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IXF XII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Legend (ranked 4757 p4p, 5047 weight class) and Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 550 p4p, 569 weight class). Legend's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Long Legged Larry. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Larry Legend!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vinogradov!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Legend.
Legend feints and then cracks Vinogradov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vinogradov down.
Good leg kick by Legend.
Legend swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Vinogradov tries to counter it with a takedown but Legend pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Legend throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vinogradov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Legend keeping moving, preventing Vinogradov from controlling successfully.
Legend on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Legend tries to get out of the position.
Vinogradov drops back looking for a leg! Legend is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Legend manages to kick Vinogradov off! Vinogradov jumps back into Legend's guard.
Vinogradov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vinogradov stacks Legend 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 Vinogradov!
Vinogradov has hold of Legend's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Legend seems comfortable defending it but Vinogradov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Legend is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Legend is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vinogradov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sergey Vinogradov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between War Path (ranked 4277 p4p, 4989 weight class) and Wanderlei Nogueira (ranked 555 p4p, 618 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, War Path!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wanderlei Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Path shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nogueira pinned against the cage. Nogueira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nogueira digs a good body shot into Path's ribs.
Nogueira punishes Path's body with a nice straight punch.
Nogueira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nogueira digs a good hook to Path's body.
Path is breathing heavily.
Path avoids the body shot from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
 It looks like War Path has been cut.
Nogueira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Path tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Path back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Nogueira.
Nogueira misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nogueira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Path was well out of range. Poor timing from Nogueira.
Nogueira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nogueira digs a good body shot into Path's ribs.
Nogueira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Path on the side of the head.
Nogueira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Path went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nogueira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nogueira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nogueira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nogueira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Path was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nogueira.
Path fails to land the takedown.
A combination from Path does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Path.
Path thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Path on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Path moves out of range as Nogueira strikes.
Path swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Path fails with a takedown attempt.
Nogueira has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Path is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira throws a hook to the side of Path's head but Path sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Path throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nogueira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nogueira lands a nice looking body shot.
Nogueira feints a jab promting Path to slip. Nogueira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Path slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A combination from Nogueira does no damage.
Nogueira just misses with a punch to the body.
Nogueira lands a big head kick that sends Path tumbling to the mat! Nogueira takes a step backwards and waves Path back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Path is rocked!
Nogueira throws a right and a left that Path avoids nicely.
Oh Path is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Path fails to land the takedown.
Wanderlei Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Path seems to have got his legs back now.
Path blocks a jab.
Nogueira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nogueira punishes Path's body with a nice straight punch.
Path tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nogueira tries to bum rush Path with a series of wild strikes but Path uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Path takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nogueira looks to land a combination but Path avoids it well.
Path looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Path throws a leg kick
and Nogueira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira throws out a counter right but Path avoids it with no problem.
Nogueira scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira misses with a wild body shot.
Path wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira avoids the head kick by Path.
Path darts in looking for a takedown but Nogueira gets double underhooks and turns Path into the cage.
Nogueira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Path throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Path keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch but Path keeps him there for the moment.
Nogueira tries to break free but Path pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira tries to break free but Path pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Path jumps into guard, dragging Nogueira to the mat.
Nogueira being controlled here momentarily.
Path wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Nogueira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on War Path's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Path misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nogueira gets tackled into the cage by Path. Path maintains the clinch.
Path wants to break free but Nogueira has control.
Nogueira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nogueira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nogueira tries to circle away but Path has him pinned against the cage.
Path looking for a takedown.
Path is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nogueira to keep the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Nogueira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nogueira manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path shoots in and bounces Nogueira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Path thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control the position but Path says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Path is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Path seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Nogueira for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Path is working for a submission of some sort.
Path with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Path's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Path throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nogueira to regain full guard.
Path is looking to stand up but Nogueira won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Path is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Path fails with the takedown
and Nogueira counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Path.
Path tries to clinch but Nogueira is having none of it.
Path closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nogueira quickly recovers to half guard.
Path not doing much here.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Path not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
War Path dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on War Path's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nogueira scores with a hook to the body. Path takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Path has closed the distance and engaged Nogueira in a clinch.
Path has Nogueira pressed against the cage, preventing Nogueira from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Path keeps control of Nogueira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nogueira wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nogueira tries to circle away but Path has him pinned against the cage.
Path wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nogueira has him pressed against the cage.
Nogueira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Good body shot from Path.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nogueira wants to get back to striking at distance but Path won't allow it.
Nogueira wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nogueira tries to break the clinch but Path is controlling the position.
Nogueira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira is trying to force a seperation but Path has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Path.
Path has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nogueira after a bit of a struggle.
Path is trying to pull guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Path is trying to pull guard but Nogueira turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for War Path. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Path tries to break free but Nogueira pushes him back against the cage.
Nogueira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Path.
Nogueira tries to break the clinch but Path is controlling the position.
Path jumps into guard, dragging Nogueira to the mat.
Path looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
War Path overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Path wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Path is on top in guard.
Path gets to his feet. Nogueira looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nogueira scores with a leg kick.
Path tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nogueira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the body from Nogueira misses
and Path counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Path, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nogueira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Path moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Path shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nogueira's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Path sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Path tries to stand but Nogueira is controlling from the bottom.
Path passes Nogueira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Path sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nogueira defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Path is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Path thows a huge punch but Nogueira dodges it nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
War Path showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Path has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... War Path!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leon Smalls (ranked 3725 p4p, 4385 weight class) and Issac Field (ranked 337 p4p, 381 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Leon Smalls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Issac Field!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smalls drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Field is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smalls drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Smalls jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smalls working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smalls has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smalls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smalls trying to control the position from guard on top but Field is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Field wants to stand and escape but Smalls is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls pushes down on Field's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smalls wants to work for an arm triangle but Field is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smalls is trying to control the action in half guard but Field is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smalls scores with a couple of nice shots.
Field really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smalls. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smalls is working for a kimura but Field is defending it quite comfortably.
Smalls is working for a kimura but Field is defending it quite comfortably.
Smalls is pressing down on Field's thigh, looking to free his foot. Field is holding on for now.
Smalls working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Field wants to get back to his feet.
Field is refusing to be controlled, as Smalls sits in half guard.
Field looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smalls missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smalls uses his free foot to push down on Field's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Field.
Smalls is landing with some decent strikes but Field is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smalls looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Smalls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Field wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Smalls.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smalls is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Field can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Field defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smalls.
Smalls throws some wild stikes that Field manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smalls thowing shots but they're missing.
Smalls thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Smalls looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Field tries to buck Smalls off but he can't manage it.
Smalls working for a guillotine from mount but Field is in no mood to give up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Field is squirming around, avoiding Smalls's attempts to control the action.
Smalls wants to take his opponent's back but Field doesn't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leon Smalls dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Field misses with a low kick.
Field lands a slapping body shot.
Smalls ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Field pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Field throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Field misses.
Field thuds his right hand into Smalls's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smalls clinches up with Field and pushes him back against the cage.
Smalls is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smalls doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smalls turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Smalls trying to control the position but Field is working away.
Smalls looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Field is pushing Smalls's head away, looking to escape. Smalls manages to hold on to the position though.
Smalls wants to control but Field is keeping him busy.
Smalls has hold of Field's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Field tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Smalls cranks the arm and Field screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Field, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leon Smalls!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 3819 p4p, 3756 weight class) and Pat Risher (ranked 186 p4p, 182 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brett Shoenfeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pat Risher!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shoenfeld swats away the attempt to clinch by Risher.
Shoenfeld shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Risher is trying to defend but Shoenfeld finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but Risher defending well.
Risher looking for submissions off his back.
Risher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Shoenfeld frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld wants to control the pace but Risher is squirming around nicely.
Risher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Shoenfeld putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Shoenfeld tries to control but Risher wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld works his way to his opponent's back.
Shoenfeld controlling well, preventing Risher from escaping the position.
Risher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shoenfeld. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shoenfeld looking to break Risher's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Risher remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shoenfeld will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Risher defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shoenfeld's arms.
Shoenfeld has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shoenfeld sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Risher taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Shoenfeld!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Quigley (ranked 3755 p4p, 3378 weight class) and Phuck Yermutha (ranked 464 p4p, 429 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matthew Quigley!
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, Phuck Yermutha!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yermutha moves into the clinch successfully.
Yermutha jumps guard but Quigley stands there with Yermutha around his waist. Yermutha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yermutha is trying to pull guard but Quigley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Yermutha tries to pull guard but Quigley won't allow it.
Matthew Quigley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phuck Yermutha.
A short uppercut from Quigley.
Yermutha pulls guard effortlessly.
Yermutha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Quigley can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Quigley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Quigley's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yermutha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yermutha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quigley manages to get himself to full guard.
Yermutha passes Quigley's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yermutha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Quigley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Quigley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yermutha on the ground.
Yermutha seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Yermutha is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Yermutha seems to be working for a kimura but Quigley defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yermutha is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Yermutha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quigley is just riding it out for now. Yermutha eventually gives up the hold.
Yermutha is trying for a kimura here. Quigley looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yermutha wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phuck Yermutha!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Strasburg (ranked 3737 p4p, 2478 weight class) and Carlton Yonge (ranked 463 p4p, 322 weight class). Strasburg's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Seven Nation Army. Carlton Yonge 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Strasburg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlton Yonge!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yonge lands a two punch combo.
Strasburg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yonge quickly recovers to half guard.
Yonge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yonge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yonge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Strasburg won't allow Yonge to sweep him here.
Strasburg controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Yonge looking for a sweep. Not yet Yonge, not yet.
Yonge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strasburg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Strasburg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasburg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yonge for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strasburg gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strasburg is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yonge can't fight it off and eventually Strasburg manages to take the fight to the floor. Yonge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yonge pushes Strasburg off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Strasburg.
Yonge fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Strasburg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Yonge scores with a jab.
Yonge connects with a single shot there.
Strasburg shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yonge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yonge is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Yonge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Strasburg stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonge tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strasburg staying calm.
Strasburg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Strasburg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Yonge is looking to regain half guard here but Strasburg keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yonge struggling a bit here.
Yonge tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Yonge's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strasburg taking a breather here.
Yonge struggling a bit here.
Yonge seems a little lost for a moment, as Strasburg dominates the positioning.
Strasburg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Yonge dominated that round.
That's time! Strasburg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strasburg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yonge.
Yonge with a hook.
Yonge digs a good hook to Strasburg's body.
Strasburg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Yonge manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Strasburg 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonge working a defensive guard here.
Yonge wants to sweep but no luck.
Strasburg controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strasburg is fighting to break Yonge's control of his arms but Yonge is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yonge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Strasburg slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Yonge blocks a leg kick.
Strasburg tries to move into range but Yonge moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yonge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yonge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strasburg misses with a takedown attempt - Yonge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yonge throws a counter combo.
Carlton Yonge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strasburg takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strasburg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strasburg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yonge sprawls and moves away.
Yonge lands a really nice looking cross but Strasburg seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonge tests Strasburg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yonge tries to score with a low kick but Strasburg moves his leg out of the way.
Strasburg gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yonge tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Strasburg wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yonge is trying to control Strasburg's posture but Strasburg avoids it.
Yonge pushes Strasburg away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Strasburg gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Strasburg thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Strasburg has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Strasburg controlling from mount.
Strasburg has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonge wants to control but Strasburg is having none of it.
Strasburg jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Yonge manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Max Strasburg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strasburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yonge keeps working.
Strasburg controlling the position.
Strasburg has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Yonge is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Strasburg yanks on the arm and Yonge is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Strasburg.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Strasburg!
Max Strasburg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Wei (ranked 2727 p4p, 3291 weight class) and Eddie Bravo (ranked 364 p4p, 420 weight class). Zhang Wei 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Zhang Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wei shoots in and bounces Bravo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wei not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wei cracks Bravo with a solid left hand.
Wei has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bravo working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
Wei scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bravo is keeping the position for now.
Bravo working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
Bravo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Bravo managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wei controlling from the top position.
Bravo working for a triangle but Wei defends it easily.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wei connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei trying to control but Bravo is working from the bottom.
Bravo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Wei lands a couple of digs.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wei passes into half guard.
Wei looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Still in half guard, Wei seems content to control.
Bravo taking some punishment here, with Wei in his half guard.
Wei takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bravo trying to control from the bottom.
Wei slips a nice elbow through Bravo's hands, connecting with Bravo's forehead.
Bravo taking some punishment here, with Wei in his half guard.
Bravo has hold of Wei's hands but Wei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wei controlling the action here.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo trying to control here.
Wei scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Wei.
 Bravo is rocked!
Bravo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wei pulls his head out easily.
Bravo is still in real trouble! Can Wei finish him?
Wei drops an elbow to the side of Bravo's head.
Wei working Bravo over with strikes.
Wei perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bravo looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wei lands a big elbow - Bravo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Wei!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Wei!
Zhang Wei tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ebubekir Siddik (ranked 1049 p4p, 3189 weight class) and Jeb Freeman (ranked 145 p4p, 440 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ebubekir Siddik!
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, Jeb Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siddik looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Freeman!
Siddik definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freeman is trying to get back to half guard.
Freeman is trying to control Siddik's posture but Siddik avoids it.
Freeman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Siddik wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Siddik grinds an elbow into Freeman's temple.
Freeman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Siddik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Freeman keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siddik working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddik controlling the position.
Siddik throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siddik scores with a couple of short elbows.
Siddik landing a few strikes.
Siddik postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Siddik lands a nice forearm strike.
Siddik is looking to take a break and control but Freeman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Siddik.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman is looking to reverse the position.
Siddik connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Freeman some visible discomfort.
Siddik is staying tight to Freeman's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Siddik trying to control the action but Freeman is working from the bottom.
Freeman can't do much from the bottom here.
Freeman takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman regains half guard, as Siddik was trying to land strikes.
Siddik lands strikes from half guard.
Siddik wants to control but Freeman is keeping him busy.
Siddik trying to mount his opponent but Freeman defends it.
Siddik with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Siddik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Freeman is looking for a sweep. Siddik is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siddik performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Freeman is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik wants to take a breather but Freeman is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ebubekir Siddik dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Siddik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Siddik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siddik sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freeman defending well though.
Freeman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Freeman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman seems to be working for a kimura but Siddik defends the submission attempt.
Siddik is defending against the submission attempts here by Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Siddik has managed to free his arm - good work.
Siddik wants to control but Freeman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Freeman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Freeman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Siddik trying to get back to full guard but Freeman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Siddik wants to control but Freeman is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman looking to secure an arm triangle but Siddik defends it well.
Siddik can't escape the position.
Freeman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Siddik has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Siddik!
Siddik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Freeman on the ground.
Freeman managing to control the position.
Freeman working a defensive guard here.
Ebubekir Siddik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Freeman is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Siddik stands up over Freeman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Siddik not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Siddik slips an elbow through the middle.
Siddik throws an elbow that misses. Freeman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Siddik's guard. Nice move by Freeman!
Siddik has control of Freeman's left arm, preventing Freeman from doing any damage.
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ebubekir Siddik will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Siddik changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Freeman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Freeman struggling a bit here.
Freeman sneaks back into half guard.
Siddik controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siddik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Siddik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siddik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Freeman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Siddik working Freeman over with strikes.
Freeman trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Siddik manages to pass to mount!
Siddik controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Siddik connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Siddik lands with some strikes.
 It looks like Jeb Freeman has been cut.
Freeman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Siddik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siddik keeping moving, preventing Freeman from controlling successfully.
Siddik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Freeman drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Siddik dives on top into guard.
Siddik postures up.
Ebubekir Siddik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Siddik's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Siddik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siddik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Freeman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siddik stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
Siddik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
Siddik working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Freeman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siddik is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Freeman has control of Siddik's left arm, preventing Siddik from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Siddik gets the takedown into side control.
Freeman is looking to regain half guard here but Siddik keeps moving and retains side control.
Siddik landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Siddik scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siddik creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Check out the look on Siddik's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that's the end of the fight!
Ebubekir Siddik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Siddik 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebubekir Siddik!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Home (ranked 2274 p4p, 2427 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 315 p4p, 338 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Home!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams won't allow Home to get back to his feet.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Home is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Home manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Home's guard.
Williams won't allow Home to get back to his feet.
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Home keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams pushing down on Home's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams wants to control but Home is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Home is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Home is defending well.
Home's coaches at SMASH Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Williams is looking to advance position but Home won't allow it.
Home is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams prevents Home from standing back up.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Home defends it well.
Home tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Home is working away.
Home knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Home is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to take a breather but Home is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stops Home from getting back to his feet.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Home is defending well.
Home is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Williams is looking for a kimura but Home is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Home is trying to stand.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is keen to just control but Home is a slippery customer.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Home sees it coming and defends easily.
Home is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working for a kimura but Home is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Williams tries to control but Home wriggling away.
Williams wants to finish this one by submission but Home is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williams.
Home on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Home tries to get out of the position.
Home is trying to stand.
Williams looking to control but Home is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Home is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.
Williams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Home really wants to buck Williams off and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Home trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Williams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Home manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Williams trying to control the position but Home is working away.
Home trying to remain calm as Williams controls from the top position.
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Home wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Home is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Williams yanks on the arm and Home is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Williams.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between New Car (ranked 1005 p4p, 1335 weight class) and Mike Ziskie (ranked 137 p4p, 192 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, New Car!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Ziskie!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziskie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Car has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ziskie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Car misses with a punch on the inside.
Car lands a right hand.
Ziskie turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Car is looking to get back to his feet here but Ziskie is keeping cool and he's managed to take Car's back.
Car is trying to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ziskie looking for the RNC.
Ziskie has his arm under Car's chin here. Game over son! Ziskie squeezes tightly and Car is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Ziskie!
Mike Ziskie is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Mike Ziskie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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