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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yoel Assuie (ranked 7587 p4p, 319 weight class) and Noel Slager (ranked 24444 p4p, 372 weight class). Slager has chosen Best UFC entrance of all time!!! as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yoel Assuie! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noel Slager! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Assuie swats away the attempt to clinch by Slager. Slager looks to land a right hand but Assuie moved out of range. Assuie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slager. Slager's coach down at Play House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slager's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. A lazy left from Slager finds it's target. Slager wants to clinch up but Assuie keeps it at a distance. Slager lands a jab to the nose. Slager takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sloppy strikes from Slager. Those never looked like landing. Assuie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Assuie jabs Slager to the body, keeping him at a distance. Slager moves in looking to clinch but Assuie pushes him off. Slager wants to clinch up but Assuie keeps it at a distance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Assuie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slager to score with a decent uppercut. Jab by Slager. Assuie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slager. Assuie walks into a left hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Slager moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Slager dodges the punch combination from Assuie.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slager darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Slager's corner calls for a 1-2. Slager obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Noel Slager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Slager moves to clinch but Assuie breaks away and Assuie counters with an outside leg kick.
Slager missing with a left hand there. Assuie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Assuie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slager is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Assuie. Slager tries to clinch but fails miserably and Assuie counters with a left and a right that stings Slager. Slager is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Assuie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Assuie scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Slager lands with an uppercut that bounces Assuie off the cage and back into range. Assuie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Slager feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Assuies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Slager cracks Assuie with a right hand to the side of the head. A lazy left from Slager finds it's target. Slager lands the left hand. Slager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assuie paws at him with a jab and circles away. A solid leg kick lands there for Assuie.
Slager connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Assuie's hands. Slager scores with a nice strike. Slager fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assuie paws at him with a jab and circles away. A head kick misses from Slager. Slager pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assuie looking to score a takedown here. Slager is defending well but Assuie drives through and ends up in Slager's guard.
Assuie stands up from guard. Let's bang! Slager is looking to chop away at Assuie's legs. A punch combination from Assuie misses.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Slager misses with a wild combination.
Assuie appears to be looking for a big counter. Slager lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Slager tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Assuie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Slager misses. Slager lunges at Assuie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Assuie's hand. Slager is looking to clinch but Assuie is avoiding it.
Slager misses with a few strikes there.
A big left from Slager misses. Assuie feinted there with a counter leg kick. Assuie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Assuie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slager.
Slager is looking to clinch.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Slager tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Assuie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slager thinking. Assuie blocks the body kick.
Assuie misses the shot to the body. Slager tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assuie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Assuie throws a big counter combination but Slager scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Slager looks to land a body kick but Assuie moved away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Assuie.
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! Assuie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slager moves away. Assuie tests Slager's chin there with a solid looking shot. Slager misses with a straight left. Good shot there by Slager. Assuie avoids the head kick by Slager.
Assuie is looking for a counter combo. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Assuie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Assuie is looking for a counter combo. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Slager dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
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Slager instigates a clinch.
Assuie breaks the clinch.
Slager is looking to land body kicks. Assuie appears to be looking for a big counter. Slager tries to clinch but fails miserably and Assuie counters with a left and a right that stings Slager.
Slager fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Assuie, pushing him back against the cage.
Assuie manages to break the clinch.
Slager tries to clinch up but Assuie circles away and keeps his distance. Assuie keeps the fight on the outside. Assuie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Assuie half committed to a counter leg kick. Slager connects with a good right hand that stumbles Assuie. Assuie circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Slager tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Assuie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. As Slager looks to move away, Assuie throws a big counter combo but Slager just gets out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Slager scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Slager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Assuie moves away. Assuie swinging wildly here.
Assuie darts in looking for a takedown but Slager gets double underhooks and turns Assuie into the cage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Slager tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Noel Slager seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Assuie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Assuie manages to break the clinch.
Slager wants to clinch but Assuie slips to the side and Assuie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Yoel Assuie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Slager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Assuie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Slager is looking to clinch. Assuie scores with a leg kick.
Slager scores with a jab to the jaw. Slager tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Assuie is looking for a counter combo. Slager tries to land a body kick
and Assuie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Assuie.
Slager has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Assuie has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Assuie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slager gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Slager wants to break the clinch but can't.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assuie breaks from the clinch.
Slager tries to clinch but Assuie moves out of range. Assuie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Slager lands a body shot.
Slager misses with a kick to the body.
Assuie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Slager tries to clinch but Assuie is having none of it. Noel Slager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Assuie slips a jab and a cross from Slager.
Assuie is looking to wear down Slager with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Assuie just misses with a punch to the body.
Slager wants to clinch. Assuie walks into a left hand. Slager throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Slager fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Assuie manages to avoid it. Assuie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Slager misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Assuie.
A head kick misses from Slager. Assuie throws a big counter combination but Slager scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Assuie is looking to clinch but Slager is avoiding it.
Slager tries to close the distance and clinch up but Assuie swats him away and circles back towards the center. No joy there for Assuie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Assuie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slager connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Assuie scrambles back to his feet. Slager wants to clinch. Assuie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Slager connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Slager swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Assuie. A slapping body kick lands there for Assuie. Slager misses with a leg kick. Slager tries to clinch but Assuie moves out of range. Assuie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Slager connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. This has been an exciting period of action! Slager lands a jab to the nose. Assuie looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slager has Assuie up against the cage in a clinch.
Assuie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Slager moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Slager lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Assuie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Slager showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
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The fight moves into the clinch position.
Assuie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slager tries to close the distance and clinch but Assuie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Assuie slips under a jab.
Slager darts in and clinches Assuie up against the cage. Slager is trying to break free.
Assuie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slager tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. It looked like Assuie was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Slager throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Assuie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Slager is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Assuie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slager is able to avoid easily. A slow jab from Slager misses its intended target.
Assuie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Slager wants to get back to his feet but Assuie is dominant here and he's now got Slager's back!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Slager has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Slager is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Assuie stands up. Slager tries to clinch but Assuie moves out of range. Assuie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Assuie appears to be looking for a big counter. Assuie with a body punch. A glancing blow. Slager should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Assuie swats away the attempt to clinch by Slager. Slager lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Assuie looks to land a combination but Slager avoids it well. Slager scores with a nice head shot. Slager misses with a series of wild punches.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Slager avoids a punch combination nicely.
Assuie swinging wildly here.
Assuie sets himself, and Slager steps forward looking for the clinch! Assuie avoids it this time. Assuie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Slager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assuie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Slager getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Slager's jab looks to have found its range, popping Assuie under the eye. Assuie is looking to land body kicks. Slager works the jab nicely. Slager is looking to clinch but Assuie is avoiding it.
Slager missing with a left hand there. Assuie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Slager closes the distance looking to clinch and Assuie counters with a nice body shot.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Slager looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Slager takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Slager tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Assuie paws at him with a jab and circles away. Assuie appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Assuie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slager swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slager takes the fight into the clinch.
Assuie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Slager takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Assuie on the wrong end of a nice jab. Assuie on the wrong end of a nice hook. Slager lands a jab. Slager tries to clinch up. Assuie went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Slager tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Slager scores with a jab. Assuie acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Slager goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Slager tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Assuie throws a right and a left that Slager avoids nicely. Yoel Assuie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Assuie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Assuie throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Assuie circles away quickly and effectively. Assuie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Slager clobbers Assuie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Assuie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Slager cracks Assuie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Assuie walks into a stiff left hand from Slager. Noel Slager is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. The fight stays on the outside here - Slager looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight! Noel Slager comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Slager winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noel Slager! A relieved looking Noel Slager 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Lora (ranked 3091 p4p, 414 weight class) and Erick Silva (ranked 2432 p4p, 351 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Silva's choice of entrance music: Kid Ink - F With U (Official Video) ft. Ty Dolla $ign. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
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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, Manuel Lora! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erick Silva! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Lora's guard. Silva throwing strikes but missing. Silva with a flurry of punches that miss. Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lora looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lora has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though. Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Lora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lora had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily. Lora wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lora has Silva pulled in close to control his posture. Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lora wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment. Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Silva is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Lora definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Silva with a nice head shot there. Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Lora will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Silva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Silva cracks Lora with a solid left hand. Lora working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Lora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Lora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well. Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Silva lands a couple of elbows. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva works over Lora with some ground and pound from guard. Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Lora looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Lora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Silva working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lora is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well. Silva works over Lora with some ground and pound from guard. Silva connects with a couple of short punches.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Silva chips away with some ground and pound. Lora on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lora tries to get out of the position.
Lora is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Silva scoring with some ground and pound. Lora working a defensive guard here.
Silva distracts Lora with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lora's head. Silva lands a couple of digs.
Lora looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Silva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Silva pushes down on Lora's leg and manages to get into half guard. Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Silva prevents Lora from improving his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Lora on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Lora has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. 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! Silva takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lora looking for submissions off his back. Ground and pound from Silva. Silva lands strikes from half guard. Ground and pound from Silva.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked2.gif) Lora is rocked! Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Oh Lora is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Silva seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Silva is nestled in close to Lora, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Silva working Lora over with strikes. Silva lands a big elbow - Lora is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Silva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Silva! Erick Silva thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Warren (ranked 2394 p4p, 81 weight class) and Jan Kowalski (ranked 5909 p4p, 194 weight class). Manny Warren has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Manny Warren! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Kowalski! The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kowalski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warren drops Kowalski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kowalski looks back up at him and smiles so Warren waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Kowalski is rocked!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Jan Kowalski has been cut. Warren lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Kowalski up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Warren from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Kowalski's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manny Warren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Reid (ranked 3338 p4p, 410 weight class) and Mike Steel (ranked 4896 p4p, 540 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Living in America by James Brown. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apollo Reid! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Steel! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Steel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reid lands a two punch combo.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Mike Steel has been cut. Reid fails with the takedown and Steel counters with a head kick. That will keep Reid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Steel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Reid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Steel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Reid connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Steel tries to clinch but Reid is having none of it. Reid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Reid.
Steel takes the fight into the clinch. Reid managing to block the knees to the body from Steel.
Steel stalling the fight.
Steel pushes off an throws an elbow but Reid leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Steel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reid blocks it with crossed arms. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Steel obliges. 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! Reid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel to keep the fight standing. Reid blocks an elbow strike.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Steel is pushing Reid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. With the fighters up against the cage, Steel throws an elbow but misses. Steel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Steel lands a damaging elbow. Reid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Reid is trying to pull guard but Steel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reid ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Reid no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Steel trying to control but Reid is working from the bottom. Reid not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Steel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Reid wants to sweep here but Steel controlling him for the moment.
Steel stands up from guard. Let's bang!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Reid drags the fight down to the ground.
Steel postures up in Reid's guard and throws a big left but Reid blocks it. Steel is looking to advance position but Reid has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
A nice elbow there by Reid. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Steel wants to try and get back to his feet. Reid has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Steel's face.
Reid controlling the position easily from mount. Steel is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Reid lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Reid sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Steel is trying to get back to his feet but can't. Reid looking to ground and pound but Steel is blocking nicely. Steel is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Reid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Steel is looking to escape. Reid landing punches.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Steel wants to try and get back to his feet. Reid wants to control but instead Steel manages to regain half guard. Reid stops Steel from getting back to his feet.
Reid tries to pass the half guard into mount. Steel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steel can do anything to dispel that myth. Steel wants to get back to his feet.
Reid 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. Steel has hold of Reid's hands but Reid slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Reid wants to take a breather but Steel is having none of it. Steel is trying to stand back up but Reid is controlling him
Reid thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Reid keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apollo Reid dominated that round. The cut man is working on Mike Steel's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Reid looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well. Steel lands a high kick!
Reid with a hook. Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet. Reid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Apollo Reid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Reid throws a head kick that misses. Steel connects with a solid leg kick.
Reid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel to the ground. Reid is now in Steel's guard. Steel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Steel pushes Reid off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Steel slowing the pace effectively. Steel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reid is keeping busy. Reid jumps guard but Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him. Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Reid jumps guard but Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Reid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage. Steel lands a nice elbow. Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Reid blocks with his arms.
Steel lands an elbow just above Reid 's eye. Steel trying to land knees to the body.
Reid drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Reid is trying to push Steel away but Steel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Steel utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Reid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steel has him pressed against the cage. Steel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reid up against the cage. Reid takes an elbow to the temple. Steel misses with an elbow strike.
Steel looking to throw knees to the head but Reid is blocking nicely.
Steel swings wildly with an uppercut but Reid uses good head movement to avoid it. Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Reid takes an elbow to the temple.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Steel misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steel. Reid is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now. Steel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Reid in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Reid dodges an elbow strike from Steel.
Steel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steel throws an elbow but it misses.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
Steel pressing his opponent against the cage. Steel has Reid pressed against the cage.
Steel receives a warning from the referee for stalling. Steel lands a good knee to the midsection. Reid won't want to take too many of those.
Reid jumps into guard, dragging Steel to the mat.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Reid wants to hit a switch here but Steel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Reid there! Steel looking to control and managing it successfully. Reid is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Reid is looking to improve his position but Steel isn't that keen on the idea. Steel unloads with some shots from mount but Reid bucks and avoids them well.
Steel wants to control the pace but Reid is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Mike Steel's cut. That's time! Reid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reid swats him away and circles back towards the center. Reid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Steel tries to clinch up but Reid circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel rushes Reid and presses him up against the cage. Steel scores with an uppercut up the middle. Reid wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Steel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Steel lands an elbow inside. Reid jumps guard but Steel stands there with Reid around his waist. Reid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reid changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Steel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Reid. 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.
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch. Reid jumps guard but Steel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Steel's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Reid takes a knee to the side of the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Steel lands a nice elbow. Reid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steel smiles and moves away.
Mike Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel tries to clinch up. Reid changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steel tries to avoid it but Reid manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steel to the ground. Steel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reid under the eye. Steel tries to clinch but Reid moves out of range. Reid appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Steel tries to clinch up but Reid circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel clinches with his opponent.
Mike Steel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Reid fails to pull the fight into his guard.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Reid takes an elbow to the temple. Knees to the body from Steel.
Reid takes an elbow to the temple. Steel taking a breather. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Steel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steel lands an elbow inside. Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reid has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Steel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reid takes an elbow to the temple. Steel just leaning against Reid, taking a breather. Reid tries to pull guard but Steel forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Steel lands an elbow inside.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Reid on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Reid takes a knee right on the jaw!
Steel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reid wants to take the fight to the mat but Steel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reid backwards. Steel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steel lands an elbow that stopped Reid in his tracks for a moment. Reid tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Steel smiles and moves away.
Reid ducks right into an uppercut from Steel.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Reid fails to land with a series of punches.
Steel darts in and clinches Reid up against the cage. Reid is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Steel to keep the fight standing. Steel pushes Reid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Steel landing knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Reid takes a shot to the head. Reid is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Reid tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steel just stands there and leans against the cage. Steel lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Steel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel. Steel tries to land knees in the clinch but Reid avoids the damage to the body. Steel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Reid up against the cage. Reid takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight! Mike Steel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Steel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:29 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Steel! Apollo Reid was interviewed post fight and said 'Good luck.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milton Friedman (ranked 5450 p4p, 552 weight class) and Mysterio Muerte (ranked 5960 p4p, 588 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Milton Friedman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mysterio Muerte! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Friedman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muerte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Friedman somewhat. Friedman misses with a takedown attempt - Muerte sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Muerte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Friedman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Muerte dives in for a single leg takedown but Friedman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. No luck for Friedman with that takedown attempt.
Friedman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Muerte 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. Muerte is trying to control the position but Friedman postures up. Friedman scoring with some ground and pound. Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Muerte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Friedman manages to get himself to full guard.
Friedman looking for a sweep. Not yet Friedman, not yet. Friedman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Friedman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Friedman is working Muerte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Muerte managing to control the position. Friedman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Muerte working a defensive guard here.
Friedman with a flurry of punches that miss.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Friedman lands a couple of decent looking shots. Friedman landing with the ground and pound. Friedman lands a couple of digs. Friedman stands up over Muerte, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Muerte wants to stand but Friedman is controlling the position. Friedman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Friedman lands a couple of elbows. Friedman tries to free his leg and advance position but Muerte is retaining full guard. Friedman postures up and lands a big shot to Muerte's brow. 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! Friedman looking to sit in guard and control but Muerte gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Friedman lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Friedman is pulling down on Muerte's head. It's preventing any offense from Muerte, at least for the moment. Muerte trying to control but Friedman is working from the bottom. Friedman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Muerte stopping the sweep attempt from Friedman. Friedman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Friedman trying to control the position here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) 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. Friedman 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. Muerte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Muerte won't allow Friedman to sweep him here. Muerte throwing strikes but missing. Muerte trying to control the position from guard on top but Friedman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Muerte wants to pass the guard but Friedman is keeping the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Muerte stopping the sweep attempt from Friedman.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Muerte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Friedman throws a head kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milton Friedman dominated that round. That's time! Friedman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Muerte looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Muerte tries to clinch up
and Friedman counters with a takedown into side control. Friedman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muerte is looking for a sweep. Friedman working the head and body with strikes. Milton Friedman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Muerte takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Friedman working the ground and pound from side control. Friedman has knee on belly and moves into mount. Muerte is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The referee warns Muerte that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Friedman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Muerte's face.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Friedman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Muerte is breathing heavily. Friedman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Muerte is rocked! Friedman postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Muerte is out cold - huge knockout for Friedman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milton Friedman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pacheco (ranked 3960 p4p, 194 weight class) and Mick Mulvaney (ranked 3058 p4p, 152 weight class). Mulvaney comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rocky Road To Dublin kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Pacheco! 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, Mick Mulvaney! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mulvaney chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt. Mulvaney throws a low kick but Pacheco avoids it. Mulvaney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pacheco circles away quickly and effectively. Mulvaney changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A combination from Mulvaney does no damage. A solid leg kick lands there for Mulvaney.
Pacheco shoots in for a double leg but Mulvaney sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Mulvaney throws a head kick but Pacheco moves out of range.
Pacheco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Mulvaney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mulvaney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pacheco is landing a low percentage of strikes. Pacheco shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Mulvaney throws a right hand that Pacheco ducks under and follows up with a left that Pacheco also avoids with ease. Pacheco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mulvaney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pacheco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. The strikes coming from Pacheco are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Pacheco controls the position from side control. Pacheco 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.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Pacheco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pacheco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Mulvaney is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Pacheco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Pacheco trying to control the action but Mulvaney is working from the bottom.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pacheco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mulvaney, who protects the arm well. Mulvaney wants to get back to his feet. Mulvaney is not content to let Pacheco control the position. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mulvaney can do anything to dispel that myth. Mulvaney wants to get back to his feet. Pacheco advances to mount.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Pacheco moves to take his opponent's back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacheco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Pacheco biding his time, controlling Mulvaney.
Pacheco is persistently looking for the submission but Mulvaney is defending it well.
Pacheco working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Mulvaney is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mulvaney has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pacheco looking to break Mulvaney's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mulvaney remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pacheco will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Mulvaney is trying to stand back up. Pacheco missing with strikes. Pacheco has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mulvaney's body.
Mulvaney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pacheco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pacheco punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mulvaney is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Pacheco gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jose Pacheco 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.
Mulvaney misses with the combination.
Pacheco fails with a takedown attempt. Mulvaney fails to land with a series of punches.
Mulvaney misses with a wild combination.
Pacheco seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pacheco looking to score a takedown here. Mulvaney is defending well but Pacheco drives through and ends up in Mulvaney's guard. Pacheco wants to pass the guard but Mulvaney is keeping the position. Pacheco passes easily into side control. Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lull in the action here as Pacheco stalls from top position. Pacheco moves into full mount!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Pacheco tries to control but Mulvaney wriggling away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Mulvaney's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Pacheco looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pacheco working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Mulvaney wants to get back to his feet.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two 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. Mulvaney is squirming around, avoiding Pacheco's attempts to control the action. Pacheco moves to back control.
Pacheco is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mulvaney won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pacheco off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Pacheco! A very excited looking Jose Pacheco 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Best Ever (ranked 4303 p4p, 215 weight class) and Karl Ninja (ranked 7327 p4p, 314 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Best Ever! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl Ninja! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A clash of legs there as Ever blocks the low kick. Ever throws a big shot that misses. Ever pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ever scores with a hook to the body. Ninja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ever takes one to the side of the head.
Ever jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ninja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Ever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja lands a head shot. Ever tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ever throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ninja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ever throws a body punch but Ninja moves out of range. Ever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ninja.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ever is looking to clinch. Ever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninja was well out of range. Poor timing from Ever. Ever throws a lazy uppercut
and Ninja counters with a stiff right hand. A big right from Ever misses. Ninja looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ever is fending him off so far but Ninja persists. Nope, Ever circles away and we're back to standing. Ninja moves out of range of the strikes. Ninja steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ever. Ever stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/cut.gif) It looks like Karl Ninja has been cut. Ninja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ever. Ninja misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ever misses with an uppercut. Ninja throws out a counter right but Ever avoids it with no problem. Nice sprawl there from Ever as Ninja shoots in.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ever blocks a jab. Ninja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ever avoids it really well and circles away. Best Ever has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karl Ninja. Ninja defending well as Ever loads up on a big left hand. Ever takes one on the button. Ninja catches Ever with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ever comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ever rushes Ninja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ninja misses with a punch to the body.
Ever prevents Ninja from breaking the clinch. Ninja tries a body shot but Ever blocks it.
Ninja lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ever misses with a hook to the ribs.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ever swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ever tries to work over Ninja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ever tries a body shot but Ninja blocks it.
Ninja lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ever goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ninja tries to work over Ever's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ever misses with the head strike.
Ever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ever throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninja. Ever tries to throw a body punch but Ninja avoids it by throwing Ever back against the cage. Ninja blocks a body shot from Ever. Come on Ninja - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A left hand lands to the body for Ninja.
Ever fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ever. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ever as Ninja tries to tie him up. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ever.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ever misses with a body punch.
Ninja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ever tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ever gets through Ninja's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Ninja. Ninja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Ninja tries a body shot but Ever blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ever. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ever misses with a body punch.
Ever lands a nice uppercut. Ever blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ever fails to land. Ninja blocks a body shot from Ever. Ever throws a punch but it's blocked by Ninja. Ninja tries to stall but Ever uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ever. Ninja blocking some punches.
Ninja has a couple of punches blocked by Ever.
Ever tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ninja's elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Best Ever dominated that round. The cut man is working on Karl Ninja's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A clash of legs there as Ever blocks the low kick. Ninja throws a body punch but Ever moves out of range. Ever appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Ninja throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ever misses with a lunging right hand
and Ninja counters with a left to the body. Ever is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ninja. Best Ever is winning the standup battle so far. Ever misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ninja.
Good shot there by Ninja. Ever throws a right hand that misses
and Ninja counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Best Ever seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ever throws a hook but Ninja avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A lazy left from Ninja finds it's target. Ever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ninja manages to avoid it. Ever swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Ninja's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Ever misses with a wild body shot. Best Ever is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ever throws the left hand but Ninja avoids the punch easily. It seemed like Ninja was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Ever loads up on a big right hand but Ninja slips the punch. Ninja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ever darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ever dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A jab from Ninja misses. Ever throws a shot from downtown. Ninja moves away and avoids it. Ninja moves out of range of the strikes. Ninja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ninja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ever. Ninja throws out a counter right but Ever avoids it with no problem. Ever throws a body shot but no joy. Ninja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ever misses with a right hand and Ninja counters with a nice uppercut. Ninja throws a leg kick but Ever sees it coming and moves out of range. Ever misses with a shot to the body and Ninja counters with a lovely straight right 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! Ever swings for the body but Ninja moves out of range.
Ninja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ever is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ninja can do to turn this around? Ninja tries to land a leg kick but Ever saw it coming and moves away.
Ever with a nice cross. Ever drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Ever takes a swing at Ninja's ribcage but misses. Ninja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ever changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Ninja fails with a takedown attempt. It looked like Ever was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ninja.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ever lands a nice shot to the body.
Ninja uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ever. Ever misses the body punch and Ninja counters with a series of strikes. Ever will be more careful next time no doubt. Ever looks to land a right hand but Ninja moved out of range. Ever takes a swing at Ninja's ribcage but misses. Ninja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ever.
Ever walks into a left hand. Ever misses the shot to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ninja connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ever momentarily.
Nice body punch from Ever. Ever is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ninja's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Ninja lands a really nice looking cross but Ever seems unphased.
Ninja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ever. This has been an exciting period of action! Ever throws a body shot but no joy. Ninja closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Ninja misses with a low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Ninja misses the target. Ever rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ninja counters with a right hand to the body. Ninja takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ever connects with a body shot that sends Ninja's belly button to the back. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Best Ever will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Karl Ninja's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A slow jab from Ever misses its intended target. Ever fails in his attempt to clinch. Ninja is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ever tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ninja paws at him with a jab and circles away. A jab from Ever misses. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ninja! But no joy. Ninja takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ever takes one to the chin there. Ever just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ninja avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Ninja swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ever bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ninja's head. Ninja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ever. Ever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninja was well out of range. Poor timing from Ever.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Ever pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Nice cross by Ever. Ninja blocks a jab. Ever thuds a left hand into Ninja's body. Ever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ninja manages to avoid it. Ninja misses with a jab to the body
and Ninja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Ever connects with a jab. Ever loads up on a big right hand but Ninja slips the punch. Ninja throws out a counter right but Ever avoids it with no problem. Ever just misses with a punch to the body.
Ever ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ninja moves away. Ever jabs Ninja to the body, keeping him at a distance. Ever fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ninja manages to avoid it.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Ninja catches Ever with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Ever uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ninja.
Ever is looking to counter punch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ever misses with a wild body shot. A little jabbing left from Ninja on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Ever scores with a hook to the body. Ninja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Ninja misses with a hook. Ever ducked under it nicely. Ninja cracks Ever with a right hand to the side of the head. Nice shot lands for Ninja. Ninja jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ninja ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ninja misses with a left hand and Ever counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ever scores with a jab to the body.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Ever avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ninja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ninja misses with the combination.
Best Ever is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ninja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ninja takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Ninja falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ever counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ever looks to land a left hand but Ninja moved out of range nicely. Ever throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Ever tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ninja was well out of range. Poor timing from Ever. Ever fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Ninja is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Ever scores with a sloppy right hand. Ninja should have avoided that one. Nice defenses there by Ever. Ever is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ninja. Ever throws a right hand that misses
and Ninja counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ever looks to score with a jab to the body but Ninja is just out of range. Ninja is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Ever scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. 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! Ninja misses with a hook. Ever tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ninja swats him away and circles back towards the center. Ever uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ninja. Karl Ninja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ninja avoids the body shot from Ever.
And that's the end of the fight! Best Ever showed his dominance in that final round. Well Ever 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27 Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Best Ever! A relieved looking Best Ever 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benji Lootin (ranked 6803 p4p, 299 weight class) and Waldemar Nowak (ranked 5872 p4p, 283 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
145 lbs
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130 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benji Lootin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Waldemar Nowak! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Lootin misses. Nowak doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nowak has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Lootin throws a hook to the side of Nowak's head but Nowak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A left lands for Lootin. Lootin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nowak. Lootin missing with a left hand there. Nowak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. It seemed like Nowak 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. Lootin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Nowak is rocked! Nowak circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lootin. Nowak falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lootin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benji Lootin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arsteen Berghen (ranked 2410 p4p, 349 weight class) and Island Junkie (ranked 2478 p4p, 356 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Island Junkie enters the cage!
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170 lbs
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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, Arsteen Berghen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Island Junkie! The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Junkie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berghen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Berghen shoots in but Junkie avoids the takedown attempt easily. Junkie fails with the takedown and Berghen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junkie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Berghen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Junkie. Junkie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Berghen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Berghen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Berghen is controlling Junkie's position as best he can from this difficult position. Junkie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berghen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Junkie is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Junkie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Junkie throwing shots but Berghen is blocking nicely.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Berghen desperately trying to maintain half guard. Junkie prevents Berghen from improving his position. Berghen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Junkie is looking to take a break and control but Berghen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Berghen is trying to get back to full guard. Berghen manages to get to full guard.
Berghen keeping moving, preventing Junkie from controlling successfully.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) 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. Junkie is fighting to break Berghen's control of his arms but Berghen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Berghen 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. Berghen trying to control the position here.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/refstandup3.gif) The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Berghen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Berghen is working for a submission of some sort.
Berghen prevents Junkie from improving his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Berghen scoring with strikes to the body and head. Junkie is looking to control Berghen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Junkie avoid being mounted? Berghen sitting and controlling from the half guard. Junkie taking some punishment here, with Berghen in his half guard. Berghen winds up and cracks Junkie with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Berghen not doing much here.
Berghen is looking for a kimura but Junkie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Berghen to get the leverage.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Junkie is looking for a sweep. Berghen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ground and pound from Berghen. Junkie is looking to get back to full guard here but Berghen has managed to pass to side control instead. Junkie taking a bit of punishment here - Berghen scoring with strikes. Berghen is staying tight to Junkie's torso, preventing him from escaping. Berghen is looking to take a break and control but Junkie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Junkie wants to control but Berghen postures up.
Berghen wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Junkie, who protects the arm well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Junkie dodges the ground and pound from Berghen. Junkie can't do much from the bottom here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsteen Berghen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Junkie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berghen defends it nicely. Berghen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junkie sprawls and moves away. Island Junkie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berghen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Junkie's guard. Berghen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Junkie can do to turn this around? Berghen chips away with some ground and pound. Berghen stays in close to Junkie's body and controls the position. Berghen works over Junkie with some ground and pound from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Berghen's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Berghen landing some decent shots from guard. Berghen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Junkie looking for a guillotine here but Berghen defends easily.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round.
Junkie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Berghen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Junkie 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. Berghen cracks Junkie with a solid left hand. Junkie has momentary wrist control but Berghen slips an elbow through the middle. Berghen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Junkie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Junkie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Berghen is aware though and is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Junkie wants to control but Berghen passes easily into half guard.
Berghen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Berghen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Berghen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Junkie looking for submissions off his back. Berghen sitting and controlling from the half guard. Junkie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Berghen looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Berghen lands strikes from half guard. Berghen prevents Junkie from improving his position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Berghen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Berghen scoring with strikes to the body and head. Junkie tries to roll over but Berghen keeps him under control. Junkie keeps trying to improve his position. Berghen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Berghen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Berghen slips a nice elbow through Junkie's hands, connecting with Junkie's forehead. Arsteen Berghen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Berghen working the head and body with strikes. Berghen is pressing down on Junkie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Junkie is holding on for now.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/4.gif) That's four minutes gone in the round. Junkie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Junkie trying to control from the bottom.
Berghen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Junkie is looking for a sweep. Berghen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Junkie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Berghen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Junkie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berghen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berghen's back! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arsteen Berghen dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Junkie fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Junkie misses with a hook. Berghen ducked under it nicely. Berghen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Junkie sprawls and moves away. Junkie loads up on a big right hand but Berghen slips the punch.
Junkie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Berghen to score an easy takedown into full guard. Berghen is in close to Junkie's body, working some short punches and elbows. Berghen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Junkie wants to sweep but no luck. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Junkie trying to control the position.
Berghen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Berghen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Berghen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Berghen is working Junkie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Berghen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Berghen'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. Berghen working some strikes from top position. Berghen landing with the ground and pound. Berghen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Berghen lands a couple of elbows.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Berghen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/rocked.gif) Junkie is rocked! Berghen lands a couple of elbows. Junkie is still in real trouble! Can Berghen finish him? Junkie working a defensive guard here.
Berghen stands and throws Junkie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Berghen working away. Junkie seems to have recovered his senses. Berghen moves into full mount! Junkie is looking to improve his position but Berghen isn't that keen on the idea. A nice elbow there by Berghen. Berghen lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Junkie! Berghen sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Junkie and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Arsteen Berghen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buffalo Marley (ranked 1178 p4p, 163 weight class) and John Lawler (ranked 4070 p4p, 471 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buffalo Marley! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Lawler! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/round1.jpg) The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sloppy strikes from Marley. Those never looked like landing. Nice uppercut lands for Marley. That snapped Lawler's head back.
Lawler walks into a jab. Marley just misses with a punch to the body.
Lawler with the counter takedown but Marley avoids it easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawler.
Marley gets caught napping as Lawler dives in and scores a takedown. Marley manages to retain guard. Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Lawler trying to move into half guard but instead Marley has managed to sweep!
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/reversalred.gif) The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lawler is controlling Marley's posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/1.gif) That's one minute gone in the round. Lawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Marley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lawler is proving hard to escape from. Lawler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Marley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lawler keeping moving, preventing Marley from controlling successfully. Marley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lawler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Marley is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawler has wrist control. Marley wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving. Marley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/2.gif) That's two minutes gone in the round. Marley wants to control from the top but Lawler keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley stands up from guard. Let's bang! A jab lands there for Marley. Lawler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lawler tries for a takedown but Marley circles away easily and Marley counters with a lovely shot to the body. Buffalo Marley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler. Marley is looking to slow Lawler down with leg kicks. Marley scores with a nice head shot. Lawler dives in and grabs Marley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marley pushes down on Lawler's head and hops out. Marley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lawler. Lawler fails with the takedown and Marley counters with a stiff right hand. Lawler looks winded! 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! Marley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lawler with a poor takedown and Marley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lawler thinking.
![](https://www.mmatycoon.com/images/fight/3.gif) That's three minutes gone in the round. Marley lands a nice shot that snaps Lawler's head back.
Marley lands a head shot. Marley's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lawler under the eye. Marley throws a low kick, looking for Lawler's leg but Lawler calmly moves out of range. Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Marley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. and Marley counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lawler! He's just covering up as Marley starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buffalo Marley! Buffalo Marley retains his middleweight title!
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