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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Neer (ranked 6804 p4p, 25014 weight class) and Apollo Turner (ranked 323 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guy Neer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apollo Turner!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neer lands a body shot.
Turner's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Neer works over Turner's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Apollo Turner has been cut.
Neer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Turner misses with a two punch combination.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner is looking to slow Neer down with leg kicks.
Neer misses with a double jab
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Neer will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner thumps Neer with a low kick.
Neer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turner was well out of range. Poor timing from Neer.
Neer throws a right hand that Turner ducks under and follows up with a left that Turner also avoids with ease.
Turner slips a jab from Neer.
Turner throws a counter combo.
Turner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Turner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Guy Neer has been cut.
Neer throws a one two combo.
A head kick from Neer lands but Turner takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer throws a nice looking combination but Turner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Neer throws a jab but it's blocked by Turner.
Turner tries to work over Neer's front leg with a kick but Neer checks it.
Neer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Turner misses with a double jab.
Turner looks to land a combination. Neer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Neer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Neer finds it's target.
Neer misses with a low kick as Turner jumps back.
Neer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neer slips a jab and a cross from Turner.
Neer throws a head kick but Turner moves out of range.
Turner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Neer moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
Turner swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner throws a low kick but Neer avoids it.
Neer seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Neer misses.
Neer is looking to clinch but Turner is avoiding it.
Guy Neer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neer throws a body shot but no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turner checks a leg kick.
A head kick by Neer misses
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Neer throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Turner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Neer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Turner counters with a series of strikes. Neer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner is working the combinations to good effect here.
Turner throws a low kick but Neer avoids it.
Turner fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Turner both land. Nice combination.
Neer looks to land a body kick but Turner moved away.
Turner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turner moves out of range as Neer strikes.
Turner throws out a leg kick but Neer moves out of range and Turner only half commits.
A head kick misses from Neer.
Turner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Neer.
Neer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Neer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Neer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner blocks a head kick by Neer.
Neer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Turner circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Neer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Neer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Neer does no damage.
Turner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Neer lands a two punch combo.
Neer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A good leg kick by Turner.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neer throws a push kick but Turner slaps the foot to one side.
Turner throws a right and a left that Neer avoids nicely.
Neer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 Guy Neer will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Turner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Neer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neer moves into the clinch successfully.
Neer has had enough of the clinch but Turner keeps him there for the moment.
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Neer misses with a wild combination.
Guy Neer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner misses with a combination
and Neer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turner throws a leg kick
and Neer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer tries to stand and escape but Turner is controlling the position.
Neer throwing shots but Turner is blocking nicely.
Neer decides to stand up.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Neer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Turner duly obliges.
Neer misses with a two punch combination.
Turner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Neer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Turner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neer throws a series of punches but Turner moves out of range.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Neer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Neer checks a leg kick.
Neer tries to clinch but Turner is having none of it.
Neer tries to clinch there but Turner circles away.
Neer misses with a body kick.
Turner is looking to slow Neer down with leg kicks.
Neer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turner throws a low kick but Neer moves out of range easily.
Turner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turner.
Neer swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner avoids the head kick by Neer.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Turner eats them both and turns towards Neer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Turner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Neer misses.
Neer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Neer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
Turner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Neer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Turner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turner tries to work over Neer's front leg with a kick but Neer checks it.
Neer throws a head kick that misses.
Neer throws a leg kick that misses.
Turner unleashes a big counter combination but Neer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turner dodges the punch combination from Neer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick from Turner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turner slips under a jab from Neer.
Neer dips to his left and cracks Turner with an uppercut!
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neer circles away quickly and effectively.
Neer fails to land with a series of punches.
Neer checks a leg kick.
Neer scores with a jab. Turner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neer tries a head kick but it misses.
Neer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neer is looking to land body kicks.
Neer fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Neer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Turner tries to score with a low kick but Neer moves his leg out of the way.
Neer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Turner counters with a three punch combo that has Neer backing up. Neer nods at Turner to acknowledge the strikes.
Neer misses with a wild combination.
As Neer backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Neer manages to avoid it all.
Neer blocks a head kick by Turner.
Neer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Neer misses with a hook.
Turner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Neer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neer throws a right and a left that both miss.
As Neer backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Neer manages to avoid it all.
Neer misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Guy Neer is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Neer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Turner prevents Neer from breaking the clinch.
Neer working hard to break the clinch.
Turner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neer scores with a hook to the body. Turner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turner is looking to slow Neer down with leg kicks.
Turner throws a series of punches but Neer moves out of range.
Neer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Turner misses with a low kick as Neer jumps back.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Neer misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Turner.
Neer misses with a double jab.
Neer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turner throws a series of punches but Neer avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Neer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Turner. Those never looked like landing.
Turner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Neer is able to avoid easily.
Turner blocks a head kick by Neer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Neer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Turner misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Turner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Neer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Neer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Neer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Neer tries to clinch up.
Neer looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Turner tries a head kick but it misses.
Neer misses with a head kick.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner tries to land a leg kick but Neer saw it coming and moves away.
Neer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner throws a combination. Neer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No joy there for Neer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner slips a jab and a cross from Neer.
Turner looks to land a combination. Neer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Neer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turner.
Neer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Turner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turner is looking for the big counter here.
Turner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Neer circles away quickly and effectively.
Neer throws a right and a left that Turner avoids nicely.
Turner defending well as Neer loads up on a big left hand.
As Neer backs off Turner throws a huge counter combo but Neer manages to avoid it all.
Turner throws a solid leg kick but Neer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Turner.
Neer looks to land a combination but Turner avoids it well.
Neer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Turner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turner counters with a one-two to the body.
Turner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Neer misses with a two punch combination.
Neer misses with a wild combination.
Neer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Turner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Neer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turner moves out of range of the leg kick from Neer.
Apollo Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guy Neer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turner tries to work over Neer's front leg with a kick but Neer checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apollo Turner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Neer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Guy Neer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Diego (ranked 6345 p4p, 6936 weight class) and Dmitri Sa (ranked 580 p4p, 605 weight class). The key to victory for Juan Diego has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Diego !
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, Dmitri Sa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diego clinches up with Sa and pushes him back against the cage.
Sa jumps guard.
Sa pulls Diego in to control the position.
Sa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Diego .
Sa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diego has managed to get both his arms back between Sa's legs - danger averted.
Diego chips away with some ground and pound.
Diego scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diego '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.
Diego with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sa is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diego can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sa is looking for a triangle but Diego pushes his legs off easily.
Diego stays in close to Sa's body and controls the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Diego slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Sa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sa tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Diego seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sa has hold of Diego 's hands but Diego slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sa wants to get back to his feet.
Diego wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Sa uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Sa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Diego postures up and lands a big shot to Sa's brow.
Diego looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diego gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Diego has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sa looks winded!
Diego stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Dmitri Sa has been cut.
Sa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diego drives through and clinches with Sa against the cage.
Sa is working for takedown but Diego is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sa jumps guard but Diego turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diego closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Diego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sa backwards.
Sa looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diego is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diego is trying to push Sa away but Sa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to break the clinch but Sa is controlling the position.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Sa is controlling him.
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sa throws out a counter right but Diego avoids it with no problem.
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Diego lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diego lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diego .
Diego gets a clinch.
Diego pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diego dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Sa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diego has Sa up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diego tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Diego pushes Sa up against the cage in a clinch.
Diego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diego breaks from the clinch.
A jab lands there for Diego .
Diego works Sa's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego misses with a combination
and Sa counters with a head kick. That will keep Diego thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Sa wants to counter with a clinch but Diego pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sa keeps the fight on the outside.
Diego throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Diego uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sa has time to react.
That has opened up Dmitri Sa's cut even more.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Diego , as that shot connected.
Diego throws a sloppy head kick
letting Sa counter with a right hand.
Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Sa is breathing heavily.
Sa swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego .
A nice side step and Sa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Diego throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sa.
Diego is looking to clinch but Sa is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right-left combo lands from Diego .
 Sa is rocked!
Diego forces Sa back against the cage and clinches.
Sa blocks an uppercut.
Diego tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Diego fails to land.
Diego wants to get back to striking at distance but Sa won't allow it.
Diego drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sa avoids the elbow strike from Diego , against the cage.
Sa is working for takedown but Diego is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diego wants to break free but Sa has control.
Diego manages to break the clinch.
Diego lands an overhand right.
The cut above Dmitri Sa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Diego closes the distance and clinches.
Diego lands a right hand.
Diego breaks the clinch.
Diego is looking to land body kicks.
Diego lands with a good body shot.
Diego misses with a two punch combination.
Sa swats away the attempt to clinch by Diego .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diego lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Diego .
Diego misses with a double jab
and Sa moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sa manages to pull guard.
Sa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diego wants to stand but Sa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diego throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diego working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sa has momentary wrist control but Diego slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Diego dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Sa's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Diego scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Diego misses with the combination.
Sa feints the counter takedown.
Diego tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sa looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diego moves into the clinch successfully.
Sa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Diego working aggressively here.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Sa has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diego scores with a shot to the side of Sa's head.
Diego tries to circle away but Sa has him pinned against the cage.
Sa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diego prevents it.
Diego with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diego misses with some punches.
Diego looking to throw knees to the head but Sa is blocking nicely.
Diego is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sa can do to turn this around?
Diego wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diego after a bit of a struggle.
Diego is trying to break the clinch but Sa has him pressed against the cage.
Sa avoids a wild elbow strike from Diego .
Sa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diego smiles and moves away.
Juan Diego has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Sa.
Diego throws a right hand that Sa ducks under and follows up with a left that Sa also avoids with ease.
Sa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Diego feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Diego is looking to clinch but Sa is avoiding it.
Juan Diego is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diego gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sa is trying to pull guard but Diego turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Diego pushes off an throws an elbow but Sa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sa is working for takedown but Diego is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diego prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Diego pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Diego .
Juan Diego seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Diego !
Sa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sa wants to counter with a clinch but Diego pushes him away.
Diego moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sa keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Sa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diego moves into range and clinches up with Sa.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Diego just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Diego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diego has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Diego !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dabi Cut (ranked 25252 p4p, 4245 weight class) and Sahara Sam (ranked 497 p4p, 390 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dabi Cut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sahara Sam!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cut throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam is looking to score with low kicks.
Cut definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cut has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sam finds it's way round the side to connect with Cut's head.
Cut takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sam tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sam throws a head kick but Cut moves out of range.
As Sam looks to move away, Cut throws a big counter combo but Sam just gets out of the way.
Cut doesn't manage to clinch there - Sam circles away.
Sam lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cut is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sam connects with the punch.
Cut takes the fight into the clinch.
Sam can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cut prevents Sam from breaking the clinch.
Sam manages to break the clinch.
Sam avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Cut. Those never looked like landing.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cut moves out of range of the leg kick from Sam.
Cut tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cut is able to avoid easily.
And Cut counters with a quick kick to the body but Sam blocks it.
Cut fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cut is out of range.
Sam tries a low kick but Cut avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam thows a leg kick but Cut checks it
and Cut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sam wants to get back to his feet but Cut is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sam pushes Cut off and gets back to his feet.
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 leg kick checked by Cut.
Cut tries to counter with a takedown but Sam is quick to defend against it.
Sam's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cut under the eye.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam throws a nice looking combination but Cut bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cut is looking to counter the offense by Sam and move into the clinch.
Sam lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cut at a distance.
Cut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cut checks a low kick from Sam.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sam throws a leg kick which misses Cut's front leg but catches the back leg as Cut tries to avoid it.
Sam throws a leg kick but Cut checks it.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Cut misses with a double jab
and Sam counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Cut to stand up.
Sam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cut back to the cage. Sam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sahara Sam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Cut is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sam fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Cut misses.
Sam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sahara Sam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sam throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sam scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sam as he jumps to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sam.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cut fails with the takedown.
Cut is breathing heavily.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Sam does it's job there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sam lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cut thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cut misses with a body shot.
Sam throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cut circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice jab there from Sam.
Sam fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cut has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cut circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cut looks to land a body kick but Sam moved away.
Sam feints the counter takedown.
Sam connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cut's hands.
Dabi Cut is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but Sam shows good takedown defense.
Cut on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sam. Sam obviously looking to wear him down.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sam sprawls and moves away.
Sam lands with a nice combination. Cut backs away looking to recover.
Cut moves into the clinch.
Sam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sam looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sam swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cut tries to close the distance and clinch but Sam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cut fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cut checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sam.
Sam has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sam buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Cut avoids the head kick by Sam.
Cut is looking to counter the offense by Sam and move into the clinch.
Cut tries to clinch up but Sam circles away and keeps his distance.
Cut is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sam shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sam finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sam throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A left and a right from Sam both land. Nice combination.
Sam misses with a leg kick.
Cut checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sam lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cut has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cut and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sam throws a head kick that misses.
Cut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Sam throws a leg kick
and Cut counters with a solid body kick.
Cut shoots in and bounces Sam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cut. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sam wants to stand and escape but Cut is having none of it.
Sahara Sam has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sam is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Cut presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Sam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam throws a front kick aimed at Cut's knee but Cut avoids it well.
Cut chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sam can pounce on him.
Cut shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sam connects with a leg kick.
Sam scoring well with a low kick there.
Sam tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cut is able to avoid easily.
Sam goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cut tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cut somewhat.
Sam motions for Cut to come forward. Sam throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cut checks a leg kick nicely.
Cut drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sam sprawls and moves away.
Sahara Sam seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sam throws a leg kick but Cut sees it coming and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cut takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam lands with a good body shot.
Good work by Cut as he checks the leg kick.
Sam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sam feints and then cracks Cut's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cut down.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Cut takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sam dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cut. That did some damage!
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sam.
Cut shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sam manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cut keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sahara Sam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice jab there from Sam.
A leg kick checked by Cut.
Cut swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A low kick lands for Sam.
Sam lands a head shot.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sam pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cut is out of range and Sam settles back down.
Cut on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam lands with a nice combination. Cut backs away looking to recover.
Sam misses with a head kick.
Cut checks a leg kick nicely.
Sam circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cut avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cut.
Sam connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sam keeps the fight on the outside.
Cut takes one to the chin there.
Sam throws a leg kick but Cut sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cut jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cut or perhaps it was just good defense by Sam, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sam tries to bum rush Cut with a series of wild strikes but Cut uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sam misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam throws a head kick that misses
and Cut counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cut on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sam with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cut tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cut keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sam lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sam throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sam throws a low kick but Cut moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dabi Cut. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Sam.
Cut changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sam pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cut tries a head kick but it misses.
Cut blocks a leg kick.
Cut moves in looking to clinch but Sam pushes him off.
Sam misses with a low kick.
Cut will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cut shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sam sprawls well. Sam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cut gets slowly back to his feet.
Cut checks a low kick from Sam.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sam, as that shot connected.
Sam throws a good cross that connects.
Cut shoots in but no luck this time.
Cut wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sam throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cut needs to keep his hands up - Sam had a free shot at his head there.
Sam tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Sam.
Sam throws a solid leg kick but Cut takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sam.
Sam throws a one two combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sam moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sam connects with an inside leg kick.
Sam fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cut is out of range.
Dabi Cut has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sahara Sam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sahara Sam!
Sahara Sam made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'For the Pyramids!'.
Dabi Cut spoke after the fight, saying 'Losing is part of learning, I lose today but I will come back stronger next time.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Diosdado (ranked 6558 p4p, 4475 weight class) and Dax Crumper (ranked 316 p4p, 248 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ramon Diosdado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Dax Crumper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crumper shoots in looking for a takedown but Diosdado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Crumper's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Crumper looks to move away, Diosdado throws a big counter combo but Crumper just gets out of the way.
Diosdado looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Crumper closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crumper lands in his opponent's guard.
Crumper cracks Diosdado with a solid left hand.
Diosdado is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crumper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crumper is in close to Diosdado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crumper scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crumper landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Crumper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Crumper scoring with some ground and pound.
Crumper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Diosdado has momentary wrist control but Crumper slips an elbow through the middle.
 Diosdado is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crumper connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Diosdado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crumper working some strikes from top position.
Crumper postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Diosdado covers up, he's hurt! Crumper keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Crumper and the ref steps in to end the fight! Crumper can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Crumper!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Ouellette (ranked 2887 p4p, 3327 weight class) and Ray Dalio (ranked 355 p4p, 399 weight class). Ray Dalio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guy Ouellette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Dalio!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Ray Dalio has been cut.
Dalio tries for a takedown but Ouellette sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ouellette drops Dalio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dalio looks back up at him and smiles so Ouellette waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Dalio misses with a takedown
and Ouellette counters with a big right hand! Oh Dalio is in trouble here! Ouellette follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Ouellette!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Millard Masters (ranked 2521 p4p, 2823 weight class) and Satrud Palathai (ranked 154 p4p, 168 weight class). Masters comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Millard Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Satrud Palathai!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palathai checks a leg kick.
Masters tries to clinch but Palathai is having none of it.
Masters throws a leg kick
and Palathai counters with a nice uppercut.
Masters misses with a series of wild punches.
Palathai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Palathai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Millard Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palathai throws the kick towards the body but Masters avoids it.
A head kick by Palathai misses
and Masters counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palathai can't keep his opponent in guard - Masters advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Masters is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masters with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palathai is kicking away at Masters from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Masters grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Palathai trying to push Masters off... Palathai taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Millard Masters!
A very excited looking Millard Masters made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Honkanen (ranked 2026 p4p, 1684 weight class) and Dick Hickock (ranked 253 p4p, 213 weight class). Jani Honkanen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dick Hickock's chin.
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Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jani Honkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dick Hickock!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honkanen slips a jab from Hickock.
Honkanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hickock sprawls and moves away.
Honkanen tries to move into range but Hickock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Honkanen 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.
Hickock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Honkanen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Honkanen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hickock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Honkanen controlling from the top position.
Hickock is trying to control the position but Honkanen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hickock keeping moving, preventing Honkanen from controlling successfully.
Honkanen looking to pass the guard.
Honkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hickock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Honkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hickock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickock working a defensive guard here.
Hickock has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Honkanen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hickock working for a triangle but Honkanen defends it easily.
Honkanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
Honkanen advances to half guard.
Hickock wants to get back to full guard.
Hickock looking for submissions off his back.
Honkanen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Honkanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hickock is just riding it out for now. Honkanen eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Honkanen trying to control from half guard but Hickock is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hickock is trying to get back to full guard.
Hickock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Honkanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Honkanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Honkanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hickock defends it well.
Honkanen looks to land a strike but Hickock avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Honkanen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Honkanen wants to control from the top but Hickock keeps moving.
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.
Honkanen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Honkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Honkanen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hickock throws a right hand that misses
and Honkanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hickock won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Honkanen wants to control but Hickock is keeping him busy.
Hickock defending against the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Honkanen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hickock throws a looping overhand right but Honkanen ducks down to avoid it.
Honkanen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hickock sprawls and moves away.
Honkanen needs to keep his hands up - Hickock had a free shot at his head there.
Hickock throws an off balance right hand
and Honkanen counters with a takedown into side control.
Honkanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hickock keeps working.
Honkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hickock is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen tries for a kimura but Hickock is defending well.
Honkanen is looking to take a break and control but Hickock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honkanen in side control, throwing shots but Hickock defends.
Hickock tries to improve position but can't.
Honkanen throws a strike aimed at the side of Hickock's head but Hickock avoids it well.
Honkanen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hickock is avoiding damage well.
Honkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Honkanen sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hickock is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hickock can't do much from the bottom here.
Honkanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Honkanen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hickock sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Honkanen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hickock knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hickock wants to control but Honkanen postures up.
Honkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hickock can do to turn this around?
Hickock is trying to improve his position.
Honkanen throws an elbow but Hickock slips to the side and avoids it well.
Honkanen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hickock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hickock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Honkanen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hickock looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Honkanen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Honkanen looking to finish with strikes here!
Hickock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Honkanen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hickock because Honkanen loaded up on that one.
Honkanen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Honkanen throwing strikes here but Hickock is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Honkanen content just to control the position here.
Hickock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jani Honkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Honkanen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Honkanen wants to control the pace but Hickock is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen looking to finish with strikes here!
Honkanen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hickock wants to control but Honkanen is having none of it.
Hickock working to try and regain half guard.
Hickock keeps trying to improve his position.
Honkanen content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honkanen wants to control the pace but Hickock is squirming around nicely.
Honkanen lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Honkanen 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!
Hickock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honkanen.
Hickock misses with a right hand
and Honkanen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hickock won't be happy with that.
Honkanen wants to control but Hickock is keeping him busy.
Honkanen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Honkanen happy to just control the position for now.
Hickock is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Honkanen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hickock can't do much from the bottom here.
Honkanen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honkanen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Honkanen throwing strikes but Hickock manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hickock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Honkanen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Honkanen regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen trying to control but Hickock postures up.
Honkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Hickock tries to pass to full mount but Honkanen defends it.
Honkanen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Honkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hickock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honkanen.
Hickock is trying to get back to full guard.
Hickock is defending against the submission attempts here by Honkanen.
Honkanen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hickock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Honkanen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Honkanen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Honkanen uses his free foot to push down on Hickock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hickock.
Hickock wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Honkanen.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honkanen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Honkanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Honkanen, 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Honkanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaharo Xan (ranked 1666 p4p, 2056 weight class) and Wesley Janssen (ranked 240 p4p, 286 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Xan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ARIGA TCHAN. 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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205
4 - 2 - 0 |
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216
4 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amaharo Xan!
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, Wesley Janssen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Janssen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xan swings for the body but Janssen moves out of range.
A big right from Xan misses.
Xan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Janssen.
Xan leaves Janssen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Xan fails to land with a series of punches.
Xan swings for the body but Janssen moves out of range.
Janssen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xan moves into the clinch.
Xan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Janssen blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Xan fails to land.
Good body shot from Xan.
Janssen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xan throws a head punch that misses.
Xan struggles to land a body shot inside as Janssen controls his hands.
Xan misses with the head strike.
Xan throws a punch but it's blocked by Janssen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xan.
Xan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Janssen prevents a body shot from Xan.
Xan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Janssen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Amaharo Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen.
Xan misses with a punch on the inside.
Xan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Janssen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Xan regains guard.
Janssen is looking to work some ground and pound but Xan has wrist control.
Xan wants to sweep here but Janssen controlling him for the moment.
Xan controls Janssen momentarily but Janssen frees himself.
Janssen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janssen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Janssen trying to control but Xan is working from the bottom.
Xan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xan tries to get out of the position.
Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Janssen stopping the sweep attempt from Xan.
Xan is working hard here to advance position.
Xan keeping moving, preventing Janssen from controlling successfully.
Xan looking for a sweep. Not yet Xan, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Xan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Janssen looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Janssen stands up over Xan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Janssen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Xan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Xan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Xan!
Janssen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Janssen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Xan scoring with punches and elbows.
It looks like Wesley Janssen has been cut.
Janssen sneaks back into half guard.
Janssen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Janssen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Janssen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Janssen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xan's guard.
Xan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xan keeping full guard, as Janssen tries to pass.
Janssen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xan wants to sweep here but Janssen controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Janssen defends well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Janssen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Janssen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Janssen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Janssen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xan wants to improve his position but Janssen is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Janssen connects with a nice short shot to Xan's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Amaharo Xan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Janssen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Janssen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Xan moves into the clinch successfully.
Janssen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Xan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Xan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Janssen's elbow.
Janssen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Xan lands a hook that snaps the head of Janssen backwards.
Xan pulls guard effortlessly.
Janssen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Janssen throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen preventing the sweep.
Janssen trying to control but Xan is working from the bottom.
Xan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Janssen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Janssen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xan is trying to keep Janssen in close.
Janssen distracts Xan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wesley Janssen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Janssen stopping the sweep attempt from Xan.
Xan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Janssen throws a big elbow that misses.
Xan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Janssen postures up in Xan's guard and throws a big left but Xan blocks it.
Xan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Janssen is one step ahead there.
Xan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janssen can do to turn this around?
Janssen working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janssen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Janssen on the ground.
Xan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Janssen working some strikes from top position.
Janssen postures up and lands a big shot to Xan's brow.
Janssen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Janssen preventing the sweep.
Janssen landing with the ground and pound.
Janssen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Janssen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Janssen cracks Xan with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janssen won't allow Xan to sweep him here.
Janssen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Janssen connects with a couple of short punches.
Janssen lands a couple of elbows.
Janssen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Janssen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Janssen landing with the ground and pound.
Janssen scoring with some ground and pound.
Janssen preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janssen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xan has his foot on Janssen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Janssen works his way back into a safe position though.
Xan is pulling down on Janssen's head. It's preventing any offense from Janssen, at least for the moment.
Janssen trying to control but Xan is working from the bottom.
Xan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janssen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Janssen preventing the sweep.
Janssen stands up over Xan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Janssen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Janssen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Xan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Janssen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Janssen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xan.
Janssen feints the counter takedown.
Janssen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xan but Xan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xan takes the fight into the clinch.
Janssen jumps guard but Xan stands there with Janssen around his waist. Janssen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Xan pushes Janssen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xan misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janssen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Amaharo Xan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wesley Janssen.
Xan misses with a looping right.
Janssen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Xan misses with a straight left.
Janssen shoots for a takedown but Xan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Janssen looks for a takedown but Xan sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Xan.
Xan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Janssen moves away.
Janssen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xan misses the target.
Xan missing with a left hand there. Janssen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Janssen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Xan defends it well.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Janssen successfully pulls guard.
Xan stands up over Janssen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Janssen wants to sweep here but Xan controlling him for the moment.
Janssen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Janssen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Janssen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xan lands a couple of elbows.
Xan cracks Janssen with a solid left hand.
The cut above Wesley Janssen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Xan works over Janssen with some ground and pound from guard.
Wesley Janssen's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wesley Janssen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Amaharo Xan!
Amaharo Xan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Lesnar (ranked 706 p4p, 3389 weight class) and Justice Turner (ranked 90 p4p, 403 weight class). Lesnar's entrance music is Next Big Thing. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Justice Turner!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turner shoots in looking for a takedown. Lesnar tries to sprawl out of it but Turner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lesnar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Turner is quick to defend against it.
Turner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lesnar's waist but Lesnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turner off to one side.
Turner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Turner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Lesnar is stalling in the full guard.
Turner is looking to stand back up but Lesnar counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Turner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner is looking to escape.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar is taking a breather. Turner 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.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar drops an elbow to the side of Turner's head.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Turner taking some punishment here, with Lesnar in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Turner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lesnar lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Turner! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lesnar jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar!
In his post fight interview, Titus Lesnar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Justice Turner spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck that nigga'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Dulo (ranked 1383 p4p, 891 weight class) and Ron Johnson (ranked 147 p4p, 96 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Dulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ron Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dulo.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Dulo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Dulo is controlling him well.
Johnson has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dulo is on him like a limpet, forcing Johnson back against the cage.
Johnson throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Dulo won't allow it.
Dulo blocks an elbow strike from Johnson.
Johnson lands an elbow that stopped Dulo in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is working Dulo over against the cage.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dulo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dulo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dulo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Johnson digs a good hook to Dulo's body.
Johnson swings for the body but Dulo moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson looks to land a left hand but Dulo moved out of range nicely.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Dulo's body.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dulo should have avoided that one.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dulo is just out of range.
Dulo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dulo scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dulo scoring with punches and elbows.
Dulo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sloppy strikes there by Dulo.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dulo lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dulo landing strikes.
Johnson pushes Dulo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dulo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dulo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dulo is putting a hurting on Johnson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Check out the look on Dulo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dulo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Dulo scoring with strikes.
Dulo prevents Johnson from escaping the position.
Dulo scoring with punches and elbows.
Dulo scores with punches from side control.
Dulo looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dulo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dulo grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Dulo landing strikes.
Dulo is chipping away with strikes.
Dulo wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson pushes Dulo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dulo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dulo working the head with strikes.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dulo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Dulo grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
Dulo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dulo lands some shots froms side control.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Dulo finish him?
Dulo lands an elbow.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dulo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dulo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson is trying to buck Dulo off.
Dulo wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dulo working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dulo lands a few punches from side control.
Dulo working the head with strikes.
Dulo lands some shots froms side control.
Dulo looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dulo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Johnson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Dulo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dulo lands a few punches from side control.
Johnson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dulo scores with punches from side control.
Johnson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dulo connects with a decent elbow.
Johnson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Dulo moves his leg out of the way.
Dulo tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Dulo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson with a nice cross.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Dulo avoids nicely.
Dulo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Dulo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Dulo's front leg but catches the back leg as Dulo tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands with a hook. Dulo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dulo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Dulo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson scores with a one two! Dulo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Dulo tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Johnson is looking to slow Dulo down with leg kicks.
Ron Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dulo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Dulo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dulo working the ground and pound.
Dulo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Dulo looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dulo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dulo cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dulo has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Dulo with good strikes from the mount here!
Dulo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dulo lands a heavy elbow.
Dulo won't let Johnson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dulo lands a big shot to the head and Johnson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Dulo!
An out of breath Alexander Dulo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Ron Johnson was interviewed post fight and said 'This sucks, but it'll make me a better fighter. I'll be back. '.
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