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Highland 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zia Pologe (ranked 25103 p4p, 6681 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 674 p4p, 639 weight class). Pologe comes to the cage accompanied by Die Young. Zia Pologe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Liam Murphy's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zia Pologe!
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, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Pologe is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Pologe blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zia Pologe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pologe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Pologe avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pologe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pologe holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Pologe blocking some punches.
Pologe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Pologe misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Pologe defends easily.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Pologe postures up.
Pologe stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy is pulling down on Pologe's head to control his posture.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pologe manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control but Pologe is working from the bottom.
Pologe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy pushes down on Pologe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pologe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy uses his free foot to push down on Pologe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pologe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Pologe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pologe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Pologe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pologe looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pologe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zia Pologe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Pologe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pologe controls his hands.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pologe to keep the fight standing.
Pologe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pologe blocks it.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy jumps guard but Pologe stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Pologe landing knees to the head.
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pologe uses from the top position.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Pologe pushes his legs off easily.
Pologe trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pologe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A good leg kick by Pologe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pologe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pologe passes into side control.
Murphy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pologe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy wants to control but Pologe is keeping busy.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pologe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pologe has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick by Pologe misses
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Pologe has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pologe walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pologe gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zia Pologe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pologe can't break the clinch.
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Pologe from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Pologe is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liam Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pologe frees his head nicely. Oh but Murphy has switched to an armbar! Pologe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Liam Murphy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Bad Boy (ranked 6366 p4p, 6499 weight class) and Richard Drake (ranked 682 p4p, 689 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Richard Drake was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitor Bad Boy!
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, Richard Drake!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drake. Bad Boy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drake catches Bad Boy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Bad Boy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bad Boy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drake missing with a left hand there. Bad Boy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bad Boy tries to keep at a distance but Drake has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bad Boy tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bad Boy's efforts to push away.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bad Boy's efforts to push away.
Bad Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Drake.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bad Boy tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Drake tries a body shot but Bad Boy blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Bad Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bad Boy is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bad Boy struggles to land a body shot inside as Drake controls his hands.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bad Boy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bad Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Bad Boy blocking some punches.
Drake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bad Boy or not.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
Bad Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bad Boy.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake prevents Bad Boy from breaking the clinch.
Drake lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Drake lands with a left to the head.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake lands an uppercut.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Bad Boy's ribcage. Bad Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bad Boy tries to work over Drake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Bad Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Bad Boy's head.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Drake.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bad Boys head.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake has Bad Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Bad Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake working aggressively here.
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bad Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bad Boy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Bad Boy tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Bad Boy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake working aggressively here.
We've been informed that Drake has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Drake.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Bad Boy's head.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bad Boy.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bad Boy.
Bad Boy is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bad Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Drake dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drake pushes Bad Boy up against the cage in a clinch.
Bad Boy tries to circle away but Drake has him pinned against the cage.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
Drake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bad Boy's efforts to push away.
A short right from Drake.
Bad Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake digs a right hand into Bad Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bad Boy's gas tank.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bad Boy misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake misses with a punch to the body.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bad Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Bad Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Bad Boy avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drake.
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Drake keeps control of Bad Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Bad Boy is looking to break free of the clinch but Drake has double underhooks.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bad Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Drake.
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
A right handed body shot lands from Drake.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bad Boy.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Bad Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Bad Boy blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Bad Boy tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Bad Boy blocking some punches.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake pushes Bad Boy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richard Drake seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bad Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake scores with a shot to the side of Bad Boy's head.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake gets through Bad Boy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bad Boy looking to stall.
Drake lands a shot to the body.
Drake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake has Bad Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Bad Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bad Boy tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy blocks an uppercut.
Bad Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Drake lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Bad Boy controls the action.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Bad Boy.
Drake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bad Boy backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Drake swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drake darts in and clinches Bad Boy up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bad Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake tries a body shot but Bad Boy blocks it.
Bad Boy can't break the clinch.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bad Boy tries to break free but Drake pushes him back against the cage.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Bad Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Bad Boy's ribcage. Bad Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Bad Boy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bad Boy has had enough of the clinch but Drake keeps him there for the moment.
Bad Boy tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake digs a right hand underneath Bad Boy's ribcage. Bad Boy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Drake fails to land.
Drake misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake has a couple of punches blocked by Bad Boy.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drake misses with some punches.
Drake working aggressively here.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Bad Boy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drake lands a right hand.
Drake throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
A right hand to the body from Drake.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drake tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bad Boy's elbow.
Drake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bad Boy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bad Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Drake lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Drake tries to throw a body punch but Bad Boy avoids it by throwing Drake back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bad Boy - that landed with a thud.
Drake works on Bad Boy's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Drake as the two fighters clinch.
Drake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bad Boy prevents a body shot from Drake.
Drake misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bad Boy is trying to break the clinch but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake working aggressively here.
Bad Boy tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake prevents Bad Boy from breaking the clinch.
Drake misses with some punches.
Bad Boy tries to break the clinch but Drake is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Bad Boy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake digs a right hand into Bad Boy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bad Boy's gas tank.
Drake misses with a punch on the inside.
Bad Boy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.
Drake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bad Boy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Drake misses with a hook from the clinch.
Drake throws a punch but it's blocked by Bad Boy.
Bad Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drake misses with some punches.
Bad Boy lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Bad Boy.
Drake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake keeps control of Bad Boy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vitor Bad Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bad Boy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Drake has him pressed against the cage.
Drake tries to work over Bad Boy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bad Boy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bad Boy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
Drake struggles to land a body shot inside as Bad Boy controls his hands.
Drake lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bad Boy working hard to break the clinch.
Drake swings wildly with an uppercut but Bad Boy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bad Boy is trying to push Drake away but Drake has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bad Boy is trying to break free.
Drake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bad Boy wants to get back to striking at distance but Drake won't allow it.
Drake has Bad Boy pressed against the cage, preventing Bad Boy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bad Boy tries a body shot but Drake blocks it.
Drake misses with a body punch.
Bad Boy blocks a body shot from Drake.
Richard Drake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drake lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Drake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Cross (ranked 25115 p4p, 6368 weight class) and Arcadius Custard (ranked 685 p4p, 647 weight class). Custard has chosen Kalax - Shibuya Lights as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philip Cross!
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, Arcadius Custard!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Custard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cross pinned against the cage. Cross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
Custard shoots in but no luck this time.
Custard tries to clinch up.
Custard looks for a takedown but Cross sprawls well.
Philip Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arcadius Custard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross looks to score with a jab to the body but Custard is just out of range.
Custard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Custard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Custard lunges at Cross with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cross's hand.
Cross slaps away a takedown attempt from Custard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Custard fails with a takedown attempt.
Custard wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
Custard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Custard misses with a head kick.
Cross appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Cross breaks the clinch.
Cross blocks a head kick by Custard.
Cross moves into range and clinches up with Custard.
Cross breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross connects with a high kick.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Custard defends it nicely.
Custard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cross has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Custard.
Custard moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Cross tries to land knees in the clinch but Custard avoids the damage to the body.
Custard is struggling to control the position.
Custard swings wildly with an uppercut but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Custard breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Cross.
Cross scores with a push kick.
Cross displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Custard.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Custard shoots in but Cross avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Custard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cross swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Cross could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cross misses with a series of wild punches.
Custard tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Custard avoids the body shot from Cross.
Cross defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Custard.
Cross fails with the takedown.
Custard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Custard throws a sloppy head kick and Cross moves out of range easily.
Cross is looking to counter the offense by Custard and move into the clinch.
Custard looks winded!
A head kick from Cross lands but Custard takes it in his stride.
Cross darts in and clinches Custard up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Cross dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cross moves into the clinch.
Custard misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Cross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Custard's efforts to push away.
Custard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross misses with a takedown
and Custard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cross thinking.
Custard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custard throws a front kick aimed at Cross's knee but Cross avoids it well.
Custard throws a series of punches but Cross moves out of range.
Arcadius Custard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Custard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross kicks Custard off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Custard. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
Custard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Custard has managed to clinch.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Custard can do to turn this around?
Custard tries to pull guard but Cross forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Custard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cross avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custard tries to clinch up.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Custard as he jumps to the side.
Custard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cross manages to avoid it.
Cross shoots in for a double leg but Custard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Custard shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense.
Custard tries for a takedown but Cross circles away easily
and Cross counters with a big head kick but Custard shrugs it off.
Custard is breathing heavily.
Custard gets tackled into the cage by Cross. Cross maintains the clinch.
Custard avoids a wild elbow strike from Cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is trying to push Custard away but Custard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Custard blocks a head kick by Cross.
Cross wants to clinch up but Custard keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Custard is defended easily by Cross.
As Custard tries to get set, Cross tries to push him back and clinch up but Custard manages to avoid the attempt.
Custard misses with a takedown
and Cross moves into the clinch.
Custard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Custard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross misses with a takedown
and Custard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cross thinking.
Cross doesn't manage to clinch there - Custard circles away.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Custard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Custard tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Custard looks for the body kick but Cross saw that one coming.
Cross is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Custard.
Philip Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Cross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Custard shoots in looking for a takedown but Cross manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Custard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Custard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cross changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Custard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Custard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Custard is looking to take this one to the mat.
Philip Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arcadius Custard.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cross is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Custard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
As Custard looks to move away, Cross throws a big counter combo but Custard just gets out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Philip Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Custard doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Custard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
 It looks like Philip Cross has been cut.
Custard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cross is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Custard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross manages to pull guard.
Custard would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cross has Custard pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Custard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cross trying to keep a closed guard but Custard is proving a slippery customer.
Custard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Custard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cross is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cross throws a head kick but Custard moves out of range.
Custard shoots in for a takedown but Cross shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Custard misses with a takedown attempt
and Cross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cross pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cross. Custard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cross leaves Custard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cross appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Custard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Custard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Cross is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cross with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Custard is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cross to keep the fight standing.
Cross is pressed up against the cage. Custard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cross down to the mat. Cross avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Custard but Custard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Custard misses with a head kick.
Custard doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Cross drops down looking for a counter takedown but Custard sprawls and moves away.
Cross moves in looking to clinch but Custard pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Cross as Custard shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Arcadius Custard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Philip Cross is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cross throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Cross showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cross 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Cross!
Arcadius Custard was interviewed post fight and said 'Big thanks for my family, friends and fans for all the support they give me.
Respect for my opponent for the good fight.
See you all soon!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Mcnally (ranked 6209 p4p, 6054 weight class) and Softly Whispering (ranked 453 p4p, 446 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
145
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Orlando Mcnally!
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, Softly Whispering!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whispering swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcnally counters with a two punch combo.
Mcnally punishes Whispering's body with a nice straight punch.
Mcnally keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Whispering backs away, Mcnally returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Whispering thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch combination from Whispering misses.
Mcnally is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whispering.
Mcnally ducks under a wild hook from Whispering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whispering throws a jab when Mcnally was well out of range.
Mcnally bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Whispering has his takedown stuffed
letting Mcnally counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whispering swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcnally counters with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mcnally.
A jab from Whispering misses.
Whispering throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mcnally counters by clinching up.
Mcnally has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Whispering clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whispering tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mcnally landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whispering manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcnally misses with a head shot. Whispering uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mcnally throwing strikes from guard but Whispering blocks nicely.
Whispering is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Whispering slips a nice elbow through Mcnally's hands, connecting with Mcnally's forehead.
Mcnally knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Whispering on the ground.
Whispering lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mcnally is looking to control Whispering's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcnally avoid being mounted?
Whispering seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whispering is pressing down on Mcnally's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcnally is holding on for now.
Whispering drops an elbow to the side of Mcnally's head.
Mcnally is trying to get back to full guard.
Whispering working over Mcnally with some ground and pound. Mcnally looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whispering looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcnally with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mcnally is staying active underneath Whispering, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Whispering lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whispering is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've been informed that Whispering has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Whispering unloading with bombs!
Whispering scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcnally?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whispering with shots to the head and body - Mcnally looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mcnally slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whispering lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mcnally wants to improve his position but Whispering is controlling well.
Whispering slips a nice elbow through Mcnally's hands, connecting with Mcnally's forehead.
Whispering looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whispering slips a nice elbow through Mcnally's hands, connecting with Mcnally's forehead.
Mcnally is not content to let Whispering control the position.
Whispering lands with a punch from half guard.
Mcnally preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mcnally is looking to escape.
Mcnally definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whispering seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Softly Whispering dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Whispering throws the left hand but Mcnally avoids the punch easily.
Jab by Mcnally.
Whispering fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mcnally sprawls well initially but Whispering persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcnally won't allow Whispering to pass to mount.
Whispering lands strikes from half guard.
Whispering lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whispering working Mcnally over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcnally pushes Whispering off looking to stand but Whispering dives back in and keeps control.
Mcnally is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whispering scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcnally on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Whispering 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnally wants to get back to full guard.
Whispering is thwarting Mcnally's attempts to control the position.
Mcnally is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Whispering pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whispering lands a nice short elbow.
Mcnally is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Whispering scores with a couple of nice shots.
Whispering lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Whispering.
Mcnally makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Whispering misses with a body punch
and Mcnally counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcnally ducks under a wild hook from Whispering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcnally displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whispering throws out the jab.
Mcnally keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whispering dives in and grabs Mcnally's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcnally pushes down on Whispering's head and hops out.
Good leg kick by Mcnally.
Whispering misses with an uppercut
and Whispering takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcnally is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcnally moves out of range as Whispering strikes.
Whispering fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcnally appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcnally misses with a head kick.
Mcnally lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whispering throws a body shot but no joy.
Orlando Mcnally is winning the standup battle so far.
Whispering throws a half hearted mid kick.
Whispering misses with a double jab
and Mcnally counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Mcnally scores with a four punch combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whispering throws a nice looking combination but Mcnally bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice leg kick from Mcnally, right into the meat of the thigh.
Whispering is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Whispering throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Mcnally was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Whispering misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mcnally counters with a nice body kick.
Whispering shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcnally cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Orlando Mcnally is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whispering misses with an uppercut
and Mcnally counters with a good, hard body kick but Whispering shrugs it off.
Mcnally slips under a jab from Whispering.
Mcnally went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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 Orlando Mcnally will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Whispering drives through with a takedown into Mcnally's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Whispering postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whispering scoring with punches to the head and body.
Whispering has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mcnally is trying to control the position but Whispering postures up.
Whispering working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mcnally's head.
Whispering got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mcnally has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whispering has managed to get both his arms back between Mcnally's legs - danger averted.
Mcnally is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mcnally looking for a guillotine here but Whispering defends easily.
Softly Whispering has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whispering postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Whispering is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcnally is looking to sweep but instead, Whispering has passed into half guard.
Whispering moves nicely into side control.
Mcnally pushes Whispering away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whispering gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Mcnally is working to avoid the ground and pound but Whispering connects with a decent elbow.
Whispering creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mcnally is not content to let Whispering control the position.
Mcnally is trying to work for a sweep but Whispering has mounted him!
Mcnally regains half guard.
Whispering winds up and cracks Mcnally with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whispering connects with a nice short shot to Mcnally's temple.
Mcnally has hold of Whispering's hands but Whispering slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Whispering working over Mcnally with some ground and pound. Mcnally looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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. Whispering connects with a nice short shot to Mcnally's temple.
Mcnally has hold of Whispering's hands but Whispering slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Whispering is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Whispering looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whispering lands a nice short elbow.
Mcnally on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mcnally tries to get out of the position.
Mcnally is looking to escape.
Whispering is nestled in close to Mcnally, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Whispering.
Whispering lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Whispering 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whispering takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ground and pound from Whispering.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whispering lands a nice short elbow.
Whispering working over Mcnally with some ground and pound. Mcnally looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mcnally has hold of Whispering's hands but Whispering slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mcnally is looking to control Whispering's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcnally avoid being mounted?
Whispering lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whispering lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whispering looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mcnally with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Whispering working the head and body with strikes.
 Mcnally is rocked!
Whispering prevents Mcnally from improving his position.
Whispering has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ground and pound from Whispering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whispering prevents Mcnally from standing back up.
Whispering looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Whispering winds up and cracks Mcnally with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mcnally wants to control but Whispering is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mcnally is pressing down on Whispering's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whispering's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Whispering working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whispering is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Mcnally is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Whispering sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mcnally's guard.
Mcnally is not content to let Whispering control the position.
Whispering 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.
Whispering scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mcnally tries to get to full guard but Whispering has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Softly Whispering comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whispering 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Softly Whispering!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan (ranked 5311 p4p, 5940 weight class) and Matheus Cano (ranked 534 p4p, 580 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan!
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, Matheus Cano!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanjanasuwan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kanjanasuwan - the referee stops the clock and Cano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kanjanasuwan. Cano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kanjanasuwan clinches up against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cano feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Cano does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kanjanasuwan!
Kanjanasuwan lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cano counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kanjanasuwan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cano trying to control but Kanjanasuwan is working from the bottom.
Cano thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cano postures up in Kanjanasuwan's guard and throws a big left but Kanjanasuwan blocks it.
Cano stops Kanjanasuwan from standing up.
Cano trying to control but Kanjanasuwan is working from the bottom.
Cano working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Kanjanasuwan manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kanjanasuwan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kanjanasuwan wants it to stay on the feet.
Kanjanasuwan looks to land a body kick but Cano moved away.
Cano shoots in looking for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kanjanasuwan wants it to stay on the feet.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Cano.
Kanjanasuwan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cano tries to close the distance and clinch but Kanjanasuwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kanjanasuwan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kanjanasuwan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kanjanasuwan scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Kanjanasuwan. No joy for Cano on that attempt.
Cano looks winded!
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kanjanasuwan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cano.
Kanjanasuwan lands with a slapping head kick.
Cano feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cano has gone for a leg lock! Kanjanasuwan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cano's guard.
Kanjanasuwan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kanjanasuwan has managed to get both his arms back between Cano's legs - danger averted.
Kanjanasuwan postures up.
Cano working a defensive guard but Kanjanasuwan passes into half guard.
Kanjanasuwan tries to stand and escape but Cano is controlling the position.
Cano is looking for a sweep. Kanjanasuwan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kanjanasuwan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
Cano looks for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan sprawls well.
Kanjanasuwan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kanjanasuwan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cano's head.
Cano fails with the takedown.
Kanjanasuwan stuffs the takedown attempt from Cano. Cano gets slowly back to his feet.
Kanjanasuwan is looking for a counter combo.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan is winning the standup battle so far.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanjanasuwan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cano takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cano gets tackled into the cage by Kanjanasuwan. Kanjanasuwan maintains the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan gets underhooks to prevent Cano's takedown attempt.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matheus Cano.
Cano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kanjanasuwan is defending well.
Cano is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cano is working for takedown but Kanjanasuwan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kanjanasuwan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nice elbow from Kanjanasuwan.
 It looks like Matheus Cano has been cut.
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanjanasuwan scores with a leg kick.
Kanjanasuwan lands a head kick. Cano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that half lands.
Cano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kanjanasuwan but Kanjanasuwan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kanjanasuwan forces Cano back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cano.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanjanasuwan moves into range and clinches up with Cano.
Kanjanasuwan stalling the fight.
Kanjanasuwan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cano fails with a takedown attempt.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanjanasuwan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan rushes Cano and presses him up against the cage.
Kanjanasuwan lands a nice knee to the body.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanjanasuwan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch but Cano moves out of range.
Kanjanasuwan throws a nice looking combination but Cano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kanjanasuwan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanjanasuwan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kanjanasuwan stops a takedown attempt from Cano.
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanjanasuwan clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cano looking for a takedown.
Kanjanasuwan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kanjanasuwan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cano swats away the attempt to clinch by Kanjanasuwan.
Cano looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kanjanasuwan has one foot on Cano's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanjanasuwan lands a head kick!
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kanjanasuwan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matheus Cano's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cano wants to clinch but Kanjanasuwan slips to the side
and Kanjanasuwan counters with a one-two to the body.
Kanjanasuwan throws a sloppy head kick and Cano moves out of range easily.
Cano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kanjanasuwan's waist but Kanjanasuwan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cano off to one side.
No joy there for Kanjanasuwan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cano is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kanjanasuwan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kanjanasuwan.
Cano doesn't manage to clinch there - Kanjanasuwan circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanjanasuwan tries to clinch but Cano moves away
and Cano counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cano.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cano content to stall in guard here.
Cano has gone for a leg lock! Kanjanasuwan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cano's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cano punching to the body, from the bottom.
Cano trying to control the position.
Cano has his foot on Kanjanasuwan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kanjanasuwan works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Cano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kanjanasuwan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kanjanasuwan is looking to stand up but Cano won't let him.
Kanjanasuwan preventing the sweep.
Matheus Cano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanjanasuwan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cano can do to turn this around?
Cano isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kanjanasuwan stacks Cano on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kanjanasuwan!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanjanasuwan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kanjanasuwan has managed to clinch.
Kanjanasuwan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanjanasuwan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan breaks from the clinch.
Kanjanasuwan throws a series of punches but Cano avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cano wants to clinch.
Kanjanasuwan throws a head kick that misses.
Cano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kanjanasuwan has Cano up against the cage in a clinch.
Kanjanasuwan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kanjanasuwan wants to break the clinch but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kanjanasuwan breaks the clinch.
Cano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kanjanasuwan scores with a head kick. Cano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kanjanasuwan 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chinnarach Kanjanasuwan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Scobie (ranked 3816 p4p, 4616 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 428 p4p, 502 weight class). Max Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Malcolm Scobie!
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, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scobie!
Scobie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Scobie had a free shot at his head there.
Power moves out of range as Scobie strikes.
Power takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malcolm Scobie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Scobie does no damage.
Scobie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scobie lands a right hook to the body.
Scobie throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scobie scores with a nice strike.
Scobie scores with a nice strike.
Scobie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Power stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scobie scores with a hook to the body. Power takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scobie lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scobie lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scobie lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Scobie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Scobie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Scobie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Power shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scobie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Scobie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scobie lands a jab.
Scobie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Power on the side of the head.
Scobie scores with a jab. Power acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scobie misses with a hook.
Power looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scobie is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Power is trying hard to land a takedown here. Scobie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malcolm Scobie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scobie clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Scobie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scobie scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Scobie as Power shoots in.
Scobie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Powers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Scobie.
Power tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scobie stuffs the takedown.
Scobie throws a nice looking combination but Power bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Power looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scobie.
Scobie lands a big uppercut and Power crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Power looks OK. Scobie waves Power back to his feet!
Power will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Power looks winded!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scobie.
Scobie moves into range and connects with a jab.
 Power is rocked!
Scobie cracks Power with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Power tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Scobie pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Power is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Scobie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Bates (ranked 3423 p4p, 4475 weight class) and Grover Montoya (ranked 463 p4p, 572 weight class). Steve Bates 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Bates!
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, Grover Montoya!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Montoya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bates is keeping busy.
Montoya dodges an elbow strike from Bates.
Bates misses with an elbow over the top.
Montoya struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Montoya scores with a shot to the side of Bates's head.
Bates is trying to pull guard but Montoya has him pressed against the cage.
Montoya is leaning against Bates and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bates has Montoya pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bates pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Montoya tumbling to the mat - Bates dives into Montoya's guard.
Bates throws an elbow that misses. Montoya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bates's guard. Nice move by Montoya!
Montoya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Montoya trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates trying to keep a closed guard but Montoya is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montoya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bates has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Montoya has managed to get both his arms back between Bates's legs - danger averted.
Montoya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Montoya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bates is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Montoya defends well.
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.
Montoya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bates throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
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.
Bates working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Montoya has passed into half guard!
Montoya wants to pass to mount but Bates is defending the position.
Montoya moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Bates.
Bates is trying to improve his position.
Montoya advances to mount.
Bates is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bates is working hard here to advance position.
Montoya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montoya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bates is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bates regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Montoya in particular looking to stall.
Bates is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Montoya pulls his head out easily.
Montoya stops Bates from getting back to his feet.
Montoya prevents Bates from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates looking for submissions off his back.
Bates is trying to control but Montoya passes into side control!
Montoya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bates tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grover Montoya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Montoya looks to land a left hand but Bates moved out of range nicely.
Bates throws the left hand but Montoya avoids the punch easily.
Montoya just misses with a punch to the body.
Bates connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Montoya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Bates 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Steve Bates has been cut.
Montoya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montoya misses with an uppercut
and Bates counters with a shoot takedown. Montoya fights it but they end up in guard.
Montoya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bates controls the pace.
Bates drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Montoya dives on top into guard.
Montoya trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montoya stopping the sweep attempt from Bates.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates has an active guard here but Montoya has managed to pass into half guard.
Bates is looking for a sweep. Montoya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Montoya wants to free his trapped foot but Bates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bates tries to roll over but Montoya keeps him under control.
Bates is trying to maintain the position but Montoya is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Montoya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Bates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grover Montoya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bates strikes from the bottom but Montoya uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Montoya working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Montoya seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bates is trying to work for a sweep but Montoya has mounted him!
Bates is trying desperately to improve position.
Montoya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bates tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Montoya controlling the pace for now.
Bates tries to hold on but Montoya pushes him away.
Bates is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Montoya controlling from the full mount.
Bates is working to get back to half guard.
Montoya wants to control the pace but Bates is squirming around nicely.
Bates is looking to improve his position but Montoya isn't that keen on the idea.
Montoya can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bates is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bates manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grover Montoya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Bates's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bates slips under a jab.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montoya moves away.
Bates throws a good cross that connects.
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Montoya to score with a decent uppercut.
Bates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montoya.
Montoya throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Montoya drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Montoya drops his hands momentarily and Bates takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Montoya scores with a body shot.
Montoya misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
No joy there for Bates, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bates walks into a left hand.
Montoya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Bates thuds his right hand into Montoya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bates walks into a jab.
Bates on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates lands a jab to the head.
Bates misses with a looping right.
Montoya stalks Bates and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bates's face. Bates staggers backwards, shaken.
Grover Montoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montoya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Montoya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab by Montoya.
Montoya gets caught napping as Bates dives in and scores a takedown. Montoya manages to retain guard.
Bates trying to control the position from guard on top but Montoya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Montoya is trying to control the position but Bates postures up.
Bates postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Montoya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bates in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steve Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bates postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Montoya is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bates, into his guard.
Montoya trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Montoya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates wants to improve his position but instead Montoya has moved into half guard.
Montoya is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bates is trying to control but can't.
Bates wants to improve his position but Montoya is controlling well.
Montoya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bates is looking to improve his position.
Montoya takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Montoya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Montoya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montoya dips to his left and cracks Bates with an uppercut!
Bates is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A cross from Montoya lands.
Bates lands with a nice body punch.
A low kick from Bates misses
and Montoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Montoya lands a nice shot that snaps Bates's head back.
Bates is rocked!
Montoya connects with a nice cross there... Bates is looking wobbly and Montoya recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Bates to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Montoya jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Grover Montoya!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Calderwood (ranked 3032 p4p, 3945 weight class) and Larry Shark (ranked 403 p4p, 505 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tam Calderwood !
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, Larry Shark!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calderwood drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Shark trying to keep a closed guard but Calderwood is proving a slippery customer.
Calderwood pushes down on Shark's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Calderwood looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calderwood wants to control but Shark is keeping him busy.
Shark trying to hold on to Calderwood 's head to control him but Calderwood postures up.
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Calderwood moves nicely into side control.
Shark tries to improve position but can't.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood postures up.
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.
Calderwood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shark, who protects the arm well.
Calderwood tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Shark struggling a bit here.
Calderwood tries for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
Shark sneaks back into half guard.
Calderwood is trying to work for a kimura but Shark is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shark has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Calderwood is working away from the top position though.
Calderwood is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shark with the active half guard here but Calderwood passes nicely into side control.
Calderwood goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Calderwood but great work by Shark.
Shark is looking to take a break and control but Calderwood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calderwood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Shark's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Calderwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calderwood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calderwood trying to control here.
We've been informed that Shark has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shark is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shark throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calderwood keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shark seems to be working for a kimura but Calderwood defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calderwood wants to improve his position but Shark is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Calderwood is not content to let Shark control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Calderwood dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shark gets caught flat footed, as Calderwood shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Shark is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderwood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shark can do to turn this around?
Shark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shark can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Calderwood controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calderwood postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Calderwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calderwood passes Shark's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark trying to control here.
Calderwood is trying to control. Shark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Calderwood is looking to stall here but Shark recovers full guard.
Shark has Calderwood pulled in close to control his posture.
Calderwood trying to control but Shark is working from the bottom.
Shark has his foot on Calderwood 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Calderwood works his way back into a safe position though.
Shark looking to control but Calderwood passes into half guard.
Shark is not content to let Calderwood control the position.
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.
Shark trying to control here.
Shark is looking to improve his position.
Calderwood wants to work for an arm triangle but Shark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Calderwood is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Shark still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Shark has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Shark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Calderwood keeps working.
Calderwood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Shark off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shark trying to control the position but Calderwood manages to sink in the hooks.
Shark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Calderwood haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shark fending off the submission attempt from Calderwood .
Calderwood gets his hands free as Shark looks to control.
Shark fending off the submission attempt from Calderwood .
Calderwood wants to control but Shark is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shark defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Calderwood tries to get the hooks in deep but Shark pushed the leg off.
Shark looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Calderwood wants to control but Shark manages to buck him off and is now in Calderwood 's guard! Nice work there by Shark!
Calderwood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shark wants to control from the top but Calderwood keeps moving.
Calderwood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tam Calderwood dominated that second round.
That's time! Calderwood 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Calderwood moves out of range as Shark strikes.
Calderwood shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Shark flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Calderwood is looking for a kimura but Shark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Calderwood to get the leverage.
Calderwood is controlling the pace.
Shark is looking to improve his position.
Tam Calderwood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shark is looking to control Calderwood 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shark avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shark is trying is best to control the position here.
Shark looking for submissions off his back.
Calderwood is working for a kimura but Shark is defending it quite comfortably.
Calderwood is working for a kimura but Shark is defending it quite comfortably.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Calderwood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Calderwood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Shark trying to control here.
Shark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calderwood wants to take a breather but Shark is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shark trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Calderwood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calderwood drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shark tries to improve position but can't.
Shark wants to control but Calderwood postures up.
Shark is trying to improve his position.
Calderwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Calderwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shark is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Calderwood is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shark is squirming around, avoiding Calderwood 's attempts to control the action.
Calderwood prevents Shark from getting the reversal.
Calderwood jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shark manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Calderwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Calderwood working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark is trying to control Calderwood 's posture but Calderwood avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Calderwood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calderwood , 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Calderwood !
Tam Calderwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vai Crackudo (ranked 2866 p4p, 2872 weight class) and Jose Galvao (ranked 397 p4p, 399 weight class). Crackudo comes to the cage accompanied by VAI CRACUDO. Galvao has chosen Ye - Burna Boy as his entrance music. Jose Galvao 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vai Crackudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Galvao!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crackudo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Crackudo misses with an uppercut. Galvao saw that one coming.
Crackudo looks to land a right hand but Galvao moved out of range.
Crackudo misses with a looping right.
Galvao moves out of range as Crackudo strikes.
A slow jab from Galvao misses its intended target.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crackudo.
Galvao's coach down at Hardcore Island MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Galvao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Crackudo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Galvao.
Galvao tries to counter with a clinch but Crackudo shakes him off and moves away.
Crackudo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Galvao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crackudo throws a hook but Galvao avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crackudo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Galvao moves out of range as Crackudo strikes.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Crackudo.
Galvao staying out of range there.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Crackudo.
Galvao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Vai Crackudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Crackudo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao moves away from the strike by Crackudo.
Galvao slips under a jab from Crackudo.
Crackudo sets himself, and Galvao steps forward looking for the clinch! Crackudo avoids it this time.
Crackudo throws a jab when Galvao was well out of range.
Crackudo works the jab nicely.
Crackudo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Galvao ducks under a wild hook from Crackudo.
Galvao takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crackudo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Galvao slips a jab from Crackudo.
Crackudo misses with a straight left.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Crackudo has cracked Galvao with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Crackudo lands another huge swinging hook and Galvao tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Galvao, before Crackudo can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vai Crackudo!
Vai Crackudo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Needle Dick (ranked 1858 p4p, 1817 weight class) and Hans Holmes (ranked 215 p4p, 211 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Holmes's choice of entrance music: Mama Said Knock You Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Needle Dick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Dick counters by moving into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Holmes looks winded!
Holmes blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Dick definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Dick lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick stalling the fight.
Dick taking a breather.
Dick pushes Holmes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dick cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Dick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dick lands a left hand.
Dick lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Dick.
Dick is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Nice body punch from Dick - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick is working Holmes over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Dick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Come on Dick - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dick can't find room to land a body shot as Holmes controls the action.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Dick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Holmes wants to break free but Dick has control.
Holmes prevents a body shot from Dick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Hans Holmes has been cut.
Nice body punch from Dick - that landed with a thud.
Dick is working Holmes over against the cage.
Dick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dick creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
Dick cracks Holmes with a nice body shot.
Dick is stalling here.
Dick is leaning against Holmes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dick is pushing Holmes up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dick works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Dick.
Nice body punch from Dick.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick digs a right hand underneath Holmes's ribcage. Holmes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dick as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dick.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dick misses with a punch to the body.
Dick pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dick tries a body shot but Holmes blocks it.
Dick unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Holmes! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dick is unloading with more strikes now! Holmes drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needle Dick!
Needle Dick is the new heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Needle Dick was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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