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MILF 91 Jovonovich vs Rahim PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Saunders (ranked 3619 p4p, 5688 weight class) and Mario Waters (ranked 425 p4p, 542 weight class). John Saunders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, John Saunders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mario Waters!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saunders lands a jab.
Saunders bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waters's head.
 It looks like Mario Waters has been cut.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saunders as he avoids it easily.
Saunders displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Waters.
Decent striking displayed by Saunders there.
 Waters is rocked!
Waters tries to keep at a distance but Saunders has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waters is still on wobbly legs! Can Saunders finish him?
A short right from Saunders.
Waters tries to pull guard but Saunders holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
John Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Waters.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saunders throws a big uppercut that drops Waters! More strikes from Saunders and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Waters lies dazed against the cage as Saunders celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Saunders!
John Saunders seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Flores (ranked 3184 p4p, 3015 weight class) and Deveon Zelda (ranked 382 p4p, 365 weight class). Zelda has chosen Immortal Technique - The Point of No Return as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Deveon Zelda!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores takes one to the side of the head.
Flores rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flores takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Antonio Flores has been cut.
Zelda cracks Flores with a right hand to the side of the head.
Flores instigates a clinch.
Zelda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zelda tries to break the clinch but Flores is controlling the position.
Flores definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flores pressing his opponent against the cage.
Flores is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zelda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Flores lands a hook that snaps the head of Zelda backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees to the body from Flores.
Zelda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Flores scores with a shoulder strike.
Zelda is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores can't get the takedown.
Flores blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flores doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zelda trying to control the position but instead, Flores has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zelda into the cage.
Zelda blocks an uppercut.
Flores is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zelda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores throws an elbow that misses.
Flores tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Flores has a couple of punches blocked by Zelda.
Flores tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flores has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zelda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Flores blocks a body shot from Zelda.
A short left from Zelda.
Zelda working hard to break the clinch.
Flores lands a shoulder strike.
Flores goes for a takedown attempt but Zelda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Flores goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zelda throws out a counter right but Flores avoids it with no problem.
Zelda misses with a straight left.
Flores with a nice calf kick.
Flores ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zelda moves away.
Zelda misses with a looping left.
Flores appears to be looking for a big counter.
Flores connects with a body shot that sends Zelda's belly button to the back.
Zelda lands with a good body shot.
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!
Zelda throws the left hand but Flores avoids the punch easily.
Zelda just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFlores.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores tries to clinch up
and Zelda counters with a three punch combo that has Flores backing up. Flores nods at Zelda to acknowledge the strikes.
Flores tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zelda was well out of range. Poor timing from Flores.
Nice shot by Zelda.
Zelda throws a series of punches but Flores moves out of range.
Zelda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Flores can pounce on him.
Flores fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zelda checks it well.
Zelda gets tackled into the cage by Flores. Flores maintains the clinch.
Zelda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flores has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Flores tightens his grip and picks Zelda up, before dumping him to the ground. Zelda manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flores wants to control from the top but Zelda keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flores landing some decent shots from guard.
Flores 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.
Flores tries to free his leg and advance position but Zelda is retaining full guard.
Flores controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zelda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Flores wants to control from the top but Zelda keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Flores will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antonio Flores's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zelda avoids the head kick by Flores.
Zelda lands a nice shot to the body.
Flores is looking to slow Zelda down with leg kicks.
Flores goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Flores has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Zelda.
Flores misses the body punch
and Zelda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Zelda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flores doesn't seem phased though.
Flores walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zelda checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Zelda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelda misses with a lunging right hand
and Flores counters with a good low kick that Zelda was not able to check.
Flores swings for the body but Zelda moves out of range.
Flores clinches up with Zelda and pushes him back against the cage.
Zelda working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zelda avoids it.
Flores working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Flores takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zelda.
Flores scores with a shot to the side of Zelda's head.
Flores misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flores stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zelda.
Flores tries for a takedown but Zelda manages to get underhooks.
Flores has picked Zelda up - he's going for a ride! Flores dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Flores keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zelda controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelda tries to get to full guard but Flores has control of the leg.
Flores throwing shots but Zelda is blocking nicely.
Flores seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Flores tries to pass to full mount but Zelda defends it.
Zelda is looking to control Flores's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zelda avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Flores controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zelda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Flores fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zelda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Flores on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good work by Zelda as he checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelda slips a jab and a cross from Flores.
Zelda doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Flores takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deveon Zelda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zelda avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zelda listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zelda avoids the body shot from Flores.
A punch combination from Flores misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Flores looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flores swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Flores.
Zelda takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Flores dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Flores's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Flores scores with a shot to the body.
Flores looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flores is looking to wear down Zelda with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Flores showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zelda.
Zelda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flores with a nice calf kick.
Flores throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zelda misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Flores.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zelda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flores on the side of the head.
Flores tries to close the distance and clinch but Zelda swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flores throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zelda counter with a right hand.
Deveon Zelda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zelda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Flores on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores throws the kick towards the body but Zelda avoids it.
Zelda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Flores misses.
Zelda with a hook.
Flores takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zelda.
Zelda is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flores is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zelda can't break the clinch.
Zelda wants to get back to striking at distance but Flores won't allow it.
Flores lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zelda backwards.
Zelda stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores lands a takedown into guard.
Zelda controls Flores momentarily but Flores frees himself.
Zelda keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zelda can do anything to dispel that myth.
Flores is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Flores stands up over Zelda, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zelda controls Flores momentarily but Flores frees himself.
Antonio Flores overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flores slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flores accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Flores is looking to slow Zelda down with leg kicks.
Antonio Flores is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zelda scores with a hook to the body. Flores takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zelda lands a nice looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zelda checks a leg kick.
Zelda with a hook.
Flores tries to clinch but Zelda is having none of it.
Zelda swats away the attempt to clinch by Flores.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelda swats away the attempt to clinch by Flores.
Flores throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little jabbing left from Zelda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flores misses with a series of wild punches.
Zelda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flores digs a good body shot into Zelda's ribs.
Zelda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Flores throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flores lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Zelda finds it's way through Flores's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flores wants to clinch
and Zelda counters with a straight right hand.
 Flores is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Deveon Zelda.
I think Flores has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Flores!
A relieved looking Antonio Flores thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kristian Rush (ranked 5015 p4p, 2286 weight class) and Sherpov Gelovkin (ranked 456 p4p, 242 weight class). Kristian Rush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kristian Rush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sherpov Gelovkin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Rush finds it's way through Gelovkin's defenses.
Gelovkin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rush defends well and Gelovkin ends up having to push Rush into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rush throws a chopping leg kick but Gelovkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gelovkin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rush looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rush is trying to get back to half guard.
Gelovkin is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rush is trying to escape and Gelovkin transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rush is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gelovkin! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sherpov Gelovkin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elix Juarez (ranked 1836 p4p, 5215 weight class) and Arturo Lowery (ranked 248 p4p, 520 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 welterweight 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, Elix Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturo Lowery!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lowery counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Juarez walks into a stiff left hand from Lowery.
Lowery just misses with a punch to the body.
Juarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Juarez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lowery.
Juarez attempts a counter takedown but Lowery avoids it well and moves away.
Lowery misses with an uppercut
and Juarez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lowery's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez trying to control but Lowery is working from the bottom.
Juarez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lowery really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juarez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juarez drops back looking for a leg! Lowery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lowery manages to kick Juarez off! Juarez jumps back into Lowery's guard.
Juarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lowery being controlled here, momentarily.
Juarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lowery trying to keep a closed guard but Juarez is proving a slippery customer.
Juarez trying to control but Lowery is working from the bottom.
Juarez stopping the sweep attempt from Lowery.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lowery - just one landing.
Lowery cracks Juarez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Juarez slips under a jab from Lowery.
Lowery lands with a right hand.
Lowery throws an off balance right hand
and Juarez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Juarez seems to be working for a kimura but Lowery defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juarez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juarez is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juarez stalling.
Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juarez tries to pass to full mount but Lowery defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elix Juarez dominated that round.
That's time! Juarez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lowery throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Juarez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lowery throws an off balance right hand
and Juarez counters with a single leg into guard. Lowery didn't expect that.
Lowery is adopting a defensive guard.
Juarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Juarez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juarez wants to control from the top but Lowery keeps moving.
Juarez drops back looking for a leg! Lowery is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lowery manages to kick Juarez off! Juarez jumps back into Lowery's guard.
Elix Juarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowery controls Juarez momentarily but Juarez frees himself.
Juarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lowery keeping moving, preventing Juarez from controlling successfully.
Juarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Juarez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Juarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Juarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Juarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowery can do to turn this around?
Lowery wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Juarez is now in half guard.
Juarez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowery is looking to get back to full guard here but Juarez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Juarez is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lowery is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Juarez has hold of Lowery's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lowery seems comfortable defending it but Juarez has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lowery is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lowery is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Juarez couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Elix Juarez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burg Gers (ranked 2589 p4p, 2858 weight class) and Alvro Machado (ranked 263 p4p, 290 weight class). Burg Gers had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Burg Gers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvro Machado!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gers throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Gers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado connects with a right hand. Gers shakes it off.
It looks like Burg Gers has been cut.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Gers's head but Gers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado avoids a kick to the body.
Machado throws a hook but Gers blocks it.
Machado swings widly with a right hand
and Gers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Gers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Gers.
Gers moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Machado looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gers needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there.
Gers is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gers misses with a kick to the body.
Gers throws a wild body kick that Machado sees coming a mile off.
Machado blocks the body kick.
Machado wants to counter the offense by Gers and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Gers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
Gers wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Gers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gers moves out of range as Machado strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gers. That's going to slow Machado down.
Machado throws a jab when Gers was well out of range.
Machado throws a jab when Gers was well out of range.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gers.
Machado misses with a hook.
Gers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gers throws a body kick that misses.
Gers slips under a jab.
Machado throws the left hand but Gers avoids the punch easily.
Gers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Machado just manages to avoid it.
Gers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Gers's shoulder, as Gers tries to avoid the shot.
Gers delivers a nice body kick.
Gers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Gers moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Gers throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Gers pushes him away.
Gers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Machado is out of range and Gers settles back down.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Gers shakes him off and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machado throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gers on the side of the head.
Alvro Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Gers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gers throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gers seems to have got his legs back now.
A leg kick checked by Machado.
Gers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Gers moves away from the strike by Machado.
Gers misses with a body kick.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Gers shakes him off and moves away.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Machado's corner calls for a 1-2. Machado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Machado throws a hook but Gers blocks it.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machado throws a hook but Gers avoids it easily.
Gers looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
Machado scores with a jab to the head.
Nice defenses there by Gers.
Gers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Gers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gers sets himself, and Machado steps forward looking for the clinch! Gers avoids it this time.
Gers tried to score with a low kick but Machado checks it.
Gers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Gers half committed to a counter leg kick.
Machado misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Gers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gers fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Machado crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gers - the referee stops the clock and Machado gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gers. Machado manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gers scores with a spinning back kick!
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gers.
Gers defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gers throws a leg kick which misses Machado's front leg but catches the back leg as Machado tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gers wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Gers slips a jab from Machado.
Gers wants to land a leg kick but Machado is out of range.
Machado with a jab.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Gers's shoulder, as Gers tries to avoid the shot.
Gers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Gers ducks down to avoid it.
Gers misses with a low kick.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Gers misses with a kick to the body.
Gers throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gers staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gers tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Gers shakes him off and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Gers misses with a low kick.
Machado throws a jab when Gers was well out of range.
Gers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alvro Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Burg Gers's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gers slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado checks a leg kick nicely.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
A big left from Machado misses.
Gers staying out of range there.
Machado throws a hook but Gers blocks it.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gers throws a front kick aimed at Machado's knee but Machado avoids it well.
Alvro Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Gers was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machado misses with a hook. Gers ducked under it nicely.
Gers throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gers looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Machado as he checks the leg kick.
Gers misses with a body kick.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Gers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gers moves out of range as Machado strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gers throws the kick towards the body but Machado avoids it.
Gers tries to score with a low kick but Machado moves his leg out of the way.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gers moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Gers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Gers moves away and avoids it.
Gers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gers.
Gers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gers throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Gers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A solid body kick from Gers.
Gers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Machado misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gers throws a leg kick but Machado sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gers looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
A jab from Machado does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gers blocks a jab.
Gers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Machado.
Machado tries to counter with a clinch but Gers shakes him off and moves away.
Gers throws out a leg kick but Machado moves out of range and Gers only half commits.
Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Machado closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Gers! Machado dives in looking to finish! Gers 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 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alvro Machado!
A very excited looking Alvro Machado rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Andolini (ranked 1937 p4p, 2154 weight class) and Nate Robinson (ranked 259 p4p, 281 weight class). Nate Robinson 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 welterweight 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, Valentino Andolini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nate Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Andolini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andolini throws the left hand but Robinson avoids the punch easily.
Robinson throws a hook but Andolini blocks it.
Robinson throws a body punch but Andolini moves out of range.
It looked like Andolini wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Andolini.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andolini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robinson.
Robinson throws a jab but it's blocked by Andolini.
Andolini moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson lands with a hook. Andolini tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini dips to his left and cracks Robinson with an uppercut!
Robinson missing with a left hand there. Andolini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andolini moves away.
Andolini drops Robinson with a beautiful combination! Robinson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Andolini is looking for the KO!
Robinson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andolini ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Robinson's jaw. Robinson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Andolini does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Valentino Andolini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera (ranked 1106 p4p, 1075 weight class) and Freaky Hiroshima (ranked 159 p4p, 157 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Freaky Hiroshima!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferriera has closed the distance and engaged Hiroshima in a clinch.
Ferriera manages to pull guard.
Ferriera has his foot on Hiroshima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hiroshima works his way back into a safe position though.
Hiroshima sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hiroshima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferriera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiroshima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hiroshima wants to pass the guard but Ferriera is keeping the position.
Ferriera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hiroshima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiroshima controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshima wants to pass the guard but Ferriera is keeping the position.
Hiroshima seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hiroshima is continuing to stall.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferriera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hiroshima defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hiroshima is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hiroshima pushes down on Ferriera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ferriera actively working from the bottom here.
Hiroshima takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ferriera is trying to maintain the position but Hiroshima is very close to passing his half guard.
Hiroshima looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera trying to control but Hiroshima postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiroshima misses the shot to the body.
Hiroshima doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferriera circles away.
Hiroshima rushes Ferriera and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ferriera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hiroshima.
Ferriera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiroshima jumps guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hiroshima jumps guard and drags Ferriera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferriera is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ferriera slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshima trying to get back to full guard but Ferriera takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Ferriera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiroshima is looking to improve his position but Ferriera isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiroshima looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hiroshima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hiroshima is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ferriera trying to control but Hiroshima is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferriera avoids the attempt from Hiroshima to control.
Hiroshima slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hiroshima doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferriera circles away.
Freaky Hiroshima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiroshima clinches up against the cage.
Ferriera working aggressively here.
Hiroshima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away.
Hiroshima fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ferriera, pushing him back against the cage.
Ferriera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiroshima tries to pull guard but Ferriera won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ferriera tries to stall but Hiroshima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera jumps guard.
Hiroshima controlling from the top position.
Hiroshima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferriera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ferriera is looking for a triangle but Hiroshima pushes his legs off easily.
Hiroshima is stalling in the full guard.
Hiroshima looking to pass the guard.
Hiroshima not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ferriera is looking for a triangle but Hiroshima pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Hiroshima's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hiroshima slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hiroshima slows the pace down.
Hiroshima trying to control the action but Ferriera is working from the bottom.
Hiroshima tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ferriera wants to control but Hiroshima postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiroshima is looking to take a break and control but Ferriera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiroshima controls the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ferriera is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hiroshima happy to just control the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hiroshima moves into the clinch successfully.
Hiroshima is trying to pull guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freaky Hiroshima.
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.
Ferriera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hiroshima up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hiroshima leaning against his opponent.
Ferriera has Hiroshima pressed against the cage.
Ferriera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hiroshima jumps guard but Ferriera turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hiroshima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ferriera smiles and moves away.
Ferriera circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferriera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hiroshima.
Ferriera rushes Hiroshima and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferriera decides to pull guard.
Ferriera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hiroshima defends well.
Hiroshima stands and throws Ferriera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freaky Hiroshima will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ferriera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hiroshima misses the shot to the body.
Ferriera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hiroshima.
Hiroshima throws a body shot but no joy.
Hiroshima throws a body shot but no joy.
Ferriera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hiroshima manages to circle out of the way.
Hiroshima gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hiroshima successfully pulls guard.
Ferriera is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ferriera trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiroshima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiroshima is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera stands and throws Hiroshima's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ferriera trying to control the position but Hiroshima is working away.
Hiroshima is looking to regain half guard here but Ferriera keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiroshima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ferriera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hiroshima is just riding it out for now. Ferriera eventually gives up the hold.
Hiroshima trying to control from the bottom.
Hiroshima tries to roll over but Ferriera keeps him under control.
Hiroshima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferriera pulls his head out easily.
Ferriera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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.
Ferriera moves into full mount! Hiroshima won't be happy about that!
Ferriera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferriera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hiroshima is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferriera looking to control but Hiroshima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hiroshima is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferriera wants to take Hiroshima's back here but Hiroshima is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hiroshima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferriera wants to take Hiroshima's back but he can't do it this time.
Hiroshima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ferriera looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferriera looking to control but Hiroshima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera content just to control the position here.
Hiroshima keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ferriera can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hiroshima is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hiroshima has given up his back here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferriera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Joao Antonio Ferriera!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Ridley (ranked 1611 p4p, 958 weight class) and Jake From Statefarm (ranked 182 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luke Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake From Statefarm!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridley catches From Statefarm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Jake From Statefarm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from From Statefarm misses.
Ridley throws a big shot that misses.
From Statefarm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ridley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ridley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ridley throws a body punch but From Statefarm moves out of range.
The fighters circling - From Statefarm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
From Statefarm pushes Ridley up against the cage in a clinch.
From Statefarm takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ridley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ridley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ridley working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by From Statefarm.
Ridley misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley has had enough of the clinch but From Statefarm keeps him there for the moment.
From Statefarm tries to pull guard but Ridley holds him up against the cage and eventually From Statefarm drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ridley.
Ridley misses with the head strike.
From Statefarm looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm managing to block the knees to the body from Ridley.
From Statefarm jumps into guard, dragging Ridley to the mat.
From Statefarm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
From Statefarm looking for subs off his back but Ridley has passed one foot through into half guard.
From Statefarm tries to get to full guard but Ridley has control of the leg.
From Statefarm trying to control from the bottom.
Ridley landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
From Statefarm trying to hold on to Ridley's head to control him but Ridley postures up.
From Statefarm is trying to control but Ridley passes into side control!
From Statefarm is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley controls the position.
Ridley working the head with strikes.
From Statefarm struggling a bit here.
From Statefarm tries to bench press Ridley off him but Ridley keeps the position.
Ridley in side control, throwing shots but From Statefarm defends.
From Statefarm is looking for a sweep.
From Statefarm sneaks back into half guard.
From Statefarm is trying is best to control the position here.
Ridley takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
From Statefarm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ridley is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
From Statefarm wants to get back to full guard.
Ridley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
From Statefarm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
From Statefarm is looking to improve his position.
Ridley with the ground and pound but From Statefarm uses the opportunity to regain guard.
From Statefarm has control of Ridley's left arm, preventing Ridley from doing any damage.
Ridley content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ridley tries to stand but From Statefarm is controlling from the bottom.
Ridley tries to free his leg and advance position but From Statefarm is retaining full guard.
From Statefarm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ridley is aware though and is defending well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now From Statefarm is on top in guard.
From Statefarm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ridley looking for a sweep. Not yet Ridley, not yet.
From Statefarm wants to control from the top but Ridley keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - From Statefarm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
From Statefarm misses with a head kick.
Ridley ducks under a wild hook from From Statefarm.
Ridley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
From Statefarm fails in his attempt to clinch.
From Statefarm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
From Statefarm is trying to pull guard but Ridley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ridley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ridley manages to break the clinch.
Ridley moves out of range as From Statefarm throws a body kick.
From Statefarm walks into a straight right hand from Ridley.
From Statefarm tries to clinch but Ridley moves away
and Ridley counters with a right hand to the body.
From Statefarm has closed the distance and engaged Ridley in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by From Statefarm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ridley letting From Statefarm take a breather here.
Ridley is trying to break the clinch but From Statefarm is controlling him.
Ridley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
From Statefarm tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ridley smiles and moves away.
From Statefarm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ridley.
From Statefarm doesn't manage to clinch there - Ridley circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
From Statefarm just misses with a punch to the body.
From Statefarm is looking to clinch but Ridley is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from From Statefarm. Ridley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ridley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ridley keeps the fight on the outside.
Ridley swats away the attempt to clinch by From Statefarm.
Ridley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ridley throws a shot to the body.
From Statefarm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ridley.
From Statefarm moves in looking to clinch but Ridley pushes him off.
Ridley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that From Statefarm can do to turn this around?
Ridley throws a good cross that connects.
From Statefarm clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ridley.
Ridley swings wildly with an uppercut but From Statefarm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ridley manages to break the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Ridley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ridley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
From Statefarm closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luke Ridley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
From Statefarm tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ridley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Luke Ridley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake From Statefarm.
From Statefarm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
From Statefarm decides to pull guard.
Ridley postures up.
Ridley wants to pass the guard but From Statefarm is keeping the position.
Ridley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
From Statefarm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
From Statefarm being controlled here, momentarily.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but From Statefarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ridley scoring with some ground and pound.
Ridley is stalling in the full guard.
From Statefarm working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ridley trying to control but From Statefarm is working from the bottom.
From Statefarm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
From Statefarm has Ridley up against the cage in a clinch.
From Statefarm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ridley uses from the top position.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but From Statefarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
From Statefarm trying to control the position.
From Statefarm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ridley is one step ahead there.
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Ridley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ridley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jake From Statefarm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by Ridley.
From Statefarm misses with a head kick.
From Statefarm throws a lazy head kick
and Ridley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Luke Ridley is winning the standup battle so far.
Ridley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ridley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but From Statefarm circles away quickly and effectively.
Ridley looks to land a left hand but From Statefarm moved out of range nicely.
Ridley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ridley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
From Statefarm moves into the clinch successfully.
From Statefarm fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ridley tries to break free but From Statefarm pushes him back against the cage.
Ridley wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
From Statefarm is trying to pull guard but Ridley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ridley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ridley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ridley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley swats away the attempt to clinch by From Statefarm.
From Statefarm moves into the clinch successfully.
From Statefarm jumps guard and drags Ridley to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
From Statefarm looking for a guillotine here but Ridley defends easily.
From Statefarm trying to keep a closed guard but Ridley is proving a slippery customer.
Ridley trying to control the position from guard on top but From Statefarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
From Statefarm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ridley defends it easily.
Ridley trying to control but From Statefarm is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley got a little sloppy there for a moment and From Statefarm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ridley has managed to get both his arms back between From Statefarm's legs - danger averted.
From Statefarm controls Ridley momentarily but Ridley frees himself.
Ridley connects with a couple of short punches.
Ridley looking to pass the guard.
From Statefarm is looking for a triangle but Ridley pushes his legs off easily.
From Statefarm looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ridley controlling from the top position.
From Statefarm keeping full guard, as Ridley tries to pass.
Ridley trying to control but From Statefarm is working from the bottom.
From Statefarm is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ridley landing some decent shots from guard.
From Statefarm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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.
From Statefarm controls Ridley momentarily but Ridley frees himself.
Ridley got a little sloppy there for a moment and From Statefarm has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ridley has managed to get both his arms back between From Statefarm's legs - danger averted.
Ridley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ridley landing with the ground and pound.
From Statefarm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ridley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ridley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
From Statefarm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ridley pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. From Statefarm is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ridley scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Ridley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ridley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Ridley!
Luke Ridley opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Veainu (ranked 218 p4p, 587 weight class) and Janne Virtanen (ranked 17 p4p, 39 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Semi Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Janne Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Virtanen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Veainu scrambles back to his feet.
Virtanen tries to clinch but Veainu moves away
and Veainu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Janne Virtanen has been cut.
Veainu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Veainu throwing a counter right hand but Virtanen manages to avoid it.
Veainu slips under a jab.
Virtanen lands with a slapping head kick.
Virtanen misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
Virtanen has managed to clinch.
Veainu tries to break free but Virtanen pushes him back against the cage.
Veainu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Virtanen keeps control of Veainu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Virtanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Veainu's efforts to push away.
Virtanen has a couple of punches blocked by Veainu.
A frustrated look appears on Veainu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break free.
Virtanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Veainu.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Virtanen is controlling him.
Veainu wants to get back to striking at distance but Virtanen won't allow it.
Virtanen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Virtanen.
Virtanen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Virtanen on the inside.
Virtanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Veainu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Virtanen lands with a light punch inside.
Virtanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Veainu is trying to push Virtanen away but Virtanen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Virtanen slowing the pace effectively.
Virtanen lands with a light punch inside.
Veainu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Veainu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veainu needs to keep his hands up - Virtanen had a free shot at his head there.
Virtanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Virtanen misses with an uppercut
and Veainu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Virtanen dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virtanen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Veainu lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Veainu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Veainu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Virtanen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Veainu counters with a huge left! Virtanen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Veainu isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Virtanen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Veainu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semi Veainu!
Semi Veainu retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jardani Jovonovich (ranked 139 p4p, 547 weight class) and Faarooq Rahim (ranked 19 p4p, 72 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jardani Jovonovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Faarooq Rahim!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahim circles away.
Jovonovich doesn't manage to clinch there - Rahim circles away.
Rahim attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rahim throws a shot from downtown. Jovonovich moves away and avoids it.
Jovonovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jovonovich is looking to counter the offense by Rahim and move into the clinch.
Rahim throws an overhand right that lands on Jovonovich's shoulder, as Jovonovich tries to avoid the shot.
Jovonovich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovonovich wants to clinch up but Rahim keeps it at a distance.
Rahim bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jovonovich is looking for a sweep.
Rahim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jovonovich is not content to let Rahim control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovonovich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jovonovich is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahim working over Jovonovich with some ground and pound. Jovonovich looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rahim trying to control from Jovonovich's half guard. Jovonovich has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jovonovich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rahim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jovonovich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rahim has managed to get both his arms back between Jovonovich's legs - danger averted.
Rahim connects with a couple of short punches.
Rahim postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rahim trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovonovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rahim stands up over Jovonovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rahim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rahim landing some decent shots from guard.
Rahim chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovonovich trying to keep a closed guard but Rahim is proving a slippery customer.
Rahim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rahim lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rahim stands up over Jovonovich, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rahim is sitting in close to Jovonovich's body. Jovonovich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rahim is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rahim is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jovonovich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jardani Jovonovich!
Jardani Jovonovich retains his welterweight title!
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