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KIFC 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Sousa (ranked 5289 p4p, 5473 weight class) and Theodore Bundy (ranked 236 p4p, 238 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Manuel Sousa has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Manuel Sousa seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Manuel Sousa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy throws a big shot that misses.
Sousa closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bundy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Sousa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bundy defending well as Sousa loads up on a big left hand.
Bundy dives in for a single leg takedown but Sousa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bundy drives through and clinches with Sousa against the cage.
Sousa is looking to break free of the clinch but Bundy has double underhooks.
Bundy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sousa prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Sousa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manuel Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Bundy.
Bundy drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa throws an elbow that misses. Bundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sousa's guard. Nice move by Bundy!
Bundy stopping the sweep attempt from Sousa.
Bundy trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
Sousa wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sousa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bundy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sousa wants to sweep here but Bundy controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bundy clinches up against the cage.
Bundy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sousa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No luck for Bundy with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bundy or perhaps it was just good defense by Sousa, which made it look bad.
Bundy dives in and grabs Sousa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sousa pushes down on Bundy's head and hops out.
It looked like Sousa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bundy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bundy avoids the body shot from Sousa.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sousa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bundy rushes Sousa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sousa is trying to break the clinch but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Bundy tries to pull guard but Sousa won't allow it.
Sousa wants to break free but Bundy has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bundy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sousa to keep the fight standing.
Sousa stalling in the clinch.
Bundy looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Theodore Bundy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bundy fails with the takedown
enabling Sousa to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy clinches up against the cage.
Bundy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sousa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sousa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bundy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bundy.
A little feinted left hand from Sousa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy tries to clinch up
and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy is looking to clinch.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sousa swivels and escapes.
Manuel Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Bundy.
Bundy shoots in for a double leg but Sousa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sousa is looking for a counter combo.
Bundy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bundy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bundy darts in looking for a takedown but Sousa gets double underhooks and turns Bundy into the cage.
Bundy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sousa's waist but Sousa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bundy off to one side.
Sousa stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy looks for a takedown but Sousa sprawls well.
Sousa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Sousa.
Sousa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sousa tries to keep at a distance but Bundy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bundy has Sousa pressed against the cage, preventing Sousa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sousa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stalling in the clinch from Bundy.
Sousa is trying to push Bundy away but Bundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sousa is trying to break the clinch but Bundy has him pressed against the cage.
Sousa prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bundy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sousa wants to get back to striking at distance but Bundy won't allow it.
Sousa is trying to push Bundy away but Bundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bundy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bundy moves to clinch but Sousa breaks away
and Bundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundy misses with a kick to the body
and Sousa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bundy throws a sloppy head kick and Sousa moves out of range easily.
It looked like Sousa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Sousa sprawls well.
Sousa seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice cross by Sousa.
Bundy has Sousa up against the cage in a clinch.
Bundy manages to break the clinch.
Manuel Sousa is winning the standup battle so far.
Bundy darts in looking for a takedown but Sousa gets double underhooks and turns Bundy into the cage.
Bundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sousa throwing a counter right hand but Bundy manages to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sousa throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Sousa avoids the head kick by Bundy.
Sousa is looking for a counter combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Sousa dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Bundy fails to land the takedown.
Bundy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sousa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bundy!
Sousa dips to his left and cracks Bundy with an uppercut!
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sousa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sousa misses with a takedown attempt - Bundy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa misses with a straight right.
Bundy takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy lands a body shot.
Sousa can't break the clinch.
Sousa has had enough of the clinch but Bundy keeps him there for the moment.
Bundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sousa tries to circle away but Bundy has him pinned against the cage.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Sousa manages to get underhooks.
Sousa tries to break the clinch but Bundy is controlling the position.
Bundy breaks the clinch.
Sousa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sousa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bundy.
Manuel Sousa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Theodore Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sousa swivels and escapes.
It looked like Sousa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sousa counters with a straight right hand.
Bundy wants to clinch.
Theodore Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy with a poor takedown
enabling Sousa to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Sousa circles away easily
letting Sousa counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Sousa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bundy needs to keep his hands up - Sousa had a free shot at his head there.
Bundy has his takedown stuffed
and Sousa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Theodore Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bundy has closed the distance and engaged Sousa in a clinch.
Bundy goes for a takedown attempt but Sousa pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sousa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A counter left hand to the body from Sousa misses its target.
Sousa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sousa wants it to stay on the feet.
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sousa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sousa takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses.
A left and a right from Sousa both land. Nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bundy closes the distance and clinches up with Sousa, looking for a takedown. Bundy pushes Sousa against the cage but Sousa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sousa circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Sousa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bundy fails with the takedown
enabling Sousa to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Sousa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sousa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Sousa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Natta (ranked 4550 p4p, 5433 weight class) and Benjamim Silva (ranked 346 p4p, 371 weight class). Benjamim Silva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Natta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benjamim Silva!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Natta circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva gets tackled into the cage by Natta. Natta maintains the clinch.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Come on Natta - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Natta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Silva working aggressively here.
Natta jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Natta is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Natta's legs - danger averted.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta has control of Silva's left arm, preventing Silva from doing any damage.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Natta has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Silva is looking to defend but Natta has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Silva! Natta pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Silva taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marco Natta!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Natta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nicky Manu (ranked 4148 p4p, 4829 weight class) and Kamil Decaukas (ranked 209 p4p, 223 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Manu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes. The key to victory for Nicky Manu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicky Manu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kamil Decaukas!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decaukas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Decaukas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Decaukas misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Decaukas misses with a punch on the inside.
Decaukas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Manu just stands there and leans against the cage.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Decaukas.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Decaukas jumps guard.
Manu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Manu'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.
Manu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decaukas looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decaukas is looking to stand up but Manu isn't so interested in that idea.
Manu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Decaukas is pulling down on Manu's head to control his posture.
Decaukas wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manu is looking to clinch.
A cross from Manu lands.
Manu leaves Decaukas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nicky Manu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Decaukas.
Decaukas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manu's guard.
Decaukas preventing the sweep.
Decaukas advances position into side control!
Decaukas decides to stand back up. Decaukas steps back and let's Manu get back to his feet.
Nicky Manu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manu clinches with his opponent.
Manu tries to work over Decaukas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Decaukas controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decaukas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Decaukas looking to throw knees to the head but Manu is blocking nicely.
Manu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Decaukas.
Decaukas looking for a takedown.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decaukas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Decaukas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
Manu can't find room to land a body shot as Decaukas controls the action.
Decaukas has a couple of punches blocked by Manu.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
Decaukas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Manu uses from the top position.
Decaukas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decaukas has his hands on Manu's head, controlling the position.
Decaukas being controlled here, momentarily.
Manu wants to stand but Decaukas has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Manu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Decaukas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Manu's guard.
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 Nicky Manu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Decaukas clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
Decaukas goes for a takedown attempt but Manu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch but Decaukas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Manu lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decaukas throws a nice looking combination but Manu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Manu lands a nice hook to Decaukas's body. Decaukas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decaukas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Decaukas pulls guard.
Decaukas keeping moving, preventing Manu from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Decaukas on the ground.
Manu controlling from the top position.
Decaukas keeping moving, preventing Manu from controlling successfully.
Decaukas 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.
Manu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Decaukas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Decaukas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Decaukas tries to pass to full mount but Manu defends it.
Decaukas not doing much here.
Manu is trying to maintain the position but Decaukas is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decaukas prevents Manu from improving his position.
Manu is concentrating on defense, preventing Decaukas from advancing position.
Decaukas throwing shots but Manu is blocking nicely.
Decaukas moves nicely into side control.
Decaukas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Manu to his feet.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Decaukas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manu moves into the clinch successfully.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Decaukas leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decaukas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Manu content to stall in guard here.
Manu trying to control but Decaukas is working from the bottom.
Decaukas is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Manu rolls with it to try and escape but Decaukas cranks on the arm and Manu is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kamil Decaukas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tren Bolen (ranked 4534 p4p, 4596 weight class) and Arsi Harju (ranked 431 p4p, 436 weight class). Tren Bolen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tren Bolen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arsi Harju!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bolen.
Bolen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Harju's defenses.
 It looks like Arsi Harju has been cut.
Bolen prevents Harju from breaking the clinch.
Bolen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bolen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Arsi Harju's cut even more.
Bolen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harju's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolen.
Harju looks winded!
Bolen lands an elbow just above Harju 's eye.
The cut above Arsi Harju's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bolen lands a damaging elbow.
Bolen lands a vicious elbow to the side of Harju's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Bolen tries to finish him with strikes but Harju still seems able to defend himself so Bolen steps back and lets Harju get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
 Harju is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arsi Harju's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tren Bolen!
In defeat, Arsi Harju stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't understand anything..'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Levin (ranked 3594 p4p, 3639 weight class) and Eli Austen (ranked 305 p4p, 310 weight class). Eli Austen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Levin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Austen!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austen misses the jab.
Levin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Austen.
Austen looks to throw the jab but Levin is out of range.
Austen throws a hook but Levin blocks it.
Nice uppercut there from Austen.
Nice shot lands for Austen.
Austen takes a swing at Levin's ribcage but misses.
Austen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Levin shoots in and gets a takedown into Austen's guard.
Levin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Levin'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.
Levin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Levin trying to control the position from guard on top but Austen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Levin throwing strikes from guard but Austen blocks nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Austen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
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.
Levin walks into a jab.
Austen throws a right hand that misses
so Levin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Austen is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Levin dives into side control.
Austen is trying to control Levin's posture but Levin avoids it.
Levin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Austen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Austen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Levin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Austen working to try and regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Levin'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.
Austen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Levin tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austen is squirming around, avoiding Levin's attempts to control the action.
Austen can't escape the position.
Levin avoids the attempt from Austen to control.
Levin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Austen has worked his arm free - good work by Austen!
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 Tony Levin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Austen misses the target.
Levin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Levin feinted with a counter takedown.
Austen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Austen sizes up Levin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. Austen catches Levin right on the button with a cross.
Austen misses with a two punch combination.
Austen throws a jab but it's blocked by Levin.
Levin feinted with a counter takedown.
Austen cracks Levin with a good jab.
Austen scores with the left hand. Levin knows he should have avoided that one.
Austen tries to sprawl but Levin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Levin is pressing down on Austen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Austen is holding on for now.
Austen trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Levin passes to full mount!
Levin has control of Austen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Austen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Levin throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Levin trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austen looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Austen fending off the submission attempt from Levin.
Levin has the hooks in. Austen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austen keeps trying to improve his position.
Levin is trying to stick to Austen's back but Austen is turning into Levin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Levin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Austen.
Levin wants to sweep but no luck.
Levin is controlling Austen's posture.
Levin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Levin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Austen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Levin manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levin trying to control but Austen is having none of it.
Austen is working to get back to half guard.
Levin trying to control but Austen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Austen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Levin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Levin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Levin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Levin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Austen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Austen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Levin tries to counter with a takedown but Austen is quick to defend against it.
Austen gets caught napping as Levin dives in and scores a takedown. Austen manages to retain guard.
Levin trying to control but Austen is working from the bottom.
Levin sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Austen looking to control but Levin passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austen wants to get back to full guard.
Austen is trying to control but can't.
Levin wants to pass the guard but Austen is defending well.
Austen is trying to maintain the position but Levin is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Austen scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Levin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Austen.
Levin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Levin defending well as Austen loads up on a big left hand.
Levin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Austen scores with a jab.
Austen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Levin.
Austen throws a combination that misses
and Levin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Austen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Levin.
Austen is trying to control the position but Levin postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levin looking to sit in guard and control but Austen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Levin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Levin keeping full guard, as Austen tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Austen wants to control from the top but Levin keeps moving.
Austen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Levin's guard.
Levin is trying to get back to full guard.
Eli Austen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Levin is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levin trying to hold on to Austen's head to control him but Austen postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eli Austen.
I think Levin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tony Levin!
Tony Levin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arrtoo Deetoo (ranked 3752 p4p, 3938 weight class) and Henry Chinaski (ranked 199 p4p, 205 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arrtoo Deetoo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Henry Chinaski!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chinaski slaps away a takedown attempt from Deetoo , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deetoo is defended easily by Chinaski.
Chinaski throws out a counter right but Deetoo avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chinaski.
Deetoo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chinaski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 Deetoo is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arrtoo Deetoo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chinaski steps in with a hook that catches Deetoo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Chinaski follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Deetoo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Chinaski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mounir Ayari (ranked 3185 p4p, 4080 weight class) and Klaus Voorman (ranked 401 p4p, 486 weight class). Ayari kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Yallah Rouh - Samira Said. The key to victory for Mounir Ayari has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mounir Ayari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Klaus Voorman!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ayari pushes Voorman up against the cage in a clinch.
Voorman prevents a body shot from Ayari.
Ayari throws a head punch that misses.
Ayari blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayari.
Voorman misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voorman.
Still in the clinch, Ayari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voorman presses Ayari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Voorman.
Ayari breaks the clinch.
Ayari moves out of range as Voorman strikes.
Ayari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Voorman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Voorman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Voorman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ayari to score with a decent uppercut.
Voorman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ayari cracks Voorman with a good jab.
Mounir Ayari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ayari digs a good body shot into Voorman's ribs.
Ayari connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Voorman momentarily.
Ayari scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voorman misses with a wild body shot.
Voorman walks into a straight right hand from Ayari.
Voorman is rocked!
Voorman gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Ayari gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mounir Ayari!
A victorious Mounir Ayari thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Entwhistle (ranked 2882 p4p, 4415 weight class) and Peyton Moore (ranked 394 p4p, 524 weight class). Peyton Moore 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Entwhistle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Peyton Moore!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore throws a jab but it's blocked by Entwhistle.
Moore misses with a body shot.
Entwhistle misses with a body shot.
Entwhistle clinches.
Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Entwhistle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moore tries to work over Entwhistle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entwhistle tries to work over Moore's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entwhistle pushes Moore back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entwhistle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Entwhistle effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entwhistle digs a right hand into Moore's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moore's gas tank.
Entwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Entwhistle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Moore up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Moore letting Entwhistle take a breather here.
I was talking to Entwhistle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Entwhistle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Moore's efforts to push away.
Entwhistle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Moore.
Entwhistle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Entwhistle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moore.
Entwhistle lands with a right to the head.
Entwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Entwhistle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Entwhistle lands with a left to the head.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Moore wants to stall.
Entwhistle is stalling here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Entwhistle lands an uppercut.
Entwhistle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Entwhistle is struggling to control the position.
Moore is trying to break free.
Entwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Entwhistle slows down the pace here.
Entwhistle tries a body shot but Moore blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore throws a head punch that misses.
Entwhistle lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Entwhistle.
Moore looks winded!
Entwhistle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Entwhistle.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Entwhistle is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle is leaning against Moore and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore misses with a body punch.
Entwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Entwhistle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Entwhistle lands with a right to the head.
Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Entwhistle is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Moore.
Moore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moore tries to throw a body punch but Entwhistle avoids it by throwing Moore back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Entwhistle dominated that round.
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.
Entwhistle connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Entwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Entwhistle counters with a nice uppercut.
Moore throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Entwhistle.
Donk. Entwhistle catches Moore right on the button with a cross.
Entwhistle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moore can do to turn this around?
Entwhistle lands a head shot.
Moore ducks under a wild hook from Entwhistle.
Moore shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Entwhistle eats them both and turns towards Moore to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Moore lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Entwhistle does no damage.
Entwhistle misses with a looping left.
Moore uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Entwhistle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Moore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peyton Moore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entwhistle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Entwhistle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Moore is trying to break free.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Entwhistle as Moore tries to tie him up.
Moore prevents a body shot from Entwhistle.
Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore misses with a punch on the inside.
Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body.
Entwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Entwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Entwhistle lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entwhistle pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Entwhistle stalling in the clinch.
Entwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entwhistle has Moore pushed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
Entwhistle pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Entwhistle slows down the pace here.
Entwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Entwhistle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Entwhistle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle is working Moore over against the cage.
Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hand to the body from Entwhistle.
John Entwhistle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Entwhistle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Entwhistle gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Entwhistle.
A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entwhistle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entwhistle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Moore or not.
Entwhistle lands an uppercut.
Entwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Entwhistle as the two fighters clinch.
Entwhistle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A body shot lands from Entwhistle.
A nice left hand lands by Entwhistle.
Come on Entwhistle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A right hook to the body lands for Entwhistle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Entwhistle dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jab from Entwhistle.
Moore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Entwhistle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moore scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Peyton Moore has been cut.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entwhistle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moore is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moore. Entwhistle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Moore there.
Entwhistle lands a big uppercut and Moore crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Moore looks OK. Entwhistle waves Moore back to his feet!
Moore is still on wobbly legs! Can Entwhistle finish 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!
Entwhistle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Entwhistle moves into the clinch successfully.
Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Entwhistle on the inside.
Entwhistle is stalling here.
Entwhistle presses Moore against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Moore seems to have recovered his senses.
Moore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Entwhistle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Entwhistle just leaning against Moore, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
Entwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Entwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moores head.
Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle pressing his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Entwhistle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head.
Moore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entwhistle slowing the pace effectively.
Entwhistle stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Entwhistle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head.
Entwhistle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Entwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle stalls.
Entwhistle pushes Moore back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Moore's head.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Entwhistle lands with a left to the head.
Moore letting Entwhistle take a breather here.
Peyton Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a body punch.
A short right from Entwhistle on the inside.
Moore tries to break free but Entwhistle pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head.
Entwhistle lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Entwhistle lands a left hand.
Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entwhistle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Entwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Entwhistle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entwhistle gets through Moore's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entwhistle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entwhistle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moore backwards.
Good body shot from Entwhistle.
Entwhistle lands with a left to the head.
Moore takes a shot to the head.
Entwhistle is pushing Moore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Moore letting Entwhistle take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Entwhistle for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short right from Entwhistle on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Entwhistle blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
John Entwhistle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Entwhistle lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Entwhistle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Entwhistle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Entwhistle!
John Entwhistle seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Batara Sari (ranked 2695 p4p, 3619 weight class) and Bernard Edwards (ranked 326 p4p, 408 weight class). Bernard Edwards told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Batara Sari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernard Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards clinches up with Sari and pushes him back against the cage.
Sari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Edwards lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Edwards leaning his opponent against the cage.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Edwards scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edwards lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Edwards will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sari up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
The crowd are getting on Edwards's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Edwards lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands a hook that snaps the head of Sari backwards.
Edwards taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sari jumps guard but Edwards stands there with Sari around his waist. Sari gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Sari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batara Sari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Sari moves away and avoids it.
Sari ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sari moves away.
Edwards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sari gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Edwards counters with a nice body shot.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches.
Edwards lands with a light punch inside.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Edwards.
Edwards has Sari up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Edwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Edwards - that landed with a thud.
Edwards lands a body shot in the clinch.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Sari uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Sari shoots and misses
and Edwards counters with a stiff right hand.
Sari misses with a takedown
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sari was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Sari attempts a counter takedown but Edwards avoids it well and moves away.
Sari misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards thuds a left hand into Sari's body.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sari moves away.
Sari with a poor takedown
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Sari gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Edwards gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Edwards!
Bernard Edwards is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Bernard Edwards thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John McCoy (ranked 2873 p4p, 3691 weight class) and Karolj Kasap (ranked 334 p4p, 394 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John McCoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karolj Kasap!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasap closes the distance and pushes McCoy back into the cage.
McCoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kasap wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kasap lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McCoy has Kasap pressed against the cage, preventing Kasap from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McCoy pushes Kasap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McCoy is leaning against Kasap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McCoy is working Kasap over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCoy.
Kasap looks winded!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kasap wants to get back to striking at distance but McCoy won't allow it.
McCoy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McCoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCoy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCoy prevents Kasap from breaking the clinch.
Kasap misses with a punch on the inside.
McCoy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCoy lands a damaging elbow.
Kasap is rocked!
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kasap is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCoy creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Kasap! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for McCoy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John McCoy!
John McCoy is the new lightweight champion!
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