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Highland 86 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Obel Ixtlan (ranked 833 p4p, 1820 weight class) and Ray Dalio (ranked 113 p4p, 225 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Obel Ixtlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Dalio!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dalio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dalio is looking for a kimura but Ixtlan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dalio to get the leverage.
Dalio wants to pass to mount but Ixtlan is defending the position.
Ixtlan is looking to control Dalio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ixtlan avoid being mounted?
Ixtlan is trying to get back to full guard.
Ixtlan manages to get to full guard.
Ixtlan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalio is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Ixtlan is keeping the position.
Dalio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalio wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ixtlan is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dalio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ixtlan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ixtlan is trying to control the position but Dalio postures up.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Ixtlan is keeping the position.
Dalio postures up.
Ixtlan keeping full guard, as Dalio tries to pass.
Ixtlan has control of Dalio's left arm, preventing Dalio from doing any damage.
Dalio postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dalio fails with the takedown
enabling Ixtlan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ixtlan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan slaps away a takedown attempt from Dalio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dalio misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ixtlan counter with a right hand.
Obel Ixtlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Dalio.
Ixtlan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dalio. Dalio gets slowly back to his feet.
As Dalio looks to move away, Ixtlan throws a big counter combo but Dalio just gets out of the way.
Dalio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ixtlan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ixtlan scores with a body shot.
Dalio looks winded!
Ixtlan's corner calls for a 1-2. Ixtlan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Ray Dalio has been cut.
Ixtlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ixtlan lands a big shot that drops Dalio! Can he finish him?
 Dalio is rocked!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ixtlan distracts Dalio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dalio is still in real trouble! Can Ixtlan finish him?
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio seems to have recovered his senses.
Ixtlan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dalio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan stopping the sweep attempt from Dalio.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving.
Dalio can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ixtlan controls the pace.
Dalio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hardcore Island MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ixtlan stopping the sweep attempt from Dalio.
Ixtlan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving.
Ixtlan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ixtlan wants to control from the top but Dalio keeps moving.
Ixtlan wants to pass the guard but Dalio is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dalio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dalio wants to sweep but no luck.
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dalio is on top in guard.
Ixtlan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dalio wants to control from the top but Ixtlan keeps moving.
Ixtlan working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obel Ixtlan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Dalio's cut.
That's time! Ixtlan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dalio with a poor takedown
and Ixtlan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ixtlan is looking to wear down Dalio with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dalio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ixtlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ixtlan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Obel Ixtlan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Dalio.
Donk. Ixtlan catches Dalio right on the button with a cross.
Dalio shoots for a double leg takedown but Ixtlan sprawls well. He's pushed Dalio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dalio closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ixtlan to the mat! Ixtlan manages to get full guard.
Ixtlan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalio can do to turn this around?
Ixtlan wants to sweep but no luck.
Ixtlan working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ixtlan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dalio is aware though and is defending well.
Dalio pushing down on Ixtlan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ixtlan trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ixtlan controlling the position well.
Ixtlan is trying to control but can't.
Dalio tries to pass to full mount but Ixtlan defends it.
Ixtlan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dalio on the ground.
Dalio passes to full mount!
Dalio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ray Dalio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ixtlan working to try and regain half guard.
Ixtlan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalio passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ixtlan tries to lock up and control but Dalio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalio controlling his opponent.
Ixtlan can't escape the position.
Ixtlan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dalio wants to pass the guard but Ixtlan is defending well.
Dalio is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ixtlan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dalio's guard.
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio wants to sweep here but Ixtlan controlling him for the moment.
Dalio has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ixtlan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ixtlan chips away with some ground and pound.
Ixtlan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dalio being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ixtlan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan trying to control but Dalio is working from the bottom.
Dalio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ixtlan manages to get himself to full guard.
Dalio tries to free his leg and advance position but Ixtlan is retaining full guard.
Ixtlan is trying to control the position but Dalio postures up.
Dalio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ixtlan is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalio controlling from the top position.
Dalio forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Dalio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ray Dalio's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ixtlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalio in his tracks.
Ixtlan scores with a hook.
Dalio shoots and misses
and Ixtlan counters with a left hand that sends Dalio to the canvas!
Dalio bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ixtlan's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dalio postures up.
Ixtlan looking for a sweep. Not yet Ixtlan, not yet.
Dalio is stalling in the full guard.
Dalio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalio passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dalio tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ixtlan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dalio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dalio works to advance to full mount. Ixtlan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ixtlan tries to hold on but Dalio postures up.
Ixtlan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalio trying to control but Ixtlan is having none of it.
Dalio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalio prevents Ixtlan from getting the reversal.
Ixtlan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ixtlan tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan tries to hold on but Dalio pushes him away.
Ixtlan has given up his back. Will we see Dalio going for some submissions?
Ixtlan tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ixtlan is in bad spot here.
Ixtlan trying to control the position but Dalio manages to sink in the hooks.
Dalio is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Dalio looking for the choke from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dalio is hanging on to Ixtlan's back as he tries to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ixtlan is working hard here to advance position.
A lull in the action here.
Ixtlan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ixtlan showing good submission defense here.
Dalio trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Dalio patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ixtlan trying to control the action but Dalio just sinks the hooks in.
Dalio is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Ixtlan right now.
Dalio avoiding Ixtlan 's attempts to control his hands.
Dalio is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ixtlan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Dalio tries to get the hooks in deep but Ixtlan pushed the leg off.
Dalio is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dalio gets his hands free as Ixtlan looks to control.
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!
Dalio trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Ixtlan doesn't escape.
Dalio keeps control of the position as Ixtlan tries to break free.
Ixtlan 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 Dalio gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Dalio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dalio 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 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Dalio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Space Jesus (ranked 1101 p4p, 2031 weight class) and Melvin Manhoeff (ranked 163 p4p, 272 weight class). Space Jesus has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Space Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Melvin Manhoeff!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoeff feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Manhoeff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jesus has his foot on Manhoeff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manhoeff works his way back into a safe position though.
Jesus is adopting a defensive guard.
Manhoeff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jesus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jesus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manhoeff is one step ahead there.
Jesus looking for a triangle here. Manhoeff is fighting it but it looks tight! Jesus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Manhoeff is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Space Jesus!
Space Jesus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Genji Kamogawa (ranked 865 p4p, 2448 weight class) and Pedro Phillips (ranked 49 p4p, 138 weight class). Kamogawa comes to the cage accompanied by The Veer Union - Bitter End. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Genji Kamogawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Phillips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kamogawa throwing a counter right hand but Phillips manages to avoid it.
Kamogawa pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Phillips blocks an uppercut.
Phillips escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kamogawa connects with a crisp jab.
Genji Kamogawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamogawa with a hook.
Kamogawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kamogawa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Phillips.
Phillips with the counter takedown but Kamogawa avoids it easily.
Phillips throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kamogawa counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Kamogawa as he connects with a hook.
Kamogawa moves into the clinch.
Phillips blocks a body shot from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kamogawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Kamogawa.
Kamogawa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips prevents a body shot from Kamogawa.
Phillips misses with an elbow strike.
Kamogawa scores with a hook to the body.
Kamogawa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Phillips backwards.
Kamogawa digs a right hand into Phillips's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Phillips's gas tank.
Kamogawa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kamogawa lands with a right to the head.
Phillips wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kamogawa on the inside.
Kamogawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phillipss head.
Still in the clinch, Kamogawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kamogawa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamogawa lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamogawa presses Phillips against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch but Kamogawa keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa jumps guard.
Kamogawa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phillips is one step ahead there.
Kamogawa wants to hit a sweep here but Phillips passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kamogawa there!
Phillips is looking to stand but Kamogawa has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kamogawa tries to reverse the position but Phillips maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phillips is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kamogawa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kamogawa cracks Phillips with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phillips gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A head kick from Phillips lands but Kamogawa takes it in his stride.
Phillips gets tackled into the cage by Kamogawa. Kamogawa maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kamogawa fails to land.
Phillips is trying to push Kamogawa away but Kamogawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamogawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kamogawa tries to work over Phillips's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Kamogawa.
Kamogawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phillips throws an elbow that misses.
Kamogawa lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamogawa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Kamogawa.
Kamogawa tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamogawa works on Phillips's body with a couple of short punches.
Phillips is trying to push Kamogawa away but Kamogawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kamogawa lands a left hand.
Phillips wants to break free but Kamogawa has control.
Good body shot from Kamogawa.
A short right from Kamogawa.
Phillips working hard to break the clinch.
Kamogawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Phillips's efforts to push away.
Kamogawa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Phillips.
Kamogawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phillips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamogawa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kamogawa lands a right hand.
Kamogawa tries a body shot but Phillips blocks it.
Kamogawa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Phillips has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genji Kamogawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kamogawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kamogawa jabs Phillips right on the nose. Phillips blinks but takes it well.
Kamogawa misses with an uppercut.
Kamogawa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phillips's head backwards.
Phillips is rocked!
Phillips lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phillips is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamogawa finish him?
Phillips misses with a head kick.
Kamogawa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kamogawa throws an uppercut from hell that sends Phillips clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kamogawa stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Genji Kamogawa!
Genji Kamogawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Pedro Phillips was interviewed post fight and said 'esto perdido no cambia nada. Volveré muy rápido !!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 2076 p4p, 829 weight class) and Daron Acemoglu (ranked 285 p4p, 127 weight class). Daron Acemoglu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Odd Job's chin.
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odd Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daron Acemoglu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Job.
Acemoglu lands a lovely overhand right.
Acemoglu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Job tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Job is looking to improve his position but Acemoglu isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Job takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Acemoglu prevents Job from getting the reversal.
Acemoglu unloading with bombs!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Acemoglu with shots to the head and body - Job looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Job tries to lock up and control but Acemoglu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Job taking shots to the head.
Job manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Acemoglu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acemoglu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Acemoglu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Job gets back to full guard.
Acemoglu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Job utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Job is trying to control the position but Acemoglu postures up.
Job looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Job 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.
Acemoglu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Acemoglu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Job has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Acemoglu has managed to get both his arms back between Job's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Acemoglu scoring with some ground and pound.
Acemoglu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Acemoglu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Job works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acemoglu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Job manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Acemoglu manages to get himself to full guard.
Acemoglu is trying to keep Job in close.
Acemoglu wants to sweep but no luck.
Acemoglu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Job scoring with punches to the head and body.
Job thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Job's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acemoglu is on top in guard.
Acemoglu preventing the sweep.
Acemoglu cracks Job with a solid left hand.
Job trying to control the position.
Job keeping full guard, as Acemoglu tries to pass.
Job is trying to keep Acemoglu in close.
Job thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Acemoglu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tez’s Stand N Bang !. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Acemoglu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Acemoglu is in close to Job's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acemoglu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Job keeping moving, preventing Acemoglu from controlling successfully.
Job is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Acemoglu is aware though and is defending well.
Acemoglu connects with a couple of short punches.
Acemoglu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Acemoglu throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Acemoglu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daron Acemoglu dominated that round.
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.
Acemoglu drives through with a takedown into Job's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Acemoglu postures up in Job's guard and throws a big left but Job blocks it.
Job is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Acemoglu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Job preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Acemoglu trying to control but Job is working from the bottom.
Daron Acemoglu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Job is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Job can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Acemoglu controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acemoglu landing with the ground and pound.
Acemoglu throws a strike but Job rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Acemoglu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job wants to control from the top but Acemoglu keeps moving.
Acemoglu looking for a sweep. Not yet Acemoglu, not yet.
Job drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Job jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Job won't allow Acemoglu to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Acemoglu is on top in guard.
Job is looking for a triangle but Acemoglu pushes his legs off easily.
Job is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Job controls Acemoglu momentarily but Acemoglu frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acemoglu lands a couple of elbows.
Job looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Job looking to control.
Job has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Acemoglu should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Job has tightened it up now! Acemoglu 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 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Odd Job!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 962 p4p, 1132 weight class) and Alexander Dulo (ranked 106 p4p, 118 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Dulo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dulo misses with a hook. Azevedo Souza ducked under it nicely.
Dulo misses with a hook
and Dulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dulo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Azevedo Souza in his tracks.
Alexander Dulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dulo throws an overhand right that lands on Azevedo Souza's shoulder, as Azevedo Souza tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dulo throws a right hand that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice body shot.
Azevedo Souza misses with an uppercut. Dulo saw that one coming.
Dulo throws out a counter right but Azevedo Souza avoids it with no problem.
Dulo misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Dulo throws a right hand that Azevedo Souza ducks under and follows up with a left that Azevedo Souza also avoids with ease.
Dulo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Azevedo Souza jabs Dulo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dulo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Azevedo Souza wants to control but Dulo is keeping busy.
Azevedo Souza tries to get to full guard but Dulo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Azevedo Souza regains full guard. Nicely done.
Azevedo Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dulo trying to control but Azevedo Souza is working from the bottom.
Azevedo Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dulo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dulo won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dulo lands a couple of digs.
Dulo distracts Azevedo Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dulo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dulo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Azevedo Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Azevedo Souza, not yet.
Dulo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dulo 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.
Dulo distracts Azevedo Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Azevedo Souza controls Dulo momentarily but Dulo frees himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dulo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo Souza looking for a guillotine here but Dulo defends easily.
Dulo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Azevedo Souza has locked up a guillotine! Azevedo Souza's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dulo is holding on here and Azevedo Souza must be using up a lot of energy. Dulo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Azevedo Souza gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
During a confident post fight interview, Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neuzvarams Semyorka (ranked 999 p4p, 840 weight class) and Cathair McKay (ranked 145 p4p, 123 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neuzvarams Semyorka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cathair McKay!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semyorka thuds a left hand into McKay's body.
McKay has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McKay bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Semyorka's head.
McKay looks to land a left hand but Semyorka moved out of range nicely.
Semyorka is looking for a counter combo.
McKay lands a right hook to the body.
McKay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McKay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKay lands a shoulder strike.
McKay blocks an uppercut.
Semyorka manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Semyorka keeping moving, preventing McKay from controlling successfully.
Semyorka is looking for a triangle but McKay pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Semyorka has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semyorka has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McKay doesn't defend quickly enough and Semyorka has managed to lock this one up! Can McKay escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Semyorka on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
A victorious Neuzvarams Semyorka 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlunckr Diesel (ranked 1250 p4p, 1947 weight class) and Adrik Mihaylov (ranked 156 p4p, 239 weight class). Mihaylov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Senza Pagare (ft. T Pain) - J-AX & Fedez kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Adrik Mihaylov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Schlunckr Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Adrik Mihaylov !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Diesel misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Diesel. That snapped Mihaylov 's head back.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Diesel.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov .
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Diesel is out of range.
Mihaylov defending well as Diesel loads up on a big left hand.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a hook to the side of Mihaylov 's head but Mihaylov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov slips under a jab from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Schlunckr Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mihaylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel connects with a looping right hand.
Diesel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diesel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mihaylov .
Diesel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diesel misses with a straight left.
Diesel punishes Mihaylov 's body with a nice straight punch.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Diesel missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Diesel misses with a few strikes there.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Good shot there by Diesel.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel throws out a loose jab but Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel throws a lazy right hand but Mihaylov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diesel throws a shot from downtown. Mihaylov moves away and avoids it.
Mihaylov drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Diesel.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diesel throws out the jab.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Diesel misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel throws an overhand right that lands on Mihaylov 's shoulder, as Mihaylov tries to avoid the shot.
Diesel scores with a decent looking hook.
Diesel throws a jab but it's blocked by Mihaylov .
Diesel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Diesel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Diesel looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Diesel misses with an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov slips under a jab.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Diesel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diesel avoids the body shot from Mihaylov .
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Diesel moves in looking to clinch but Mihaylov pushes him off.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Diesel and move into the clinch position.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
Diesel misses with a hook
and Mihaylov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mihaylov .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mihaylov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diesel misses with the head strike.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diesel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Diesel blocks it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diesel avoids it.
Diesel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
Diesel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schlunckr Diesel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diesel loads up on a big right hand but Mihaylov slips the punch.
Diesel's corner calls for a 1-2. Diesel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mihaylov walks into a straight right hand from Diesel.
Mihaylov misses with a straight right.
Diesel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diesel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mihaylov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Diesel looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Diesel misses with a hook. Mihaylov ducked under it nicely.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel misses with a wild combination.
Diesel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov drops his hands momentarily and Diesel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Diesel misses with an uppercut
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Diesel lands a left hand.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diesel.
Diesel can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
Diesel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Diesel misses with some punches.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel working aggressively here.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diesel has a couple of punches blocked by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Diesel avoids the damage to the body.
Diesel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Diesel blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diesel tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Diesel lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mihaylov .
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Diesel misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Diesel.
Schlunckr Diesel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diesel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diesel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mihaylov blocking some punches.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Diesel blocks it.
Diesel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diesel lands with a right to the head.
Diesel lands a body punch.
Diesel gets through Mihaylov 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov prevents a body shot from Diesel.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diesel blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Diesel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diesel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diesel lands a hook that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schlunckr Diesel dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
A punch combination from Diesel misses.
Diesel looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Diesel strikes.
Schlunckr Diesel is winning the standup battle so far.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diesel misses the shot to the body.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Diesel throws a one two combo.
Mihaylov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
Diesel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diesel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mihaylov .
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.
Mihaylov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Diesel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel lands a right hook to the body.
Diesel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mihaylov in his tracks.
Diesel throws a hook but Mihaylov blocks it.
Diesel throws a right hand that Mihaylov ducks under and follows up with a left that Mihaylov also avoids with ease.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel slips under a jab.
Diesel misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Diesel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diesel.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Diesel.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diesel.
Diesel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Diesel pushes him away.
Nice shot by Diesel.
Adrik Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diesel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
A shot to the liver by Diesel. Beautiful body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diesel, as that shot connected.
Mihaylov misses with a straight left.
Diesel throwing a counter right hand but Mihaylov manages to avoid it.
Mihaylov looks to land a right hand but Diesel moved out of range.
Diesel connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diesel digs a good hook to Mihaylov 's body.
A jab from Diesel misses.
Diesel sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Diesel avoids it this time.
Diesel lands a nice shot that snaps Mihaylov 's head back.
Mihaylov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Diesel shakes him off and moves away.
A slow jab from Diesel misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Diesel.
Diesel swings widly with a right hand
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mihaylov .
Diesel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Diesel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Diesel struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Diesel works on Mihaylov 's body with a couple of short punches.
Diesel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Diesel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Diesel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schlunckr Diesel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Diesel.
A short body shot lands from Diesel as the two fighters clinch.
Diesel is leaning against Mihaylov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diesel cracks Mihaylov with a nice body shot.
Diesel lands with a left to the head.
Diesel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Diesel is defending well for now.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Diesel.
Diesel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
A short left from Diesel.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schlunckr Diesel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diesel 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Schlunckr Diesel!
A victorious Schlunckr Diesel 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig Lachmann (ranked 843 p4p, 741 weight class) and Wesley Janssen (ranked 124 p4p, 110 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wesley Janssen enters the cage!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ludwig Lachmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesley Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lachmann throws a leg kick
and Janssen counters with a single leg into guard. Lachmann didn't expect that.
Lachmann trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Janssen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lachmann has his foot on Janssen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Janssen works his way back into a safe position though.
Janssen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lachmann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janssen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Janssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lachmann keeping moving, preventing Janssen from controlling successfully.
Lachmann definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lachmann working for a triangle but Janssen defends it easily.
Janssen cracks Lachmann with a solid left hand.
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Janssen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lachmann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Janssen throws a big elbow that misses.
Lachmann has momentary wrist control but Janssen slips an elbow through the middle.
Lachmann controls Janssen momentarily but Janssen frees himself.
Janssen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lachmann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Janssen has managed to get both his arms back between Lachmann's legs - danger averted.
Janssen lands a couple of elbows.
Lachmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Janssen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Janssen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Janssen trying to control but Lachmann is working from the bottom.
Lachmann trying to keep a closed guard but Janssen is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Janssen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lachmann manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Janssen has Lachmann in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen keeping full guard, as Lachmann tries to pass.
Janssen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lachmann is one step ahead there.
Lachmann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Janssen wants to sweep but no luck.
Lachmann advances position into side control!
Lachmann has hold of Janssen's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Janssen seems comfortable defending it but Lachmann has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Janssen is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Janssen is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lachmann couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ludwig Lachmann!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koto Show (ranked 1200 p4p, 250 weight class) and Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 150 p4p, 40 weight class). Koto Show has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koto Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Show throws a right hand that misses
and Kawiwasulu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Koto Show has been cut.
Show missing with a left hand there. Kawiwasulu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Show throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Show.
Kawiwasulu throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Show to counter with a crisp jab.
Kawiwasulu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawiwasulu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Show looks to land a left hand but Kawiwasulu moved out of range nicely.
Kawiwasulu clinches with his opponent.
Show is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kawiwasulu keeps control of Show as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kawiwasulu lands a left hand.
Kawiwasulu lands an uppercut.
Show blocks a body shot from Kawiwasulu.
Show wants to break the clinch but can't.
Show avoiding damage as Kawiwasulu throws knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kawiwasulu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kawiwasulu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawiwasulu leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Show is trying to force a seperation but Kawiwasulu has the dominant position.
Kawiwasulu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Show's face.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Kawiwasulu.
Show has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kawiwasulu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shows head.
Show pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kawiwasulu blocks a jab.
Show throws a hook to the side of Kawiwasulu's head but Kawiwasulu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Show throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kawiwasulu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Show! Kawiwasulu lets Show back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Show gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kawiwasulu gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vai Crackudo (ranked 658 p4p, 379 weight class) and Mike Ziskie (ranked 98 p4p, 51 weight class). Crackudo comes into the arena with VAI CRACUDO blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vai Crackudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mike Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie misses with a hook
and Ziskie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ziskie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crackudo as he avoids it easily.
Ziskie tries for a takedown but Crackudo circles away easily
and Crackudo counters with a stiff right hand.
Crackudo keeps the fight on the outside.
Crackudo looks to land a right hand but Ziskie moved out of range.
Ziskie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ziskie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ziskie is just content to waste time from the top position. Crackudo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ziskie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ziskie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crackudo keeps working.
Ziskie tries to move to mount but Crackudo blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Crackudo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ziskie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ziskie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Crackudo is looking for a sweep.
Ziskie advances to full mount.
Ziskie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziskie has hold of Crackudo's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crackudo manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ziskie controlling the pace for now.
Ziskie is working for a guillotine from mount but Crackudo frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ziskie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Crackudo is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackudo is sitting in close to Ziskie's body. Ziskie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Crackudo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Crackudo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ziskie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Ziskie!
Our winner, Mike Ziskie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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