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TR 13.5: Big Implications PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wesly Boom (ranked 5897 p4p, 5021 weight class) and Zahn Dingo (ranked 652 p4p, 582 weight class). Zahn Dingo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wesly Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zahn Dingo!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dingo throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Dingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingo.
Dingo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boom.
Boom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dingo is fending him off so far but Boom persists. Nope, Dingo circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom ducks under a wild hook from Dingo.
Dingo throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dingo throws a leg kick but Boom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dingo misses with a hook.
Boom attempts a counter takedown but Dingo avoids it well and moves away.
Dingo scores with a hook to the body. Boom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dingo lands with a good body shot.
Dingo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Dingo.
Dingo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boom is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dingo avoids it really well and circles away.
Boom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boom showed some decent athleticism there.
Dingo wants to get back to full guard.
Boom trying to control the action but Dingo is working from the bottom.
Dingo is looking to improve his position.
Boom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dingo is refusing to be controlled, as Boom sits in half guard.
Dingo taking some punishment here, with Boom in his half guard.
Boom is controlling the pace.
Boom wants to free his trapped foot but Dingo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dingo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boom content to control rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boom looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Boom moves out of range as Dingo strikes.
Boom closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dingo quickly recovers to half guard.
Dingo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boom.
Boom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dingo defending well though.
Boom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dingo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boom is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom throwing shots but Dingo is blocking nicely.
Boom wants to control but Dingo is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boom is stalling here. Dingo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Boom seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dingo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dingo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dingo throws a hook but Boom blocks it.
Zahn Dingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dingo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahn Dingo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dingo lands with a right hand.
Nice jab there from Dingo.
A leg kick checked by Dingo.
Dingo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dingo keeps the fight on the outside.
Dingo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Boom counters by clinching up.
Boom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Boom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good body shot from Dingo.
Boom is looking for a takedown.
Dingo misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Dingo.
Dingo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dingo.
Dingo misses with some punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingo lands a nice uppercut.
Dingo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dingo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dingo works on Boom's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from Dingo.
A head punch on the inside from Dingo fails to land.
Dingo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dingo misses with a body punch.
Boom tries to work over Dingo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dingo scores with a shot to the side of Boom's head.
Dingo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dingo gets through Boom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dingo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dingo lands a right hand.
Dingo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingo working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom blocks an uppercut.
Dingo lands an uppercut.
Dingo lands a nice uppercut.
Dingo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
A hook to the body from Dingo.
Dingo scores with a shoulder strike.
Dingo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dingo.
 Boom is rocked!
Dingo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dingo lands a left hand.
Oh Boom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dingo dips a shoulder and cracks Boom with a mighty uppercut! Boom falls back against the cage and Dingo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Boom is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dingo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zahn Dingo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanka Aisland (ranked 5634 p4p, 3984 weight class) and Ani Kwata (ranked 627 p4p, 504 weight class). Sanka Aisland 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sanka Aisland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ani Kwata!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwata manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Aisland on his heels. He'll look to pass Aisland's guard now, I'm sure.
Aisland looking for a guillotine here but Kwata defends easily.
Kwata is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aisland wants to improve his position but instead Kwata has moved into half guard.
Aisland trying to hold on to Kwata's head to control him but Kwata postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwata looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kwata is working away from the top position though.
Aisland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aisland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aisland looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Aisland is trying to maintain the position but Kwata is very close to passing his half guard.
Kwata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aisland is trying to maintain the position but Kwata is very close to passing his half guard.
Aisland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kwata working the head and body with strikes.
Aisland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aisland is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kwata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aisland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aisland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kwata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aisland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisland working for a triangle but Kwata defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwata postures up.
Aisland looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kwata has picked Aisland up and slammed him! Aisland can't keep hold of the triangle and Kwata manages to pass to side control!
Kwata trying to control the position but Aisland is working away.
Aisland can't do much from the bottom here.
Aisland is looking for a sweep.
Kwata trying to control the position but Aisland is working away.
Aisland regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Aisland looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kwata scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Kwata is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kwata really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aisland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Aisland trying to control but Kwata postures up.
Kwata is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kwata is taking a breather. Aisland says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Aisland is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ani Kwata dominated that round.
That's time! Aisland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aisland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwata.
Kwata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aisland manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kwata enables Aisland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kwata manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aisland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aisland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kwata wants to sweep here but Aisland controlling him for the moment.
Aisland advances position into side control!
Aisland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Aisland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ani Kwata has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisland works to advance to full mount. Kwata defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Aisland fails to take his opponent's back.
Aisland throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwata is trying to escape the mount.
Aisland working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Kwata looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Aisland! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sanka Aisland!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tibor Terej (ranked 3847 p4p, 4662 weight class) and Goran Jovanic (ranked 496 p4p, 566 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tibor Terej!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Goran Jovanic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovanic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jovanic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Terej finds it's way through Jovanic's defenses.
 It looks like Goran Jovanic has been cut.
Terej moves into range and clinches up with Jovanic.
Jovanic wants a takedown but no success here.
Jovanic tries to pull guard but Terej won't allow it.
Tibor Terej has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Jovanic.
Terej tightens his grip and picks Jovanic up, before dumping him to the ground. Jovanic manages to land in guard.
Jovanic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jovanic is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Terej loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Terej knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jovanic on the ground.
Jovanic trying to keep a closed guard but Terej is proving a slippery customer.
Terej has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jovanic wants to sweep here but Terej controlling him for the moment.
Terej sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Terej throwing strikes from guard but Jovanic blocks nicely.
Terej stays in close to Jovanic's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terej trying to control the position from guard on top but Jovanic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovanic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Terej manages to get himself to full guard.
Terej controlling Jovanic's posture.
Jovanic trying to control but Terej is working from the bottom.
Terej tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terej has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jovanic passes into half guard.
Terej taking some punishment here, with Jovanic in his half guard.
Jovanic prevents Terej from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Terej controlling the position well.
Jovanic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terej keeps working.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Jovanic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jovanic is thwarting Terej's attempts to control the position.
Terej definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovanic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Terej is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jovanic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Terej is looking to improve his position.
Jovanic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Terej on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jovanic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terej is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jovanic working over Terej with some ground and pound. Terej looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jovanic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Terej keeps working.
Jovanic prevents Terej from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Jovanic.
Jovanic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jovanic trying to control from half guard but Terej is working away.
Jovanic thows a huge punch but Terej dodges it nicely.
Terej blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jovanic.
Jovanic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Terej is trying to get back to full guard.
Jovanic lands with a punch from half guard.
Terej wants to control but Jovanic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Terej on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terej is looking for a sweep. Jovanic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jovanic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Terej on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Terej is rocked!
Terej is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jovanic scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oh Terej is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jovanic is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Terej is hurt! He's hurt bad - Jovanic fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Terej from any more punishment! Congratulations to Jovanic! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Goran Jovanic!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Mayer (ranked 2917 p4p, 5960 weight class) and Igor Shusharin (ranked 399 p4p, 672 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Mayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Igor Shusharin!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Shusharin can't do much from the bottom here.
Shusharin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mayer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mayer lands a nice short elbow.
Mayer working over Shusharin with some ground and pound. Shusharin looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shusharin is pressing down on Mayer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mayer distracts Shusharin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mayer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shusharin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mayer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Shusharin keeping full guard, as Mayer tries to pass.
Mayer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Shusharin's head.
Shusharin trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer.
Mayer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mayer won't allow Shusharin to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayer lands a couple of digs.
Mayer cracks Shusharin with a solid left hand.
Mayer landing with the ground and pound.
 Shusharin is rocked!
Mayer works over Shusharin with some ground and pound from guard.
Shusharin is still in real trouble! Can Mayer finish him?
Mayer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mayer distracts Shusharin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shusharin seems to have recovered his senses.
Mayer distracts Shusharin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mayer slips nicely into half guard.
Mayer winds up and cracks Shusharin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shusharin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shusharin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mayer is one step ahead there.
Shusharin trying to keep a closed guard but Mayer is proving a slippery customer.
Mayer is working Shusharin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shusharin keeping moving, preventing Mayer from controlling successfully.
Mayer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mayer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Shusharin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Max Mayer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Black (ranked 3477 p4p, 5490 weight class) and Texas Poontapa (ranked 432 p4p, 598 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Texas Poontapa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poontapa clinches with his opponent.
Poontapa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poontapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poontapa blocking some punches.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black lands with a left to the head.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Poontapa.
Poontapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Black on the inside.
Black definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Black misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poontapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Black.
A short uppercut from Poontapa.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Poontapa fails to land.
Black has a couple of punches blocked by Poontapa.
Black working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poontapa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poontapa scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Poontapa.
Poontapa throws a punch but it's blocked by Black.
Black misses with the head strike.
Poontapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poontapa misses with a punch to the body.
Black lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poontapa.
Black misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poontapa.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black can't find room to land a body shot as Poontapa controls the action.
Black misses with some punches.
Poontapa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Black cracks Poontapa with a nice body shot.
Black lands a right hand.
Poontapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two 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!
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poontapa backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poontapa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poontapa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Black lands a body punch.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black lands a left hand.
Black misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Black.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
A shot in the inside from Black.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Texas Poontapa has been cut.
Poontapa looks winded!
Poontapa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black lands an uppercut.
Poontapa misses with a punch on the inside.
Black lands a hook that snaps the head of Poontapa backwards.
Black misses with a hook to the ribs.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poontapa is rocked!
Poontapa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poontapa is still on wobbly legs! Can Black finish him?
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poontapa seems to have recovered his senses.
Poontapa struggles to land a body shot inside as Black controls his hands.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poontapa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poontapa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Black tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poontapa throws a head punch that misses.
Black lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poontapa backwards.
Black throws a head punch that misses.
Black lands with a left to the head.
Poontapa can't find room to land a body shot as Black controls the action.
A short right from Black on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Black.
Black creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Poontapa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Poontapa drops to his knees and Black pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Black!
In defeat, Texas Poontapa stepped up to the mic, saying 'That guys a dick. I was supposed to be undefeated.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diatomaceous Smiff (ranked 5997 p4p, 2782 weight class) and Mark Banner (ranked 676 p4p, 388 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diatomaceous Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Banner!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smiff moves away.
As Banner tries to get set, Smiff tries to push him back and clinch up but Banner manages to avoid the attempt.
Smiff moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smiff.
Smiff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smiff manages to get to full guard.
Smiff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smiff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banner preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smiff's head.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smiff's head.
 It looks like Diatomaceous Smiff has been cut.
Banner has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Monkey Magic. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smiff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banner is working Smiff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diatomaceous Smiff's cut is getting worse.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smiff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smiff's guard.
Banner working over Smiff with some ground and pound. Smiff looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Diatomaceous Smiff's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Smiff is looking to improve his position.
Banner not doing much here.
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smiff doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
Ground and pound from Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jeez, Diatomaceous Smiff's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Diatomaceous Smiff's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Banner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clappe McCheeks (ranked 4169 p4p, 2618 weight class) and Albert Einstein (ranked 473 p4p, 318 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Clappe McCheeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Albert Einstein!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Einstein scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Einstein wants to pass the guard but McCheeks is defending well.
Einstein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Einstein is pressing down on McCheeks's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCheeks is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Einstein in particular looking to stall.
McCheeks actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Einstein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCheeks is trying to control but can't.
McCheeks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Einstein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCheeks actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCheeks actively working from the bottom here.
Einstein is controlling the pace.
McCheeks trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Einstein.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Einstein wants to work for an arm triangle but McCheeks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McCheeks is looking to control Einstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCheeks avoid being mounted?
McCheeks is trying to control but Einstein passes into side control!
McCheeks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McCheeks struggling a bit here.
Einstein controlling the position from side mount.
McCheeks wants to control but Einstein postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Einstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Einstein is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McCheeks can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McCheeks shoots in looking for a takedown. Einstein tries to sprawl out of it but McCheeks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Einstein manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Einstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Einstein closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. McCheeks quickly recovers to half guard.
Einstein is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McCheeks actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCheeks trying to hold on to Einstein's head to control him but Einstein postures up.
Einstein is pressing down on McCheeks's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCheeks is holding on for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCheeks gets caught flat footed, as Einstein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Einstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Einstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCheeks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Einstein looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McCheeks wants to control but Einstein passes easily into half guard.
Einstein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCheeks sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCheeks wants to control but Einstein is keeping busy.
Einstein trying to control from half guard but McCheeks is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCheeks trying to control from the bottom.
Einstein wants to take a breather but McCheeks is having none of it.
Einstein wants to free his trapped foot but McCheeks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCheeks is looking to control Einstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCheeks avoid being mounted?
McCheeks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCheeks wants to clinch
and Einstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Einstein wants to pass the guard but McCheeks is defending well.
McCheeks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCheeks is not content to let Einstein control the position.
Einstein not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Einstein connects with a nice short shot to McCheeks's temple.
Albert Einstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCheeks is looking to control Einstein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCheeks avoid being mounted?
Einstein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCheeks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Einstein pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Einstein is controlling the pace.
McCheeks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Einstein.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Einstein connects with a nice short shot to McCheeks's temple.
Einstein stalling.
McCheeks trying to control here.
Einstein trying to control the pace.
Einstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Einstein working over McCheeks with some ground and pound. McCheeks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Einstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McCheeks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Einstein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McCheeks after a bit of a struggle.
McCheeks jumps guard but Einstein stands there with McCheeks around his waist. McCheeks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McCheeks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Einstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCheeks smiles and moves away.
McCheeks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Einstein counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCheeks is rocked!
Einstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Einstein showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh McCheeks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Einstein lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Einstein works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Einstein works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on McCheeks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Einstein cracks McCheeks with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Einstein immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! McCheeks is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Einstein!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Einstein!
Albert Einstein seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Snake (ranked 2673 p4p, 3400 weight class) and Skritskrat Songsiskrat (ranked 339 p4p, 423 weight class). Songsiskrat has chosen Reunion - Life Is A Rock as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Snake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skritskrat Songsiskrat!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Snake has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Songsiskrat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Songsiskrat.
Snake lands a jab to Songsiskrat's midsection.
Songsiskrat misses with a left hand
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Songsiskrat clinches up with Snake and pushes him back against the cage.
Snake throws a punch but it's blocked by Songsiskrat.
Snake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Songsiskrat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Snake is trying to pull guard but Songsiskrat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Snake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Songsiskrat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Snake misses with a wild body shot.
Songsiskrat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Snake catches Songsiskrat right on the button with a cross.
Songsiskrat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Snake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Songsiskrat manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Songsiskrat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Songsiskrat rushes Snake and presses him up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat scores with a hook to the body.
Snake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snake jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Songsiskrat walks away with a smile on his face. Snake gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Snake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Songsiskrat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat digs a good hook to Snake's body.
Songsiskrat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good exchange - Songsiskrat coming out on top.
Songsiskrat scores with a hook to the body. Snake takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Snake tries to move into range but Songsiskrat moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snake manages to avoid it.
Snake misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Songsiskrat lands a body shot.
Snake is breathing heavily.
Songsiskrat getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Songsiskrat forces Snake back against the cage and clinches.
Snake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Songsiskrat misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat scores with a shot to the side of Snake's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Songsiskrat.
A hook to the body from Songsiskrat.
A shot in the inside from Songsiskrat.
Songsiskrat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Songsiskrat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Songsiskrat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Songsiskrat throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Songsiskrat lands a big uppercut and Snake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Snake looks OK. Songsiskrat waves Snake back to his feet!
Snake is rocked!
Songsiskrat fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Snake out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Skritskrat Songsiskrat!
A relieved looking Skritskrat Songsiskrat 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Silva (ranked 2431 p4p, 3562 weight class) and Han Mariduena (ranked 317 p4p, 458 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickson Silva!
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, Han Mariduena!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva goes for a double leg but Mariduena avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mariduena continues to drive forward.
Mariduena manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Mariduena has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mariduena lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Mariduena trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Mariduena working the head and body with strikes.
Silva controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Silva'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Mariduena thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Silva has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to improve his position but Mariduena is controlling well.
Mariduena is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Mariduena is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mariduena is one step ahead there.
Mariduena is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Mariduena with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Silva looking to control.
Silva working for a triangle but Mariduena defends it easily.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mariduena has passed into half guard!
Silva tries to get to full guard but Mariduena has control of the leg.
Mariduena is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Silva doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mariduena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is doing well to control the position and prevent Mariduena from advancing to side control.
Silva wants to improve his position but Mariduena is controlling well.
Silva trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mariduena looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva regains half guard.
Mariduena is working for a submission of some sort.
Mariduena has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Silva trying to control here.
Mariduena landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is concentrating on defense, preventing Mariduena from advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Mariduena dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mariduena goes for a double leg but Silva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Silva continues to drive forward.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mariduena defends well and Silva ends up having to push Mariduena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but Mariduena won't allow it.
Mariduena stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rickson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mariduena has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Mariduena dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mariduena is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mariduena has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to buck Mariduena off but Mariduena is having none of it.
Silva tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Mariduena presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control but Mariduena is having none of it.
Silva in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Silva just holding on.
Han Mariduena has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mariduena lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Mariduena lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mariduena.
Silva is taking damage to the body and head.
Silva trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mariduena sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Silva taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Han Mariduena!
An out of breath Han Mariduena thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Isle (ranked 2106 p4p, 2558 weight class) and Calvin Green (ranked 277 p4p, 335 weight class). Green has chosen Kingslayer as his entrance music. Calvin Green 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Isle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Green!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isle misses with a hook.
Isle throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Calvin Green has been cut.
Green is looking to clinch.
Green's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Green's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Green ducks under a wild hook from Isle.
Green misses with an uppercut.
Green tries to clinch up but Isle circles away and keeps his distance.
Green misses with a left hand
and Isle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Green! Isle lets Green back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Green is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isle misses with a looping left.
Isle misses with a right hand
letting Green counter with a right hand.
It looks like Thomas Isle has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Isle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas Isle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Isle lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
That has opened up Calvin Green's cut even more.
Green leaves his chin hanging out and Isle seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Green crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thomas Isle!
A victorious Thomas Isle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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