escape but Juarez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Juarez wants to control but Saari is keeping busy.
Saari is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Saari can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Juarez controlling the positon.
Saari looking very determined here, making life difficult for Juarez.
Saari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Juarez's guard. Nice work there by Saari.
Juarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Juarez uses his free foot to push down on Saari's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Saari.
Saari keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Juarez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Juarez has control of Saari's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Saari regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saari is squirming around, avoiding Juarez's attempts to control the action.
Juarez wants to take his opponent's back but Saari doesn't allow it.
Juarez content just to control the position here.
Saari working to try and regain half guard.
Juarez controlling his opponent.
Saari sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elix Juarez dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Juarez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Juarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Saari defends it easily.
Juarez trying to control the position here.
Saari is looking to advance position but Juarez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Saari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez tries to control but Saari wriggling away.
Saari is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez wants to control the pace but Saari is squirming around nicely.
Juarez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saari is trying to escape the mount.
Juarez wants to control the pace but Saari is squirming around nicely.
Saari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Juarez trying to control but Saari is having none of it.
Saari is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juarez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Saari is looking to improve his position but Juarez isn't that keen on the idea.
Juarez moves to the back position.
Juarez trying to control momentarily.
Juarez has the hooks in. Saari is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Juarez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Saari has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Juarez trying to control momentarily.
Saari is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Juarez is hanging on to Saari's back as he tries to escape.
Saari is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Juarez gets his way!
Saari is in bad spot here.
Saari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Juarez trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Juarez is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Saari has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Juarez has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Saari taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Juarez doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elix Juarez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akimbo Slice (ranked 3811 p4p, 4184 weight class) and Jan Claude Van Damme (ranked 373 p4p, 399 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Akimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Van Damme looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Slice is working to tighten his grip on Van Damme's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Van Damme has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Slice is really squeezing tight and eventually Van Damme passes out! Slice breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akimbo Slice!
Akimbo Slice looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thanks to the fans , my family and my team. I'm ready for my next W'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Durham (ranked 2975 p4p, 4017 weight class) and Bryan Williams (ranked 318 p4p, 385 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater Revival. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ernest Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Williams tries to get set, Durham tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Durham.
Nice defenses there by Durham.
Durham misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Durham doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Williams crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Williams's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernest Durham!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimar Kinkead (ranked 4081 p4p, 4143 weight class) and Scott Potter (ranked 389 p4p, 392 weight class). Kinkead kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is No Sunshine. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimar Kinkead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Potter!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinkead changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Potter tries to avoid it but Kinkead manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Potter to the ground. Potter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Potter on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinkead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kinkead gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kinkead misses with an uppercut. Potter saw that one coming.
Kinkead darts in looking for a takedown but Potter gets double underhooks and turns Kinkead into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimar Kinkead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Potter breaks the clinch.
Potter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kinkead momentarily.
Kinkead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinkead tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Potter swivels and escapes.
A cross from Potter lands.
Potter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kinkead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinkead shoots in but Potter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kinkead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Potter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kinkead.
Potter scores with a nice strike.
Kinkead fails with the takedown.
Kinkead takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kinkead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Potter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter stuns Kinkead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Potter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potter lands a body shot.
Kinkead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kinkead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Potter's corner calls for a 1-2. Potter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Potter connects with a single shot there.
Potter connects with a body shot.
Kinkead shoots for a takedown but Potter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott Potter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kinkead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kinkead is breathing heavily.
Potter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kinkead's head backwards.
Potter scores with a sloppy right hand. Kinkead should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinkead shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Kinkead's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Potter lands a big uppercut and Kinkead crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kinkead looks OK. Potter waves Kinkead back to his feet!
 Kinkead is rocked!
Potter throws a shot to the body.
Oh Kinkead is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BAM! Potter delivers a spinning backfist that drops Kinkead like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Scott Potter!
An out of breath Scott Potter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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