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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Manzine (ranked 5289 p4p, 5291 weight class) and Connor McSwagger (ranked 535 p4p, 536 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicolas Manzine!
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, Connor McSwagger!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manzine closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Manzine lands in his opponent's guard.
McSwagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manzine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manzine controlling from the top position.
Manzine trying to control the position from guard on top but McSwagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manzine wants to pass the guard but McSwagger is keeping the position.
McSwagger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Manzine controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manzine is looking to advance position but McSwagger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Manzine bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Manzine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McSwagger is keeping the position for now.
Manzine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McSwagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McSwagger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Manzine 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Manzine passes McSwagger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Manzine wants to pass to mount but McSwagger is defending the position.
McSwagger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manzine in particular looking to stall.
Manzine is looking for a kimura here.
Manzine throwing shots but McSwagger is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manzine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manzine tries to pass to full mount but McSwagger defends it.
Manzine thows a huge punch but McSwagger dodges it nicely.
Manzine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Manzine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Manzine seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. McSwagger is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nicolas Manzine!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glock Tesla (ranked 3612 p4p, 3333 weight class) and Robert Johnson (ranked 451 p4p, 422 weight class). Robert Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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, Glock Tesla!
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, Robert Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesla lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tesla is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Tesla is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tesla looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
My spies in Cozad The Island inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johnson wants to control but Tesla is keeping him busy.
Tesla trying to control from the bottom.
Tesla looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson wants to control but Tesla is keeping him busy.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Tesla won't allow it.
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.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tesla wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Tesla is looking to improve his position.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tesla has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tesla wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has mounted him!
Tesla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Tesla is having none of it.
Johnson looking to control but Tesla is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tesla sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tesla is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson .
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tesla is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tesla trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Tesla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Tesla is defending the position.
Johnson prevents Tesla from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tesla gets full guard.
Tesla controlling the position.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tesla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Johnson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnson pushes Tesla up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Tesla manages to get underhooks.
Johnson pulls guard successfully.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson is trying to keep Tesla in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson working for a triangle but Tesla defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tesla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tesla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Tesla.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tesla is retaining full guard.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tesla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Tesla keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Tesla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom.
Johnson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tesla keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tesla cracks a nice hook into Johnson 's ribs.
Johnson fails with the takedown.
Tesla throws a shot to the body.
Tesla thuds his shin into the meat of Johnson 's side.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Tesla sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Glock Tesla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Johnson .
A lazy body kick from Tesla
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tesla won't be happy with that.
Tesla struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Tesla.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tesla's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Tesla looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tesla tightening his grip on Johnson , looking for the choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Glock Tesla will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tesla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tesla thuds a left hand into Johnson 's body.
Tesla leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tesla lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson darts in and clinches Tesla up against the cage.
Tesla has had enough of the clinch but Johnson keeps him there for the moment.
Tesla pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tesla controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
Johnson trying to control but Tesla is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Tesla is retaining full guard.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tesla trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Robert Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tesla working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
Tesla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Tesla has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnson has passed into side control.
Tesla can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Johnson slows the pace down.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tesla knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Tesla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tesla has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Johnson but great work by Tesla.
Tesla is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Johnson is trying to control Tesla's posture but Tesla avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tesla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Tesla trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to control Tesla's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
That's four 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.
Tesla wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tesla looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tesla is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson pushes down on Tesla's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Glock Tesla.
I think Tesla has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glock Tesla!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Aya (ranked 3566 p4p, 3239 weight class) and Carlos Uoston (ranked 427 p4p, 399 weight class). Carlos Uoston 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 middleweight 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, Ted Aya!
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, Carlos Uoston!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uoston fails to land the takedown.
Uoston takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aya connects with a jab.
Aya throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Uoston's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Aya dives in looking to finish as Uoston flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Aya's strikes! Aya is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Uoston's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Uoston was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ted Aya!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds (ranked 2899 p4p, 3021 weight class) and Blizza Miata (ranked 370 p4p, 383 weight class). Blizza Miata 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blizza Miata!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheNoseBleeds swings and misses with a hook to the body.
TheNoseBleeds shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Miata sprawls well. Miata wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. TheNoseBleeds gets slowly back to his feet.
Miata moves into the clinch.
Miata trying to control the position but instead, TheNoseBleeds has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miata into the cage.
TheNoseBleeds drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Miata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Miata.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miata is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
TheNoseBleeds has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Miata.
Miata misses with some punches.
Miata lands a right hand that snaps the head of TheNoseBleeds backwards.
TheNoseBleeds tries to score a body lock takedown but Miata shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miata can't find room to land a body shot as TheNoseBleeds controls the action.
TheNoseBleeds lands with a short punch from the clinch.
TheNoseBleeds can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miata - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miata lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Miata.
Miata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
TheNoseBleeds is trying to trip Miata. He has hold of a leg but Miata is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. TheNoseBleeds persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control the position from guard on top but Miata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Miata wants to get back to his feet but TheNoseBleeds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
TheNoseBleeds lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
TheNoseBleeds loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
TheNoseBleeds scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miata wants to get back to his feet but TheNoseBleeds is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds with a nice head shot there.
Miata utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miata is looking to stand back up but TheNoseBleeds counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Miata.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Miata can do anything to dispel that myth.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control from half guard but Miata is working away.
TheNoseBleeds working Miata over with strikes.
TheNoseBleeds stops Miata from getting back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. TheNoseBleeds lands a nice short elbow.
Miata is refusing to be controlled, as TheNoseBleeds sits in half guard.
TheNoseBleeds works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNoseBleeds trying to control but he's not successful this time.
TheNoseBleeds landing strikes from the mount.
The referee warns Miata that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
TheNoseBleeds swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds!
A victorious WatchingFrom TheNoseBleeds thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roid Rager I (ranked 2094 p4p, 2905 weight class) and Devon Nzee (ranked 284 p4p, 372 weight class). The key to victory for Roid Rager I has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roid Rager I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Devon Nzee!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rager I looks to throw the jab but Nzee is out of range.
Nzee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rager I defends it well.
Roid Rager I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nzee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rager I.
Nzee looking to score a takedown here. Rager I is defending well but Nzee drives through and ends up in Rager I's guard.
Rager I looking to control.
Nzee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rager I is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rager I has escaped and now he's on top!
Nzee working for submissions but it's allowed Rager I to get to half guard.
Rager I definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nzee tries to get to full guard but Rager I has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rager I is taking a breather. Nzee 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.
Rager I wants to control but Nzee is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nzee is staying active underneath Rager I, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rager I pulls his head out easily.
Nzee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rager I pulls his head out easily.
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Rager I prevents Nzee from improving his position.
Nzee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rager I is looking to stand up but Nzee won't let him.
Nzee working for a triangle but Rager I defends it easily.
Rager I got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nzee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rager I has managed to get both his arms back between Nzee's legs - danger averted.
Rager I wants to control from the top but Nzee keeps moving.
Nzee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rager I defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rager I trying to control but Nzee is working from the bottom.
Nzee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzee looking for a guillotine here but Rager I defends easily.
Nzee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rager I passes into side control.
Nzee regains half guard.
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.
Nzee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nzee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Nzee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rager I passes into half guard.
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rager I pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nzee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Devon Nzee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rager I's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rager I loads up on a big right hand but Nzee slips the punch.
Nzee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rager I.
Rager I throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nzee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rager I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nzee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rager I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nzee throws a strike but Rager I rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rager I preventing the sweep.
Nzee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Rager I uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzee tries to buck Rager I off but Rager I is having none of it.
Rager I gets to mount! Nzee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Nzee is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rager I tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nzee gets back to half guard.
Nzee actively working from the bottom here.
Nzee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rager I pulls his head out easily.
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.
Nzee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devon Nzee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rager I perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
Nzee looking for submissions off his back.
Rager I is controlling the pace.
Nzee wants to improve his position but Rager I is controlling well.
Nzee has a hand on Rager I's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rager I takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nzee working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nzee tries to lock up and control but Rager I gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nzee is squirming around, avoiding Rager I's attempts to control the action.
Rager I prevents Nzee from getting the reversal.
Nzee is trying to reverse the position but instead Rager I has taken his back - oops!
Nzee tries to escape but Rager I has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nzee is still trying to improve position.
Nzee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Nzee is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rager I looking to control but Nzee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nzee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nzee tries to lock up and control but Rager I gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rager I prevents Nzee from getting the reversal.
Rager I fails to take his opponent's back.
Nzee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nzee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nzee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rager I looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rager I looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rager I!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nzee is trying to control Rager I's posture but Rager I avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roid Rager I dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Rager I swings widly with a right hand
and Nzee counters with a single leg into guard. Rager I didn't expect that.
Nzee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rager I manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nzee has Rager I in his guard.
Nzee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nzee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rager I puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nzee has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Rager I escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Rager I!
Nzee is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rager I wants to stand but Nzee has his arm trapped.
Rager I tries to advance to mount but Nzee denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nzee looks to move to half guard but instead Rager I has passed into mount! Damn!
Rager I is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Nzee is looking to get to half guard.
Rager I manages to capitalize on a mistake by Nzee to take his back!
Nzee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rager I.
Rager I is hanging on to Nzee's back as he tries to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Rager I's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nzee is in bad spot here.
Nzee trying to control but not successfully.
Nzee breaks Rager I's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Nzee throws an elbow that misses. Rager I uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nzee's guard. Nice move by Rager I!
Rager I has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nzee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rager I passes into side control.
Nzee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nzee tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nzee gets back to half guard.
Rager I stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Rager I scores with a hook.
Rager I lands a jab to the nose.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nzee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rager I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rager I connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nzee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rager I.
Rager I jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rager I is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nzee can do to turn this around?
Rager I misses with a looping right.
Nzee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rager I lands with a straight right. Nzee didn't see that one coming.
Nzee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A punch lands to the side of Nzee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nzee drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rager I working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nzee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roid Rager I showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rager I has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roid Rager I!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Wilson (ranked 1855 p4p, 4483 weight class) and Marten Marsi (ranked 211 p4p, 445 weight class). Wilson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Painkiller. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, The Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marten Marsi!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson stands and throws Marsi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Marsi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Marsi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Wilson crashes against the mat.
Wilson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marsi wants to control but Wilson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsi is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wilson tries to advance to mount but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Marsi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wilson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
A lull in the action here.
Marsi prevents Wilson from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wilson 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.
Marsi takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wilson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marsi is avoiding damage well.
Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marsi, who protects the arm well.
Wilson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wilson working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsi takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Marsi prevents Wilson from improving position.
Wilson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wilson lands some shots froms side control.
Wilson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wilson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Marsi is avoiding damage well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wilson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marsi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marsi can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Wilson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson goes for a double leg but Marsi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marsi continues to drive forward.
Wilson tightens his grip and picks Marsi up, before dumping him to the ground. Marsi manages to land in guard.
Marsi pushes Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
Wilson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marsi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilson walks into a stiff left hand from Marsi.
Wilson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marsi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsi wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsi is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wilson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marsi can do to turn this around?
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Marsi is keeping the position.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Marsi's brow.
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.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marsi is keeping the position for now.
Marsi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Wilson.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marsi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Wilson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marsi can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four 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.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Wilson continues to hold on tight.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Marsi dodges it nicely.
Wilson controlling the pace.
Wilson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Marsi for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Marsi wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute 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. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Marsi's temple.
Wilson is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Wilson.
The Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsi trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Well, if Wilson 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.
That's four 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marsi misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Marsi!
Marsi is letting Wilson control him for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsi gets caught napping as Wilson dives in and scores a takedown. Marsi manages to retain guard.
Marsi uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marten Marsi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Wilson!
The Wilson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Marten Marsi stepped up to the mic, saying 'yo what?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killer Mike (ranked 1389 p4p, 4412 weight class) and Lasse Kroner (ranked 212 p4p, 539 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Killer Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lasse Kroner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kroner tries for a takedown but Mike sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kroner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike stuns Kroner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mike digs a good hook to Kroner's body.
Mike lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mike moves into the clinch.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Kroner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mike after a bit of a struggle.
Mike slows down the pace here.
Mike lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mike lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kroner fails to pull guard.
Killer Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kroner.
Kroner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kroner looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike scores with a hook to the body.
Kroner can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kroner takes a shot to the head.
 Kroner is rocked!
Kroner blocks an uppercut.
Kroner is still on wobbly legs! Can Mike finish him?
Mike misses with the head strike.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike stalling in the clinch.
Mike misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Kroner.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Mike's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike has a couple of punches blocked by Kroner.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Kroner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kroner blocks an uppercut.
Kroner blocking some punches.
Mike gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kroner.
Kroner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mike working aggressively here.
Kroner seems to have recovered his senses.
Mike lands an uppercut.
Kroner has Mike pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mike manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kroner or not.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kroner or not.
Mike pushes Kroner against the cage. Mike is working some dirty boxing. Mike pushes off with a quick right hook! Kroner goes down! Kroner tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mike moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Killer Mike!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Couture (ranked 1502 p4p, 1987 weight class) and Riku Momomoto (ranked 207 p4p, 271 weight class). Felipe Couture had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felipe Couture!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Riku Momomoto!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Momomoto slips under a jab.
Couture fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Momomoto swings widly with a right hand
and Couture counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Momomoto!
Momomoto prevents Couture from improving position.
Couture definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Couture trying to control the action but Momomoto is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto is trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Momomoto can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Momomoto wants to control but Couture postures up.
Couture taking a breather here.
Couture trying to control the position but Momomoto is working away.
Couture has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Couture trying to control but Momomoto is having none of it.
Momomoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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.
Couture is really struggling to control Momomoto but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Momomoto wants to hold on but Couture pushes him away.
Momomoto working to try and regain half guard.
Couture trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto is controlling an arm, preventing Couture from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Momomoto is looking to improve his position but Couture isn't that keen on the idea.
Couture wants to take Momomoto's back but he can't do it this time.
Couture looking to control but Momomoto is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four 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.
Couture sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture tries to control but Momomoto wriggling away.
Couture controlling from mount.
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.
Felipe Couture dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Momomoto.
Momomoto throws a big shot that misses.
Couture swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick from Couture is predictable there
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Couture slips a straight right by Momomoto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Couture throws a chopping leg kick but Momomoto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Couture misses with a leg kick
and Momomoto counters with a nice body shot.
Couture thows a leg kick but Momomoto checks it
and Couture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Momomoto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Momomoto! But no joy.
Momomoto misses with a looping right.
Couture swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot by Momomoto.
Momomoto slips a jab from Couture.
Couture throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks to land a right hand but Momomoto moved out of range.
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Momomoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Couture rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Momomoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Momomoto scores with a jab to the body.
Couture misses with a low kick.
Momomoto throws out a counter right but Couture avoids it with no problem.
Couture throws a hook but Momomoto avoids it easily.
Couture moves forwards but Momomoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture looks to land a left hand but Momomoto moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Momomoto misses.
Couture throws a big shot that misses.
Momomoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Momomoto swings for the body but Couture moves out of range.
Couture tries to score with a low kick but Momomoto moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Momomoto! But no joy.
Momomoto lands a nice hook to Couture's body. Couture takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Felipe Couture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momomoto throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Momomoto does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto throws a poor cross that misses
and Couture counters with a takedown into side control.
Couture in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Couture is looking to take a break and control but Momomoto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Couture tries to move into full mount but can't pass Momomoto's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riku Momomoto 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!
Momomoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Momomoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab by Momomoto.
Momomoto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momomoto misses with a hook. Couture ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Momomoto misses.
Momomoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Momomoto blocks a jab.
Couture tries to score with a low kick but Momomoto moves his leg out of the way.
Momomoto checks the leg kick.
Couture ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Couture throwing a counter right hand but Momomoto manages to avoid it.
Couture throws a lazy right hand but Momomoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Momomoto looks to land a left hand but Couture moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto ducks under a wild hook from Couture.
Couture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Momomoto works the jab nicely.
Momomoto slips a jab from Couture.
Couture looks to throw the jab but Momomoto is out of range.
Momomoto checks a leg kick.
Momomoto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Couture misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Momomoto! But no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto works Couture's body with a nice hook.
Couture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Momomoto.
Momomoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Momomoto loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Momomoto misses with a straight left.
Couture will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Momomoto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Momomoto throws a big shot that misses.
Couture drops down looking for a counter takedown but Momomoto sprawls and moves away.
Couture loads up on a big right hand but Momomoto slips the punch.
Couture throws an overhand right that lands on Momomoto's shoulder, as Momomoto tries to avoid the shot.
Momomoto is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Couture with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Momomoto checks a leg kick.
Momomoto connects with the punch.
Riku Momomoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture misses with an uppercut
and Momomoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Couture moves away from the strike by Momomoto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riku Momomoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Momomoto has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riku Momomoto!
After winning the bout, Riku Momomoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 1645 p4p, 1918 weight class) and Jacob Riker (ranked 228 p4p, 261 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 middleweight 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, Jack Dawson!
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, Jacob Riker!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Riker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Riker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dawson moves away.
Dawson moves into the clinch successfully.
Riker working aggressively here.
Riker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Riker misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
A head punch on the inside from Dawson fails to land.
Dawson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Riker throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
A short right from Dawson.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riker.
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
Riker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Dawson lands with a short shot to the head.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Riker.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riker throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Riker fails to land.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
Dawson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dawson throws a head punch that misses.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Riker blocking some punches.
Riker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riker.
Riker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riker throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Riker misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Riker swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson struggles to land a body shot inside as Riker controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Riker fails to land.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riker misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riker.
A shot in the inside from Riker.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
A short left from Dawson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dawson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dawson pushes Riker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Riker looks winded!
Riker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands with a light punch inside.
Dawson lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dawson.
Dawson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riker backwards.
Dawson lands an uppercut.
Dawson misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson digs a right hand underneath Riker's ribcage. Riker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dawson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dawson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Dawson.
A right hook to the body lands for Dawson.
Riker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dawson pushes Riker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dawson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riker is rocked!
Dawson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riker is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dawson.
Dawson lands with a left to the head.
Dawson dips a shoulder and cracks Riker with a mighty uppercut! Riker falls back against the cage and Dawson unloads with a barrage of strikes! Riker 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 - Dawson screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
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