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MILF 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gord Downey (ranked 4428 p4p, 3253 weight class) and Morgan Freeman (ranked 283 p4p, 224 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gord Downey!
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, Morgan Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downey closes the distance and pushes Freeman back into the cage.
Downey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Freeman regains guard immediately.
Downey pushing down on Freeman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Freeman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Freaky Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Downey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Downey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freeman is refusing to be controlled, as Downey sits in half guard.
Downey wants to advance to full mount but Freeman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downey's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freeman is one step ahead there.
Freeman is looking to advance position but Downey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Freeman tries to hold on but Downey postures up.
Downey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Downey throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Downey looking to control but Freeman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wants to hold on but Downey pushes him away.
Freeman is squirming around, avoiding Downey's attempts to control the action.
Downey 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.
Downey punching from mount but Freeman doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey wants to control the pace but Freeman is squirming around nicely.
Downey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Downey tries to control but Freeman wriggling away.
Downey is really struggling to control Freeman but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Freeman is working to get back to half guard.
Freeman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Downey tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Downey trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Downey wants to control the pace but Freeman is squirming around nicely.
Freeman is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gord Downey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Freeman misses with an uppercut. Downey saw that one coming.
Freeman shoots in and bounces Downey off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Downey is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Downey trying to keep a closed guard but Freeman is proving a slippery customer.
Downey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Downey holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman 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.
Downey wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Downey is trying to control the position but Freeman postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Downey doesn't manage to clinch there - Freeman circles away.
Freeman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Downey defends well and Freeman ends up having to push Downey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freeman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Downey counters with a nice double leg into side control. Freeman won't be happy with that.
Downey wants to control for a moment but Freeman uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gord Downey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Downey trying to control from half guard but Freeman is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downey wants to free his trapped foot but Freeman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Downey prevents Freeman from improving his position.
Freeman keeps trying to improve his position.
Freeman is not content to let Downey control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Downey connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Freeman is looking to improve his position.
Freeman is controlling Downey's trapped leg to prevent Downey from advancing to side control.
Downey wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Downey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Downey is trying to defend but Freeman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey is trying to maintain the position but Freeman is very close to passing his half guard.
Downey is looking for a sweep. Freeman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Freeman wants to pass the guard but Downey is defending well.
Downey tries to roll over but Freeman keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Morgan Freeman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freeman shoots for a takedown but Downey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Freeman.
Downey tries to buck Freeman off but Freeman is having none of it.
Downey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Downey tries to get out of the position.
Freeman content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Downey wants to control but Freeman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Freeman stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Downey can't do much from the bottom here.
Downey tries to improve position but can't.
Downey wants to control but Freeman postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown. Downey tries to sprawl out of it but Freeman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Downey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Downey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Freeman.
Gord Downey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Freeman.
Downey ducks under a wild hook from Freeman.
Downey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Downey is looking to clinch.
Downey slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freeman tries to clinch but Downey moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey throws out a loose jab but Freeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Downey leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Downey slaps away a takedown attempt from Freeman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Freeman tries to keep at a distance but Downey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Downey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Freeman regains guard immediately.
Downey trying to control but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman wants to sweep here but Downey controlling him for the moment.
Downey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey is stalling in the full guard.
Downey wants to control from the top but Freeman keeps moving.
Freeman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downey's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Freeman being controlled here momentarily.
Downey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gord Downey.
Well Downey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Frost (ranked 3065 p4p, 3371 weight class) and Bryan Williams (ranked 295 p4p, 315 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater Revival. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Williams is trying to keep Frost in close.
Frost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Frost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost working away.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Frost is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Frost with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Frost tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Frost controlling from the full mount.
Williams tries to hold on but Frost postures up.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to escape the position.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Frost trying to control momentarily.
Williams wants to escape the position.
Frost is riding his opponent, not letting Williams buck him off.
Frost is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Williams right now.
Frost is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
Frost biding his time, looking for the opening.
Frost trying to control.
Williams is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost is trying to stick to Williams's back but Williams is turning into Frost. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Frost's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Williams.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Frost dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frost darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams punching from the bottom.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Frost definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Frost manages to pass to side control.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Frost has control of the leg.
Williams wants to control but Frost is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Frost sits in half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Williams wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Williams misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Frost is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams tries to control Frost's body but Frost pushes him off. Williams squirms to his side and now Frost has his back!
Frost has his arm under Williams's chin here. Game over son! Frost squeezes tightly and Williams is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Frost!
A victorious Eric Frost 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Freaky Trevor (ranked 1996 p4p, 2763 weight class) and Maciej Galecki (ranked 151 p4p, 196 weight class). Maciej Galecki acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Trevor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maciej Galecki!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galecki misses with a straight left.
Trevor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Trevor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Galecki.
Trevor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Galecki manages to circle out of the way.
Trevor seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Galecki throws a big shot that misses.
Trevor is looking to clinch but Galecki is avoiding it.
Galecki misses with a hook.
Galecki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trevor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Galecki misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor moves away from the strike by Galecki.
The fighters circling - Trevor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trevor pushes Galecki up against the cage in a clinch.
Trevor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Trevor looking to slow down the pace here.
Galecki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Trevor gets control of Galecki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Trevor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galecki controlling from the top position.
Trevor trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Galecki has picked Trevor up and slammed him! Trevor can't keep hold of the triangle and Galecki manages to pass to side control!
Trevor looking for a sweep but Galecki has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Trevor wants to hold on but Galecki pushes him away.
Galecki controlling the pace for now.
Galecki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trevor is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki controlling his opponent.
Let's hope that Galecki 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.
Trevor regains half guard.
That's four 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.
Galecki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Trevor tries to roll over but Galecki keeps him under control.
Galecki wants to pass the guard but Trevor is defending well.
Galecki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trevor defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevor works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Galecki dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Galecki misses with a hook. Trevor ducked under it nicely.
Galecki throws a lazy right hand but Trevor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trevor is looking to clinch.
Trevor moves out of range of the strikes.
Trevor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Galecki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trevor.
Trevor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Galecki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trevor slips under a jab from Galecki.
Galecki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trevor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galecki checks a leg kick.
Trevor looks to clinch
and Galecki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Galecki.
Galecki wants to pass the guard but Trevor is keeping the position.
Galecki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Galecki preventing the sweep.
Galecki tries to free his leg and advance position but Trevor is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trevor keeping moving, preventing Galecki from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trevor throws a leg kick but Galecki moved away.
Galecki tries to counter with a clinch but Trevor shakes him off and moves away.
Trevor misses with a hook. Galecki ducked under it nicely.
Trevor sets himself, and Galecki steps forward looking for the clinch! Trevor avoids it this time.
Trevor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Trevor takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trevor lands with a left to the head.
Galecki successfully pulls guard.
Trevor looking to sit in guard and control but Galecki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Galecki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Trevor is looking to sweep but instead, Galecki has passed into half guard.
Galecki is stalling here. Trevor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Galecki seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Trevor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevor wants to control but Galecki is keeping him busy.
Galecki prevents Trevor from moving into mount.
Trevor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Galecki gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galecki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maciej Galecki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Trevor tries to clinch up
and Galecki counters with a shoot takedown. Trevor fights it but they end up in guard.
Freaky Trevor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galecki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trevor is adopting a defensive guard.
Trevor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galecki looking to pass the guard.
Galecki engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Galecki wants to control from the top but Trevor keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trevor looking to control.
Trevor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Galecki defends well.
Trevor throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Galecki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trevor is keeping the position for now.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Galecki wants to control from the top but Trevor keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Freaky Trevor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Galecki misses with a straight right.
Trevor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Galecki.
Galecki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trevor darts in and clinches Galecki up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Trevor fails to land.
Galecki manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trevor has gone for a leg lock! Galecki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trevor's guard.
Galecki stays in close to Trevor's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galecki looking to pass the guard.
Galecki stays in close to Trevor's body and controls the position.
Trevor is trying to keep Galecki in close.
Trevor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Trevor trying to control from half guard but Galecki is working away.
Trevor is just content to waste time from the top position. Galecki takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trevor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galecki keeping moving, preventing Trevor from controlling successfully.
Trevor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trevor throws a strike but Galecki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Galecki showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Maciej Galecki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trevor can't keep his opponent in guard - Galecki advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Galecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Galecki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maciej Galecki!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Ford (ranked 2407 p4p, 2928 weight class) and Marc Schlager (ranked 237 p4p, 281 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 lightweight 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, Adonis Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marc Schlager!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schlager tries to clinch up but Ford circles away and keeps his distance.
Schlager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schlager gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schlager is trying to pull guard but Ford turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Schlager tries to pull guard but Ford holds him up against the cage and eventually Schlager drops back down to his feet.
Ford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schlager uses from the top position.
Schlager wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford is trying to keep Schlager in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ford looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ford looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ford!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Schlager tries to control but Ford manages to take his back.
Schlager can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford controls the action.
Schlager rolls, trying to escape but Ford keeps control of the position.
Schlager is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Ford.
Ford'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlager trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ford controlling well, preventing Schlager from escaping the position.
Ford controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schlager looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
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.
Ford controlling from the back.
Schlager trying to control the hands but Ford breaks the grip.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford continues to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Ford dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schlager tries to clinch but Ford is having none of it.
Schlager tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ford manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schlager clinches with his opponent.
Schlager jumps guard.
Ford engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schlager looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ford passes into side control.
Schlager looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adonis Ford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schlager is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlager is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford trying to control the position but Schlager is working away.
Ford tries to advance to mount but Schlager denies him.
Schlager is trying to control Ford's posture but Ford avoids it.
Schlager tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ford presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ford trying to control but Schlager is having none of it.
Schlager tries to lock up and control but Ford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ford wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Schlager is looking to get to half guard.
Schlager tries to hold on but Ford postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlager is looking to get to half guard.
Ford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ford manages to capitalize on a mistake by Schlager to take his back!
Ford controls the action.
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.
Schlager trying to control but not successfully.
Ford slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Schlager trying to control the hands but Ford breaks the grip.
Ford controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adonis Ford dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schlager tries to pull guard but Ford won't allow it.
Schlager fails to pull guard.
Schlager tries to pull guard but Ford won't allow it.
Adonis Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Schlager.
Ford has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schlager uses from the top position.
Schlager is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ford holds on and takes a little breather.
Ford throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Schlager escapes and throws Ford's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlager tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Ford is trying to control Schlager's posture but Schlager avoids it.
Schlager laying and praying for a moment but Ford takes advantage and regains half guard.
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.
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Schlager sits in half guard.
Schlager is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Schlager is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ford wants to get back to full guard but Schlager has mounted him!
Marc Schlager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ford regains half guard.
Ford is looking to control Schlager's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ford avoid being mounted?
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlager pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford is not content to let Schlager control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ford wants to get back to full guard.
Schlager is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ford is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marc Schlager!
A relieved looking Marc Schlager 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finley Nielsen (ranked 1968 p4p, 2536 weight class) and Jaylen Stout (ranked 149 p4p, 184 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Finley Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jaylen Stout!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen moves into the clinch.
Stout jumps guard.
Nielsen stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Stout has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Nielsen manages to get his head free but now Stout has transitioned to an armbar! Nielsen grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Stout! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaylen Stout!
An out of breath Jaylen Stout thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Montana (ranked 1942 p4p, 2416 weight class) and Drederick Haytum (ranked 205 p4p, 239 weight class). Ryan Montana had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drederick Haytum!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Haytum misses.
Montana slips a straight right by Haytum.
Montana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haytum.
Montana wants to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Haytum. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Haytum.
A telegraphed right hand from Haytum misses the target.
Montana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Haytum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montana wants to clinch up but Haytum keeps it at a distance.
Haytum listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Haytum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Haytum connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montana wants to clinch.
It seemed like Haytum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montana slips under a jab.
Haytum swats away the attempt to clinch by Montana.
Haytum circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haytum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haytum throws a hook but Montana avoids it easily.
Montana tries to clinch up.
Haytum lands with a cross.
Montana moves into the clinch.
Haytum working hard to break the clinch.
Haytum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Montana keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haytum's efforts to push away.
Haytum breaks the clinch.
Montana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haytum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Montana scrambles back to his feet.
Haytum catches Montana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Montana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haytum throws out a powerful jab.
Montana wants to clinch up but Haytum keeps it at a distance.
Montana clinches with his opponent.
Haytum can't break the clinch.
Haytum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Montana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haytum wants to get back to striking at distance but Montana won't allow it.
The referee calls for Montana to work.
Montana prevents Haytum from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Haytum.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana manages to pull guard.
Montana working for a triangle but Haytum defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haytum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Montana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haytum has managed to get both his arms back between Montana's legs - danger averted.
Montana has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Haytum should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Montana has tightened it up now! Haytum should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ryan Montana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Young (ranked 1401 p4p, 1720 weight class) and Ross Morrow (ranked 112 p4p, 132 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malcolm Young!
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, Ross Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morrow.
Morrow gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young manages to break the clinch.
Young takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Morrow pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Young wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young breaks the clinch.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Morrow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrow throws a right hand that misses
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrow misses with a body shot.
Young is looking to counter punch.
Morrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Morrow.
Young shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrow rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
Morrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Young looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morrow lands a nice shot that snaps Young's head back.
Morrow closes the distance and pushes Young back into the cage.
Young can't break the clinch.
Morrow effectively controlling the action here.
Morrow is struggling to control the position.
Morrow receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Young works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Young is trying to force a seperation but Morrow has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Morrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morrow will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Young up against the cage.
Morrow is pushing Young up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrow is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ross Morrow.
Morrow scores with a nice right hand.
Morrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young thumps Morrow with a low kick.
Morrow throws the left hand but Young avoids the punch easily.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morrow.
Morrow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morrow rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
Young's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morrow misses with a lunging right hand
and Young counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Morrow might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Morrow moves forwards but Young connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Morrow misses with a looping right.
It looked like Young wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Young misses with a right hand
and Young takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Morrow misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Young misses the target.
Morrow just misses with a punch to the body.
Morrow walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Morrow.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morrow.
Morrow thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Morrow ducks under a wild hook from Young.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Morrow misses.
Young slips a jab from Morrow.
Morrow misses with an uppercut.
Young was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Young there.
Morrow looks to land a left hand but Young moved out of range nicely.
Young throws a lazy uppercut
and Morrow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morrow scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Morrow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Young counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Morrow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrow scrambles back to his feet.
 Morrow is rocked!
Young closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Morrow out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm Young!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justice Washington (ranked 1709 p4p, 1185 weight class) and Danny Vargas (ranked 186 p4p, 121 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Danny Vargas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington missing with a left hand there. Vargas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vargas misses with a looping left.
Vargas throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
As Vargas tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
As Vargas tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Vargas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Washington really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Danny Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas lands an overhand right.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Vargas misses.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vargas manages to circle out of the way.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas misses the jab.
Vargas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Vargas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Washington looks to land a left hand but Vargas moved out of range nicely.
Vargas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vargas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington slips a straight right by Vargas.
Washington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vargas throws a lazy right hand but Washington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Washington slips under a jab from Vargas.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Washington moves out of range of the strikes.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Washington bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vargas throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Vargas missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Washington ducks under a wild hook from Vargas.
Vargas throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vargas manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a straight right.
Washington tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vargas manages to circle out of the way.
Washington misses with an uppercut.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Nice straight punches there by Vargas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vargas.
Vargas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Vargas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Washington wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas defending well as Washington loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vargas throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vargas throws out the jab.
Vargas throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
Washington moves out of range as Vargas strikes.
A big left from Vargas misses.
As Vargas tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas misses with a left hand
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Washington.
Vargas has had enough of the clinch but Washington keeps him there for the moment.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Vargas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Washington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vargas is trying to push Washington away but Washington has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vargas manages to break the clinch.
Vargas misses with an uppercut.
Washington moves away from the strike by Vargas.
Washington is looking to counter the offense by Vargas and move into the clinch.
Vargas misses with a right hand
and Washington counters by moving into the clinch.
Vargas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Washington is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vargas connects with a right hand. Washington shakes it off.
Vargas throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
As Vargas tries to get set, Washington tries to push him back and clinch up but Vargas manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Vargas.
 Washington is rocked!
Washington slips a straight right by Vargas.
Washington tries to counter by clinching up but Vargas breaks away and moves out of range.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vargas throws a hook to the side of Washington's head but Washington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vargas.
Nice shot lands for Vargas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vargas misses the jab.
Vargas cracks Washington on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Washington falls backwards against the cage. Vargas follows up with more strikes that drop Washington to his knees. Vargas keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Washington! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Vargas!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Landin Durham (ranked 920 p4p, 795 weight class) and Dragon Kingdad (ranked 73 p4p, 67 weight class). Dragon Kingdad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Landin Durham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dragon Kingdad!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durham looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Durham throws a leg kick
and Kingdad counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Durham throws a leg kick but Kingdad moved away.
Kingdad avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Durham misses with a takedown
and Kingdad counters with a straight right hand.
Durham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Durham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Durham has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kingdad desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham moves into full mount! Kingdad won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kingdad can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kingdad has given up his back.
Kingdad won't enjoy being in this position. Durham looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kingdad is tapping - it's over boys! Durham picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landin Durham!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake From Statefarm (ranked 1728 p4p, 777 weight class) and Remy Leeuwenhoek (ranked 187 p4p, 85 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake From Statefarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remy Leeuwenhoek!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeuwenhoek connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
From Statefarm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
From Statefarm checks a leg kick.
From Statefarm moves away from the strike by Leeuwenhoek.
From Statefarm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leeuwenhoek throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Leeuwenhoek looks to land a right hand but From Statefarm moved out of range.
From Statefarm seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
From Statefarm blocks a jab.
From Statefarm is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leeuwenhoek.
Remy Leeuwenhoek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
From Statefarm avoids the head kick by Leeuwenhoek.
From Statefarm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leeuwenhoek.
From Statefarm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leeuwenhoek manages to circle out of the way.
From Statefarm takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Leeuwenhoek throws a chopping leg kick but From Statefarm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
From Statefarm tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leeuwenhoek manages to circle out of the way.
Leeuwenhoek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
From Statefarm misses with a body kick.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leeuwenhoek paws at him with a jab and circles away.
From Statefarm moves out of range as Leeuwenhoek strikes.
Leeuwenhoek is looking to land body kicks.
From Statefarm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leeuwenhoek was well out of range. Poor timing from From Statefarm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
From Statefarm throws a looping overhand right but Leeuwenhoek ducks down to avoid it.
From Statefarm closes the distance and pushes Leeuwenhoek back into the cage.
From Statefarm tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
From Statefarm definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leeuwenhoek wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but From Statefarm has him pressed against the cage.
Leeuwenhoek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Leeuwenhoek throws a low kick, looking for From Statefarm's leg but From Statefarm calmly moves out of range.
Leeuwenhoek throws a body kick that misses.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a jab.
Leeuwenhoek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from From Statefarm.
From Statefarm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an attempted mid kick.
From Statefarm tries to counter by clinching up but Leeuwenhoek breaks away and moves out of range.
Leeuwenhoek fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leeuwenhoek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leeuwenhoek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a low kick.
Leeuwenhoek lands a nice leg kick that just misses From Statefarm's sensitive parts.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a straight left.
Leeuwenhoek pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leeuwenhoek fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches From Statefarm on the side of the head.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a leg kick.
Leeuwenhoek tries to keep at a distance but From Statefarm has taken the fight into the clinch.
From Statefarm throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Leeuwenhoek blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek breaks from the clinch.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a hook. From Statefarm ducked under it nicely.
From Statefarm tries a head kick but it misses.
Leeuwenhoek looks to land a left hand but From Statefarm moved out of range nicely.
From Statefarm slips under a jab.
Leeuwenhoek throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Leeuwenhoek misses its intended target.
Leeuwenhoek looks to land a right hand but From Statefarm moved out of range.
Leeuwenhoek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Leeuwenhoek misses with a low kick.
From Statefarm is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Leeuwenhoek.
The fighters circling - From Statefarm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from From Statefarm. Leeuwenhoek does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm tries to clinch there but Leeuwenhoek circles away.
Leeuwenhoek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook but From Statefarm blocks it.
Leeuwenhoek looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
From Statefarm looks to throw the jab but Leeuwenhoek is out of range.
From Statefarm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Leeuwenhoek swats him away and circles back towards the center.
From Statefarm misses with a straight left.
From Statefarm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leeuwenhoek looks to throw the jab but From Statefarm is out of range.
From Statefarm takes a swing at Leeuwenhoek's ribcage but misses.
Leeuwenhoek follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Leeuwenhoek tries to land a leg kick but From Statefarm saw it coming and moves away.
From Statefarm tries to counter by clinching up but Leeuwenhoek breaks away and moves out of range.
From Statefarm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
From Statefarm takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remy Leeuwenhoek dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leeuwenhoek scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
From Statefarm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Leeuwenhoek throws a hook but From Statefarm blocks it.
From Statefarm blocks a jab.
From Statefarm takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
From Statefarm moves away from the strike by Leeuwenhoek.
From Statefarm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leeuwenhoek.
Remy Leeuwenhoek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leeuwenhoek throws a nice outside leg kick.
Leeuwenhoek lands a glancing blow to the side of From Statefarm's head.
From Statefarm staying out of range there.
Leeuwenhoek connects with a body shot that sends From Statefarm's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuwenhoek goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Leeuwenhoek lands with a hook. From Statefarm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Leeuwenhoek lands a big uppercut and From Statefarm crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but From Statefarm looks OK. Leeuwenhoek waves From Statefarm back to his feet!
From Statefarm is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leeuwenhoek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh From Statefarm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Leeuwenhoek.
Leeuwenhoek with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leeuwenhoek closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops From Statefarm! Leeuwenhoek dives in looking to finish! From Statefarm is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Leeuwenhoek!
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