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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhys Cadwgan (ranked 5057 p4p, 25793 weight class) and Kerim Engizek (ranked 515 p4p, 575 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rhys Cadwgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kerim Engizek!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadwgan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Engizek tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cadwgan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Engizek with a poor takedown
letting Cadwgan counter with a right hand.
Cadwgan keeps the fight on the outside.
Kerim Engizek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cadwgan with a nice calf kick.
Engizek misses with a takedown attempt
and Cadwgan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Cadwgan.
Cadwgan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Engizek with a poor takedown
enabling Cadwgan to counter with a crisp jab.
 Engizek is rocked!
Rhys Cadwgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kerim Engizek.
Engizek is aggressively charging in as Cadwgan backs up avoiding any damage. Cadwgan tosses out a jab and Engizek runs right into it face first! Engizek is out cold! Cadwgan dropped down on all fours and is barking in Engizek's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rhys Cadwgan!
After winning the bout, Rhys Cadwgan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Man The Legend (ranked 3216 p4p, 3269 weight class) and Pekka Kokko (ranked 386 p4p, 391 weight class). Pekka Kokko 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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Man The Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pekka Kokko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kokko just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from The Legend misses.
A swing and a miss from Kokko.
The Legend throws a nice looking combination but Kokko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Legend misses with a wild combination.
Kokko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Legend works the jab nicely.
The Legend throws a big shot that misses.
Kokko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Legend.
Kokko misses with a straight left.
Kokko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
 It looks like The Man The Legend has been cut.
The Legend misses with a straight left.
The Legend takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kokko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Legend.
The Legend lands a really nice looking cross but Kokko seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Legend avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Legend definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kokko cracks a nice hook into The Legend's ribs.
We've been informed that Kokko has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The Legend is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kokko slips a straight right by The Legend.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kokko! But no joy.
Kokko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Legend cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The Legend throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kokko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kokko throws a hook but The Legend blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Kokko.
A punch combination from The Legend misses.
Kokko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kokko scores with a punch to the head.
Pekka Kokko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kokko slips a jab and a cross from The Legend.
A little jabbing left from Kokko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kokko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Legend.
Kokko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Legend takes a swing at Kokko's ribcage but misses.
Kokko throws out a loose jab but The Legend uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by The Legend.
Kokko throws the left hand but The Legend avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Legend.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kokko slips a jab from The Legend.
The Legend throws a right and a left that Kokko avoids nicely.
A big left from Kokko misses.
The Legend bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Legend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Kokko misses its intended target.
The Legend swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Legend looks to land a right hand but Kokko moved out of range.
The Legend misses with a hook. Kokko ducked under it nicely.
The Legend ducks under a wild hook from Kokko.
The Legend looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Legend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kokko circles away quickly and effectively.
The Legend keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kokko lands with an uppercut that bounces The Legend off the cage and back into range.
Kokko swings for the body but The Legend moves out of range.
The Legend takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kokko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Legend doesn't seem bothered though.
The Legend is breathing heavily.
Kokko takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Legend scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kokko lands the left hand.
The Legend is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kokko cracks The Legend with a right hand to the side of the head.
 The Legend is rocked!
The Legend slips a jab and a cross from Kokko.
Oh The Legend is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Legend is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The Legend misses with a left hand
and Kokko counters with a crisp right that sends The Legend to the canvas! Kokko follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Kokko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Saunders (ranked 3046 p4p, 3142 weight class) and Isai Rosario (ranked 369 p4p, 377 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isai Rosario!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rosario doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saunders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rosario has Saunders pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saunders manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rosario prevents a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders digs a right hand into Rosario's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rosario's gas tank.
Saunders lands a body shot in the clinch.
Saunders is defending well against a takedown attempt.
John Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isai Rosario.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rosario wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Saunders.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Rosario jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saunders walks away with a smile on his face. Rosario gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice shot lands for Saunders.
Rosario tries to close the distance and clinch but Saunders swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saunders forces Rosario back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rosario tries to stall but Saunders uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rosario is trying to break the clinch but Saunders has him pressed against the cage.
Rosario wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Saunders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Saunders.
Rosario can't get the takedown.
Rosario misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saunders gets underhooks to prevent Rosario's takedown attempt.
Rosario tries for a takedown but Saunders manages to get underhooks.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saunders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rosario jumps guard but Saunders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rosario is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Saunders lands a left hand.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rosario fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saunders keeps control of Rosario as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders is leaning against Rosario and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saunders pushes Rosario back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rosario fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saunders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rosario.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rosario goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saunders prevents it.
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders lands with a right to the head.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Rosario has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Rosario fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rosario looking for a takedown.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saunders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rosario or not.
Saunders lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Saunders.
Saunders scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosario fails to pull guard.
Rosario is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saunders gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rosario looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rosario is looking for a takedown.
Rosario is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Rosario fails to pull guard.
Rosario tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders jabs at Rosario's body.
Rosario moves in looking to clinch but Saunders pushes him off.
Rosario is looking to clinch.
Rosario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saunders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rosario is trying to break the clinch but Saunders has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Saunders.
Rosario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Saunders dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saunders lands with a right hand.
Rosario takes one on the button.
Rosario fails to land the takedown.
Saunders has closed the distance and engaged Rosario in a clinch.
Rosario jumps guard but Saunders turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rosario drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saunders pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Saunders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isai Rosario.
No luck for Rosario with that takedown attempt.
Saunders throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rosario tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Saunders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Rosario goes for a takedown in the clinch but Saunders prevents it.
Rosario is trying to pull guard but Saunders turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Saunders.
Rosario is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Saunders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosarios head.
Rosario tries to break free but Saunders pushes him back against the cage.
Rosario's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saunders.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Saunders lands a shot to the body.
Saunders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Saunders.
Rosario is breathing heavily.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Saunders - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rosario drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saunders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rosario wants to clinch up but Saunders keeps it at a distance.
Rosario pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saunders works Rosario's body with a nice hook.
Nice shot by Saunders.
Rosario gets tackled into the cage by Saunders. Saunders maintains the clinch.
Saunders has Rosario pressed against the cage, preventing Rosario from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Saunders is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rosario can do to turn this around?
Still in the clinch, Saunders scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Saunders.
Saunders is working Rosario over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
Saunders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rosario or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders is pressed up against the cage. Rosario has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saunders down to the mat. Saunders avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body. Rosario takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saunders fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rosario, pushing him back against the cage.
A short left from Saunders.
Saunders lands a body punch.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Rosario wants to break free but Saunders has control.
Rosario changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saunders fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saunders scores with a decent looking hook.
Rosario is rocked!
Saunders scores with a punch to the head.
Rosario is still on wobbly legs! Can Saunders finish him?
John Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rosario is trying to pull guard but Saunders turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rosario seems to have recovered his senses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosario has had enough of the clinch but Saunders keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Saunders lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders.
Saunders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rosario.
Saunders scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
Rosario fails to pull guard.
Saunders lands with a short shot to the head.
Saunders slowing the pace effectively.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Saunders dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Saunders drives through and clinches with Rosario against the cage.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Saunders.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Saunders scores with a hook to the body.
Rosario is trying to break the clinch but Saunders has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Saunders.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saunders.
Saunders lands an uppercut.
Saunders lands a hook that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Rosario appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saunders rushes Rosario and presses him up against the cage.
Rosario missing with knees to the body.
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!
Rosario is trying to stall.
Saunders lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Saunders.
Rosario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Saunders lands a nice uppercut.
Saunders gets through Rosario's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rosario paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rosario doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rosario fails to land the takedown.
Saunders lands a nice looking body shot.
Rosario looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saunders is fending him off so far but Rosario persists. Nope, Saunders circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders jabs at Rosario's body.
Rosario throws a body shot but no joy.
Rosario shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rosario gets tackled into the cage by Saunders. Saunders maintains the clinch.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saunders pushes Rosario back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
Rosario wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saunders is leaning against Rosario and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saunders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saunders digs a right hand into Rosario's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rosario's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Saunders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rosario tries to pull guard but Saunders holds him up against the cage and eventually Rosario 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 Isai Rosario.
Rosario is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saunders closes the distance and pushes Rosario back into the cage.
Saunders throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
John Saunders has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Saunders as the two fighters clinch.
Saunders lands a right hand.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rosario backwards.
John Saunders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saunders digs a right hand underneath Rosario's ribcage. Rosario let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
Rosario struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Rosario tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders managing to block the knees to the body from Rosario.
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rosario wants a takedown but no success here.
Rosario tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rosario is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Saunders is defending well.
Rosario has had enough of the clinch but Saunders keeps him there for the moment.
Saunders throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosarios head.
Saunders lands a nice shot to the body.
Isai Rosario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rosario throws an elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Saunders showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saunders has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:24
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Saunders!
An out of breath John Saunders 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Hutchinson (ranked 2455 p4p, 2488 weight class) and Uhem Adrabyzinov (ranked 317 p4p, 323 weight class). Adrabyzinov has chosen Fly Me To The Moon - Frank Sinatra as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Jamison Hutchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uhem Adrabyzinov!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adrabyzinov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adrabyzinov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adrabyzinov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hutchinson.
Hutchinson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hutchinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hutchinson lands a shoulder strike.
Adrabyzinov has Hutchinson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hutchinson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hutchinson is pressed up against the cage. Adrabyzinov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hutchinson down to the mat. Hutchinson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adrabyzinov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hutchinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson cracks Adrabyzinov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Adrabyzinov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hutchinson finish him?
Adrabyzinov is rocked!
Hutchinson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Freaky Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adrabyzinov throws a right hand that misses
and Hutchinson counters with a huge right that knocks Adrabyzinov out cold! Hutchinson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamison Hutchinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Chong Jr (ranked 1491 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Walter Vargas (ranked 215 p4p, 268 weight class). Vargas has chosen Long Runs the Fox as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Tommy Chong Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tommy Chong Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Chong Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Walter Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vargas enables Chong Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vargas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chong Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vargas working for submissions but it's allowed Chong Jr to get to half guard.
Chong Jr trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Chong Jr prevents Vargas from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr is trying to control. Vargas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chong Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Vargas is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Jr is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
Vargas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vargas trying to control but Chong Jr postures up.
Chong Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vargas!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chong Jr goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Vargas turns into him and now he's in Chong Jr's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chong Jr working a defensive guard here.
Vargas trying to control but Chong Jr is working from the bottom.
Chong Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vargas defends it easily.
Vargas trying to control but Chong Jr is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chong Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vargas has managed to get both his arms back between Chong Jr's legs - danger averted.
Vargas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chong Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chong Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chong Jr!
Chong Jr is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vargas regains half guard.
Chong Jr trying to control from half guard but Vargas is working away.
Chong Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vargas wants to get back to full guard but Chong Jr has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Chong Jr is looking to take a break and control but Vargas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chong Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Chong Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chong Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Vargas's guard.
Chong Jr wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Chong Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr pushing down on Vargas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vargas moves into full guard.
Chong Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Vargas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chong Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chong Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vargas's guard.
Chong Jr is taking a breather. Vargas 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.
Vargas is trying to get back to full guard.
Chong Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chong Jr trying to control the pace.
Chong Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vargas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chong Jr.
Vargas is looking to improve his position.
Tommy Chong Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chong Jr stalling away here and it's allowed Vargas to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong Jr wants to control from the top but Vargas keeps moving.
Vargas can't keep his opponent in guard - Chong Jr advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chong Jr passes to side control.
Chong Jr moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vargas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vargas is trying to escape the position but Chong Jr is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chong Jr looking to control but instead Vargas has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Chong Jr seems to be working for a kimura but Vargas defends the submission attempt.
Chong Jr trying to control the action but Vargas is working from the bottom.
Chong Jr moves into full mount! Vargas won't be happy about that!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chong Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Chong Jr tries to control but Vargas wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Chong Jr dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vargas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vargas cracks a nice hook into Chong Jr's ribs.
Chong Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Vargas misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Vargas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chong Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vargas uses from the top position.
Vargas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chong Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vargas is pushing down on Chong Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chong Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Vargas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vargas wants to work for an arm triangle but Chong Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vargas is trying to work for a kimura but Chong Jr is defending well.
Vargas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chong Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vargas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chong Jr is trying to control the position but Vargas postures up.
Chong Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vargas is aware though and is defending well.
Vargas tries to free his leg and advance position but Chong Jr is retaining full guard.
Chong Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chong Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vargas slips nicely into half guard.
Vargas trying to control the action but Chong Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Chong Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vargas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vargas's back!
Vargas is trying to break free.
Vargas is still trying to improve position.
Walter Vargas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chong Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Vargas is defending it well.
Vargas preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chong Jr.
Chong Jr working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas is in bad spot here.
Vargas is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Chong Jr trying to control momentarily.
Chong Jr is looking for the choke from the back position but Vargas is controlling his hands well.
Chong Jr looking to hold on to the position here but Vargas rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Chong Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Vargas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chong Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong Jr controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chong Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vargas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chong Jr advances to half guard.
Chong Jr passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vargas!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong Jr jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Vargas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Vargas and Chong Jr has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Chong Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chong Jr, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Chong Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jukka Raikkonen (ranked 712 p4p, 1224 weight class) and Johnny Dough (ranked 106 p4p, 170 weight class). Johnny Dough will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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5 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jukka Raikkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Dough!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raikkonen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Raikkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Still in half guard, Raikkonen seems content to control.
Raikkonen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dough wants to improve his position but Raikkonen is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen lands strikes from half guard.
Raikkonen controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Raikkonen thows a huge punch but Dough dodges it nicely.
Dough taking some punishment here, with Raikkonen in his half guard.
Raikkonen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Raikkonen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dough really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Raikkonen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown
and Raikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Raikkonen with that takedown attempt.
Raikkonen fails with the takedown
and Dough counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dough throws out a loose jab but Raikkonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raikkonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raikkonen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dough to the mat! Dough manages to get full guard.
Dough utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raikkonen controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raikkonen passes Dough's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raikkonen lands a nice short elbow.
Raikkonen slips a nice elbow through Dough's hands, connecting with Dough's forehead.
Raikkonen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raikkonen seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dough for as long as he can get away with.
Dough has hold of Raikkonen's hands but Raikkonen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raikkonen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Raikkonen working over Dough with some ground and pound. Dough looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jukka Raikkonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Dough to counter with a crisp jab.
Jukka Raikkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raikkonen with a poor takedown
letting Dough counter with a right hand.
Raikkonen blocks a jab.
Raikkonen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dough on his heels. He'll look to pass Dough's guard now, I'm sure.
Dough wants to sweep here but Raikkonen controlling him for the moment.
Raikkonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Dough has wrist control.
Raikkonen postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dough can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
Raikkonen postures up and lands a big shot to Dough's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jukka Raikkonen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raikkonen has a takedown stuffed.
Raikkonen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dough defends it nicely.
Dough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen shoots and misses
and Raikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raikkonen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dough sprawls well. Dough wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Dough let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown
and Dough cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raikkonen shoots in and drives through. Dough sprawls well.
Dough throws out a counter right but Raikkonen avoids it with no problem.
Raikkonen misses with a takedown
enabling Dough to counter with a crisp jab.
Raikkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dough counters with a straight right hand.
Dough slaps away a takedown attempt from Raikkonen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dough is fending him off so far but Raikkonen persists. Nope, Dough circles away and we're back to standing.
Raikkonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dough counters with a nice uppercut.
Dough looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Dough misses.
Dough stuffs the takedown attempt from Raikkonen. Raikkonen gets slowly back to his feet.
Raikkonen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Raikkonen tries for a takedown but Dough sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dough might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Raikkonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Dough, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dough throws a lazy right hand but Raikkonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raikkonen feinted with a counter takedown.
Raikkonen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Raikkonen showed some decent athleticism there.
Raikkonen controlling the action here.
Dough is looking to control Raikkonen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dough avoid being mounted?
Raikkonen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Raikkonen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Raikkonen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Dough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Raikkonen misses with a takedown
and Dough counters with a nice uppercut.
Dough with a jab.
Raikkonen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raikkonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raikkonen drives through with a takedown into Dough's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Raikkonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Raikkonen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raikkonen is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raikkonen landing some decent shots from guard.
Raikkonen stands up over Dough, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dough working a defensive guard here.
Raikkonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Raikkonen pushing down on Dough's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
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.
Raikkonen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Raikkonen with a couple of short strikes.
Raikkonen controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raikkonen lands a couple of good shots and Dough has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
 It looks like Johnny Dough has been cut.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Raikkonen.
Raikkonen lands punches and elbows.
Raikkonen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dough doesn't escape.
Raikkonen is landing with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Raikkonen controlling the positon.
Raikkonen lands a shot to the head.
Raikkonen lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Raikkonen.
What can Dough do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Raikkonen has the hooks in. Dough is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jukka Raikkonen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raikkonen 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jukka Raikkonen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Coyle (ranked 1313 p4p, 2181 weight class) and Will Hutchinson (ranked 185 p4p, 285 weight class). Coyle comes to the cage accompanied by Big Cannons/ Bob Noxious. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed |
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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 5 - 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Hutchinson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutchinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hutchinson throws a hook but Coyle avoids it easily.
Coyle throws a series of punches but Hutchinson avoids them all with ease.
Hutchinson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hutchinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Coyle throws a hook to the side of Hutchinson's head but Hutchinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Coyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Coyle scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hutchinson misses.
Coyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Hutchinson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hutchinson is struggling to control the position.
Coyle tries to land knees in the clinch but Hutchinson avoids the damage to the body.
Hutchinson gets underhooks to prevent Coyle's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutchinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hutchinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hutchinson misses the jab.
Hutchinson scores with a jab.
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 lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been hearing reports that Coyle has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hutchinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Coyle ducks down to avoid it.
Hutchinson throws a lazy right hand but Coyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Coyle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Coyle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coyle dodges the punch combination from Hutchinson.
Coyle lands with a right hand.
Coyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Coyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coyle slips under a jab from Hutchinson.
Coyle half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Coyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coyle works Hutchinson's body with a nice hook.
Coyle cracks Hutchinson with an open hand slap.
Hutchinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Coyle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coyle dips to his left and cracks Hutchinson with an uppercut!
Coyle's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hutchinson under the eye.
Coyle scores with the left hand. Hutchinson knows he should have avoided that one.
Coyle defending well as Hutchinson loads up on a big left hand.
Coyle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hutchinson.
Coyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Coyle. Beautiful body shot.
Hutchinson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Coyle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hutchinson manages to avoid it.
Coyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hutchinson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Coyle takes a swing at Hutchinson's ribcage but misses.
Coyle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hutchinson misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Coyle. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Coyle does it's job there.
Hutchinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Hutchinson catches Coyle right on the button with a cross.
Hutchinson throws a looping overhand right but Coyle ducks down to avoid it.
Coyle works Hutchinson's body with a nice hook.
Coyle blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hutchinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Coyle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coyle scores with a decent looking hook.
Will Hutchinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coyle stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Coyle lands a jab to the nose.
Hutchinson blocks a jab.
Coyle scores with a hook to the body. Hutchinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Coyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hutchinson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hutchinson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hutchinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hutchinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Coyle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hutchinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Hutchinson digs a right hand underneath Coyle's ribcage. Coyle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Coyle dominated that round.
That's time! Coyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Coyle takes one on the button.
Hutchinson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Coyle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hutchinson throws a jab when Coyle was well out of range.
Hutchinson misses with a looping left.
Hutchinson avoids the body shot from Coyle.
Hutchinson tries to counter with a clinch but Coyle shakes him off and moves away.
Hutchinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coyle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Coyle. Hutchinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coyle misses with a hook. Hutchinson ducked under it nicely.
Coyle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hutchinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hutchinson misses with a looping left.
Hutchinson connects with a crisp jab.
Hutchinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Coyle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Coyle throws a jab when Hutchinson was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coyle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hutchinson.
Coyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hutchinson can do to turn this around?
Coyle wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Coyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hutchinson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hutchinson walks into a jab.
Eddie Coyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coyle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hutchinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Coyle connects with a body shot that sends Hutchinson's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Hutchinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hutchinson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Coyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Coyle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hutchinson throws out the jab.
Coyle throws a lazy right hand but Hutchinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hutchinson throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Coyle's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Hutchinson dives in looking to finish as Coyle flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Hutchinson's strikes! Hutchinson is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Coyle's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Coyle was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Hutchinson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Valentino Andolini (ranked 1358 p4p, 1561 weight class) and Elix Juarez (ranked 192 p4p, 221 weight class). Valentino Andolini had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elix Juarez!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andolini cracks Juarez with a good jab.
Andolini lands a lovely overhand right.
Andolini looks to land a left hand but Juarez moved out of range nicely.
Juarez shoots in looking for a takedown but Andolini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Juarez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Andolini cracks Juarez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Andolini has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Juarez to stand back up!
Juarez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Juarez is still on wobbly legs! Can Andolini finish him?
Juarez feints and as Andolini raises his hands in defense, Juarez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Juarez drops back looking for a leg! Andolini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andolini manages to kick Juarez off! Juarez jumps back into Andolini's guard.
Juarez seems to have recovered his senses.
Juarez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Juarez drops back looking for a leg! Andolini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andolini manages to kick Juarez off! Juarez jumps back into Andolini's guard.
Juarez trying to control but Andolini is working from the bottom.
Juarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Juarez is looking to take a break and control but Andolini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Juarez has hold of Andolini's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Andolini tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Juarez cranks the arm and Andolini screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Andolini, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Elix Juarez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kael Gardener (ranked 709 p4p, 694 weight class) and Tao Pai (ranked 105 p4p, 101 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Kael Gardener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tao Pai!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardener lands a nice looking body shot.
Gardener throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gardener. That snapped Pai's head back.
It looks like Tao Pai has been cut.
Gardener scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Pai.
Gardener blocks a head kick by Pai.
Gardener appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gardener ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gardener throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gardener loads up on a big right hand but Pai slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Gardener throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gardener on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gardener throws a hook but Pai avoids it easily.
Tao Pai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pai throws a lazy head kick
and Gardener counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gardener 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardener slips under a jab from Pai.
Gardener cracks Pai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gardener has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pai to stand back up!
Pai is rocked!
Pai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gardener counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kael Gardener!
A very excited looking Kael Gardener 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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