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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emmanuella Knapp (ranked 5851 p4p, 6074 weight class) and Ivan Marcum (ranked 591 p4p, 604 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emmanuella Knapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Marcum!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcum slips a jab and a cross from Knapp.
Knapp dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knapp keeps Marcum at a distance using the push kick.
Knapp lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcum looks to score with a jab to the body but Knapp is just out of range.
Marcum just misses with a punch to the body.
Knapp throwing a counter right hand but Marcum manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Knapp's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marcum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Knapp lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Knapp misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Knapp.
Knapp throws a looping overhand right but Marcum ducks down to avoid it.
Marcum misses with a wild body shot.
Knapp scores with a head kick. Marcum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcum shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Knapp trying to control from the bottom.
Knapp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcum on the ground.
Marcum keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knapp tries to roll over but Marcum keeps him under control.
Marcum uses his free foot to push down on Knapp's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knapp.
Marcum tries to control but Knapp wriggling away.
Knapp tries to reverse the position but Marcum maintains control.
Knapp is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Marcum with the ground and pound from mount.
Knapp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knapp tries to get out of the position.
Knapp swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Marcum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marcum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marcum is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Knapp can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marcum scoring with strikes but Knapp is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Knapp is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Knapp is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Marcum locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Knapp is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Marcum!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivan Marcum thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zach Ghostkeeper (ranked 3735 p4p, 5522 weight class) and Robert KO (ranked 427 p4p, 534 weight class). Zach Ghostkeeper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert KO!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Ghostkeeper.
Ghostkeeper drives through and clinches with KO against the cage.
Ghostkeeper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Still in the clinch, Ghostkeeper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghostkeeper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghostkeeper manages to break the clinch.
KO fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
KO lands a slapping body shot.
KO tries to clinch but Ghostkeeper moves out of range.
KO looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
KO looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
KO wants to slow Ghostkeeper down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghostkeeper throws a hook but KO blocks it.
KO tries to clinch up.
Ghostkeeper takes the fight into the clinch.
Ghostkeeper swings wildly with an uppercut but KO uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ghostkeeper.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KO misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghostkeeper manages to break the clinch.
KO shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ghostkeeper as he jumps to the side.
Ghostkeeper moves into range and clinches up with KO.
KO stops a takedown attempt from Ghostkeeper.
Ghostkeeper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghostkeeper misses with a body kick.
Ghostkeeper gets a takedown into half guard.
KO is trying to control but can't.
KO moves into full guard.
Ghostkeeper tries to free his leg and advance position but KO is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper trying to move into half guard but instead KO has managed to sweep!
KO preventing the sweep.
KO wants to control from the top but Ghostkeeper keeps moving.
Ghostkeeper looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghostkeeper, not yet.
Ghostkeeper wants to improve his position but instead KO has moved into half guard.
Ghostkeeper's coaches at Acme Island Savages 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KO is trying to work for a kimura but Ghostkeeper is defending well.
Ghostkeeper looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
KO is trying to control the action in half guard but Ghostkeeper is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper trying to hold on to KO's head to control him but KO postures up.
KO seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghostkeeper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ghostkeeper is looking to control KO's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ghostkeeper avoid being mounted?
KO wants to pass to mount but Ghostkeeper is defending the position.
Ghostkeeper wants to get back to full guard.
KO is trying to control. Ghostkeeper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
KO prevents Ghostkeeper from improving his position.
KO trying to control from half guard but Ghostkeeper is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
KO throws a big shot that misses.
Ghostkeeper clinches with his opponent.
Ghostkeeper can't find room to land a body shot as KO controls the action.
Ghostkeeper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghostkeeper has a couple of punches blocked by KO.
KO being controlled against the cage.
Ghostkeeper tries to throw a body punch but KO avoids it by throwing Ghostkeeper back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ghostkeeper.
KO blocking some punches.
KO pushes Ghostkeeper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ghostkeeper dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
KO fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ghostkeeper blocks a jab.
KO has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghostkeeper.
Robert KO is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
KO takes a body punch but keeps moving.
KO swings for the body but Ghostkeeper moves out of range.
Ghostkeeper has managed to clinch.
Ghostkeeper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghostkeeper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
KO is pressed up against the cage. Ghostkeeper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag KO down to the mat. KO avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
KO misses with a jab, cross combination.
As KO tries to get set, Ghostkeeper tries to push him back and clinch up but KO manages to avoid the attempt.
KO misses with a wild body shot.
Ghostkeeper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ghostkeeper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
KO prevents a body shot from Ghostkeeper.
Ghostkeeper throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghostkeeper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short body shot lands from KO as the two fighters clinch.
KO blocking some punches.
KO is trying to maintain a safe position but Ghostkeeper gets an underhook and turns KO into the cage.
KO is trying to stall.
KO seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Ghostkeeper tries for a takedown. No joy.
KO tries to pull guard but Ghostkeeper won't allow it.
Ghostkeeper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghostkeeper misses with a hook to the ribs.
KO blocks an uppercut.
Ghostkeeper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghostkeeper misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ghostkeeper.
Ghostkeeper manages to break the clinch.
Ghostkeeper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
KO misses with a hook. Ghostkeeper ducked under it nicely.
KO throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
KO throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghostkeeper connects with a looping right hand.
KO jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghostkeeper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
KO blocks an uppercut.
Ghostkeeper pushes KO back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghostkeeper misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghostkeeper tries to work over KO's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghostkeeper gets through KO's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghostkeeper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but KO gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Ghostkeeper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghostkeeper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. KO fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ghostkeeper connects with a high kick.
KO tries to clinch but Ghostkeeper is having none of it.
Zach Ghostkeeper is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghostkeeper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as KO throws out the jab.
Ghostkeeper lands a nice shot that snaps KO's head back.
KO misses with an uppercut. Ghostkeeper saw that one coming.
KO misses with a wild combination.
Ghostkeeper thinks about countering with a body kick.
KO throws a looping overhand right but Ghostkeeper ducks down to avoid it.
KO throws a hook but Ghostkeeper avoids it easily.
KO scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghostkeeper.
Ghostkeeper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from KO.
Ghostkeeper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from KO.
KO swings and misses with a hook to the body.
KO misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghostkeeper.
KO will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ghostkeeper throwing a counter right hand but KO manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
KO tries a head kick but it misses.
KO looks to land a right hand but Ghostkeeper moved out of range.
Ghostkeeper shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ghostkeeper showed some decent athleticism there.
Ghostkeeper seems to be looking for submissions.
Ghostkeeper is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and KO defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Ghostkeeper dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ghostkeeper connects with a jab.
Ghostkeeper throws out a powerful jab.
Ghostkeeper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ghostkeeper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that KO can do to turn this around?
KO swings for the body but Ghostkeeper moves out of range.
KO misses with a wild combination.
KO rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghostkeeper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghostkeeper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from KO.
Ghostkeeper wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
KO throws a nice looking combination but Ghostkeeper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghostkeeper is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from KO.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KO throws a lazy right hand but Ghostkeeper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghostkeeper avoids the body shot from KO.
Ghostkeeper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but KO moves away.
KO tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ghostkeeper tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
KO misses with a hook. Ghostkeeper ducked under it nicely.
KO fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghostkeeper manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghostkeeper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by KO.
Ghostkeeper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with KO, pushing him back against the cage.
Ghostkeeper throws a head punch that misses.
Ghostkeeper tries a body shot but KO blocks it.
KO is looking to control Ghostkeeper's arms but Ghostkeeper gets an underhook and turns him. Now KO has his back to the cage.
Ghostkeeper pulls guard effortlessly.
KO wants to control from the top but Ghostkeeper keeps moving.
Ghostkeeper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghostkeeper manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. KO manages to get himself to full guard.
Ghostkeeper tries to free his leg and advance position but KO is retaining full guard.
KO working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghostkeeper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghostkeeper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ghostkeeper drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and KO dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KO passes into half guard.
Ghostkeeper is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute KO jumps into side control!
KO tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ghostkeeper's legs.
Ghostkeeper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
KO trying to hold on to Ghostkeeper's head to control him but Ghostkeeper postures up.
Ghostkeeper trying to mount his opponent but KO defends it.
KO is not content to let Ghostkeeper control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KO avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghostkeeper.
KO won't allow Ghostkeeper to pass to mount.
Ghostkeeper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
KO has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghostkeeper is working away from the top position though.
Ghostkeeper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
KO works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ghostkeeper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ghostkeeper pushing down on KO's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ghostkeeper is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KO trying to hold on to Ghostkeeper's head to control him but Ghostkeeper postures up.
Ghostkeeper is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and KO reverses the position - he's now on top in Ghostkeeper's guard.
Ghostkeeper keeping moving, preventing KO from controlling successfully.
Zach Ghostkeeper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ghostkeeper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
KO trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghostkeeper looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robert KO has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghostkeeper is pulling down on KO's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zach Ghostkeeper.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ghostkeeper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Ghostkeeper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eaton Rockwell (ranked 6742 p4p, 4291 weight class) and Bo Kennedy (ranked 714 p4p, 559 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Eaton Rockwell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Eaton Rockwell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eaton Rockwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bo Kennedy !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockwell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kennedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockwell pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rockwell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rockwell's back!
Kennedy is hanging on to Rockwell's back as he tries to escape.
Rockwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kennedy on the ground.
Rockwell covers up after that shot from Kennedy .
Rockwell is taking damage to the body and head.
Kennedy avoiding Rockwell 's attempts to control his hands.
Rockwell is trying to defend against the choke here but Kennedy has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Kennedy Tightens the hold and Rockwell taps out furiously! Kennedy displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bo Kennedy !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Don Peccorino (ranked 6442 p4p, 1761 weight class) and Timo Leyton (ranked 584 p4p, 227 weight class). Timo Leyton has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Don Peccorino 's chin.
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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 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Peccorino !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Timo Leyton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Peccorino misses
and Leyton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Leyton moves into full mount! Peccorino won't be happy about that!
Leyton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Leyton working for a guillotine from mount but Peccorino is in no mood to give up.
Peccorino is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Leyton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
 Peccorino is rocked!
 It looks like Don Peccorino has been cut.
Leyton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leyton working for a submission but Peccorino is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leyton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Peccorino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leyton landing shots from mount.
Peccorino 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Peccorino seems to have got his legs back now.
Leyton landing punches.
Peccorino is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Leyton controlling the position easily from mount.
Leyton raining down shots from the mount!
Don Peccorino 's cut is getting worse.
Leyton has control of Peccorino 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Peccorino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peccorino wants to try and get back to his feet.
Leyton lands a couple of good shots and Peccorino has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Jeez, Don Peccorino 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Don Peccorino 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Timo Leyton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandingo McMaggara (ranked 2589 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Big Magic (ranked 352 p4p, 401 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mandingo McMaggara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Magic!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magic wants it to stay on the feet.
Magic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mandingo McMaggara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMaggara tests Magic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMaggara scores with a shot to the body.
Magic misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Magic misses its intended target.
McMaggara seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Magic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McMaggara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magic defends well and McMaggara ends up having to push Magic into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McMaggara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magic lands a really nice looking cross but McMaggara seems unphased.
McMaggara just misses with a punch to the body.
Magic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McMaggara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMaggara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magic is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McMaggara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Magic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Magic with a nice cross.
McMaggara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McMaggara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McMaggara looks to score with a jab to the body but Magic is just out of range.
No luck for McMaggara with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandingo McMaggara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMaggara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magic to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Magic.
McMaggara takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Magic ducks under a wild hook from McMaggara.
Magic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Magic lands with a right hand.
Big Magic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McMaggara is rocked!
Magic slaps away a takedown attempt from McMaggara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Magic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McMaggara had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McMaggara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magic manages to avoid it.
Magic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McMaggara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Magic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Magic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McMaggara is breathing heavily.
McMaggara shoots in but no luck this time.
Magic tests McMaggara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magic scores with a sloppy right hand. McMaggara should have avoided that one.
Magic cracks McMaggara with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Magic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McMaggara to stand back up!
Oh McMaggara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McMaggara misses with a body shot
and Magic counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks McMaggara out cold! What a finish! Magic is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Magic!
A relieved looking Big Magic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 1432 p4p, 1193 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 182 p4p, 153 weight class). Rashid Elkhan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkhan throws the left hand but Kawiwasulu avoids the punch easily.
Kawiwasulu misses with a right hand
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu misses the jab.
Kawiwasulu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter punch.
Kawiwasulu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elkhan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elkhan! But no joy.
Kawiwasulu scores with a sloppy right hand. Elkhan should have avoided that one.
Kawiwasulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kawiwasulu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elkhan.
Kawiwasulu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Elkhan counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawiwasulu misses with a looping right.
Elkhan throws a front kick aimed at Kawiwasulu's knee but Kawiwasulu avoids it well.
Kawiwasulu throws out a loose jab but Elkhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elkhan 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu throws a right hand that misses
and Elkhan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawiwasulu misses with a right hand
and Elkhan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elkhan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawiwasulu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elkhan lands a really nice looking cross but Kawiwasulu seems unphased.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Elkhan! Kawiwasulu is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashid Elkhan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Laird (ranked 1124 p4p, 1915 weight class) and Space Jesus (ranked 164 p4p, 269 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Archie Laird has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Archie Laird seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Archie Laird!
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, Space Jesus!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laird has Jesus up against the cage in a clinch.
Laird turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jesus gets back to half guard.
Laird definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jesus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laird is thwarting Jesus's attempts to control the position.
Laird stalling.
Laird is trying to control the action in half guard but Jesus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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.
Jesus is trying to maintain the position but Laird is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus looking for submissions off his back.
Jesus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laird pulls his head out easily.
Laird working Jesus over with strikes.
Jesus taking some punishment here, with Laird in his half guard.
Laird is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laird is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jesus on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jesus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Laird is working away from the top position though.
Jesus is trying to get back to full guard.
Laird trying to control from half guard but Jesus is working away.
Jesus gets full guard.
Jesus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jesus's head.
Jesus looking for a triangle here. Laird is fighting it but it looks tight! Jesus pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Laird is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Space Jesus!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schlunckr Diesel (ranked 886 p4p, 2203 weight class) and Sean Martin (ranked 121 p4p, 270 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Schlunckr Diesel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Martin!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diesel lands a slapping body shot.
Martin throws a body kick that misses.
Martin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Diesel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Diesel.
Diesel drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diesel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diesel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Nice body punch from Diesel.
Diesel 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.
Martin looks winded!
Diesel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin takes one on the button.
 Martin is rocked!
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!
Diesel drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Diesel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Martin trying to stall but Diesel improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Martin! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Diesel is unloading with more strikes now! Martin drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlunckr Diesel!
Our winner, Schlunckr Diesel, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daron Acemoglu (ranked 979 p4p, 314 weight class) and Maurice Tillet (ranked 154 p4p, 49 weight class). Maurice Tillet acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Counter fighter
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daron Acemoglu!
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, Maurice Tillet!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Acemoglu. Tillet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Acemoglu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Acemoglu works Tillet's body with a nice hook.
Acemoglu throws a combination that misses
and Tillet counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tillet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tillet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillet wants to control but Acemoglu is keeping him busy.
Acemoglu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tillet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tillet lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Acemoglu's head.
Tillet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tillet stalling.
Acemoglu is looking for a sweep. Tillet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tillet not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Acemoglu controlling the position well.
Acemoglu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tillet thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Tillet seems content to control.
Acemoglu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tillet has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Acemoglu keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillet with the ground and pound from mount.
Tillet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tillet lands with some strikes.
Acemoglu is rocked!
Tillet softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Acemoglu is out cold! Tillet jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurice Tillet! Maurice Tillet retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maro Pjetlic (ranked 957 p4p, 392 weight class) and Adrik Mihaylov (ranked 131 p4p, 60 weight class). Pjetlic's entrance music is Legend. A fine choice. Mihaylov comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Senza Pagare (ft. T Pain) - J-AX & Fedez kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 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 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Maro Pjetlic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Adrik Mihaylov !
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mihaylov looks to throw the jab but Pjetlic is out of range.
Pjetlic misses with a shot to the body
and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pjetlic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Pjetlic fails to land.
Pjetlic is trying to force a seperation but Mihaylov has the dominant position.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mihaylov has double underhooks.
Mihaylov scores a nice knee to the body.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Pjetlic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic can't break the clinch.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.
Pjetlic lands a body shot.
Mihaylov looks winded!
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Pjetlic tries to throw a body punch but Mihaylov avoids it by throwing Pjetlic back against the cage.
Pjetlic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mihaylov has him pressed against the cage.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pjetlic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mihaylov 's elbow.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pjetlic can't find room to land a body shot as Mihaylov controls the action.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic scores with a shoulder strike.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic is trying to break free.
Pjetlic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
Pjetlic lands a shoulder strike.
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pjetlic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mihaylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pjetlic tries to break the clinch but Mihaylov is controlling the position.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic pushes Mihaylov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pjetlic lands with a light punch inside.
Mihaylov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pjetlic struggles to land a body shot inside as Mihaylov controls his hands.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch.
Mihaylov trying to land knees to the body.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pjetlic avoids the damage to the body.
Pjetlic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands with a short shot to the head.
Pjetlic lands an uppercut.
Pjetlic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the head.
Pjetlic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pjetlic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mihaylov crunches a lovely knee into Pjetlic's ribcage.
Mihaylov blocks a body shot from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic wants to break free but Mihaylov has control.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pjetlic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Pjetlic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic managing to block the knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Pjetlic working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Pjetlic.
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!
A body shot lands from Pjetlic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mihaylov or not.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Pjetlic misses with a punch on the inside.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the body.
Pjetlic tries a body shot but Mihaylov blocks it.
Pjetlic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaylov lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pjetlic fails to land.
Mihaylov scores with a knee to the head.
Pjetlic is working Mihaylov over against the cage.
Mihaylov missing with knees to the body.
Pjetlic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maro Pjetlic 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Pjetlic misses the target.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mihaylov s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pjetlic misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a glancing blow to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Pjetlic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mihaylov is just out of range.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic scores with a hook to the body. Mihaylov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic throws a right hand that misses
and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mihaylov tries to land knees in the clinch but Pjetlic avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov misses with a knee to the head.
Maro Pjetlic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pjetlic throws a head punch that misses.
Pjetlic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
Pjetlic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mihaylov is breathing heavily.
Pjetlic tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pjetlic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mihaylov connects with a knee to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mihaylov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Pjetlic misses with some punches.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov staying out of range there.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pjetlic lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pjetlic misses the jab.
Donk. Pjetlic catches Mihaylov right on the button with a cross.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Pjetlic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pjetlic circles away.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Pjetlic circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic throws the left hand but Mihaylov avoids the punch easily.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mihaylov takes one to the chin there.
Pjetlic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pjetlic stuns Mihaylov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Maro Pjetlic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Pjetlic circles away and keeps his distance.
Pjetlic looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Pjetlic looks to land a right hand but Mihaylov moved out of range.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pjetlic misses with a looping right.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic takes a swing at Mihaylov 's ribcage but misses.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pjetlic throws out the jab.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pjetlic misses the body punch
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic wants to get back to striking at distance but Mihaylov won't allow it.
Pjetlic scores with a shot to the side of Mihaylov 's head.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pjetlic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihaylov can do to turn this around?
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov misses with a knee strike.
Pjetlic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pjetlic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mihaylov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Pjetlic dominated that second 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.
Pjetlic moves into range and connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pjetlic.
Good leg kick by Mihaylov .
Pjetlic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pjetlic misses with an uppercut. Mihaylov saw that one coming.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Pjetlic throws a big shot that misses.
Mihaylov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic lands with a nice body punch.
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Pjetlic keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Pjetlic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihaylov ducks under a wild hook from Pjetlic.
A big right from Pjetlic misses.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mihaylov was well out of range. Poor timing from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a body shot but no joy.
Mihaylov tries to clinch there but Pjetlic circles away.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch but Pjetlic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pjetlic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mihaylov moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Pjetlic counter with a right hand.
Mihaylov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mihaylov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch position.
Mihaylov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pjetlic misses with a wild body shot.
Pjetlic throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pjetlic throws a looping overhand right but Mihaylov ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Pjetlic misses.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Pjetlic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pjetlic. Mihaylov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pjetlic, as that shot connected.
Pjetlic throws a body punch but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Pjetlic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pjetlic missing with a left hand there. Mihaylov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up
and Pjetlic counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Pjetlic misses its intended target.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Pjetlic throws a looping overhand right but Mihaylov ducks down to avoid it.
Pjetlic misses with a jab to the body
and Mihaylov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mihaylov landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Mihaylov .
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov working Pjetlic over with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maro Pjetlic clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mihaylov doesn't manage to clinch there - Pjetlic circles away.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Mihaylov slips a straight right by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov is looking to clinch but Pjetlic is avoiding it.
An attempted straight right counter from Pjetlic misses the target.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic throws a jab when Mihaylov was well out of range.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic sets himself, and Mihaylov steps forward looking for the clinch! Pjetlic avoids it this time.
Pjetlic takes a swing at Mihaylov 's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic looks to land a left hand but Mihaylov moved out of range nicely.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mihaylov moves away.
Mihaylov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Maro Pjetlic is winning the standup battle so far.
Pjetlic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov walks into a stiff left hand from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maro Pjetlic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pjetlic swings for the body but Mihaylov moves out of range.
Mihaylov wants to counter the offense by Pjetlic and move into the clinch position.
Pjetlic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihaylov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pjetlic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov throws out a loose jab but Pjetlic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mihaylov wants to clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a looping left.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Pjetlic.
The fighters circling - Pjetlic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mihaylov slips a jab from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic misses with a body punch
and Mihaylov counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mihaylov looking to throw knees to the head but Pjetlic is blocking nicely.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks with his arms.
Mihaylov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mihaylov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov with a knee to the head.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic is trying to force a seperation but Mihaylov has the dominant position.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic has had enough of the clinch but Mihaylov keeps him there for the moment.
Mihaylov has Pjetlic pressed against the cage, preventing Pjetlic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pjetlic is defending well for now.
Mihaylov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pjetlic avoids it.
Mihaylov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pjetlic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pjetlic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mihaylov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pjetlic blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pjetlic tries to work over Mihaylov 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mihaylov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mihaylov throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Maro Pjetlic will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pjetlic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mihaylov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pjetlic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mihaylov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pjetlic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic misses the shot to the body.
Mihaylov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pjetlic looks to throw the jab but Mihaylov is out of range.
Mihaylov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic misses with a body shot.
Mihaylov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pjetlic throws out the jab.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Pjetlic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov moves away from the strike by Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic shakes him off and moves away.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pjetlic misses with a looping right.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pjetlic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mihaylov has time to react.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Adrik Mihaylov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic misses with a straight right.
Mihaylov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mihaylov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic throws a hook but Mihaylov avoids it easily.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up.
Mihaylov misses with a hook.
Pjetlic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mihaylov blocks a jab.
Mihaylov wants to counter with a clinch but Pjetlic pushes him away.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov moves out of range as Pjetlic strikes.
Pjetlic lands an overhand right.
Pjetlic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mihaylov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic catches Mihaylov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pjetlic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mihaylov darts in trying to clinch
and Pjetlic counters with a stiff right hand.
Mihaylov wants to clinch up but Pjetlic keeps it at a distance.
Mihaylov tries to clinch up but Pjetlic circles away and keeps his distance.
Mihaylov moves forwards but Pjetlic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mihaylov 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pjetlic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mihaylov scrambles back to his feet.
Pjetlic throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mihaylov avoids the body shot from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pjetlic.
Mihaylov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pjetlic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pjetlic lands a slapping body shot.
Pjetlic tests Mihaylov 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mihaylov tries to clinch but Pjetlic moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pjetlic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pjetlic throws a right hand that misses
and Mihaylov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mihaylov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pjetlic.
Pjetlic lands a nice shot to the body.
Mihaylov tries a knee to the head but Pjetlic blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maro Pjetlic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pjetlic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 49:45
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maro Pjetlic!
Maro Pjetlic is the new heavyweight champion!
Post fight, an emotional Maro Pjetlic said 'CROATIA baby, we got a champion! Never underestimate The Plumbers. Never underestimate Maro Pjetlic. NEVER! You will remember my name. ROOOOOOAR'.
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