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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hellson Balls (ranked 5155 p4p, 4069 weight class) and Brandon Hendrix (ranked 512 p4p, 442 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hellson Balls!
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, Brandon Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls throws a head kick but Hendrix moves out of range.
Hellson Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hendrix connects with a body shot that sends Balls's belly button to the back.
Hendrix lands with a nice body punch.
Hendrix throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Hellson Balls has been cut.
Hendrix jabs Balls to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Balls misses with a body shot.
Balls looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balls. Hendrix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hendrix throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Balls colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Hendrix as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Balls is left battered and dazed whilst Hendrix and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Hendrix!
Brandon Hendrix 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oysten Arseth (ranked 3735 p4p, 25049 weight class) and Jack Ettridge (ranked 450 p4p, 656 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oysten Arseth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Ettridge!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ettridge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arseth sprawls well initially but Ettridge persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Arseth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ettridge is on him like a limpet, forcing Arseth back against the ropes.
Arseth manages to break the clinch.
Arseth misses with a series of wild punches.
Ettridge has managed to clinch.
Arseth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arseth fails to land with a series of punches.
Ettridge feints the counter takedown.
Arseth looks to land a combination but Ettridge avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ettridge shoots in for a double leg but Arseth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arseth fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Arseth. No joy for Ettridge on that attempt.
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arseth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arseth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ettridge in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ettridge has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arseth squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Arseth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ettridge with shots to the head and body - Arseth looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ettridge working Arseth over with strikes here.
Arseth really wants to buck Ettridge off and get back to his feet.
Ettridge connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arseth wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ettridge wants to finish this one by submission but Arseth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ettridge.
Arseth squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arseth tries to buck Ettridge off so he can stand up but Ettridge has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Arseth falls backwards, slamming Ettridge to the mat but Ettridge holds on tight! Arseth is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Ettridge!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Ettridge 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Otto Scheckter (ranked 3159 p4p, 5862 weight class) and Henrik Centoro (ranked 392 p4p, 584 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otto Scheckter!
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, Henrik Centoro!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centoro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scheckter slips a straight right by Centoro.
Scheckter misses with the combination.
Scheckter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scheckter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scheckter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scheckter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Centoro.
Scheckter fails to land with a series of punches.
Scheckter looks to land a right hand but Centoro moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Scheckter.
Decent striking displayed by Centoro there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckter scores with a nice head shot.
Centoro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Centoro. Those never looked like landing.
Scheckter misses with a hook. Centoro ducked under it nicely.
Scheckter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckter slips under a jab.
Centoro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scheckter avoids the body shot from Centoro.
Centoro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Scheckter scores with a decent looking hook.
Centoro on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Centoro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scheckter lands a jab to the head.
Centoro throws a body punch but Scheckter moves out of range.
Scheckter misses with an uppercut.
Centoro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Centoro throws out a loose jab but Scheckter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Centoro tries to bum rush Scheckter with a series of wild strikes but Scheckter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scheckter slips a jab and a cross from Centoro.
Scheckter walks into a left hand.
Scheckter defending well as Centoro loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckter darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Centoro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Centoro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scheckter lands with a straight right. Centoro didn't see that one coming.
Centoro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Centoro walks into a left hand.
Centoro throws a body shot but no joy.
Scheckter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Centoro is rocked!
Scheckter steps in with a hook that catches Centoro right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Scheckter follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Centoro looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Otto Scheckter!
A very excited looking Otto Scheckter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Tapsanen (ranked 3115 p4p, 2491 weight class) and Dustin Mcfaul (ranked 394 p4p, 332 weight class). Mcfaul has chosen What's Poppin? as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Tapsanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dustin Mcfaul!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Tapsanen as he connects with a hook.
Tapsanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mcfaul circles away quickly and effectively.
Mcfaul lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mcfaul misses with a hook. Tapsanen ducked under it nicely.
Mcfaul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tapsanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tapsanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcfaul throws a jab when Tapsanen was well out of range.
Tapsanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Mcfaul's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tapsanen tried to score with a low kick but Mcfaul checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfaul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tapsanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tapsanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tapsanen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfaul throws a hook to the side of Tapsanen's head but Tapsanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tapsanen swinging wildly here.
Mcfaul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mcfaul clinches with his opponent.
Mcfaul lands an uppercut.
Tapsanen takes a shot to the head.
Mcfaul lands a right hand.
Mcfaul scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcfaul.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mcfaul.
A head punch on the inside from Tapsanen fails to land.
Tapsanen looking to stall.
Tapsanen tries to circle away but Mcfaul has him pinned against the ropes.
Tapsanen is trying to stall.
Tapsanen tries a body shot but Mcfaul blocks it.
Tapsanen looking to stall.
Mcfaul blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcfaul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcfaul has Tapsanen pressed against the ropes, preventing Tapsanen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcfaul has him pressed against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tapsanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Mcfaul.
Tapsanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mcfaul lands a left hand.
Mcfaul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcfaul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mcfaul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tapsanen looking to slow down the pace here.
Mcfaul blocking some punches.
Tapsanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcfaul.
A head punch on the inside from Tapsanen fails to land.
Tapsanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tapsanen tries to stall but Mcfaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tapsanen breaks the clinch.
Tapsanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mcfaul was well out of range. Poor timing from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mcfaul looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcfaul tries to bum rush Tapsanen with a series of wild strikes but Tapsanen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mcfaul scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Mcfaul dominated that round.
That's time! Tapsanen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mcfaul instigates a clinch.
Mcfaul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mcfaul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tapsanens head.
Mcfaul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mcfaul.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcfaul.
Tapsanen can't find room to land a body shot as Mcfaul controls the action.
Mcfaul makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mcfaul working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Mcfaul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Mcfaul.
Tapsanen tries to stall but Mcfaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Mcfaul.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcfaul softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mcfaul throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mcfaul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tapsanen trying to control the position but instead, Mcfaul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tapsanen into the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfaul lands a shot to the body.
Tapsanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mcfaul's elbow.
Mcfaul lands with a short shot to the head.
Mcfaul wants to get back to striking at distance but Tapsanen won't allow it.
Tapsanen misses with the head strike.
Mcfaul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcfaul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapsanen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tapsanen swings wildly with an uppercut but Mcfaul uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dustin Mcfaul seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tapsanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Tapsanen would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Tapsanen breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen lunges at Mcfaul with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcfaul's hand.
A lazy body kick from Mcfaul
and Tapsanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcfaul lands a head shot.
Tapsanen moves out of range as Mcfaul strikes.
Tapsanen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A jab from Tapsanen misses.
Tapsanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Mcfaul misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Tapsanen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mcfaul moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcfaul lands with a right to the head.
Mcfaul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mcfaul scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tapsanen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mcfaul's efforts to push away.
Mcfaul wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tapsanen working aggressively here.
Tapsanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcfaul.
Tapsanen is looking to control Mcfaul's arms but Mcfaul gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tapsanen has his back to the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Mcfaul scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mcfaul lands a left hand.
A short right from Mcfaul.
Tapsanen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tapsanen has him pressed against the ropes.
Tapsanen is trying to stall.
Tapsanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A short right from Mcfaul on the inside.
Tapsanen looking to stall.
Tapsanen wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcfaul manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tapsanen throws a head punch that misses.
Tapsanen trying to stall but Mcfaul improves his position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tapsanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mcfaul - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Mcfaul.
Tapsanen wants to get back to striking at distance but Mcfaul won't allow it.
Mcfaul lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Mcfaul showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mcfaul closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Mcfaul as the two fighters clinch.
Mcfaul slows down the pace here.
Tapsanen taking a breather.
Tapsanen tries a body shot but Mcfaul blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcfaul.
A short right from Mcfaul on the inside.
Tapsanen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mcfaul has him pressed against the ropes.
Tapsanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Mcfaul.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfaul blocks an uppercut.
Tapsanen tries to stall but Mcfaul uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mcfaul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tapsanen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mcfaul avoiding damage.
Mcfaul is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mcfaul lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tapsanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcfaul gets an underhook and turns Tapsanen into the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards.
Tapsanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mcfaul is keeping busy.
Mcfaul lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcfaul lands an uppercut.
Mcfaul wants to break free but Tapsanen has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapsanen.
Mcfaul is stalling here.
Tapsanen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mcfaul avoids it.
Mcfaul effectively controlling the action here.
Mcfaul looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tapsanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapsanen.
A bit of stalling here from Mcfaul.
Mcfaul lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mcfaul lands a hook that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mcfaul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tapsanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcfaul.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Mcfaul has had enough of the clinch but Tapsanen keeps him there for the moment.
Tapsanen throws a head punch that misses.
Mcfaul lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tapsanen.
Dustin Mcfaul is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tapsanen looking to slow down the pace here.
Tapsanen is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcfaul gets an underhook and turns Tapsanen into the ropes.
Tapsanen seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Mcfaul is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Tapsanen throws a head punch that misses.
Mcfaul lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mcfaul lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tapsanen tries to break free but Mcfaul pushes him back against the ropes.
Mcfaul lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tapsanen backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfaul blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tapio Tapsanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcfaul lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tapsanen misses with a punch to the body.
Mcfaul lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tapsanen or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mcfaul.
Mcfaul lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mcfaul prevents Tapsanen from breaking the clinch.
Mcfaul stalls.
Mcfaul blocks an elbow strike from Tapsanen.
Mcfaul stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcfaul working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mcfaul blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcfaul has Tapsanen pressed against the ropes.
Mcfaul throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tapsanens head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dustin Mcfaul comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mcfaul has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dustin Mcfaul!
Dustin Mcfaul looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Get Dunked on Kid'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tielo Bonifaz (ranked 2516 p4p, 2745 weight class) and Ylli Kovaci (ranked 294 p4p, 315 weight class). Kovaci has chosen Angra - Morning Star as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent MT
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tielo Bonifaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ylli Kovaci!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonifaz lands a nice shot that snaps Kovaci's head back.
Bonifaz missing with a left hand there. Kovaci was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kovaci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonifaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Kovaci.
Kovaci thows a body kick. Bonifaz tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bonifaz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kovaci circles away quickly and effectively.
Kovaci just misses with a punch to the body.
Kovaci digs a good body shot into Bonifaz's ribs.
Bonifaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovaci.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovaci tries to work over Bonifaz's front leg with a kick but Bonifaz checks it.
Kovaci misses with a head kick.
Kovaci looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonifaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovaci flicks out a counter leg kick but Bonifaz steps away.
Kovaci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovaci throws a sloppy head kick
and Bonifaz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bonifaz lands with a right hand.
Kovaci throws a head kick that misses.
Bonifaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kovaci.
Bonifaz throws a hook to the side of Kovaci's head but Kovaci sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Kovaci.
Kovaci tries to land a body kick
and Bonifaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kovaci wants to clinch but Bonifaz slips to the side
and Bonifaz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bonifaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bonifaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kovaci takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bonifaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifaz misses the jab.
Kovaci steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifaz scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Bonifaz.
Kovaci pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonifaz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bonifaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kovaci in his tracks.
Kovaci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bonifaz throws a lazy right hand but Kovaci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovaci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonifaz swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovaci.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kovaci tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bonifaz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kovaci somewhat.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonifaz misses its target.
Nice defenses there by Kovaci.
Bonifaz connects with a right hand. Kovaci shakes it off.
Kovaci walks into a jab.
Bonifaz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bonifaz swings for the body but Kovaci moves out of range.
Bonifaz misses with a hook. Kovaci ducked under it nicely.
Kovaci let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kovaci throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bonifaz's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci tries to clinch there but Bonifaz circles away.
Bonifaz looks to land a right hand but Kovaci moved out of range.
Ylli Kovaci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovaci swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonifaz counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifaz throws a shot to the body.
Kovaci tries to clinch there but Bonifaz circles away.
Kovaci throws a sloppy body shot
and Bonifaz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonifaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kovaci takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kovaci throws out a leg kick but Bonifaz moves out of range and Kovaci only half commits.
Bonifaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonifaz throws a body punch but Kovaci moves out of range.
Kovaci throws a fast counter high kick but Bonifaz manages to duck under it in time.
Kovaci tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonifaz is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tielo Bonifaz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bonifaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovaci off the ropes and back into range.
Kovaci scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonifaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kovaci lands the left hand.
Kovaci lands a body shot.
Kovaci tries to clinch
and Bonifaz counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonifaz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bonifaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonifaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kovaci manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovaci throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifaz misses the target.
Bonifaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Kovaci off the ropes and back into range.
Kovaci swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Bonifaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kovaci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonifaz ducks under a wild hook from Kovaci.
Kovaci takes one to the side of the head.
That kick from Kovaci tenderised Bonifaz's leg. Bonifaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kovaci tries a head kick but it misses.
Kovaci lands a jab to Bonifaz's midsection.
Kovaci throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kovaci misses with a head kick.
Bonifaz is looking to counter punch.
Kovaci throws a body kick that misses.
Tielo Bonifaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonifaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kovaci might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bonifaz has got the better of the exchanges.
Bonifaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kovaci throws a head kick that Bonifaz semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonifaz swings for the body but Kovaci moves out of range.
Kovaci misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kovaci is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kovaci looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bonifaz scores with a jab.
Kovaci has a takedown stuffed.
Bonifaz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kovaci throws a lazy right hand but Bonifaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kovaci misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Kovaci misses
enabling Bonifaz to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovaci is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonifaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Kovaci throws a body kick that misses
and Kovaci takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovaci thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonifaz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bonifaz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonifaz throws a lazy right hand but Kovaci sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonifaz throws the left hand but Kovaci avoids the punch easily.
Kovaci looks to throw a body kick
and Bonifaz counters with a left and a right that stings Kovaci.
Bonifaz connects with a superb combination that knocks Kovaci out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bonifaz before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kovaci!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tielo Bonifaz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Red Greene (ranked 2320 p4p, 1937 weight class) and Lee Ryker (ranked 299 p4p, 250 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Red Greene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Ryker!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryker connects with a right hand. Greene shakes it off.
Ryker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greene in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Ryker.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ryker.
Ryker misses with a series of wild punches.
Ryker's coach down at Monkey Business was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ryker's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ryker.
Ryker misses with a combination
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ryker wants to control but Greene is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ryker keeps working.
Greene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryker sees it coming and defends easily.
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
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!
Greene is keen to just control but Ryker is a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryker keeping control of the position.
Ryker won't allow Greene to pass to mount.
Greene is looking for a kimura but Ryker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
Greene trying to work for an americana but Ryker has managed to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greene is looking to advance position but Ryker has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Greene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ryker controlling the pace for now.
Greene bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ryker can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ryker dives on top into guard.
Ryker is looking to stand up but Greene won't let him.
Greene seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ryker is stalling in the full guard.
Ryker is continuing to stall.
Ryker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greene keeping full guard, as Ryker tries to pass.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Ryker from controlling successfully.
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.
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ryker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ryker trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Greene is looking to cinch up a triangle. Ryker throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Greene's body to avoid the submission. Greene has instead reached around Ryker's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Greene arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Red Greene!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rantang Gustus (ranked 1741 p4p, 1698 weight class) and Eli Snake (ranked 184 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rantang Gustus!
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, Eli Snake!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustus misses with a right hand
and Snake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gustus instigates a clinch.
Snake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snake wants a takedown but no success here.
Gustus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snake blocks a body shot from Gustus.
Gustus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gustus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snake's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snake's elbow.
Gustus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snake trying to stall but Gustus improves his position.
Gustus misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Snake working hard to break the clinch.
Gustus has Snake pressed against the ropes, preventing Snake from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gustus as Snake tries to tie him up.
Snake blocking some punches.
Snake taking a breather.
Gustus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snake has had enough of the clinch but Gustus keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gustus wants to break free but Snake has control.
Gustus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snake pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Gustus misses.
Snake let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rantang Gustus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snake counters with a right hand to the body.
Gustus misses the body punch
and Snake counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gustus pushes Snake up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gustus struggles to land a body shot inside as Snake controls his hands.
Snake is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustus has Snake pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Snake manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Snake blocks a body shot from Gustus.
Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustus misses with a punch on the inside.
Gustus throws a head punch that misses.
Gustus tries to throw a body punch but Snake avoids it by throwing Gustus back against the ropes.
Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snake blocking some punches.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Gustus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustus tries to circle away but Snake has him pinned against the ropes.
Snake stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gustus misses with a body punch.
Gustus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snake prevents Gustus from breaking the clinch.
Gustus wants to get back to striking at distance but Snake won't allow it.
Gustus gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Gustus wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus is working hard here to advance position.
Snake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rantang Gustus dominated that round.
That's time! Gustus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gustus throws a body punch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gustus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Snake counters with a stiff right hand.
Snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Snake misses.
Snake moves out of range of the body kick from Gustus.
Gustus misses with a lunging right hand
and Snake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gustus throws a body punch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gustus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gustus blocks it well.
Gustus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Snake doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustus has closed the distance and engaged Snake in a clinch.
Snake taking a breather.
Gustus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake blocks a body shot from Gustus.
Snake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gustus is keeping busy.
Gustus tries a body shot but Snake blocks it.
Gustus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Gustus trying to work for an americana but Snake has managed to regain full guard.
Gustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gustus wants to pass the guard but Snake is keeping the position.
Gustus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snake manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gustus has Snake in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gustus is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake looking for a sweep. Not yet Snake, not yet.
Gustus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Snake's guard.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but Snake defending well.
Snake wants to control but Gustus is keeping busy.
Snake blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gustus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustus is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gustus is trying to work for a kimura but Snake is defending well.
Rantang Gustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gustus throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Snake to regain full guard.
Gustus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snake can't keep his opponent in guard - Gustus advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Snake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Gustus is looking for a kimura but Snake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gustus to get the leverage.
Gustus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Snake controlling the position for now.
Gustus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gustus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Snake does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gustus works his way into side control.
Gustus controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gustus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snake keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rantang Gustus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Gustus shoots in and gets a takedown into Snake's guard.
Gustus postures up.
Gustus trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that Snake has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Snake is retaining full guard.
Gustus throws an elbow that misses. Snake uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gustus's guard. Nice move by Snake!
Snake must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snake is sitting in close to Gustus's body. Gustus has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Snake is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Snake is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gustus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rantang Gustus!
A relieved looking Rantang Gustus 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Broder Alert (ranked 2496 p4p, 1771 weight class) and Ryder Stephens (ranked 293 p4p, 214 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Broder Alert has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Broder Alert seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Broder Alert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryder Stephens!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephens shoots in for a double leg but Alert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alert tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stephens manages to circle out of the way.
Alert moves out of range as Stephens strikes.
Alert dives in for a single leg takedown but Stephens sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Stephens is working for takedown but Alert is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stephens is trying to stall.
Alert has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stephens is trying to keep an underhook but Alert manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Stephens trying to control but Alert postures up.
Alert is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stephens doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alert.
Stephens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alert is stalling here. Stephens is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Alert seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Stephens has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Alert wants to control but Stephens postures up.
Stephens wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alert keeps working.
Alert definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alert really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stephens is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Alert is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Alert stops Stephens from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alert is trying to improve his position.
Stephens trying to control the position but Alert is working away.
Alert tries to buck Stephens off but Stephens is having none of it.
Stephens wants to control for a moment but Alert uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Alert is defending well.
Stephens is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alert doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stephens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alert trying to hold on to Stephens's head to control him but Stephens postures up.
Stephens is working for a kimura but Alert is defending it quite comfortably.
Alert trying to hold on to Stephens's head to control him but Stephens postures up.
Stephens passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alert!
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.
Stephens fails to move to back control.
Alert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Alert has given up his back here. Will Stephens look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Stephens is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Alert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Stephens looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stephens trying to control momentarily.
Alert is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ryder Stephens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stephens fails to land with a series of punches.
Stephens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stephens pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alert is out of range and Stephens settles back down.
Alert darts in looking for a takedown but Stephens gets double underhooks and turns Alert into the ropes.
Alert has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stephens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stephens is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Alert to keep the fight standing.
Stephens gets underhooks to prevent Alert's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Broder Alert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alert has Stephens pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alert pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Stephens tumbling to the mat - Alert dives into Stephens's guard.
Stephens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens keeping full guard, as Alert tries to pass.
Alert trying to control but Stephens is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
Alert wants to pass the guard but Stephens is keeping the position.
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Alert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stephens is trying to keep Alert in close.
Alert trying to control the position from guard on top but Stephens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stephens controls Alert momentarily but Alert frees himself.
Stephens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alert's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephens passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stephens trying to control the position but Alert is working away.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Stephens has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stephens tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alert's legs.
Stephens wants to control but Alert is keeping him busy.
Stephens is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alert has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephens goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alert rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stephens's guard! Nice work there by Alert!
Alert pushes down on Stephens's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephens won't allow Alert to pass to mount.
Stephens slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stephens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stephens is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephens passes Alert's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stephens seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alert does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Alert is looking for a sweep. Stephens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stephens wants to pass the guard but Alert is defending well.
Stephens is looking for a kimura but Alert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stephens to get the leverage.
Alert is looking to improve his position.
Stephens trying to pass the guard but Alert defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryder Stephens will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stephens misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stephens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alert circles away quickly and effectively.
Stephens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Stephens is looking to take a break and control but Alert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stephens has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephens is trying to take his opponent's back.
Stephens jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Alert is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Alert and Stephens has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephens working away.
Alert prevents Stephens from improving position.
Stephens wants to control but Alert is keeping him busy.
Stephens works to advance to full mount. Alert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Broder Alert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephens seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alert is holding on tight.
Stephens goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alert is on top in guard.
Stephens looking for a triangle here. Alert is fighting it but it looks tight! Stephens pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Alert is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ryder Stephens!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryder Stephens made sure he mentioned Highland Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Pest (ranked 1661 p4p, 1317 weight class) and Galileo Galilei (ranked 54 p4p, 40 weight class). Pest kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Island. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Pest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Galileo Galilei!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pest fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pest with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Galilei to counter with a crisp jab.
Galilei misses with a double jab.
Pest fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Pest. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pest misses with a takedown attempt
and Pest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pest misses with a takedown attempt
and Pest takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pest drops his hands momentarily and Galilei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pest has his takedown stuffed
and Galilei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pest shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Galilei counters with a huge left! Pest is in big trouble! He's backing up but Galilei isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pest from any more damage. A dominating finish by Galilei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galileo Galilei!
A victorious Galileo Galilei thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Ray Pest stepped up to the mic, saying 'Deez'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Sergius (ranked 998 p4p, 2974 weight class) and Brendan Baddock (ranked 144 p4p, 378 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergio Sergius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brendan Baddock!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sergius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baddock drops Sergius with a beautiful combination! Sergius stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baddock is looking for the KO!
 Sergius is rocked!
It looks like Sergio Sergius has been cut.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Baddock! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Brendan Baddock!
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