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MILF 81 McCoy vs Roy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Landor (ranked 3565 p4p, 2721 weight class) and Hayden Vega (ranked 356 p4p, 290 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Marcus Landor!
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, Hayden Vega!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Landor throws the kick towards the body but Vega avoids it.
Landor is looking to chop away at Vega's legs.
Landor has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Some wild striking there from Vega.
Vega throws a body shot but no joy.
And Landor counters with a quick kick to the body but Vega blocks it.
Vega takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from Landor is predictable there
and Vega counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vega blocks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Vega misses.
Vega misses with a double jab.
Landor throws a leg kick that misses.
Landor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Landor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Landor throws a leg kick but Vega checks it.
Vega thuds his right hand into Landor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landor tries a low kick but Vega avoids it.
Landor throws a solid leg kick but Vega takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Landor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Landor. That's going to slow Vega down.
Vega scores with a shot to the body.
Landor throws a leg kick which misses Vega's front leg but catches the back leg as Vega tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Landor misses
and Vega counters with a straight right hand.
Landor lands with a kick to the temple. Vega shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vega checks the leg kick nicely there.
Landor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Vega throws a nice looking combination but Landor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Landor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Landor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vega looks to throw the jab but Landor is out of range.
Vega throws a combination. Landor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landor is looking to score with low kicks.
Landor misses with a leg kick
and Vega counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Landor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vega throws out the jab.
Landor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vega 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
 Landor is rocked!
Landor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vega looks to land a left hand but Landor moved out of range nicely.
Vega takes a kick to the side of the head.
Landor tries to work over Vega's front leg with a kick but Vega checks it.
Landor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Vega does no damage.
Vega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Vega. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vega.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Landor lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vega has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vega and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vega blocks a leg kick.
Vega swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landor misses with a low kick as Vega jumps back.
Landor throws a body kick that misses.
Landor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landor throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landor throws a chopping leg kick but Vega manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Landor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vega.
Vega rushes Landor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vega blocks the elbow strike.
Vega softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vega blocks an elbow strike.
Vega works on Landor's body with a couple of short punches.
Vega lands a right hand that snaps the head of Landor backwards.
Vega avoids a wild elbow strike from Landor.
Vega lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Vega.
Landor blocks a body shot from Vega.
Landor throws an elbow but it misses.
Vega blocks an elbow strike.
Vega is leaning against Landor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vega works on Landor's body with a couple of short punches.
Vega blocks the elbow strike.
Vega escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vega misses with a body shot.
Vega misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Vega does it's job there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Landor.
Landor throws out a leg kick but Vega moves out of range and Landor only half commits.
Landor throws a leg kick but Vega moved away.
Sloppy strikes from Vega. Those never looked like landing.
Landor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vega.
Landor throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vega just misses with a punch to the body.
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Landor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Landor on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayden Vega dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Landor misses with a low kick.
Vega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Landor.
Vega throws a right and a left that Landor avoids nicely.
Vega walks forward, straight into a front kick from Landor.
Vega throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A clash of legs there as Landor blocks the low kick.
Landor misses with a leg kick.
Landor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Landor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vega's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vega avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Landor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vega scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy body kick from Landor
and Landor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vega blocks a leg kick.
Vega checks a leg kick.
Vega is looking for the big counter here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landor throws a leg kick but Vega sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vega checks a leg kick.
Landor throws a half hearted mid kick.
A lazy body kick from Landor
and Vega counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vega throws a low kick but Landor moves out of range easily.
Landor tries to counter by clinching up but Vega breaks away and moves out of range.
Vega swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Landor throws a sloppy head kick and Vega moves out of range easily.
Vega lands a really nice looking cross but Landor seems unphased.
Hayden Vega is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vega connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Landor scrambles back to his feet.
Oh Landor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landor wants to slow Vega down by chopping away at his legs.
Landor is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Vega just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Landor has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hayden Vega!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeramiah Pony (ranked 2146 p4p, 3335 weight class) and Zaid Sims (ranked 162 p4p, 228 weight class). Zaid Sims will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeramiah Pony!
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, Zaid Sims!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims fails with the takedown
and Pony counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sims wants to stand back up but Pony manages to pass into side control.
Pony tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pony moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pony has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Sims on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sims is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sims gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pony jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sims is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sims and Pony has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pony wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sims, who protects the arm well.
Pony lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Sims down.
Pony works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sims wants to get back to his feet but Pony drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pony wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sims, who protects the arm well.
Sims wants to control but Pony postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pony lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sims takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Pony lands an elbow.
Pony is trying to move to mount but Sims reverses beautifully and ends up in Pony's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pony pulls Sims in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims trying to control the position from guard on top but Pony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pony escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sims gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pony has Sims pulled in close to control his posture.
Sims trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pony's guard.
Sims stands and throws Pony's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pony is looking for a sweep.
Sims working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sims looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pony tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sims wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sims tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pony tries to bench press Sims off him but Sims keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeramiah Pony dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sims shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pony swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pony looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pony is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sims doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pony.
Pony is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pony sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pony lands a nice short elbow.
Pony is taking a breather. Sims says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pony seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sims for as long as he can get away with.
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. Pony connects with a nice short shot to Sims's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pony scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sims is in trouble now - Pony has advanced to mount!
Pony controlling from mount.
Pony landing shots from mount.
Pony controlling from mount.
Sims really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pony lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pony controlling from the full mount.
Pony goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Sims is on top in guard.
Sims is posturing up here but Pony has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sims tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sims has to tap! Slick submission there by Pony!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeramiah Pony!
Jeramiah Pony tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Dukes (ranked 3560 p4p, 3068 weight class) and Glenn Banks (ranked 426 p4p, 377 weight class). Glenn Banks has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leroy Dukes's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leroy Dukes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glenn Banks!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes misses with a hook.
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banks's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banks works over Dukes with some ground and pound from guard.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dukes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dukes controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Banks preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is in close to Dukes's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Banks postures up and lands a big shot to Dukes's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dukes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dukes tries to get out of the position.
Banks with a nice head shot there.
Banks wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Banks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dukes's head.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dukes is rocked!
Dukes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Banks stands up over Dukes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Dukes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banks postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Dukes's head off the mat! Dukes is out! He's out! Banks jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Glenn Banks!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Otto Stollar (ranked 2345 p4p, 2426 weight class) and Johan De Brendt (ranked 301 p4p, 308 weight class). Johan De Brendt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otto Stollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johan De Brendt!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stollar clinches up with De Brendt and pushes him back against the cage.
Stollar breaks the clinch.
Stollar gets a clinch.
Stollar pulls De Brendt into guard.
De Brendt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Brendt trying to control the position from guard on top but Stollar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stollar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
De Brendt postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stollar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De Brendt, into his guard.
De Brendt has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cherokees Island Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
De Brendt working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Brendt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Brendt keeping moving, preventing Stollar from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Brendt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stollar uses it to pass to side control.
De Brendt is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stollar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
De Brendt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stollar wants to control but De Brendt is keeping him busy.
De Brendt moves into full guard.
Stollar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Brendt on the ground.
Stollar stands up and waves to De Brendt to follow him.
Stollar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stollar jumps guard and drags De Brendt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
De Brendt looking to pass the guard.
De Brendt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stollar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
De Brendt has gone for a leg lock! Stollar slips out almost immediately though and dives into De Brendt's guard.
Stollar wants to stand but De Brendt is controlling his posture from full guard.
De Brendt looking for a triangle here. Stollar is fighting it but it looks tight! De Brendt pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stollar is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johan De Brendt!
An out of breath Johan De Brendt 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Young (ranked 2012 p4p, 1841 weight class) and Morgan Freeman (ranked 167 p4p, 154 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 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 5 - 3 - 2, fighting out of The Island, Morgan Freeman!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Freeman.
Young leaves Freeman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Young scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Young keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malcolm Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Freeman.
Young misses with a body shot.
Freeman wants to counter with a clinch but Young pushes him away.
Freeman rushes Young and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Freeman is looking to control Young's arms but Young gets an underhook and turns him. Now Freeman has his back to the cage.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Freeman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Freeman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freeman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Freeman tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Freeman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Young connects with a solid leg kick.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a series of punches but Freeman avoids them all with ease.
Young scores with a jab.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Freeman's head.
Freeman slips under a jab from Young.
Freeman moves away from the strike by Young.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young connects with a body shot that sends Freeman's belly button to the back.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Malcolm Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Young throws a hook but Freeman avoids it easily.
Freeman shoots in looking for a takedown but Young manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Freeman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young lands with a right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freeman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Young.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freeman moves away.
Freeman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Freeman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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.
Freeman moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Young on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young tries to get out of the position.
Young can't escape the position.
Young is working hard here to advance position.
Freeman with good strikes from the mount here!
Freeman controlling from the full mount.
Freeman wants to control the pace but Young is squirming around nicely.
Young might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman controlling from mount.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Freeman's attempts to control the action.
Young is trying desperately to improve position.
Freeman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Young working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freeman controlling the position easily from mount.
Young is trying to escape the mount.
Freeman content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Young dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat of the thigh.
Freeman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Young's guard.
Young is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Freeman dives into side control.
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.
Young is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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.
Freeman wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is trying to control Freeman's posture but Freeman avoids it.
Freeman controlling from side mount.
Freeman trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young is trying to control Freeman's posture but Freeman avoids it.
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.
Young is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Freeman trying to control the position but Young is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Young throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Freeman.
Young throws a hook to the side of Freeman's head but Freeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freeman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young sprawls well. Young wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Freeman gets slowly back to his feet.
Freeman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Young throws out the jab.
Freeman tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Freeman ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Freeman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young sets himself, and Freeman steps forward looking for the clinch! Young avoids it this time.
Young misses with a straight left.
Freeman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Malcolm Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Freeman.
Young jabs at Freeman's body.
Young misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Freeman gets a takedown into half guard.
Young wants to get back to full guard but Freeman has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young is trying desperately to improve position.
Young is squirming around, avoiding Freeman's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman content just to control the position here.
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 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!
Young stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Young wants it to stay on the feet.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Young's waist but Young gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Nice uppercut lands for Young. That snapped Freeman's head back.
Freeman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body kick from Young.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
Malcolm Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Morgan Freeman.
A jab from Young misses.
Freeman shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Young is trying to defend but Freeman finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Freeman trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young trying to control here.
Freeman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young is trying is best to control the position here.
Freeman trying to mount his opponent but Young defends it.
Freeman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Freeman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Freeman wants to finish this one by submission but Young is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Freeman.
Freeman works his way to his opponent's back.
Freeman wants to control but Young is keeping busy.
Freeman 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.
Young covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Young can't escape the position.
Young preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Freeman.
Freeman looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Young taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Morgan Freeman!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah King (ranked 2077 p4p, 2369 weight class) and Sterling Stella (ranked 171 p4p, 191 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaiah King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sterling Stella!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stella.
Stella has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stella stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Stella throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stella counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Stella.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stella doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but King is tightening it up a little... Stella has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Stella reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Stella taps out! Nice BJJ there by King!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaiah King!
A very excited looking Isaiah King 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Coyle (ranked 1951 p4p, 1946 weight class) and Jamison Hutchinson (ranked 258 p4p, 257 weight class). Coyle kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Cannons/ Bob Noxious. 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 welterweight 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, Eddie Coyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamison Hutchinson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hutchinson throws out a counter right but Coyle avoids it with no problem.
Hutchinson avoids the body shot from Coyle.
Hutchinson 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.
Coyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hutchinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Coyle scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Jamison Hutchinson has been cut.
Coyle throws a nice looking combination but Hutchinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coyle scores with a jab. Hutchinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hutchinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Coyle digs a good hook to Hutchinson's body.
Hutchinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hutchinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Coyle swings for the body but Hutchinson moves out of range.
Hutchinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coyle misses with an uppercut.
Coyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hutchinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle with a nice cross.
Coyle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hutchinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Coyle with a poor takedown
and Hutchinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Coyle tries to clinch up but Hutchinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Hutchinson throws out a counter right but Coyle avoids it with no problem.
Eddie Coyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutchinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hutchinson slips a straight right by Coyle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hutchinson! But no joy.
Hutchinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hutchinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coyle.
Coyle with a jab.
Hutchinson avoids the body shot from Coyle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hutchinson! But no joy.
Coyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hutchinson.
Hutchinson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Coyle throws the left hand but Hutchinson avoids the punch easily.
Coyle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson ducks under a wild hook from Coyle.
Coyle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Coyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hutchinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Hutchinson counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson gets through Coyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Coyle scores with a shoulder strike.
Hutchinson blocks a body shot from Coyle.
Coyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Hutchinson.
Hutchinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hutchinson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hutchinson stalling in the clinch.
Coyle swings wildly with an uppercut but Hutchinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coyle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hutchinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hutchinson just leaning against Coyle, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Coyle fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coyle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Coyle lands a shot to the body.
Hutchinson digs a right hand underneath Coyle's ribcage. Coyle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hutchinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hutchinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Coyle is breathing heavily.
Coyle manages to pull guard.
Hutchinson throws a big elbow that misses.
Hutchinson trying to control but Coyle is working from the bottom.
Hutchinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Coyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Coyle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hutchinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Coyle is tightening it up a little... Hutchinson has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hutchinson reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hutchinson taps out! Nice BJJ there by Coyle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Eddie Coyle!
Eddie Coyle was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Majid Rahim (ranked 1042 p4p, 831 weight class) and Bennett Peck (ranked 134 p4p, 106 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Majid Rahim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bennett Peck!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahim moves out of range as Peck strikes.
Peck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rahim clinches.
Peck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rahim jumps into guard, dragging Peck to the mat.
Rahim trying to keep a closed guard but Peck is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peck has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rahim to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Peck is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rahim pulls down on the head and he's put Peck to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Majid Rahim!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chick Hamland (ranked 561 p4p, 611 weight class) and Scott Potter (ranked 74 p4p, 81 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chick Hamland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Potter!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamland wants to clinch
and Potter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potter's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Potter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hamland tries to clinch but Potter moves out of range.
Hamland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Potter, pushing him back against the cage.
Potter can't break the clinch.
Potter has had enough of the clinch but Hamland keeps him there for the moment.
Hamland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Potter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Potter breaks from the clinch.
Hamland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Potter.
Potter throws a lazy right hand but Hamland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hamland tries to clinch up.
Hamland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Potter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hamland has managed to clinch.
Hamland wants a takedown but no success here.
Potter is trying to force a seperation but Hamland has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Potter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hamland is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chick Hamland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter is trying to break the clinch but Hamland is controlling him.
Hamland tries for a takedown but Potter manages to get underhooks.
Hamland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Potter gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Potter working hard to break the clinch.
Potter stops a takedown attempt from Hamland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Potter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Potter is trying to break the clinch but Hamland is controlling him.
Hamland has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Potter regains guard immediately.
Hamland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamland working some strikes from top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Potter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hamland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hamland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hamland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Potter wants to get back to his feet but Hamland passes into half guard.
Hamland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Potter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamland scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamland wants to pass the guard but Potter is defending well.
Hamland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Potter defending well though.
Hamland is nestled in close to Potter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Potter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamland scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland working over Potter with some ground and pound. Potter looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamland scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Potter is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hamland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Potter pushes Hamland off looking to stand but Hamland dives back in and keeps control.
Hamland is nestled in close to Potter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hamland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Hamland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hamland is nestled in close to Potter, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Potter scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hamland manages to mount him!
Hamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamland is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Potter can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hamland fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! Hamland connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
 Potter is rocked!
Potter wants to get back to his feet.
Potter is still in real trouble! Can Hamland finish him?
Potter seems to have recovered his senses.
Hamland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Potter is trying to stand up.
Hamland lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Potter takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Hamland's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chick Hamland!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Declan McCoy (ranked 148 p4p, 470 weight class) and Marques Roy (ranked 18 p4p, 59 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Declan McCoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marques Roy!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy scores with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Roy or perhaps it was just good defense by McCoy, which made it look bad.
Roy tries to keep at a distance but McCoy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Roy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McCoy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roy.
Declan McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Roy.
Roy goes for a takedown attempt but McCoy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Declan McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy looks to throw the jab but Roy is out of range.
Roy feints the counter takedown.
Roy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
Donk. McCoy catches Roy right on the button with a cross.
A cross from McCoy lands.
Roy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Roy feints the counter takedown.
McCoy clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy wants a takedown.
McCoy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Roy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCoy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCoy after a bit of a struggle.
Roy wants a takedown.
Roy looks winded!
McCoy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy's coach down at Freaky Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy lands a hook that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCoy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McCoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McCoy is defending well.
Roy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from McCoy - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from McCoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roy takes a shot to the head.
McCoy lands a body punch.
McCoy works on Roy's body with a couple of short punches.
McCoy gets through Roy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McCoy - that landed with a thud.
McCoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCoy lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for McCoy.
McCoy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy pushes Roy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Roy or not.
McCoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCoy pushes Roy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCoy lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
McCoy breaks the clinch.
McCoy cracks Roy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCoy clinches.
Roy can't get the takedown.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. Roy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCoy moves into the clinch.
McCoy lands with a right to the head.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Roy is rocked!
A short right from McCoy.
Roy is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy lands a big right hand that drops Roy! The killer instinct kicks in and McCoy finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McCoy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan McCoy!
Declan McCoy retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Declan McCoy 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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