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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Arming (ranked 6604 p4p, 498 weight class) and Satan Nosferatu (ranked 6492 p4p, 492 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Arming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satan Nosferatu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nosferatu fakes the leg kick and cracks Arming in the body.
A head kick from Nosferatu lands but Arming takes it in his stride.
It looks like David Arming has been cut.
Nosferatu connects with a leg kick. Arming looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A low kick from Nosferatu is predictable there
and Arming counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Arming breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nosferatu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nosferatu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Satan Nosferatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nosferatu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arming misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arming staying out of range there.
Nosferatu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Arming. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arming steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nosferatu. That one must have hurt.
Nosferatu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arming takes a jab right on the kisser.
Arming wants to clinch.
Arming shoots and misses
and Nosferatu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Arming is breathing heavily.
Arming tries to clinch but Nosferatu moves away
and Nosferatu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nosferatu scores with a kick to the body.
Nosferatu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Nosferatu slams his shin into Arming's torso.
Nosferatu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arming's head backwards.
Nosferatu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nosferatu throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Nosferatu lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arming takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nosferatu lands a big head kick that sends Arming tumbling to the mat! Nosferatu takes a step backwards and waves Arming back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Arming is rocked!
Nosferatu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nosferatu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Arming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nosferatu drops Arming with a huge uppercut! Arming drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nosferatu is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Satan Nosferatu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Savage Opress (ranked 2449 p4p, 314 weight class) and Kenichi Misahawa (ranked 4587 p4p, 505 weight class). Savage Opress has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Savage Opress!
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, Kenichi Misahawa!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Misahawa. Those never looked like landing.
Misahawa slips under a jab from Opress.
Misahawa wants to counter with a clinch but Opress pushes him away.
A leg kick checked by Opress.
Opress lands with a shot to the body.
Opress definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Misahawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Opress paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Opress connects with a crisp jab.
Misahawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good shot there by Opress.
It looks like Kenichi Misahawa has been cut.
Misahawa walks into a straight right hand from Opress.
Opress feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Misahawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Opress scores with a punch to the head.
Misahawa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Misahawa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Opress, pushing him back against the cage.
Opress throws a head punch that misses.
Opress keeps control of Misahawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opress misses with some punches.
Opress is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Opress misses with a short punch on the inside.
Misahawa tries to land knees in the clinch but Opress avoids the damage to the body.
Misahawa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Opress lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Opress.
Opress tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Opress goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Misahawa leaning against his opponent.
Opress avoiding damage.
Opress slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Opress.
Misahawa is looking to control Opress's arms but Opress gets an underhook and turns him. Now Misahawa has his back to the cage.
Opress fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Misahawa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Misahawa slips under a jab.
Misahawa wants to counter with a clinch but Opress pushes him away.
Opress tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Misahawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Opress.
Opress feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Misahawas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Misahawa is looking to clinch but Opress is avoiding it.
Opress lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd cheers as Opress lands an impressive looking overhand right. Misahawa doesn't seem phased though.
Opress lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Opress does it's job there.
Misahawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Opress finish him?
Misahawa misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Opress tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Opress throws a monster overhand right that drops Misahawa! Opress follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Savage Opress!
During a confident post fight interview, Savage Opress 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield (ranked 4805 p4p, 403 weight class) and Dani Woodward (ranked 5007 p4p, 413 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jules Winnfield!
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, Dani Woodward!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Winnfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woodward moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Woodward.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Woodward.
Winnfield tries to break free but Woodward pushes him back against the cage.
Woodward lands with a left to the head.
Winnfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Winnfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Woodward closes the distance and clinches.
Woodward fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodward swinging wildly here.
Winnfield swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Winnfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Woodward is just out of range.
Winnfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Winnfield throws a low kick, looking for Woodward's leg but Woodward calmly moves out of range.
Woodward tries to counter with a clinch but Winnfield shakes him off and moves away.
Woodward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield throws out the jab.
Woodward moves into the clinch successfully.
Woodward is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Winnfield is defending well for now.
Woodward will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winnfield up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Winnfield's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Woodward breaks from the clinch.
Winnfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And Woodward tries to counter it with a takedown but Winnfield pushes his down on his head and steps out.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winnfield.
An inside leg kick lands from Winnfield.
Winnfield avoids the head kick by Woodward.
Woodward moves out of range as Winnfield strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield is looking to slow Woodward down with leg kicks.
Woodward staying out of range there.
Crunch! Winnfield slams his shin into Woodward's torso.
Winnfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Woodward.
Woodward checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Woodward forces Winnfield back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodward breaks the clinch.
Winnfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Woodward misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winnfield looks to land a body kick but Woodward moved away.
Woodward has a takedown stuffed.
Jules Winnfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Woodward.
Woodward lands a head kick. Winnfield smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Woodward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winnfield. Winnfield obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winnfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Woodward.
Woodward is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winnfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woodward avoids a punch combination nicely.
Woodward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winnfield is fending him off so far but Woodward persists. Nope, Winnfield circles away and we're back to standing.
Woodward closes the distance and clinches.
Winnfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Woodward lands with a kick to the temple. Winnfield shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Winnfield keeps the fight on the outside.
Woodward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woodward throws a head kick that misses.
Winnfield scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Winnfield.
Woodward tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Woodward forces Winnfield back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woodward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Winnfield avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woodward's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Winnfield tries to land a leg kick but Woodward saw it coming and moves away.
Woodward looks to throw a body kick
and Winnfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Winnfield.
Woodward looks winded!
Winnfield misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winnfield, right into the meat.
Winnfield connects with a leg kick. Woodward looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Winnfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Some bone on bone action there as Woodward checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Woodward's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Winnfield loads up on a big right hand but Woodward slips the punch.
Woodward shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winnfield but Winnfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winnfield chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Woodward is looking to clinch but Winnfield is avoiding it.
Winnfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winnfield throws a hook but Woodward blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Winnfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Winnfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winnfield.
Winnfield fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woodward has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winnfield.
Jules Winnfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Winnfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Woodward avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Winnfield misses with a leg kick.
Winnfield avoids the head kick by Woodward.
Winnfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woodward can do to turn this around?
Woodward takes the fight into the clinch.
Woodward breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winnfield looks to land a right hand but Woodward moved out of range.
Winnfield connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body kick there by Winnfield.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woodward takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Woodward goes for a double leg but Winnfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Winnfield continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woodward throws a counter combo.
Winnfield misses with an uppercut.
Crunch! Winnfield slams his shin into Woodward's torso.
Winnfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woodward manages to avoid it.
Woodward avoids the body shot from Winnfield.
Woodward clinches with his opponent.
Woodward lands a right hand.
Woodward tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winnfield just stands there and leans against the cage.
Woodward misses with a knee to the head.
Woodward is breathing heavily.
Winnfield manages to break the clinch.
Winnfield scores with a nice head shot.
Woodward has closed the distance and engaged Winnfield in a clinch.
Winnfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Woodward breaks from the clinch.
Dani Woodward is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winnfield.
Winnfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winnfield misses with a body kick.
Woodward is looking for the big counter here.
Winnfield scores with a kick to the midsection.
Woodward closes the distance but Winnfield moves to the side
and Winnfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Dani Woodward has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winnfield.
Woodward is looking to clinch.
Winnfield thumps Woodward with a low kick.
Woodward tries to clinch but Winnfield is having none of it.
Woodward forces Winnfield back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Woodward.
Woodward escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winnfield throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Woodward is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield misses with a hook. Woodward ducked under it nicely.
Woodward wants to clinch up but Winnfield keeps it at a distance.
Winnfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Woodward.
Winnfield misses the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Winnfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Woodward has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Woodward and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danga de danga de dang - Woodward scores with a four punch combination!
Winnfield thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Woodward if he has to take too many more of those.
Winnfield connects with a solid leg kick.
Woodward tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Winnfield turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Winnfield.
Winnfield lets loose with a powerful body kick. Woodward will feel that in the morning.
Winnfield connects with a leg kick. Woodward looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Winnfield feints and then cracks Woodward's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Woodward down.
Jules Winnfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Woodward fails to land the takedown.
Jules Winnfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Woodward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winnfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Woodward keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winnfield.
Woodward wants to counter with a clinch but Winnfield pushes him away.
Woodward doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Woodward takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Winnfield misses with a low kick.
Woodward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winnfield. Winnfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Winnfield looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woodward has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Winnfield.
Woodward tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Winnfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woodward takes one to the side of the head.
Winnfield takes a swing at Woodward's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winnfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Winnfield. Woodward shrugs it off though.
Winnfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Woodward.
Woodward ducks right into an uppercut from Winnfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Winnfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dani Woodward's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winnfield.
Winnfield scores with a push kick.
Woodward looks to land a combination but Winnfield avoids it well.
Woodward checks a low kick from Winnfield.
Woodward avoids a kick to the body.
Winnfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
A low kick from Winnfield misses
and Woodward counters by moving into the clinch.
Winnfield managing to block the knees to the body from Woodward.
Woodward tries to land knees in the clinch but Winnfield avoids the damage to the body.
Winnfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Woodward takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winnfield drops Woodward with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Woodward looks back up at him and smiles so Winnfield waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Woodward is rocked!
Woodward takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winnfield.
Woodward is still on wobbly legs! Can Winnfield finish him?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Winnfield. Woodward shrugs it off though.
Winnfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woodward. That did some damage!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Winnfield - that will leave a mark!
Winnfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OH! Woodward has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Winnfield smells blood and charges in for the finish! Winnfield unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Woodward sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jules Winnfield!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Locadia (ranked 3578 p4p, 438 weight class) and Torrance Matthews (ranked 6527 p4p, 605 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jurgen Locadia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torrance Matthews !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Matthews misses its intended target.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Locadia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Locadia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Matthews swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Locadia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Torrance Matthews has been cut.
Locadia checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Locadia misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Matthews . Those never looked like landing.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Locadia counters with a left to the body.
Locadia scores with the left hand. Matthews knows he should have avoided that one.
Locadia throws a good cross that connects.
Locadia bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matthews 's head backwards.
Matthews is rocked!
Locadia lands with a good body shot.
Torrance Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews falls off balance throwing a combination
and Locadia counters with a crisp right that sends Matthews to the canvas! Locadia follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurgen Locadia!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Deker (ranked 4329 p4p, 398 weight class) and Chael Gunn (ranked 3981 p4p, 375 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Ramon Deker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chael Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deker.
Deker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Deker's head.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
Deker misses the shot to the body.
Gunn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Deker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Deker moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Deker tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deker scores with a push kick.
Gunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gunn looks winded!
Gunn gets tackled into the cage by Deker. Deker maintains the clinch.
Gunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramon Deker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deker moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Deker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deker fakes the leg kick and cracks Gunn in the body.
Deker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Deker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Deker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Deker connects with a single shot there.
Deker is looking to land body kicks.
Gunn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Deker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Deker is looking to wear down Gunn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gunn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Deker throws the kick towards the body but Gunn avoids it.
Deker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Gunn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deker defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn moves out of range of the body kick from Deker.
Both fighters circling a little - Deker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Deker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deker.
Gunn blocks the body kick.
Deker scores with a nice body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gunn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Deker scores with a kick to the midsection.
Deker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gunn.
Deker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deker misses with a body kick.
Deker throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
Deker tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gunn moves away.
And Gunn tries to counter it with a takedown but Deker pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Deker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gunn in his tracks.
Deker misses with a kick to the body.
Deker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramon Deker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deker lands a right hook to the body.
Gunn moves out of range as Deker strikes.
Deker scores with a shot to the body.
Deker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deker.
Deker connects with a right hand. Gunn shakes it off.
Deker throws the kick towards the body but Gunn avoids it.
Deker scores with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deker throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Deker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gunn is just out of range.
Deker gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Deker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn trying to control the action but Deker is working from the bottom.
Gunn thows a huge punch but Deker dodges it nicely.
Gunn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Deker wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ramon Deker dominated that round.
That's time! Deker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gunn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deker.
Gunn feints the counter takedown.
Deker misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a shoot takedown. Deker fights it but they end up in guard.
Gunn stays in close to Deker's body and controls the position.
Deker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gunn throwing strikes from guard but Deker blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Deker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunn can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Deker connects with a body shot that sends Gunn's belly button to the back.
Deker thuds his shin into the meat of Gunn's side.
Deker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gunn tried to score with a low kick but Deker checks it.
Deker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Deker pushes Gunn away with a front kick.
Gunn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Deker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn feints the counter takedown.
Ramon Deker is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Deker.
Deker misses with a kick to the body
and Gunn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gunn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deker wants to get back to his feet but Gunn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gunn is working Deker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Deker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gunn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gunn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Deker throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Deker scores with a nice body kick.
Deker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deker takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deker takes a swing at Gunn's ribcage but misses.
Gunn misses with the combination.
Deker throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gunn avoids it.
Deker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chael Gunn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, Gunn seems content to control.
Ground and pound from Gunn.
Deker works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ramon Deker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gunn scores with a shot to the body.
Deker throws a body kick that misses.
Gunn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deker defends it well.
Deker lands a nice looking body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Deker - that will leave a mark!
Deker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gunn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deker throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
Gunn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Deker's corner calls for a 1-2. Deker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Deker.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gunn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Deker - the referee stops the clock and Gunn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Deker. Gunn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Deker.
Deker throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deker with a jab.
Deker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gunn takes a step back to recover.
Deker throws a body shot but no joy.
Deker jabs Gunn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gunn defending well as Deker loads up on a big left hand.
Deker throws a wild body kick that Gunn sees coming a mile off.
Gunn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deker defends it well.
Deker tries to clinch up.
Deker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Deker scores with a nice body kick.
Deker throws the kick towards the body but Gunn avoids it.
Deker misses with a body kick.
Deker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deker tries to clinch up but Gunn circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Deker defends it well.
Deker throws a body shot but no joy.
Deker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Deker won't be happy with that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunn takes a little break here. Deker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gunn grinds an elbow into Deker's temple.
Gunn controls the position.
Gunn is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the position but Deker is working away.
Gunn in side control, throwing shots but Deker defends.
Deker is looking for a sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Deker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gunn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Deker!
Deker wants to get back to his feet.
Gunn cracks Deker with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Deker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scoring with punches from side control.
Chael Gunn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn working the ground and pound.
Gunn cracks Deker with a big right hand but Deker just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gunn tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gunn working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Deker is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramon Deker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Deker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramon Deker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bale Krueger (ranked 3952 p4p, 377 weight class) and Tony Montana (ranked 6696 p4p, 503 weight class). Tony Montana will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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288 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bale Krueger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Montana!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana connects with a body shot that sends Krueger's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Montana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Montana throws out a powerful jab.
Montana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Krueger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krueger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Montana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Krueger on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Montana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krueger.
Montana thuds a left hand into Krueger's body.
Krueger takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krueger scores with a shoulder strike.
Krueger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krueger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krueger throws a jab when Montana was well out of range.
Krueger throws a body shot but no joy.
Montana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montana slips a straight right by Krueger.
Krueger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Montana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana connects with a nice looking jab.
Krueger works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Montana lands with an uppercut that bounces Krueger off the cage and back into range.
Krueger lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Krueger misses.
Montana scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Montana finds it's target.
Krueger throws the left hand but Montana avoids the punch easily.
Krueger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Krueger gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
A big right from Montana misses.
Krueger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Krueger throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.
Krueger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Krueger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Krueger moves forwards but Montana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Montana throws a shot from downtown. Krueger moves away and avoids it.
Krueger throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krueger avoids the body shot from Montana.
Sloppy strikes from Krueger. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Montana! But no joy.
Montana lands a lovely overhand right.
Krueger misses with a left hand
and Montana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Krueger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Montana cracks Krueger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Montana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krueger had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Montana looks to land a right hand but Krueger moved out of range.
Krueger darts in and clinches Montana up against the cage.
Montana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krueger's elbow.
Krueger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Montana tries to work over Krueger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krueger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krueger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger lands with a light punch inside.
Krueger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krueger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krueger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krueger drops Montana with a beautiful combination! Montana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Krueger is looking for the KO!
Montana is rocked!
It looks like Tony Montana has been cut.
Krueger defending well as Montana loads up on a big left hand.
Montana is still on wobbly legs! Can Krueger finish him?
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krueger doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krueger throws a right and a left that Montana avoids nicely.
Montana seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana misses with an uppercut. Krueger saw that one coming.
Krueger throws a big shot that misses.
Krueger misses the shot to the body.
Krueger tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montana lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Krueger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger gets a clinch.
Montana blocks a body shot from Krueger.
Montana stalling in the clinch but Krueger improves position.
Montana prevents a body shot from Krueger.
Krueger lands with a short shot to the head.
Krueger lands a nice shot to the body.
Krueger misses with a body punch.
Krueger pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krueger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krueger drops Montana onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Montana is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Krueger manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bale Krueger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Montana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Krueger tries to close the distance and clinch but Montana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Montana looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Montana misses the jab.
Krueger walks into a left hand.
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krueger throws out the jab.
Jab by Montana.
The crowd cheers as Montana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krueger doesn't seem phased though.
Montana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krueger.
Tony Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krueger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Montana sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krueger looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well.
Krueger throws a lazy right hand but Montana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krueger misses with a looping right.
Krueger looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krueger has Montana up against the cage in a clinch.
Montana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Krueger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krueger drops Montana onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Montana is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Krueger misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Montana is breathing heavily.
Krueger breaks the clinch.
Krueger looks to score with a jab to the body but Montana is just out of range.
Krueger moves into the clinch.
Krueger lands with a left to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Krueger takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Krueger stalling in the clinch.
Krueger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Krueger.
Bale Krueger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krueger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krueger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Krueger has cracked Montana with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Krueger lands another huge swinging hook and Montana tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Montana, before Krueger can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bale Krueger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Go Joemez (ranked 3307 p4p, 329 weight class) and Oleksandr Stallone (ranked 3667 p4p, 358 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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280 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Go Joemez!
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, Oleksandr Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joemez tries to land a body kick
and Stallone counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joemez!
Joemez is looking to reverse the position.
Joemez is working hard here to advance position.
Stallone working the head and body with strikes.
Joemez stops Stallone from passing to mount.
Stallone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Joemez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stallone manages to break the clinch.
Joemez is looking to land body kicks.
Joemez throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Joemez is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stallone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stallone jumps guard and drags Joemez to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Joemez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joemez wants to control from the top but Stallone keeps moving.
Joemez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stallone is looking for a triangle but Joemez pushes his legs off easily.
Stallone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joemez is one step ahead there.
Stallone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joemez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stallone is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Stallone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joemez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joemez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Joemez wants to control from the top but Stallone keeps moving.
Stallone has control of Joemez's left arm, preventing Joemez from doing any damage.
Joemez pushes down on Stallone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stallone is holding on to half guard well.
Stallone actively working from the bottom here.
Stallone tries to roll over but Joemez keeps him under control.
Joemez is keen to just control but Stallone is a slippery customer.
Stallone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joemez works his way into side control.
Joemez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Joemez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stallone's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone is trying to get back to half guard.
Joemez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stallone keeps working.
Joemez moves into full mount!
Stallone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joemez pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Stallone avoids a series of strikes thrown by Joemez.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stallone is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joemez thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Joemez tries to control but Stallone wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Stallone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy body kick from Joemez
and Stallone counters with a shoot takedown. Joemez fights it but they end up in guard.
Joemez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joemez working a defensive guard here.
Stallone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joemez's head.
Joemez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joemez has his foot on Stallone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stallone works his way back into a safe position though.
Joemez seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Stallone sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Stallone is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oleksandr Stallone has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stallone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stallone passes into half guard.
Stallone is looking to advance position but Joemez won't allow it.
Joemez wants to control but Stallone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stallone keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stallone escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Joemez scoring well with a low kick there.
Joemez scores with a head kick.
No luck for Stallone with that takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stallone.
Stallone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joemez tries to buck Stallone off but Stallone is having none of it.
Stallone decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Joemez misses with a kick to the body.
Joemez tries a head kick but it misses.
Stallone throws a counter combo.
Joemez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Stallone counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joemez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stallone is one step ahead there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stallone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stallone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joemez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joemez is trying to keep Stallone in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Joemez is on top in guard.
Stallone is pulling down on Joemez's head. It's preventing any offense from Joemez, at least for the moment.
Joemez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stallone manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joemez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stallone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stallone tries to free his leg and advance position but Joemez is retaining full guard.
Joemez is trying to hold Stallone in close to prevent damage but Stallone has managed to pass into half guard.
Stallone sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joemez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stallone pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleksandr Stallone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Joemez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Stallone counters with a takedown into side control.
Stallone stands up and beckons Joemez to his feet.
Stallone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joemez but Joemez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stallone has Joemez up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Stallone.
Stallone gets underhooks to prevent Joemez's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stallone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stallone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joemez is fending him off so far but Stallone persists. Nope, Joemez circles away and we're back to standing.
Stallone closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Joemez quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stallone trying to pass the guard but Joemez defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joemez is trying to get back to full guard.
Stallone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Joemez wants to get back to full guard but Stallone has mounted him!
Joemez regains half guard.
Joemez is looking to improve his position.
Stallone is controlling the pace.
Joemez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stallone pulls his head out easily.
Go Joemez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone controlling the action here.
Stallone uses his free foot to push down on Joemez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Joemez.
Stallone looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joemez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stallone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stallone wants to finish this one by submission but Joemez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Stallone.
Stallone lands a big shot there that rocks Joemez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joemez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone lands a big shot there that rocks Joemez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joemez is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Joemez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stallone looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oleksandr Stallone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Joemez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oleksandr Stallone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stallone winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oleksandr Stallone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ogedei Khan (ranked 5689 p4p, 527 weight class) and Ricky Prince (ranked 2423 p4p, 297 weight class). Ricky Prince has the eye of the tiger 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ogedei Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Prince!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Prince on his heels. He'll look to pass Prince's guard now, I'm sure.
Prince is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Khan throws an elbow that misses. Prince uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Khan's guard. Nice move by Prince!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prince postures up and lands a big shot to Khan's brow.
Prince postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan trying to control the position.
Prince is working Khan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Khan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Khan is taking a breather. Prince 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.
Khan prevents Prince from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince is controlling Khan's trapped leg to prevent Khan from advancing to side control.
Prince tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.
Prince regains full guard. Nicely done.
Prince has his hands on Khan's head, controlling the position.
Khan wants to control from the top but Prince keeps moving.
Prince is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prince is on top in guard.
Khan trying to keep a closed guard but Prince is proving a slippery customer.
Prince working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Khan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prince passes Khan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Prince stalling away here and it's allowed Khan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prince cracks Khan with a solid left hand.
Prince is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Prince cracks Khan with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prince is working Khan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Prince trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prince looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Prince with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Prince is working Khan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Prince scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prince is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Prince is in close to Khan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Prince landing with the ground and pound.
Prince working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to sweep but no luck.
Prince content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Prince lands a couple of digs.
Khan is breathing heavily.
Prince is in close to Khan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Prince showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Prince lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Prince postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Khan wants to stand but Prince is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prince lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Khan keeping full guard, as Prince tries to pass.
Prince lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Prince dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Prince decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Prince working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Prince is nestled in close to Khan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Prince takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Prince working the head and body with strikes.
Prince lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Prince looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khan is trying to stand up here but Prince is controlling him well.
Prince lands with a punch from half guard.
Khan is rocked!
Prince with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oh Khan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Prince is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Prince is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Khan is hurt! He's hurt bad - Prince fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Khan from any more punishment! Congratulations to Prince! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Prince!
A very excited looking Ricky Prince 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mckean (ranked 2862 p4p, 337 weight class) and Tommy Wizeau (ranked 3496 p4p, 400 weight class). Craig Mckean has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Mckean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Wizeau!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckean lands the left hand.
Mckean lands a really nice looking cross but Wizeau seems unphased.
Mckean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wizeau moves out of range as Mckean strikes.
Mckean on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wizeau shoots in for a takedown but Mckean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mckean leaves Wizeau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wizeau gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mckean stuffs the takedown.
Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau.
Mckean clinches with his opponent.
Mckean landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckean lands with a light punch inside.
Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wizeau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mckean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mckean manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mckean lands a hook that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mckean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards.
Mckean lands a knee to the head.
Mckean misses with a knee to the head.
Wizeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wizeau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mckean after a bit of a struggle.
Mckean lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckean.
Mckean lands with a short shot to the head.
Mckean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wizeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mckean scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Craig Mckean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckean throws an overhand right that lands on Wizeau's shoulder, as Wizeau tries to avoid the shot.
Mckean connects with a looping right hand.
Mckean fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wizeau on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckean sizes up Wizeau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mckean is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wizeau misses with a takedown attempt - Mckean sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mckean bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wizeau's head.
Mckean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mckean connects with a looping right hand.
Mckean scores with a nice right hand.
Mckean looks to land a left hand but Wizeau moved out of range nicely.
Mckean has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mckean.
Mckean keeps control of Wizeau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mckean stalls.
Wizeau wants to take the fight to the mat but Mckean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wizeau looking to stall.
Mckean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wizeau has a couple of punches blocked by Mckean.
Still in the clinch, Mckean scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wizeau wants to break free but Mckean has control.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean.
A bit of stalling here from Mckean.
Wizeau being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean.
Wizeau fails to pull guard.
Mckean is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mckean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wizeau is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wizeau is trying to force a seperation but Mckean has the dominant position.
Mckean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mckean is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Mckean.
A shot in the inside from Mckean.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mckean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckean lands a left hand.
Mckean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mckean connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mckean.
Mckean has Wizeau pushed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mckean landing knees to the head.
Wizeau tries to break free but Mckean pushes him back against the cage.
Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mckean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wizeau.
Mckean throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wizeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mckean connects with a jab.
Wizeau walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wizeau shoots in but no luck this time.
Mckean moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean.
Mckean working Wizeau over with knees to the body.
Wizeau letting Mckean take a breather here.
Mckean taking a breather.
Mckean lands with a left to the head.
Mckean holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckean lands a nice knee to the body.
Wizeau wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wizeau is breathing heavily.
Wizeau wants to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wizeau takes a shot to the head.
Wizeau successfully pulls guard.
Mckean wanted to stand there but Wizeau had control of the position.
Mckean is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wizeau is looking to stand up but Mckean isn't so interested in that idea.
Wizeau keeping full guard, as Mckean tries to pass.
Mckean trying to control the position from guard on top but Wizeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckean preventing the sweep.
Wizeau trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mckean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mckean wants to control from the top but Wizeau keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mckean displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wizeau.
Tommy Wizeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wizeau shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mckean as he avoids it easily.
Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau.
Mckean throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mckean lands a jab to the nose.
Craig Mckean is winning the standup battle so far.
Mckean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mckean misses with an uppercut. Wizeau saw that one coming.
Wizeau feints the counter takedown.
Mckean lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Mckean there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckean scores with a sloppy right hand. Wizeau should have avoided that one.
Wizeau blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Mckean.
Mckean throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wizeau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mckean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wizeau can do to turn this around?
Wizeau goes for a double leg but Mckean avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mckean continues to drive forward.
Mckean stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mckean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wizeau, pushing him back against the cage.
Mckean landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mckean avoiding damage.
Wizeau takes a shot to the head.
Mckean lands a nice uppercut.
Wizeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Craig Mckean has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Mckean to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Mckean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mckean lands a knee to the body.
Mckean lands with a light punch inside.
Mckean lands with a light punch inside.
Mckean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wizeaus head.
Mckean landing knees to the body.
Mckean lands a knee to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mckean.
Wizeau being controlled against the cage.
Mckean is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Mckean scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Mckean dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mckean drives through and clinches with Wizeau against the cage.
Mckean lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wizeau is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mckean working aggressively here.
Wizeau is trying to force a seperation but Mckean has the dominant position.
Mckean swings wildly with an uppercut but Wizeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mckean has Wizeau pressed against the cage.
Mckean will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wizeau up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckean connects with a knee to the head.
Wizeau working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wizeau tries to pull guard but Mckean holds him up against the cage and eventually Wizeau drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Mckean.
A shot in the inside from Mckean.
Wizeau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mckean taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mckean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wizeau fails to pull guard.
Mckean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mckean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards.
Mckean stalling against the cage.
Mckean's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mckean taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Mckean for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wizeau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mckean smiles and moves away.
Craig Mckean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Wizeau.
Wizeau clinches with his opponent.
Mckean scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mckean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wizeau backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wizeau.
A hook to the body from Mckean.
Wizeau takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mckean stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Wizeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wizeau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wizeau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mckean wants to control from the top but Wizeau keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckean wants to stand but Wizeau is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mckean wants to stand and escape but instead Wizeau has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mckean wants to sweep but no luck.
Wizeau controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mckean is looking to stand up but Wizeau isn't so interested in that idea.
Mckean is trying to control the position but Wizeau postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wizeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Mckean is retaining full guard.
Mckean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mckean tries to get out of the position.
Mckean keeping moving, preventing Wizeau from controlling successfully.
Wizeau stops Mckean from standing up.
Wizeau stands up over Mckean, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wizeau is looking to stand up but Mckean won't let him.
Wizeau tries to free his leg and advance position but Mckean is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mckean is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mckean throws a jab but it's blocked by Wizeau.
Mckean lands a head shot.
Tommy Wizeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mckean throws a lazy right hand but Wizeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Mckean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mckean, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:25
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Mckean!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Azzi (ranked 2608 p4p, 271 weight class) and Gaur Gerome (ranked 3404 p4p, 334 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 heavyweight 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, Mustafa Azzi!
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, Gaur Gerome!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerome loads up on a big right hand but Azzi slips the punch.
Azzi throwing a counter right hand but Gerome manages to avoid it.
Gerome takes a swing at Azzi's ribcage but misses.
Gerome has Azzi up against the cage in a clinch.
Gerome looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Azzi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gerome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gerome misses with a wild body shot.
Gerome misses with an uppercut
and Azzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gerome rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerome swings away with a body shot that misses
and Azzi counters with a nice uppercut.
Azzi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerome misses with a hook to the body
and Azzi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gerome swings widly with a right hand
and Azzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaur Gerome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gerome throws a lazy uppercut
and Azzi counters with a crisp one two that drops Gerome! Azzi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gerome to his feet! Gerome is in big trouble!
Gerome is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gerome misses with a wild body shot.
Azzi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azzi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gerome misses with a hook to the body
and Azzi counters with a straight right hand.
Gerome is still on wobbly legs! Can Azzi finish him?
Gerome swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Azzi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerome seems to have recovered his senses.
Gerome throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Azzi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Azzi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Azzi cracks Gerome with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Azzi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gerome to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gerome misses the body punch
and Azzi counters with a huge left! Gerome is in big trouble! He's backing up but Azzi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gerome from any more damage. A dominating finish by Azzi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustafa Azzi!
Mustafa Azzi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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