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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arman Sakkara (ranked 6186 p4p, 5806 weight class) and Chief Of The Island (ranked 590 p4p, 564 weight class). Arman Sakkara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chief Of The Island's chin.
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arman Sakkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chief Of The Island!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of The Island darts in and clinches Sakkara up against the cage.
Of The Island looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sakkara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Of The Island has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Of The Island using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakkara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nice elbow from Sakkara.
Sakkara landing knees to the body.
Sakkara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Of The Island has him pressed against the cage.
Sakkara avoiding damage.
Sakkara blocks an elbow strike from Of The Island.
Of The Island misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sakkara.
Sakkara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Of The Island fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Of The Island.
Of The Island throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Of The Island breaks from the clinch.
Sakkara gets tackled into the cage by Of The Island. Of The Island maintains the clinch.
Sakkara trying to land knees to the body.
Sakkara blocks the elbow strike.
Of The Island on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sakkara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Of The Island with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Of The Island takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Of The Island is trying to maintain a safe position but Sakkara gets an underhook and turns Of The Island into the cage.
Of The Island manages to break the clinch.
Sakkara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sakkara lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sakkara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Of The Island will feel that in the morning.
Of The Island moves into the clinch.
Of The Island misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sakkara blocks an elbow strike.
Sakkara misses with a knee to the head.
Of The Island throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Of The Island misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sakkara tries a knee to the head but Of The Island blocks it.
Sakkara takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sakkara lands an elbow just above Of The Island 's eye.
Sakkara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sakkara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Of The Island looks winded!
Of The Island throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Of The Island is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sakkara is keeping busy.
Sakkara lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakkara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Of The Island pushes off an throws an elbow but Sakkara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sakkara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chief Of The Island seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Of The Island tries to keep at a distance but Sakkara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Of The Island using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sakkara has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sakkara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakkara rushes Of The Island and presses him up against the cage.
Of The Island wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sakkara is pressed up against the cage. Of The Island has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sakkara down to the mat. Sakkara avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sakkara lands with a nice body kick.
Sakkara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Of The Island steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sakkara. That one must have hurt.
Sakkara pushes Of The Island away with a front kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sakkara.
Sakkara throws a leg kick which misses Of The Island's front leg but catches the back leg as Of The Island tries to avoid it.
Sakkara moves into the clinch.
Sakkara lands an elbow that stopped Of The Island in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakkara lands an elbow inside.
Sakkara comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 Of The Island is rocked!
Sakkara putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Of The Island in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Of The Island is still on wobbly legs! Can Sakkara finish him?
A knee to the head by Sakkara.
Sakkara working Of The Island over with knees to the body.
Sakkara displaying some good clinch control by pressing Of The Island up against the cage.
Sakkara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Of The Island is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Sakkara Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Of The Island is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Arman Sakkara!
Arman Sakkara seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blizza Miata (ranked 4486 p4p, 4524 weight class) and John Snake (ranked 472 p4p, 474 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blizza Miata!
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, John Snake!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miata has closed the distance and engaged Snake in a clinch.
Snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A cross from Miata lands.
Snake on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blizza Miata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miata has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miata tries to throw a body punch but Snake avoids it by throwing Miata back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miata stalling in the clinch.
Miata controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snake moves forwards but Miata connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Miata lands a nice looking body shot.
Miata tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Miata instigates a clinch.
Miata misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snake takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Miata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miata avoiding damage.
Snake takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miata doesn't manage to clinch there - Snake circles away.
Miata throws a one two combo.
Miata lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Miata. Those never looked like landing.
Snake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Miata has managed to clinch.
Miata misses with a punch to the body.
Snake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miata moves into the clinch.
Snake breaks from the clinch.
Miata scores with a nice right hand.
Miata pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Snake back to the cage. Miata follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Miata darts in and clinches Snake up against the cage.
Snake manages to break the clinch.
Miata scores with a body shot.
Miata lands a right hook to the body.
Miata tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miata tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
Miata is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miata gets a clinch.
Miata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snake'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.
Snake tries to circle away but Miata has him pinned against the cage.
Snake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miata throws a right hand that Snake ducks under and follows up with a left that Snake also avoids with ease.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
Miata works over Snake's head and body with a nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blizza Miata dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miata scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Miata clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Miata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Snake has Miata pushed against the cage.
Miata tries a body shot but Snake blocks it.
Miata throws a punch but it's blocked by Snake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miata has Snake pressed against the cage.
Snake will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miata up against the cage.
Miata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Snake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Miata tries to throw a body punch but Snake avoids it by throwing Miata back against the cage.
Miata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miata pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Miata takes a swing at Snake's ribcage but misses.
Snake takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miata is looking to clinch but Snake is avoiding it.
Snake walks into a left hand.
Miata is looking to wear down Snake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Miata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snake raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Snake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Danga de danga de dang - Miata scores with a four punch combination!
Blizza Miata is winning the standup battle so far.
Miata throws a series of punches but Snake moves out of range.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Blizza Miata is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Miata misses with the combination.
Miata wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Miata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miata misses with some punches.
Miata throws a head punch that misses.
Snake breaks from the clinch.
Miata jabs Snake right on the nose. Snake blinks but takes it well.
Miata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake throws a big counter head kick but Miata avoids it with no problem.
Miata lands with an uppercut that bounces Snake off the cage and back into range.
Snake on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miata lands with an overhand left.
Miata fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
Miata tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miata scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miata is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Miata.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miata tries to clinch but Snake is having none of it.
Snake slips under a jab.
Miata wants to clinch.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blizza Miata 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!
Miata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Miata throws a head punch that misses.
Miata stalling.
Miata taking a breather.
Miata misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake wants to get back to striking at distance but Miata won't allow it.
Miata misses with a body punch.
Miata swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Snake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snake breaks the clinch.
Miata is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Miata tries to clinch up but Snake circles away and keeps his distance.
Snake throws a fast counter high kick but Miata manages to duck under it in time.
Miata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Snake ducks right into an uppercut from Miata.
Snake swats away the attempt to clinch by Miata.
Miata wants to clinch up but Snake keeps it at a distance.
Snake looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Miata connects with a right hand. Snake shakes it off.
John Snake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miata fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snake can do to turn this around?
Miata gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miata effectively controlling the action here.
Snake manages to break the clinch.
Miata throws a right and a left that Snake avoids nicely.
Miata listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Snake keeps the fight on the outside.
Miata fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheers as Miata lands an impressive looking overhand right. Snake doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miata.
Miata jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Miata is looking to clinch.
Miata tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from Miata.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Miata scores with a nice strike.
Miata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snake raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Miata tests Snake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Miata looks to land a right hand but Snake moved out of range.
Snake is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake slips a jab and a cross from Miata.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Miata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snake raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A left lands for Miata.
Miata scores with a sloppy right hand. Snake should have avoided that one.
Miata scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Miata.
Miata scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miata.
Miata moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSnake.
Blizza Miata is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miata looks to score with a jab to the body but Snake is just out of range.
Snake raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blizza Miata showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miata 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blizza Miata!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Jones (ranked 3468 p4p, 4401 weight class) and Karolj Kasap (ranked 386 p4p, 448 weight class). Matt Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Matt Jones!
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, Karolj Kasap!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasap fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kasap slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kasap looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Kasap misses.
Jones feints and as Kasap raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasap utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kasap not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kasap wants to control but Jones passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is looking to advance position but Kasap won't allow it.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Kasap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasap sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasap tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kasap tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Kasap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kasap wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasap defends it well.
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones is thwarting Kasap's attempts to control the position.
Kasap is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jones is staying active.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kasap defending well though.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasap keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasap has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Kasap blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Kasap trying to control from the bottom.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones not doing much here.
Jones seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Kasap is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kasap as he jumps to the side.
Jones fails to land the takedown.
Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kasap's half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasap defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kasap tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kasap really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Kasap trying to control but Jones postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones content to control rather than advance.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matt Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasap trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Kasap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kasap is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasap sees it coming and defends easily.
Kasap is looking to improve his position.
Kasap is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Kasap wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasap trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kasap tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Kasap because Jones loaded up on that one.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasap can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kasap wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Kasap wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jones.
Jones working for a submission but Kasap is keeping him at bay.
Jones raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kasap is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Kasap really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throws some wild stikes that Kasap manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasap is working to get back to half guard.
Jones is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kasap to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kasap shrugs it off.
Kasap is looking to get to half guard.
Kasap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kasap working to try and regain half guard.
Jones trying to control but Kasap is having none of it.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Kasap is having none of it.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Kasap is having none of it.
Kasap tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kasap manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jones tries for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Jones in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kasap, who protects the arm well.
Jones is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kasap knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasap sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Jones dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kasap jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Kasap, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Kasap against the cage but Kasap circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kasap swivels and escapes.
Kasap tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kasap sprawls and moves away.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Kasap sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kasap.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kasap sprawls well. Kasap wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kasap looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasap gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasap is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasap avoid being mounted?
Jones wants to control but Kasap is keeping him busy.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones 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.
Jones is working for a kimura but Kasap is defending it quite comfortably.
Kasap desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kasap is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kasap is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jones is trying to work for a kimura but Kasap is defending well.
Kasap trying to control from the bottom.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasap gets full guard.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kasap keeps moving.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones trying to control but Kasap is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasap misses with a hook.
Jones slips under a jab from Kasap.
Matt Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kasap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matt Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasap tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Kasap throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones slips under a jab from Kasap.
Jones feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kasap working a defensive guard here.
Kasap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Kasap is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasap is retaining full guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Central Cat (ranked 3691 p4p, 3504 weight class) and Randy Tessin (ranked 479 p4p, 466 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Central Cat!
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, Randy Tessin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cat swings for the body but Tessin moves out of range.
Tessin tries to counter by closing the distance.
Central Cat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cat misses with a hook. Tessin ducked under it nicely.
Cat throws a jab but it's blocked by Tessin.
Tessin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cat throws a hook but Tessin avoids it easily.
Tessin wants to counter the offense by Cat and move into the clinch position.
Cat sends Tessin crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Cat is motioning to the referee to let Tessin up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tessin is rocked!
 It looks like Randy Tessin has been cut.
Tessin slips under a jab.
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!
Cat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tessin counters by moving into the clinch.
Tessin blocking some punches.
Cat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tessin is still on wobbly legs! Can Cat finish him?
Cat throws a head punch that misses.
Tessin swings wildly with an uppercut but Cat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tessin seems to have recovered his senses.
Tessin jumps guard but Cat stands there with Tessin around his waist. Tessin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tessin gets control of Cat's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tessin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin is pulling down on Cat's head to control his posture.
Tessin keeping full guard, as Cat tries to pass.
Tessin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tessin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tessin drops back looking for a leg! Cat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cat manages to kick Tessin off! Tessin jumps back into Cat's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin passes Cat's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tessin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cat defends it well.
Tessin is working for a submission of some sort.
Tessin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cat doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tessin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cat has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tessin controlling the action here.
We've been informed that Tessin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tessin on the ground.
Tessin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cat is just riding it out for now. Tessin eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tessin trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cat trying to control here.
Tessin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tessin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cat!
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 Central Cat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Tessin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The crowd cheers as Cat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tessin doesn't seem phased though.
Cat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessin.
Tessin slips under a jab.
Cat sets himself, and Tessin steps forward looking for the clinch! Cat avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Cat.
Central Cat is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin is trying to maintain a safe position but Cat gets an underhook and turns Tessin into the cage.
Cat lands a hook that snaps the head of Tessin backwards.
Tessin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cat to keep the fight standing.
A short left from Tessin.
Tessin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin takes a shot to the head.
Tessin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tessin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessin is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin is continuing to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tessin drives through and clinches with Cat against the cage.
Cat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cat has a couple of punches blocked by Tessin.
Tessin throws a punch but it's blocked by Cat.
Tessin tries to pull guard but Cat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Central Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Tessin.
Tessin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tessin tries to pull guard but Cat forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat misses with the head strike.
Cat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tessin stalling against the cage.
Cat blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Cat.
Cat tries to throw a body punch but Tessin avoids it by throwing Cat back against the cage.
Tessin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tessin.
Tessin tries to counter with a clinch but Cat shakes him off and moves away.
Tessin moves away from the strike by Cat.
Cat throws the left hand but Tessin avoids the punch easily.
Tessin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cat.
A slow jab from Cat misses its intended target.
Cat is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cat throws an off balance right hand
and Tessin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tessin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Tessin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tessin avoiding damage.
Tessin jumps into guard, dragging Cat to the mat.
Tessin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Central Cat will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randy Tessin's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cat looks to land a left hand but Tessin moved out of range nicely.
Tessin has closed the distance and engaged Cat in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tessin.
Tessin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tessin has a couple of punches blocked by Cat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tessin.
Tessin misses with some punches.
Tessin working aggressively here.
Tessin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tessin is trying to stall.
Cat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tessin misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Tessin fails to land.
Tessin is trying to pull guard but Cat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tessin tries to pull guard but Cat holds him up against the cage and eventually Tessin drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Cat on the inside.
Cat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cat walks away with a smile on his face. Tessin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Central Cat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Tessin.
Cat throws a hook to the side of Tessin's head but Tessin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tessin gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Cat points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Tessin wakes up just in time to hear Cat thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Central Cat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 2946 p4p, 3625 weight class) and Sam Wylie (ranked 374 p4p, 454 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Sam Wylie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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180
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177
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Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Jackson!
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, Sam Wylie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylie tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wylie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wylie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wylie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wylie throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Wylie avoids it well and moves away.
Wylie stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wylie to score with a decent uppercut.
Wylie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Wylie does no damage.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Wylie.
The fighters circling - Wylie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wylie changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wylie to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wylie wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wylie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Wylie is defending against the submission attempts here by Jackson.
Wylie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wylie defends it well.
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.
Wylie is looking to improve his position.
Wylie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wylie keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson trying to control but Wylie is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wylie keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wylie dives on top into guard.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wylie trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson has Wylie pulled in close to control his posture.
Wylie stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Cozad The Island, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylie lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wylie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is trying to control Wylie's posture but Wylie avoids it.
Wylie lands an elbow.
Wylie trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Wylie is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wylie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jackson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jackson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wylie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wylie scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Wylie had a free shot at his head there.
Jackson has Wylie up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wylie to keep the fight standing.
Wylie scores with a shoulder strike.
Wylie working aggressively here.
Wylie is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson has Wylie pushed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Wylie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working for a triangle but Wylie defends it easily.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wylie from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylie is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wylie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wylie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wylie lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Wylie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson is staying active underneath Wylie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wylie prevents Jackson from improving his position.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Wylie in his half guard.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Wylie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wylie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wylie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wylie pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to control but can't.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wylie wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Wylie seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Wylie is very close to passing his half guard.
Jackson tries to roll over but Wylie keeps him under control.
Wylie has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylie is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jackson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jackson wants to hold on but Wylie pushes him away.
Wylie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jackson is squirming around, avoiding Wylie's attempts to control the action.
Jackson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wylie passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jackson!
Jackson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wylie avoids the attempt from Jackson to control.
Wylie working Jackson over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylie raining down shots from the mount!
Jackson wants to control but Wylie is having none of it.
Wylie lands a heavy elbow.
Jackson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wylie looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jackson tries to hold on but Wylie postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Wylie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wylie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wylie tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wylie 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.
Wylie scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wylie lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wylie takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Wylie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wylie! But no joy.
Wylie throws a poor cross that misses
and Jackson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wylie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wylie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson postures up in Wylie's guard and throws a big left but Wylie blocks it.
Wylie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control but Wylie is working from the bottom.
Wylie is trying to keep Jackson in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wylie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wylie lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Wylie pushes him off.
Danga de danga de dang - Wylie scores with a four punch combination!
Wylie misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylie misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wylie!
Wylie is looking to get back to his feet here but Jackson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wylie's back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson working for a choke but Wylie is defending well.
Jackson looking for the choke from the back.
Jackson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Wylie is defending well though. Jackson let's go of the attempt for now.
Jackson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Wylie has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Jackson is trying to stick to Wylie's back but Wylie is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wylie.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wylie defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jackson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wylie is defending well. Jackson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wylie has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jackson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Jackson!
Jon Jackson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Island clothing lite logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Edwards (ranked 2266 p4p, 2774 weight class) and Stephan Kinsella (ranked 284 p4p, 341 weight class). Stephan Kinsella will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bernard Edwards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stephan Kinsella!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinsella lands a head kick. Edwards smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinsella misses with a straight right.
Edwards punishes Kinsella's body with a nice straight punch.
Kinsella misses with a leg kick
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kinsella looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kinsella throws a sloppy head kick and Edwards moves out of range easily.
Kinsella tries to land a leg kick but Edwards saw it coming and moves away.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PhoQus Island Training in the buildup to the fight.
Edwards throws a hook but Kinsella avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kinsella! But no joy.
Kinsella wants to land a leg kick but Edwards is out of range.
Kinsella does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A quick step to the side and Edwards tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Kinsella.
Kinsella misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards misses with a shot to the body
and Kinsella counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick lands for Kinsella.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards blocks a head kick by Kinsella.
Edwards has taken the fight to the clinch.
Edwards softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kinsella looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Edwards as the two fighters clinch.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but Edwards forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Kinsella looks winded!
A short left from Edwards.
Edwards pushes Kinsella back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Edwards lands with a right to the head.
Kinsella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kinsella.
A bit of stalling here from Edwards.
Edwards lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kinsella backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Edwards.
Edwards lands a right hand.
Edwards is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kinsella fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stalling the fight.
Edwards presses Kinsella against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kinsella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
Bernard Edwards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephan Kinsella.
Edwards drives through and clinches with Kinsella against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edwards - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kinsella fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Edwards.
Edwards lands a right hand.
Kinsella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edwards cracks Kinsella with a nice body shot.
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot.
Edwards is looking to wear down Kinsella with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kinsella misses with a leg kick.
Edwards misses with a hook to the body
and Kinsella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinsella throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Kinsella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Kinsella.
Edwards lands a left and a right that send Kinsella crashing to the mat, dazed. Edwards thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Kinsella is rocked!
It looks like Stephan Kinsella has been cut.
Edwards rushes Kinsella and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kinsella is still on wobbly legs! Can Edwards finish him?
Kinsella jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Edwards walks away with a smile on his face. Kinsella gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kinsella seems to have recovered his senses.
Kinsella avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Kinsella has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Kinsella's shoulder, as Kinsella tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards backing away here, and Kinsella unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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!
Edwards misses with a looping left.
Edwards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Kinsella back into the cage.
Kinsella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kinsella tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Edwards just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kinsella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinsella fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Edwards checks it well.
Kinsella bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kinsella shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kinsella connects with a body shot.
Edwards gets a clinch.
Kinsella tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nice body punch from Edwards.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edwards to keep the fight standing.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kinsella tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Edwards smiles and moves away.
Kinsella misses with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kinsella scores with a body shot.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kinsella scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Edwards dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Kinsella'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.
Kinsella defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kinsella.
Edwards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kinsella to score with a decent uppercut.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Kinsella.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kinsella.
Nice uppercut lands for Edwards. That snapped Kinsella's head back.
Kinsella misses with a kick to the body.
Kinsella throws a chopping leg kick but Edwards manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Edwards scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinsella throws a low kick but Edwards avoids it.
Kinsella throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kinsella misses with a hook.
Jab by Edwards.
Kinsella keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinsella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kinsella manages to avoid it.
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Edwards scores with a shot to the side of Kinsella's head.
Edwards lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kinsella is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Edwards to keep the fight standing.
Edwards holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edwards lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kinsella is breathing heavily.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Edwards lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards pushes Kinsella back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards just leaning against Kinsella, taking a breather.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
Kinsella is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kinsella. That's going to slow Edwards down.
Edwards has managed to clinch.
Kinsella's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Edwards digs a right hand into Kinsella's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kinsella's gas tank.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards drops Kinsella onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Kinsella is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Edwards throws a big uppercut that drops Kinsella! More strikes from Edwards and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kinsella lies dazed against the cage as Edwards celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Edwards!
Bernard Edwards retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Bernard Edwards thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Viktus (ranked 3296 p4p, 2562 weight class) and Mounir Ayari (ranked 416 p4p, 339 weight class). Ayari has chosen Yallah Rouh - Samira Said as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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, Grant Viktus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mounir Ayari!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayari drives through and clinches with Viktus against the cage.
Ayari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ayari misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayari.
Ayari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ayari throws a punch but it's blocked by Viktus.
Viktus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viktus struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayari controls his hands.
Ayari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viktus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viktus breaks the clinch.
Viktus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ayari moves into the clinch successfully.
Ayari trying to land knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ayari.
Ayari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ayari tries to work over Viktus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ayari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viktus backwards.
Viktus tries to throw a body punch but Ayari avoids it by throwing Viktus back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ayari.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viktus throws a head punch that misses.
Viktus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viktus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viktus can't find room to land a body shot as Ayari controls the action.
Viktus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ayari can't find room to land a body shot as Viktus controls the action.
Ayari working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ayari.
Viktus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viktus struggles to land a body shot inside as Ayari controls his hands.
Viktus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayari.
Viktus is trying to break free.
Viktus blocking some punches.
Ayari throws a punch but it's blocked by Viktus.
Viktus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayari uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ayari.
Viktus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ayari misses with a punch on the inside.
Viktus has a couple of punches blocked by Ayari.
Ayari lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayari.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ayari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viktus dodges an elbow strike from Ayari.
Ayari blocks a body shot from Viktus.
Ayari misses with a punch to the body.
Viktus misses with a punch on the inside.
Viktus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viktus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viktus misses with a punch to the body.
Viktus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ayari gets a clinch.
Viktus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ayari scores with a shoulder strike.
Viktus has a couple of punches blocked by Ayari.
Ayari has a couple of punches blocked by Viktus.
Viktus tries a body shot but Ayari blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viktus.
Ayari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ayari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Viktus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ayari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ayari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viktus misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viktus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Ayari scores with a nice short uppercut.
Viktus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ayari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viktus prevents a body shot from Ayari.
Ayari cracks Viktus with a nice body shot.
Viktus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viktus tries a body shot but Ayari blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Viktus fails to land.
Ayari lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayari.
Viktus tries to throw a body punch but Ayari avoids it by throwing Viktus back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ayari.
Ayari lands a nice uppercut.
Ayari swings wildly with an uppercut but Viktus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ayari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viktus is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viktus blocks a body shot from Ayari.
Ayari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ayari.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ayari.
Viktus is trying to break free.
Viktus takes a shot to the head.
Ayari missing with knees to the body.
Viktus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viktus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Viktus fails to land.
Ayari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viktus backwards.
Viktus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayari's elbow.
Ayari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viktus is trying to break the clinch but Ayari is controlling him.
Ayari digs a right hand underneath Viktus's ribcage. Viktus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ayari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ayari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ayari lands a nice shot to the body.
Ayari blocking some punches.
Viktus takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viktus misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mounir Ayari 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.
Ayari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ayari closes the distance and pushes Viktus back into the cage.
Ayari throws a head punch that misses.
Ayari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ayari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ayari misses with a punch to the body.
Ayari scores with a shoulder strike.
Viktus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Ayari as the two fighters clinch.
Viktus blocks an uppercut.
Ayari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ayari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viktus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayari's elbow.
Mounir Ayari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ayari cracks Viktus with a nice body shot.
Viktus lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Viktus is trying to force a seperation but Ayari has the dominant position.
Viktus swings wildly with an uppercut but Ayari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viktus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ayari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viktus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ayari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viktuss head.
Viktus can't find room to land a body shot as Ayari controls the action.
Ayari tries to work over Viktus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viktus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viktus throws a head punch that misses.
Ayari misses with a punch on the inside.
Viktus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ayari throws a head punch that misses.
Viktus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ayari struggles to land a body shot inside as Viktus controls his hands.
Viktus has a couple of punches blocked by Ayari.
Ayari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viktus's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ayari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viktus.
A body shot lands from Ayari.
Ayari misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Viktus.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viktus.
Viktus misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ayari missing with knees to the body.
Viktus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayari.
Ayari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayari pushes Viktus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viktus throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayari.
Ayari throws a punch but it's blocked by Viktus.
Ayari blocking some punches.
Viktus tries a body shot but Ayari blocks it.
Ayari prevents a body shot from Viktus.
Ayari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ayari blocking some punches.
Viktus misses with a punch to the body.
Viktus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viktus has a couple of punches blocked by Ayari.
Ayari blocking some punches.
Ayari blocks an uppercut.
Viktus prevents a body shot from Ayari.
Ayari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viktus's elbow.
Ayari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ayari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viktus misses with a body punch.
Ayari lands with a right to the head.
Ayari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viktus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viktus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ayari lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktus backwards.
Viktus blocks the elbow strike.
Ayari misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ayari.
Nice body punch from Ayari - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Good body shot from Ayari.
Ayari cracks Viktus with a nice body shot.
Ayari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Viktus is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Ayari.
Ayari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viktus takes an elbow to the temple.
Ayari lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ayari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ayari is working Viktus over against the cage.
Ayari lands a body punch.
Viktus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ayari lands a nice uppercut.
Viktus working aggressively here.
Ayari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ayari misses with a body punch.
Ayari missing with knees to the body.
Ayari presses Viktus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ayari lands an elbow just above Viktus 's eye.
Ayari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viktus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ayari lands an uppercut.
Viktus misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Ayari.
 Viktus is rocked!
Ayari has a couple of punches blocked by Viktus.
Oh Viktus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ayari lands a big right hand that drops Viktus! The killer instinct kicks in and Ayari finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ayari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mounir Ayari!
A relieved looking Mounir Ayari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marco Natta (ranked 2202 p4p, 2821 weight class) and Zirko Merinashvili (ranked 196 p4p, 257 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco Natta!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zirko Merinashvili!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Natta tries to keep at a distance but Merinashvili has taken the fight into the clinch.
Natta has a couple of punches blocked by Merinashvili.
Merinashvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merinashvili pulls guard successfully.
Merinashvili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Natta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Natta wants to control from the top but Merinashvili keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merinashvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merinashvili keeping moving, preventing Natta from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merinashvili working for a triangle but Natta defends it easily.
Merinashvili is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Natta trying to control the position from guard on top but Merinashvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Natta preventing the sweep.
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.
Merinashvili trying to keep a closed guard but Natta is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merinashvili clinches up with Natta and pushes him back against the cage.
Merinashvili is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Natta to keep the fight standing.
Natta misses with a punch on the inside.
Natta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merinashvili pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Natta throws a punch but it's blocked by Merinashvili.
Merinashvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Natta.
Merinashvili tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zirko Merinashvili.
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
Merinashvili has closed the distance and engaged Natta in a clinch.
Merinashvili is trying to pull guard but Natta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Natta pulls guard successfully.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Natta wants to sweep here but Merinashvili controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merinashvili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merinashvili is thwarting Natta's attempts to control the position.
Natta is trying to control but Merinashvili passes into side control!
Natta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merinashvili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merinashvili controls the position.
Merinashvili wants to take a breather but Natta manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Merinashvili.
Merinashvili slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merinashvili wants to free his trapped foot but Natta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merinashvili is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Natta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merinashvili defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merinashvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zirko Merinashvili will probably get the nod.
That's time! Natta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Natta misses the shot to the body.
Merinashvili fails with an attempt to clinch.
Merinashvili fails in his attempt to clinch.
Merinashvili uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Natta.
Merinashvili tries to clinch there but Natta circles away.
Merinashvili is looking to clinch.
Natta gets tackled into the cage by Merinashvili. Merinashvili maintains the clinch.
Merinashvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Natta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merinashvili tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Merinashvili prevents the takedown attempt.
Merinashvili ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Merinashvili no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Merinashvili keeping moving, preventing Natta from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merinashvili can't keep his opponent in guard - Natta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Natta is looking to take a break and control but Merinashvili is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta is really struggling to control Merinashvili but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merinashvili wants to improve his position but Natta is controlling well.
Natta is trying to work for a kimura but Merinashvili is defending well.
Merinashvili is trying to maintain the position but Natta is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Natta'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Natta passes to side control.
Natta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Natta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Merinashvili is being controlled here.
Natta trying to control the action but Merinashvili is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natta taking a breather here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merinashvili tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merinashvili ducks under a wild hook from Natta.
Merinashvili ducks under a wild hook from Natta.
Merinashvili tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Natta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merinashvili moves in looking to clinch but Natta pushes him off.
Merinashvili moves in looking to clinch but Natta pushes him off.
Natta misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merinashvili wants to clinch.
Merinashvili closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Natta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Natta jumps guard.
Natta wants to sweep but no luck.
Natta trying to control the position here.
Marco Natta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Merinashvili looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta can't keep his opponent in guard - Merinashvili advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Natta dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Merinashvili blocks a jab.
Natta looks for a takedown but Merinashvili sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Natta is defended easily by Merinashvili.
Natta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Merinashvili as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Natta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merinashvili wants to clinch.
Natta missing with a left hand there. Merinashvili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merinashvili was well out of range. Poor timing from Natta.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Natta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merinashvili ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Merinashvili no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Natta looking to sit in guard and control but Merinashvili gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merinashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Merinashvili from controlling successfully.
Merinashvili tries to free his leg and advance position but Natta is retaining full guard.
Merinashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natta looking for a sweep. Not yet Natta, not yet.
Merinashvili avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Merinashvili content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Natta has locked up a guillotine! Natta's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Merinashvili is holding on here and Natta must be using up a lot of energy. Merinashvili has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Natta gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Marco Natta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Taylor (ranked 2071 p4p, 2402 weight class) and Jeremy King (ranked 117 p4p, 139 weight class). King has chosen Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colby Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeremy King!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.
Nice shot by King.
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from King.
King moves into the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables King to keep the fight standing.
King misses with a body punch.
Taylor manages to pull guard.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor has his feet on King's thighs here. He's pushed King off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! King screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor is the new bantamweight champion!
In defeat, Jeremy King stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hail to the King, baby! Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches amd I would thank my sponsor here but I don't have one, so a lot of companies missing out on promotion right now.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John McCoy (ranked 2186 p4p, 1867 weight class) and Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 281 p4p, 240 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oystenteller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oystenteller off to one side.
McCoy rushes Oystenteller and presses him up against the cage.
Oystenteller's coach down at PhoQus Island Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oystenteller's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
McCoy tries to throw a body punch but Oystenteller avoids it by throwing McCoy back against the cage.
McCoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Oystenteller controls his hands.
Nice elbow from McCoy.
McCoy is pressed up against the cage. Oystenteller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McCoy down to the mat. McCoy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McCoy clinches with his opponent.
McCoy manages to break the clinch.
McCoy closes the distance and pushes Oystenteller back into the cage.
McCoy gets underhooks to prevent Oystenteller's takedown attempt.
John McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darstknasset Oystenteller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller tries to score a body lock takedown but McCoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
McCoy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Darstknasset Oystenteller has been cut.
Oystenteller takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCoy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oystenteller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCoy swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from McCoy misses its target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy checks a low kick from Oystenteller.
McCoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oystenteller.
Oystenteller is rocked!
McCoy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oystenteller is still on wobbly legs! Can McCoy finish him?
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
Oystenteller seems to have recovered his senses.
McCoy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oystenteller.
A hook to the body from McCoy.
Oystenteller jumps guard and drags McCoy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy wanted to stand there but Oystenteller had control of the position.
McCoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
Oystenteller looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
Oystenteller keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
McCoy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
McCoy wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Oystenteller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCoy cracks Oystenteller with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oystenteller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oystenteller off to one side.
McCoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oystenteller moves out of range as McCoy strikes.
McCoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCoy misses with a combination
so Oystenteller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Oystenteller throwing strikes from guard but McCoy blocks nicely.
Oystenteller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oystenteller is pushing down on McCoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCoy is fighting to maintain full guard but Oystenteller has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCoy tries to get out of the position.
Oystenteller working over McCoy with some ground and pound. McCoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller winds up and cracks McCoy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McCoy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oystenteller.
McCoy wants to get back to his feet.
McCoy trying to control from the bottom.
Oystenteller is keen to just control but McCoy is a slippery customer.
Oystenteller maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McCoy could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Oystenteller has cracked it and McCoy is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Oystenteller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darstknasset Oystenteller!
Darstknasset Oystenteller is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Darstknasset Oystenteller 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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