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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed Sheikh (ranked 2303 p4p, 3732 weight class) and Joe Exotic (ranked 322 p4p, 493 weight class). Joe Exotic will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ahmed Sheikh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Exotic!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exotic is looking to clinch but Sheikh is avoiding it.
Sheikh blocks a head kick by Exotic.
Sheikh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Exotic avoids the body shot from Sheikh.
Exotic throws a head kick that misses.
Exotic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Exotic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sheikh clinches.
Sheikh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sheikh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Exotic throws an elbow but it misses.
Sheikh stalling.
Sheikh slowing the pace effectively.
Exotic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheikh avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exotic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Sheikh on the inside.
Exotic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sheikh lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Exotic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sheikh's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheikh.
Sheikh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Sheikh.
Exotic lands an elbow just above Sheikh 's eye.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sheikh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sheikh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Nice elbow from Exotic.
Exotic misses with an elbow over the top.
Sheikh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheikh just leaning against Exotic, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sheikh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Exotic throws an elbow that misses.
Sheikh works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Exotic told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Sheikh blocks an elbow strike from Exotic.
Sheikh stalls.
Sheikh lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Exotic looks winded!
Sheikh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheikh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Sheikh gets through Exotic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheikh lands a hook that snaps the head of Exotic backwards.
Exotic misses with an elbow strike.
Exotic throws an elbow but it misses.
Sheikh stalling against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sheikh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Exotic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sheikh avoids a wild elbow strike from Exotic.
Exotic missing with knees to the body.
Sheikh is stalling here.
Sheikh blocks an elbow strike from Exotic.
Exotic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Sheikh.
Sheikh lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sheikh lands a right hand.
Sheikh stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sheikh is pushing Exotic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheikh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
 Exotic is rocked!
Sheikh creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Exotic with a big uppercut! Exotic tries to clinch up but Sheikh pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Exotic to the mat! Exotic covers up and Sheikh unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ahmed Sheikh!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trong Nhan (ranked 6166 p4p, 4305 weight class) and Kali Turner (ranked 601 p4p, 508 weight class). Nhan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tyron Woodley . Kali Turner has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trong Nhan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kali Turner!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Nhan.
Nhan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nhan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turner lands with a nice body punch.
A good leg kick by Nhan.
Turner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nhan has time to react.
Nhan tries to score with a low kick but Turner moves his leg out of the way.
Nhan tries to land a leg kick but Turner saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Turner finds it's way through Nhan's defenses.
Turner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nhan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nhan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nhan throws a leg kick which misses Turner's front leg but catches the back leg as Turner tries to avoid it.
Nhan misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turner lands a jab-cross combination.
 It looks like Trong Nhan has been cut.
Turner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kali Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nhan is breathing heavily.
Turner lands with a good body shot.
Nhan tries to clinch but Turner moves away
and Turner counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Nhan!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner throws a strike but Nhan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Nhan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turner.
Nhan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner throws a big elbow that misses.
Turner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turner slips nicely into half guard.
Turner throwing shots but Nhan is blocking nicely.
Turner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nhan's head.
Turner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nhan defending well though.
Nhan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turner.
Turner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nhan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Turner.
Nhan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Turner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nhan in his tracks.
Turner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nhan at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nhan, pushing him back against the cage.
Turner presses Nhan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Turner has had enough of the clinch but Nhan keeps him there for the moment.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Turner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Turner's coach down at Armored Fitness & Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Turner tries to break the clinch but Nhan is controlling the position.
Turner working hard to break the clinch.
Nhan prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Turner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nhan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turner is looking to break free of the clinch but Nhan has double underhooks.
A right handed body shot lands from Turner.
Nhan keeps control of Turner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nhan has him pressed against the cage.
Nhan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nhan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nhan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turner lands a right hook to the body.
Turner clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kali Turner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trong Nhan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Nhan misses
and Turner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nhan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Turner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turner forces Nhan back against the cage and clinches.
Nhan has Turner pressed against the cage, preventing Turner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turner tries to throw a body punch but Nhan avoids it by throwing Turner back against the cage.
Turner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nhan has him pressed against the cage.
Nhan taking a breather.
Nhan stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nhan prevents Turner from breaking the clinch.
Nhan tries to land a knee to the head but Turner blocks with his arms.
Turner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Turner is trying to force a seperation but Nhan has the dominant position.
Turner lands an uppercut.
Turner tries to break free but Nhan pushes him back against the cage.
Turner is trying to push Nhan away but Nhan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nhan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nhan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turner's elbow.
Turner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner is trying to push Nhan away but Nhan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nhan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nhan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nhan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trong Nhan's cut is getting worse.
Turner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nhan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Turner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nhan tries to work over Turner's front leg with a kick but Turner checks it.
Turner throws a series of punches but Nhan avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Turner!
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!
Nhan darts in trying to clinch
and Turner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner punishes Nhan's body with a nice straight punch.
Turner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turner counters with a right hand to the body.
Turner connects with a stiff jab that staggers Nhan - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kali Turner!
A victorious Kali Turner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Warrant Officer (ranked 2460 p4p, 3827 weight class) and Dave Brown (ranked 315 p4p, 467 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brown's choice of entrance music: This is America. Dave Brown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Warrant Officer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dave Brown!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Officer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Officer slips the punch.
Officer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Officer throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Officer lands a lovely overhand right.
Officer takes one to the chin there.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Officer.
Brown tries to clinch up but Officer circles away and keeps his distance.
Officer slips a jab from Brown.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Officer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Officer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Officer's head but Officer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Officer slips under a jab from Brown.
Officer catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Officer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown wants to clinch up but Officer keeps it at a distance.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Officer.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Officer's head but Officer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Officer swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Officer throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Officer throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Officer loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown's coach down at Prosper Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Brown's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Officer slips a jab from Brown.
Officer connects with a crisp jab.
Brown slips a straight right by Officer.
Officer throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Officer swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Officer throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Officer's shoulder, as Officer tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Brown. That snapped Officer's head back.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown wants to clinch up but Officer keeps it at a distance.
Officer loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Officer.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Officer loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Officer misses with a straight right.
Donk. Brown catches Officer right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Officer misses with a looping left.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown staying out of range there.
Officer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Officer pushes him off.
Officer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Officer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Officer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Officer misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Brown moves out of range as Officer strikes.
Brown misses the jab.
Officer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Officer moves away and avoids it.
Officer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Officer throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warrant Officer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Officer.
Brown throws a jab when Officer was well out of range.
Officer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Officer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Officer.
Officer moves out of range of the strikes.
Officer misses the jab.
Brown tries to clinch but Officer moves out of range.
Officer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Officer is looking to counter punch.
Officer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Officer's hands.
Officer staying out of range there.
Officer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Officer.
Brown moves out of range as Officer strikes.
Officer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Officer moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Brown tries to clinch up but Officer circles away and keeps his distance.
Officer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Brown throws a hook but Officer blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Officer misses the target.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Officer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Officer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Officer misses with a body shot.
Officer throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Officer moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch there but Officer circles away.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Officer lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Officer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Officer misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Officer.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Officer lands a right hook to the body.
Officer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Officer.
Good exchange - Officer coming out on top.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Officer throws out the jab.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown defending well as Officer loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Officer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Officer throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Officer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Officer, as that shot connected.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Officer saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warrant Officer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Officer circles away.
Officer throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Officer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Officer digs a good hook to Brown's body.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Officer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brown! But no joy.
Officer misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Officer circles away.
Officer connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Officer misses with a wild body shot.
Officer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Brown might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Officer has got the better of the exchanges.
Officer misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Officer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brown tries to clinch up but Officer circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown throws a looping overhand right but Officer ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Officer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown wants to clinch up but Officer keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from Officer misses its intended target.
Officer throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Officer momentarily.
Officer throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Officer should have avoided that one.
Officer misses with a looping left.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Officer.
Brown jabs Officer right on the nose. Officer blinks but takes it well.
Officer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
 It looks like Dave Brown has been cut.
Officer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Officer.
Brown lands with a cross.
Officer misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
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!
Officer swings widly with a right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown moves out of range as Officer strikes.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Warrant Officer is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Officer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Officer looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Officer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown is rocked!
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Officer doesn't seem phased though.
Officer cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Officer finish him?
Brown tries to clinch but Officer is having none of it.
Officer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Brown misses.
A big right from Brown misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Officer as he connects with a hook.
Officer sends Brown crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Officer is motioning to the referee to let Brown up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Officer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Officer missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Officer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
and Officer counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Brown! He's just covering up as Officer starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warrant Officer!
Warrant Officer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zuko Haruhi (ranked 6266 p4p, 2214 weight class) and Niek Mulder (ranked 650 p4p, 308 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zuko Haruhi!
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, Niek Mulder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haruhi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Haruhi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mulder takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mulder misses with a takedown attempt - Haruhi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zuko Haruhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haruhi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haruhi misses with a head kick.
Mulder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haruhi throws a right and a left that Mulder avoids nicely.
Haruhi misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haruhi scores with a nice body kick.
Haruhi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mulder dives in and grabs Haruhi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haruhi pushes down on Mulder's head and hops out.
No joy there for Haruhi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mulder changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mulder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haruhi avoids it really well and circles away.
Zuko Haruhi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Niek Mulder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mulder dives in and scores a takedown into Haruhi's guard.
Mulder seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mulder loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mulder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mulder pushes down on Haruhi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haruhi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haruhi tries to get out of the position.
Mulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haruhi keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mulder lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mulder moves into full mount! Haruhi won't be happy about that!
Mulder breaks from Haruhi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mulder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Haruhi can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mulder working the ground and pound effectively.
Mulder lands a couple of good shots and Haruhi has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mulder is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Mulder gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Mulder gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Mulder apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haruhi lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mulder is defended easily by Haruhi.
Haruhi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mulder is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Haruhi is predictable there
and Mulder counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
My spies in Island Sparring inform me that Mulder has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Mulder looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Mulder scores with a big shot! Haruhi's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Haruhi! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niek Mulder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Pereira Carvalho (ranked 1295 p4p, 1123 weight class) and Tapu Koko (ranked 184 p4p, 158 weight class). Koko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aotearoa. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
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, Tapu Koko!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pereira Carvalho.
Koko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pereira Carvalho's head backwards.
It looks like Samuel Pereira Carvalho has been cut.
Pereira Carvalho scores with a nice head shot.
Pereira Carvalho's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pereira Carvalho duly obliges.
Koko throws a hook but Pereira Carvalho blocks it.
Koko throws a hook but Pereira Carvalho avoids it easily.
Koko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koko misses the shot to the body.
Koko misses with an uppercut. Pereira Carvalho saw that one coming.
Koko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Koko.
Pereira Carvalho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Koko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Pereira Carvalho as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Koko. That snapped Pereira Carvalho's head back.
Koko misses with a looping right.
Pereira Carvalho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Samuel Pereira Carvalho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira Carvalho scores with a nice strike.
Pereira Carvalho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Pereira Carvalho misses its target.
Pereira Carvalho connects with a body shot that sends Koko's belly button to the back.
Pereira Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Pereira Carvalho is looking to counter punch.
Koko misses with a jab to the body
and Pereira Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pereira Carvalho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koko.
Pereira Carvalho jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Carvalho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koko in his tracks.
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!
Pereira Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Koko.
It looks like Pereira Carvalho has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pereira Carvalho throws a hook but Koko avoids it easily.
It seemed like Koko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pereira Carvalho scores with a nice right hand.
Pereira Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by Koko.
Pereira Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Koko with a jab.
Pereira Carvalho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koko doesn't seem bothered though.
Pereira Carvalho throws out a loose jab but Koko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koko misses with a hook
and Pereira Carvalho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pereira Carvalho is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koko tries to bum rush Pereira Carvalho with a series of wild strikes but Pereira Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Pereira Carvalho. Beautiful body shot.
Koko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira Carvalho.
Koko darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pereira Carvalho throws a body shot but no joy.
Pereira Carvalho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pereira Carvalho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pereira Carvalho stuns Koko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Pereira Carvalho misses.
It seemed like Koko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Koko throws a shot to the body.
Koko moves into range and clinches up with Pereira Carvalho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pereira Carvalho's elbow.
Pereira Carvalho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pereira Carvalho pushes Koko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koko is trying to stall.
Koko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira Carvalho has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pereira Carvalho can't break the clinch.
Koko throws a head punch that misses.
Pereira Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koko tries to throw a body punch but Pereira Carvalho avoids it by throwing Koko back against the cage.
Pereira Carvalho is trying to push Koko away but Koko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pereira Carvalho pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koko misses with a hook. Pereira Carvalho ducked under it nicely.
Pereira Carvalho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pereira Carvalho bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koko's head backwards.
Koko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Pereira Carvalho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Pereira Carvalho's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Koko looks to score with a jab to the body but Pereira Carvalho is just out of range.
Koko looks to land a right hand but Pereira Carvalho moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira Carvalho misses the target.
Pereira Carvalho tests Koko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira Carvalho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Koko misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samuel Pereira Carvalho is winning the standup battle so far.
Pereira Carvalho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira Carvalho moves away from the strike by Koko.
Pereira Carvalho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koko throws out the jab.
Koko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a nice uppercut.
Pereira Carvalho lands with a straight right. Koko didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Carvalho lands a jab to the head.
Koko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koko slips a jab from Pereira Carvalho.
Pereira Carvalho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koko.
Koko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pereira Carvalho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koko can do to turn this around?
Koko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pereira Carvalho has time to react.
Koko misses with a wild body shot.
Pereira Carvalho was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab, jab by Pereira Carvalho - just one landing.
Pereira Carvalho defending well as Koko loads up on a big left hand.
Koko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pereira Carvalho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koko staying out of range there.
Koko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Koko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pereira Carvalho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koko is breathing heavily.
Pereira Carvalho swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Koko counter with a right hand.
Pereira Carvalho jabs Koko to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Koko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pereira Carvalho misses with an uppercut. Koko saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Pereira Carvalho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pereira Carvalho scores with the left hand. Koko knows he should have avoided that one.
Pereira Carvalho lands a really nice looking cross but Koko seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Carvalho misses with a looping right.
Koko throws out a counter right but Pereira Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
Pereira Carvalho tests Koko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pereira Carvalho misses with a looping left.
Koko wants to clinch.
Koko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koko misses the shot to the body.
Pereira Carvalho lands a jab to the nose.
Koko throws a jab when Pereira Carvalho was well out of range.
Koko moves out of range as Pereira Carvalho strikes.
Koko throws out a counter right but Pereira Carvalho avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koko lands a jab.
Pereira Carvalho throws a hook but Koko blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koko! But no joy.
Koko takes the fight into the clinch.
Pereira Carvalho blocking some punches.
Pereira Carvalho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samuel Pereira Carvalho's cut is getting worse.
Koko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pereira Carvalho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koko's elbow.
Pereira Carvalho is trying to break free.
Pereira Carvalho tries a body shot but Koko blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Koko.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pereira Carvalho wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice left hand lands by Pereira Carvalho.
Pereira Carvalho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pereira Carvalho tries to break free but Koko pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pereira Carvalho struggles to land a body shot inside as Koko controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Pereira Carvalho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Pereira Carvalho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira Carvalho throws out the jab.
Pereira Carvalho lands a nice looking body shot.
Pereira Carvalho swats away the attempt to clinch by Koko.
Koko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pereira Carvalho.
Pereira Carvalho swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koko throws a lazy uppercut
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koko thinking.
Pereira Carvalho ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira Carvalho throws a jab but it's blocked by Koko.
Koko lands a glancing blow to the side of Pereira Carvalho's head.
Pereira Carvalho connects with a body shot.
Koko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira Carvalho scores with a hook to the body. Koko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pereira Carvalho throws a looping overhand right but Koko ducks down to avoid it.
Koko tries to clinch there but Pereira Carvalho circles away.
Koko throws a sloppy body shot
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a left to the body.
Pereira Carvalho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Pereira Carvalho misses.
Koko looks to clinch
and Koko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Pereira Carvalho misses.
Jab, jab by Pereira Carvalho - just one landing.
Koko slips under a jab from Pereira Carvalho.
Koko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pereira Carvalho throwing a counter right hand but Koko manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Koko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira Carvalho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koko throws a looping overhand right but Pereira Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Koko darts in trying to clinch
and Koko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pereira Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koko was well out of range. Poor timing from Pereira Carvalho.
Pereira Carvalho cracks Koko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Koko.
Pereira Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pereira Carvalho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tapu Koko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira Carvalho lands with a nice combination. Koko backs away looking to recover.
Koko is rocked!
Pereira Carvalho digs a good body shot into Koko's ribs.
Koko is still on wobbly legs! Can Pereira Carvalho finish him?
A swing and a miss from Koko.
Koko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Koko gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Pereira Carvalho points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Koko wakes up just in time to hear Pereira Carvalho thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
After winning the bout, Samuel Pereira Carvalho thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stan Shamrock (ranked 335 p4p, 844 weight class) and Craig Mckean (ranked 44 p4p, 120 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Shamrock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Mckean!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean swings widly with a right hand
and Shamrock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Craig Mckean has been cut.
Mckean loads up on a big right hand but Shamrock slips the punch.
Mckean throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Mckean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mckean swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shamrock takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mckean lands with an uppercut that bounces Shamrock off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Mckean there.
Shamrock clinches with his opponent.
Shamrock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shamrock.
Shamrock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mckean misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shamrock managing to block the knees to the body from Mckean.
Mckean misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shamrock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mckean smiles and moves away.
Craig Mckean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mckean lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean misses with a straight left.
Mckean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shamrock manages to avoid it.
As Mckean tries to get set, Shamrock tries to push him back and clinch up but Mckean manages to avoid the attempt.
Mckean misses with a looping left.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Mckean manages to avoid it.
Mckean looks to land a left hand but Shamrock moved out of range nicely.
Shamrock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mckean moves out of range of the strikes.
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamrock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Mckean misses its intended target.
We've been told by Shamrock's head coaches at Island Training Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mckean misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Mckean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mckean throws a shot from downtown. Shamrock moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Mckean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
Shamrock is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mckean.
Mckean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock lands with a good body shot.
Mckean has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Mckean is just out of range.
Mckean rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shamrock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Shamrock wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab lands there for Mckean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckean throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shamrock is looking to counter the offense by Mckean and move into the clinch.
Mckean misses with a hook
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Mckean scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock punishes Mckean's body with a nice straight punch.
Mckean misses with a body shot
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Shamrock.
Mckean misses with a straight left.
Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mckean.
Shamrock blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Shamrock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mckean avoids the body shot from Shamrock.
Mckean missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckean lands a left hand.
Mckean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Mckean tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Mckean landing knees to the body.
Shamrock misses with some punches.
Mckean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shamrock is defending well for now.
Mckean throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mckean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock blocking some punches.
Mckean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mckean throws a head punch that misses.
Mckean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shamrock backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Mckean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shamrock tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Shamrock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Mckean controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mckean breaks from the clinch.
Mckean throws out a loose jab but Shamrock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock throwing a counter right hand but Mckean manages to avoid it.
Mckean throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shamrock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Shamrock - that landed with a thud.
Shamrock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mckean controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shamrock is trying to control the position but Mckean postures up.
Mckean must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shamrock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mckean should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Shamrock has tightened it up now! Mckean should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stan Shamrock!
Stan Shamrock retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Stan Shamrock 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 Rian Mckean (ranked 1047 p4p, 680 weight class) and Johan Olsen (ranked 162 p4p, 100 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rian Mckean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johan Olsen!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean tries to clinch up.
Olsen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Olsen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mckean defends it nicely.
Mckean instigates a clinch.
Olsen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olsen is looking to control Mckean's arms but Mckean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olsen has his back to the cage.
Olsen's coach down at Gladius Elite Facilities was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Olsen's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mckean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Olsen has him pressed against the cage.
Olsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean tries to circle away but Olsen has him pinned against the cage.
Mckean breaks from the clinch.
Mckean moves away from the strike by Olsen.
Mckean is looking to clinch but Olsen is avoiding it.
Mckean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mckean rushes Olsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mckean is looking to break free of the clinch but Olsen has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckean closes the distance and clinches.
Mckean breaks the clinch.
Mckean pushes Olsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Olsen decides to pull guard.
Mckean has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Olsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mckean is one step ahead there.
Olsen is still trying to improve position.
Olsen has a closed guard, preventing Mckean from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Olsen is on top in guard.
Olsen advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olsen wants to work for an arm triangle but Mckean is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Olsen controlling the pace.
Mckean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mckean tries to get out of the position.
Mckean is trying to stand back up but Olsen is controlling him
Olsen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Olsen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Olsen extends the arm and Mckean is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johan Olsen!
A very excited looking Johan Olsen 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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