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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AJ Gardener (ranked 25347 p4p, 5048 weight class) and Reynard Frederick (ranked 520 p4p, 430 weight class). AJ Gardener has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, AJ Gardener!
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, Reynard Frederick!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gardener was well out of range. Poor timing from Frederick.
Gardener changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frederick leaves Gardener with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Frederick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Frederick scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gardener takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gardener drives through with a takedown into Frederick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Frederick has control of Gardener's left arm, preventing Gardener from doing any damage.
Gardener won't allow Frederick to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Frederick missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardener is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Frederick controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Frederick might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Frederick is pressing down on Gardener's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gardener is holding on for now.
Frederick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gardener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gardener tries to get out of the position.
Gardener is staying active underneath Frederick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frederick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gardener trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Frederick looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Frederick working Gardener over with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardener wants to hold on but Frederick pushes him away.
Gardener 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.
Frederick lands a couple of good shots and Gardener has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Frederick loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Gardener hold on?
What can Gardener do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Frederick is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gardener. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Gardener really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Frederick has managed to slip his arm under Gardener's chin. This could be all over... yep, Gardener is tapping out! Submission win for Frederick.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Reynard Frederick!
Reynard Frederick 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Miller (ranked 5333 p4p, 3941 weight class) and Oliver Schultz (ranked 270 p4p, 214 weight class). Oliver Schultz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ken Miller!
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, Oliver Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schultz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miller misses with a hook
letting Schultz counter with a right hand.
Schultz lands a head shot.
 Miller is rocked!
Ken Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller leaves his chin hanging out and Schultz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Miller crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Schultz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lido Barr (ranked 5142 p4p, 3358 weight class) and Joshua Spotter (ranked 606 p4p, 447 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lido Barr!
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, Joshua Spotter!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barr scores with a three punch combo!
A looping hook to the body misses from Barr. Spotter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Spotter.
Spotter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Joshua Spotter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spotter misses with a straight left.
Spotter misses with a looping right.
Barr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spotter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barr circles away quickly and effectively.
Spotter throws a jab but it's blocked by Barr.
A counter left hand to the body from Barr misses its target.
Spotter looks to throw the jab but Barr is out of range.
Barr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spotter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spotter throws a hook but Barr avoids it easily.
Spotter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barr.
Spotter misses with a two punch combination.
A nice combination there by Barr.
Spotter fails to land with a series of punches.
Barr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barr connects with a body shot that sends Spotter's belly button to the back.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barr fails to land with a series of punches.
Spotter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Spotter feints a jab promting Barr to slip. Spotter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spotter.
Spotter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barr.
Spotter lands a nice shot that snaps Barr's head back.
Barr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spotter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barr is rocked!
Barr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spotter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barr.
Spotter's coach down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Spotter's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spotter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Barr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spotter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Spotter.
Spotter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barr. Barr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Barr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spotter counters with a nice uppercut.
Barr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spotter.
Barr seems to have got his legs back now.
Spotter throws an off balance right hand
and Barr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barr slips a jab from Spotter.
Spotter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barr is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barr throws a right and a left that Spotter avoids nicely.
Joshua Spotter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spotter defending well as Barr loads up on a big left hand.
Spotter throws a nice looking combination but Barr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Spotter lands a left hand.
Barr scores with a shot to the side of Spotter's head.
Barr lands a left hand.
Barr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Spotter is defending well for now.
Spotter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barr fails to land.
Spotter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barr has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barr.
Spotter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Barr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barr.
Spotter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spotter moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spotter lands with a good body shot.
Spotter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spotter slips under a jab.
Barr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spotter stuns Barr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Barr is breathing heavily.
Spotter throws a big shot that misses.
Spotter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barr had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Spotter throws a right and a left that Barr avoids nicely.
Spotter lands a jab to Barr's midsection.
Barr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spotter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spotter looks to land a left hand but Barr moved out of range nicely.
Barr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Spotter lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spotter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Spotter knocks Barr out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joshua Spotter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Ghostkeeper (ranked 3203 p4p, 3015 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 400 p4p, 382 weight class). Frank Dux has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zach Ghostkeeper's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zach Ghostkeeper!
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, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux is looking to clinch but Ghostkeeper is avoiding it.
Ghostkeeper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dux.
Ghostkeeper clinches.
Ghostkeeper throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Ghostkeeper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghostkeeper slowing the pace effectively.
Ghostkeeper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ghostkeeper is pushing Dux up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ghostkeeper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dux blocks a body shot from Ghostkeeper.
Ghostkeeper has Dux pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ghostkeeper rushes Dux and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ghostkeeper misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghostkeeper.
A nice left hand lands by Ghostkeeper.
Dux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghostkeeper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghostkeeper swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghostkeeper controlling the action here for a moment.
Dux wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dux is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ghostkeeper pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ghostkeeper lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ghostkeeper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zach Ghostkeeper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
Dux jumps guard and drags Ghostkeeper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ghostkeeper trying to control but Dux is working from the bottom.
Dux trying to control the position.
Ghostkeeper pushes down on Dux's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ghostkeeper looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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!
Dux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghostkeeper trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper is really struggling to control Dux but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dux works his way into full mount!
Dux takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghostkeeper is looking to get to half guard.
Dux fails to advance to Ghostkeeper's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper is desperately trying to improve his position but Dux has a good base and remains in mount.
Ghostkeeper is working hard here to advance position.
Dux lands a couple of good shots and Ghostkeeper has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ghostkeeper showing good submission defense here.
I would not like to be Ghostkeeper right now.
Ghostkeeper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dux on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux is working for a rear naked choke. Ghostkeeper is not defending it well and Dux has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Ghostkeeper refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Ghostkeeper's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frank Dux!
In his post fight interview, Frank Dux started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walter Waters (ranked 2919 p4p, 1284 weight class) and Miguel Azevedo Souza (ranked 288 p4p, 138 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Walter Waters!
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, Miguel Azevedo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Waters scores with a four punch combination!
Azevedo Souza moves out of range as Waters strikes.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Waters.
Azevedo Souza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Azevedo Souza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Azevedo Souza is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Waters.
Walter Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waters moves into the clinch.
A short right from Waters.
Waters tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Azevedo Souza's elbow.
Waters avoiding damage.
Azevedo Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Azevedo Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Waters darts in and clinches Azevedo Souza up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza manages to pull guard.
Waters won't allow Azevedo Souza to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azevedo Souza has his feet on Waters's thighs here. He's pushed Waters off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Waters screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Azevedo Souza!
Miguel Azevedo Souza very nearly forgot to thank Reedok amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre St Georges (ranked 2485 p4p, 1356 weight class) and Maurice Tillet (ranked 347 p4p, 205 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pierre St Georges!
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, Maurice Tillet!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Georges misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Georges misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tillet.
Tillet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
St Georges misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from St Georges. Those never looked like landing.
St Georges moves into the clinch successfully.
St Georges blocking some punches.
St Georges pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
St Georges closes the distance and clinches.
St Georges 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tillet.
St Georges is looking to break free of the clinch but Tillet has double underhooks.
Tillet keeps control of St Georges as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tillet working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Georges wants to get back to striking at distance but Tillet won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tillet.
St Georges looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tillet tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tillet drops down looking for an ankle pick but St Georges pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pierre St Georges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maurice Tillet.
St Georges falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tillet counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tillet.
Tillet is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tillet postures up in St Georges's guard and throws a big left but St Georges blocks it.
Tillet throws a big elbow that misses.
Tillet won't allow St Georges to get back to his feet.
St Georges is trying to keep Tillet in close.
St Georges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tillet controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillet postures up in St Georges's guard and throws a big left but St Georges blocks it.
St Georges wants to stand but Tillet is controlling the position.
Tillet with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pierre St Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tillet tries to close the distance and clinch but St Georges swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
St Georges cracks a nice hook into Tillet's ribs.
St Georges lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tillet ducks under a wild hook from St Georges.
Tillet changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Georges throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tillet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
St Georges parries the strikes from Tillet easily there. Tillet is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable St Georges to escape.
St Georges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tillet on the ground.
Tillet works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tillet scores with punches from side control.
Tillet has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
St Georges takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
St Georges tries to improve position but can't.
Tillet landing a few strikes.
St Georges tries to buck Tillet off but Tillet is having none of it.
Tillet in side control, throwing shots but St Georges defends.
Tillet looks up at the clock and then as St Georges takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tillet smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tillet working the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tillet cracks St Georges with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tillet is putting a hurting on St Georges here, landing some big shots from side control.
St Georges is rocked!
Tillet in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and St Georges looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tillet turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet!
The defeated Pierre St Georges had this to say: 'I was too slow this time'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noel Diaz (ranked 511 p4p, 1702 weight class) and Calvin Shields (ranked 52 p4p, 175 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noel Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Calvin Shields!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz rushes Shields and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Shields.
Diaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shields uses from the top position.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Shields is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shields doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shields manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields cracks Diaz with a solid left hand.
Diaz wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields scoring with some ground and pound.
Shields seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shields is one step ahead there.
Shields postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shields wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Shields with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shields controlling from the top position.
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Shields stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shields really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Diaz wants to sweep here but Shields controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shields shoots in looking for a takedown but Diaz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shields's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shields scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Shields thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Shields is controlling well.
Diaz wants to control but Shields is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shields is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Diaz as he connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diaz as he jumps to the side.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Shields.
Shields shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Diaz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shields just content to control the position.
Diaz managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shields.
Shields looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diaz is avoiding damage well.
Diaz wants to control but Shields postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Shields's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Diaz is not content to let Shields control the position.
Shields looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Diaz is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Shields dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shields shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Shields engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shields postures up and lands a big shot to Diaz's brow.
Shields must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shields postures up in Diaz's guard and throws a big left but Diaz blocks it.
Shields wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shields manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shields is controlling Diaz's posture.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz looking to sit in guard and control but Shields gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shields lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Shields throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.
Diaz controls Shields momentarily but Shields frees himself.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shields lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shields distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shields wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz has Shields pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shields shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
Shields loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shields connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shields chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shields can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shields looking to sit in guard and control but Diaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shields pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Calvin Shields showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shields fails with the takedown.
Shields dives in for a single leg takedown but Diaz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Calvin Shields seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shields.
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.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shields trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shields is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Shields seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shields wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Diaz sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz is looking for a sweep. Shields is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shields wants to take a breather but Diaz is having none of it.
Shields working Diaz over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shields lands with a punch from half guard.
Shields not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shields is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shields is defended easily by Diaz.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Calvin Shields.
Shields throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shields is in Diaz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
Diaz trying to control but Shields is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz content to stall in guard here.
Shields bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard.
Shields working some strikes from top position.
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.
Shields distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shields trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz has momentary wrist control but Shields slips an elbow through the middle.
Shields slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Shields postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Shields defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Shields really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shields shoots in and gets a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Diaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shields stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shields's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz stands and throws Shields's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Shields's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz advances nicely into full mount.
Shields looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Diaz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Shields has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shields is really stuck here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diaz'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.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Shields is staying busy.
Shields trying to control but not successfully.
Diaz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Shields right now.
Shields really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Diaz's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Shields is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Diaz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Shields is staying busy.
Shields wants to escape the position.
Diaz working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shields is really stuck here.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Diaz tries to get the hooks in deep but Shields pushed the leg off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Diaz had his way with Calvin Shields in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Shields doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Diaz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Diaz.
Diaz jumps guard.
Shields looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz looking for a triangle here. Shields is fighting it but it looks tight! Diaz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shields is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Noel Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Green (ranked 548 p4p, 2373 weight class) and Liam Murphy (ranked 69 p4p, 294 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Green!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Murphy is not content to let Green control the position.
Green is looking for a kimura but Murphy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Green to get the leverage.
Green sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Green. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Murphy is staying active underneath Green, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Green is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Murphy keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Green slows the pace down in half guard.
Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Green is working hard here to advance position.
Green is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murphy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Green passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy is looking to improve his position.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Murphy defends it.
Murphy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Green is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is working for a submission of some sort.
Green is trying to work for a kimura but Murphy is defending well.
Green is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Murphy is trying to get back to full guard.
Green trying to control the action but Murphy is working from the bottom.
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Green is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Murphy has managed to clinch.
Green decides to pull guard.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green postures up.
Murphy working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green controlling the action here.
Green wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Murphy wants to control but Green passes easily into half guard.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Green is taking a breather. Murphy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Murphy trying to control here.
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.
Murphy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green stands and throws Murphy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Murphy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Green advances to full mount.
Green trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Murphy manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Green is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to control. Murphy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Green is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Murphy sees it coming and defends easily.
Murphy works his way to full guard. Good work.
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 is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Green stacks Murphy 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 Green!
Green wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Green controls the position.
Green goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Murphy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Green's guard! Nice work there by Murphy!
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Green is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Green manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Green's guard.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Green gets a takedown into half guard.
Green is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Green eventually gives up the hold.
Green is keen to just control but Murphy is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murphy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Green wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Green pulls his head out easily.
Murphy wants to improve his position but Green is controlling well.
Green wants to take a breather but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
Green seems to be working for a kimura but Murphy defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Green prevents Murphy from improving his position.
Green is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Green mounts Murphy! Really nice guard pass there!
Ed Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Green working for a guillotine from mount but Murphy is in no mood to give up.
Murphy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Green with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Murphy is looking to escape.
Murphy working to try and regain half guard.
Murphy gets back to half guard.
Green wants to control but Murphy is keeping him busy.
Green is working for a kimura but Murphy is defending it quite comfortably.
Murphy trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
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.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Murphy defends it.
Murphy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Green is looking to take a break and control but Murphy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green wants to pass the guard but Murphy is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Green clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Green gets a takedown into half guard.
Murphy tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Green seems content to control.
Murphy is defending against the submission attempts here by Green.
Murphy trying to get back to full guard but Green takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murphy is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green looking for subs off his back but Murphy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Green gets back to full guard.
Murphy passes into half guard.
Green gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy looking to pass the guard.
Green keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Green keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Green manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Green pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
Murphy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Green is trying for a kimura here. Murphy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Green wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ed Green!
Ed Green retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrik Mihaylov (ranked 897 p4p, 426 weight class) and Titus Lesnar (ranked 118 p4p, 62 weight class). Mihaylov comes to the cage accompanied by Senza Pagare (ft. T Pain) - J-AX & Fedez. Lesnar is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Next Big Thing. Adrik Mihaylov has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adrik Mihaylov !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mihaylov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lesnar tries to circle away but Mihaylov has him pinned against the cage.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesnar avoids it.
Mihaylov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lesnar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lesnar looks winded!
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Lesnar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mihaylov lands a nice knee to the body.
Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Mihaylov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mihaylov working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
Lesnar wants to stall.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mihaylov as Lesnar tries to tie him up.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Titus Lesnar's cut even more.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Lesnar's ribcage.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesnar blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Mihaylov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihaylov obliges.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mihaylov obliges.
A knee to the head by Mihaylov .
The cut above Titus Lesnar's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body.
Lesnar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lesnar in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lesnar looking to slow down the pace here.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Mihaylov lands a good knee to the midsection. Lesnar won't want to take too many of those.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lesnar's face.
Lesnar trying to control the position but instead, Mihaylov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lesnar into the cage.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov working Lesnar over with knees to the body.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
Titus Lesnar's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Titus Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrik Mihaylov !
Adrik Mihaylov is the new heavyweight champion!
Adrik Mihaylov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Shalashaska (ranked 368 p4p, 1105 weight class) and Tommy No Bahamas (ranked 57 p4p, 166 weight class). Adam Shalashaska has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Shalashaska!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy No Bahamas!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No Bahamas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shalashaska swings for the body but No Bahamas moves out of range.
No Bahamas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalashaska manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No Bahamas throws a series of punches but Shalashaska avoids them all with ease.
Shalashaska wants to clinch.
Shalashaska has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tez’s Stand N Bang ! in the buildup to the fight.
Shalashaska misses with a telegraphed body shot
and No Bahamas counters with a two punch combo.
Shalashaska looks to clinch
and No Bahamas counters with a nice uppercut.
No Bahamas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shalashaska doesn't seem bothered though.
No Bahamas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shalashaska takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shalashaska is rocked!
No Bahamas lands a big uppercut and Shalashaska crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shalashaska looks OK. No Bahamas waves Shalashaska back to his feet!
Oh Shalashaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No Bahamas lands a slapping body shot.
No Bahamas has taken the fight to the clinch.
No Bahamas drops Shalashaska onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shalashaska is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
No Bahamas works on Shalashaska's body with a couple of short punches.
Shalashaska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shalashaska pulls No Bahamas into guard.
Shalashaska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and No Bahamas defends well.
Shalashaska has a closed guard, preventing No Bahamas from standing up.
No Bahamas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No Bahamas wants to stand and escape but instead Shalashaska has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Shalashaska seems to have got his legs back now.
Shalashaska trying to control but No Bahamas is working from the bottom.
No Bahamas wants to get back to his feet but Shalashaska is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shalashaska thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shalashaska wants to control from the top but No Bahamas keeps moving.
No Bahamas wants to stand and escape but Shalashaska is having none of it.
Shalashaska controls from within his opponent's guard.
No Bahamas wants to stand but Shalashaska is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shalashaska 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.
No Bahamas is looking to stand up but Shalashaska isn't so interested in that idea.
Shalashaska will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shalashaska drops back looking for a leg! No Bahamas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and No Bahamas manages to kick Shalashaska off! Shalashaska jumps back into No Bahamas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shalashaska stops No Bahamas from standing up.
Shalashaska 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.
Shalashaska prevents No Bahamas from getting back to his feet.
Shalashaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. No Bahamas is keeping the position for now.
Shalashaska drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shalashaska jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No Bahamas wants to get back to his feet but Shalashaska is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shalashaska trying to control the position from guard on top but No Bahamas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalashaska sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed No Bahamas's guard.
Shalashaska passes to side control.
No Bahamas is wriggling around trying to escape but Shalashaska has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! No Bahamas taps out and Shalashaska picks up the big win! Great work there by Shalashaska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Shalashaska!
Adam Shalashaska retains his welterweight title!
Adam Shalashaska decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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