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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Island (ranked 24453 p4p, 2110 weight class) and Dan Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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4 - 7 - 0 |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Miles!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miles swats away the attempt to clinch by Island.
Island wants to clinch up but Miles keeps it at a distance.
Island tries to clinch but Miles moves out of range.
Island looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Island is trying hard to land a takedown here. Miles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Island throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Miles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Island has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island shoots in looking for a takedown but Miles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Island's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miles swats away the attempt to clinch by Island.
Island shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miles manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Island tries to free his leg and advance position but Miles is retaining full guard.
Miles throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Miles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Island trying to control but Miles is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at All-Star MMA inform us that Miles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Miles trying to keep a closed guard but Island is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Island distracts Miles with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Miles wants to sweep here but Island controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miles keeping full guard, as Island tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Miles misses the jab.
Island is looking to counter the offense by Miles and move into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Miles. No joy for Island on that attempt.
Island tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Island shoots in for a takedown but Miles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Miles misses.
Island looks to land a combination. Miles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Dan Miles has been cut.
Island throws a front kick that sends Miles stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miles wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Miles was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Island is breathing heavily.
Island throws a head kick that misses.
Miles avoids the head kick by Island.
Miles tries a quick counter leg kick but Island is wise to it.
Island goes for a double leg but Miles avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miles continues to drive forward.
Miles is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Island can't fight it off and eventually Miles manages to take the fight to the floor. Island looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Miles pushing down on Island's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miles trying to control the action but Island is working from the bottom.
Miles seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Island is refusing to be controlled, as Miles sits in half guard.
Miles slips a nice elbow through Island's hands, connecting with Island's forehead.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miles working the head and body with strikes.
Island gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miles tries to free his leg and advance position but Island is retaining full guard.
Miles chips away with some ground and pound.
Island definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Island wants to stand but Miles is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Miles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dan Miles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miles swings widly with a right hand
and Island connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Island looks for a takedown but Miles sprawls well.
Miles forces Island back against the cage and clinches.
Miles has Island pressed against the cage, preventing Island from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Island misses with the head strike.
Island tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles has picked Island up - he's going for a ride! Miles dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Island pushes Miles off and gets back to his feet.
Island ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Island looks for a takedown but Miles sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles throws a jab when Island was well out of range.
Miles throws a jab but it's blocked by Island.
Miles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Island counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Miles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Island can pounce on him.
Island tries to clinch but Miles is having none of it.
Miles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Island.
Island moves in looking to clinch but Miles pushes him off.
Miles unleashes a big counter combination but Island bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Island is looking to clinch.
Miles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Island.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miles looks to land a left hand but Island moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles throws a big shot that misses.
Island looking to score a takedown here. Miles is defending well but Island drives through and ends up in Miles's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miles is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles trying to stand up but can't free himself from Island's guard.
Miles scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miles content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Miles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Island swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dan Miles has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles trying to control but Island is working from the bottom.
Island trying to control the position here.
Island can't keep his opponent in guard - Miles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Island knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miles on the ground.
Miles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
Miles is trying to control. Island wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miles in particular looking to stall.
Island is staying active underneath Miles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miles passes to side control.
Miles is working Island over with some ground and pound from side control.
It looks like Mason Island has been cut.
Miles working the head with strikes.
Miles taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dan Miles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Miles circles away from the clinch attempt.
Island misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Island closes this distance looking for a takedown but Miles circles away.
Island tries to clinch but Miles moves out of range.
Island moves into the clinch.
Miles is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Island is defending well.
Miles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Island.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Island is trying to pull guard but Miles has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Island is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Island blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Island can't get the takedown.
Miles tries for a takedown. No joy.
Miles has picked Island up - he's going for a ride! Miles dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Miles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Island keeps working.
Miles tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Island.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Miles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mason Island's cut is getting worse.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miles wants to take a breather but Island is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles drops an elbow to the side of Island's head.
Island is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Island is rocked!
Mason Island's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Miles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Island is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Mason Island's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mason Island's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dan Miles!
After the big win, Dan Miles made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Highland Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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