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KIFC 72 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tukya Downe (ranked 2916 p4p, 3206 weight class) and Brandon Rose (ranked 228 p4p, 246 weight class). Downe comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Shoot to Thrill. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tukya Downe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Rose!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose clinches.
Downe pulls Rose into guard.
Downe keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose is trying to work for a kimura but Downe is defending well.
Rose wants to work for an arm triangle but Downe is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Downe is looking for a sweep. Rose is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Downe actively working from the bottom here.
Rose prevents Downe from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose is working for a submission of some sort.
Rose not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Downe's coaches at PhoQus Island Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downe wants to get back to full guard but Rose has mounted him!
Rose has hold of Downe's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Downe manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Downe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rose wants to pass to mount but Downe is defending the position.
Rose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Downe keeps working.
Downe trying to control from the bottom.
Rose passes to full mount!
Downe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rose wants to control the pace but Downe is squirming around nicely.
Rose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rose seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Downe is holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downe has given up his back here. Will Rose look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Downe tries to escape but Rose has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rose looking for the choke from the back.
Rose is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Downe defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Downe taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Rose.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brandon Rose!
Brandon Rose 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.
In defeat, Tukya Downe stepped up to the mic, saying 'What a scam!!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hajime Nakamura (ranked 1677 p4p, 2584 weight class) and Christian Zayer Jr (ranked 148 p4p, 201 weight class). Nakamura's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Soldier of Fortune - Loudness. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hajime Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christian Zayer Jr!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nakamura appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zayer Jr misses with a takedown
and Nakamura counters with a single leg into guard. Zayer Jr didn't expect that.
Zayer Jr wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nakamura manages to pass to side control.
Nakamura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zayer Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Nakamura seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zayer Jr defending well though.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamura has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nakamura won't let Zayer Jr get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Nakamura looking to ground and pound but Zayer Jr is blocking nicely.
Zayer Jr avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nakamura.
Nakamura punching from mount but Zayer Jr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Nakamura unloads with some shots from mount but Zayer Jr bucks and avoids them well.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nakamura dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zayer Jr avoids a strike by Nakamura and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Nakamura's guard! Fantastic escape!
Nakamura working a defensive guard here.
Zayer Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nakamura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zayer Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zayer Jr wants to stand and escape but instead Nakamura has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nakamura forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zayer Jr taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.
Nakamura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zayer Jr is trying to stand.
Nakamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Zayer Jr won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
Zayer Jr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura controlling the action here.
Zayer Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakamura thows a huge punch but Zayer Jr dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zayer Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Nakamura is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hajime Nakamura dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zayer Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nakamura sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zayer Jr sprawls and moves away.
Zayer Jr fails with the takedown
and Nakamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakamura.
Zayer Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zayer Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nakamura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hajime Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Zayer Jr.
Zayer Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakamura pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zayer Jr throws a lazy head kick
and Nakamura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zayer Jr's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zayer Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nakamura controls the pace.
Nakamura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zayer Jr for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura pushing down on Zayer Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nakamura sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zayer Jr defending well though.
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
Nakamura is taking a breather. Zayer Jr says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nakamura missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Nakamura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nakamura moves into full mount! Zayer Jr won't be happy about that!
Nakamura thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Nakamura there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nakamura avoids the attempt from Zayer Jr to control.
Nakamura controlling from mount.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zayer Jr?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zayer Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nakamura looking to finish Zayer Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zayer Jr!
 Zayer Jr is rocked!
Nakamura unloading with bombs!
Zayer Jr is still in real trouble! Can Nakamura finish him?
 It looks like Christian Zayer Jr has been cut.
Nakamura tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nakamura drops a big elbow. That's hurt Zayer Jr! More shots from Nakamura and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hajime Nakamura!
Hajime Nakamura thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Ferriera (ranked 1352 p4p, 1641 weight class) and Freaky George (ranked 122 p4p, 143 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Ferriera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Freaky George!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Ferriera drops his hands momentarily and George takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Rodrigo Ferriera has been cut.
George throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George misses with an uppercut.
George scores with a jab. Ferriera acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
George throws a hook but Ferriera avoids it easily.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera slips under a jab from George.
Ferriera feinted with a counter takedown.
Ferriera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
George throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but George is quick to defend against it.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
George waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ferriera.
George smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
George throws a hook but Ferriera blocks it.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera defending well as George loads up on a big left hand.
Freaky George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferriera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from George.
George throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George throws a shot from downtown. Ferriera moves away and avoids it.
George 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.
George throws a hook to the side of Ferriera's head but Ferriera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
George looks to land a left hand but Ferriera moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera takes one on the button.
George looks to land a left hand but Ferriera moved out of range nicely.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferriera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferriera staying out of range there.
Ferriera takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferriera staying out of range there.
George throws a shot from downtown. Ferriera moves away and avoids it.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but George avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferriera.
George misses with a looping left.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
George misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ferriera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferriera.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
George trying to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky George dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Ferriera's cut.
That's time! Ferriera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
George thows a left - swing and a miss!
George has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
George throws an overhand right that lands on Ferriera's shoulder, as Ferriera tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for George. That snapped Ferriera's head back.
George misses the jab.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but George is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George misses with a hook.
Ferriera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferriera tries to counter with a takedown but George is quick to defend against it.
George missing with a left hand there. Ferriera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but George avoids it well and moves away.
Ferriera walks into a left hand.
George bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ferriera's head backwards.
 Ferriera is rocked!
Ferriera moves away from the strike by George.
George misses with a straight right.
George misses with a hook. Ferriera ducked under it nicely.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from George misses.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ferriera takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
George misses with a straight left.
Ferriera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George throws an off balance right hand
and Ferriera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in George's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferriera is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera won't allow George to sweep him here.
George keeping full guard, as Ferriera tries to pass.
Ferriera wants to control from the top but George keeps moving.
George controlling the position.
Ferriera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ferriera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ferriera throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferriera trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ferriera trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferriera is one step ahead there.
Ferriera trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A punch lands to the side of Ferriera 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freaky George showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Ferriera's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for George. That snapped Ferriera's head back.
George misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Ferriera.
George missing with a left hand there. Ferriera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferriera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from George.
Ferriera changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ferriera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferriera attempts a counter takedown but George avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferriera ducks under a wild hook from George.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
George misses with a hook. Ferriera ducked under it nicely.
Ferriera drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.
George throws a poor cross that misses
and Ferriera counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ferriera postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! George is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ferriera, into his guard.
George trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferriera's guard.
Rodrigo Ferriera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferriera looking to control.
Ferriera has his feet on George's thighs here. He's pushed George 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! George screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo Ferriera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Richard (ranked 1039 p4p, 1336 weight class) and Dean Stomp (ranked 93 p4p, 120 weight class). Stomp has chosen 80/20SKYBEEF as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Small Richard has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Small Richard seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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146
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147
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dean Stomp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomp looks to land a right hand but Richard moved out of range.
Stomp missing with a left hand there. Richard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stomp misses with an uppercut
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stomp is trying to get back to full guard.
Stomp trying to control from the bottom.
Stomp has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Richard escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Richard!
Richard tries for a kimura but Stomp is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp manages to work his way to half guard, despite Richard's best efforts.
Stomp tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Richard content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stomp is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Richard has latched onto it... Big trouble! Richard pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Stomp is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Richard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Small Richard!
Small Richard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrvoje Kovacevic (ranked 447 p4p, 730 weight class) and John Entwhistle (ranked 64 p4p, 111 weight class). The key to victory for Hrvoje Kovacevic has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hrvoje Kovacevic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Entwhistle!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacevic takes one to the chin there.
Kovacevic takes a swing at Entwhistle's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Entwhistle's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Entwhistle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Entwhistle lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Kovacevic misses.
Kovacevic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Entwhistle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Entwhistle misses with a right hand
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovacevic slips a straight right by Entwhistle.
Entwhistle ducks under a wild hook from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entwhistle throws out the jab.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Entwhistle darts in and clinches Kovacevic up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Entwhistle controls his hands.
Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Entwhistle keeps control of Kovacevic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle pushes Kovacevic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entwhistle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Kovacevic pushes Entwhistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entwhistle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entwhistle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Entwhistle controls his hands.
Kovacevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Entwhistle works on Kovacevic's body with a couple of short punches.
Entwhistle tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Entwhistle - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Entwhistle.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle has a couple of punches blocked by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle lands a shoulder strike.
Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Entwhistle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Entwhistle scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head.
Entwhistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kovacevic misses with a punch to the body.
Kovacevic pushes Entwhistle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Entwhistle.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Entwhistle tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entwhistle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacevic.
Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entwhistle blocks a body shot from Kovacevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Entwhistle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kovacevic digs a right hand into Entwhistle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Entwhistle's gas tank.
Kovacevic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entwhistle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entwhistle prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle lands a right hand.
Entwhistle lands with a short shot to the head.
Entwhistle misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Entwhistle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entwhistle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Entwhistle's head.
Entwhistle scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Entwhistle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entwhistle working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entwhistle.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Entwhistle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Entwhistle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kovacevic slips under a jab from Entwhistle.
John Entwhistle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Entwhistle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entwhistle manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Entwhistle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Entwhistle slips a straight right by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Entwhistle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic looks to land a left hand but Entwhistle moved out of range nicely.
Entwhistle just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Entwhistle cracks Kovacevic with an open hand slap.
Entwhistle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entwhistle moves away from the strike by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle swings widly with a right hand
and Kovacevic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Entwhistle lands a right hook to the body.
Entwhistle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kovacevic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a right hand to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Kovacevic there.
Kovacevic takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kovacevic just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Entwhistle counters with a straight right hand.
Kovacevic gets tackled into the cage by Entwhistle. Entwhistle maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacevic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kovacevic is leaning against Entwhistle and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kovacevic works on Entwhistle's body with a couple of short punches.
Entwhistle is breathing heavily.
Kovacevic misses with the head strike.
Entwhistle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John Entwhistle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Entwhistle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Entwhistle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kovacevic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards.
Entwhistle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entwhistle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kovacevic's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
Entwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Entwhistle back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kovacevic.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Entwhistle controls the action.
Entwhistle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacevic misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kovacevic.
Entwhistle working aggressively here.
Entwhistle misses with some punches.
Entwhistle tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Kovacevic.
A short uppercut from Entwhistle.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Entwhistle.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
Kovacevic gets through Entwhistle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Entwhistle misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Entwhistle throws a head punch that misses.
Kovacevic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kovacevic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle lands with a left to the head.
Entwhistle lands a body shot.
Entwhistle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kovacevics head.
Kovacevic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Entwhistle backwards.
Entwhistle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entwhistle tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Entwhistle back against the cage.
Entwhistle misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Entwhistle or not.
Kovacevic struggles to land a body shot inside as Entwhistle controls his hands.
Kovacevic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entwhistle throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Entwhistle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kovacevic.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entwhistle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Entwhistle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Entwhistle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kovacevic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Entwhistle manages to avoid it.
Kovacevic lands a jab to the head.
Entwhistle is rocked!
Entwhistle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kovacevic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Entwhistle is still on wobbly legs! Can Kovacevic finish him?
Entwhistle misses with a hook to the body
and Kovacevic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kovacevic drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Entwhistle's head, knocking him out cold! Kovacevic is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Dayton (ranked 313 p4p, 946 weight class) and Lyman Hicks (ranked 27 p4p, 82 weight class). Lyman Hicks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Small Dayton !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lyman Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks tests Dayton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dayton 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dayton throws an off balance right hand
and Hicks counters with a two punch combo.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice jab there from Hicks.
The crowd cheers as Hicks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dayton doesn't seem phased though.
Hicks scores with a nice head shot.
A left and a right from Hicks both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hicks lands a right hook to the body.
Hicks works Dayton 's body with a nice hook.
Dayton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks tests Dayton 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks thuds a left hand into Dayton 's body.
A jab from Dayton misses.
Hicks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dayton misses the target.
Hicks connects with a nice looking jab.
Dayton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hicks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Dayton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hicks was covering up waiting for the punch and Dayton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dayton postures up and lands a big shot to Hicks's brow.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hicks looking for subs off his back but Dayton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hicks is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is pressing down on Dayton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dayton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dayton wants to control from the top but Hicks keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dayton throws a big right hand that misses.
Dayton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dayton postures up.
Dayton distracts Hicks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dayton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dayton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hicks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hicks being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dayton throws a lazy right hand but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hicks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hicks scores with a punch to the head.
Hicks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hicks connects with a body shot that sends Dayton 's belly button to the back.
Dayton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hicks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hicks down.
Hicks has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hicks struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dayton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dayton with a body shot.
Hicks throws a series of punches but Dayton moves out of range.
Dayton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dayton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hicks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dayton .
Hicks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dayton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dayton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hicks scores with a body shot.
Hicks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hicks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hicks blocks a jab.
Hicks throws a series of strikes that have Dayton backpedaling.
Hicks jabs Dayton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hicks works over Dayton 's head and body with a nice combination.
Dayton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hicks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dayton s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dayton dives in and scores a takedown into Hicks's guard.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton .
Dayton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dayton is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Dayton throwing strikes from guard but Hicks blocks nicely.
Hicks looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dayton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dayton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hicks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dayton in his tracks.
Hicks scores with the left hand. Dayton knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Dayton throws a hook to the side of Hicks's head but Hicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dayton .
Dayton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Small Dayton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton controlling from side mount.
Hicks is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hicks keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hicks gets back to half guard.
Dayton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hicks defends it well.
Hicks works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hicks keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Hicks wants to sweep here but Dayton controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hicks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hicks.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hicks.
Hicks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dayton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hicks has one foot on Dayton 's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks slips a straight right by Dayton .
Hicks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dayton gets the takedown into side control.
Hicks is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hicks, who protects the arm well.
Hicks is looking for a sweep.
Hicks wants to control but Dayton postures up.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dayton trying to control the action but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks trying to remain calm as Dayton controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dayton throws an elbow but Hicks slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hicks is not content to let Dayton control the position.
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hicks, who protects the arm well.
Dayton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hicks, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Hicks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hicks taking punishment in the form of punches.
The strikes coming from Dayton are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dayton grinds an elbow into Hicks's temple.
Hicks regains half guard.
Hicks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dayton 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dayton 's back!
Dayton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hicks's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Dayton 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dayton tries to escape the position.
Hicks throwing sloppy strikes.
Hicks trying to control.
You can see the frustration on Dayton 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Hicks go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hicks not allowing Dayton to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks really 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.
Hicks stuns Dayton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dayton misses with a hook.
Hicks moves out of range of the strikes.
Dayton swings widly with a right hand
and Hicks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hicks scores with a jab to the head.
Lyman Hicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dayton misses with a right hand
and Hicks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dayton shoots and misses
and Hicks counters with a nice uppercut.
Dayton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hicks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hicks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Lyman Hicks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dayton shoots for a double leg takedown but Hicks sprawls well. He's pushed Dayton 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hicks! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Small Dayton . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hicks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks lands a nice shot that snaps Dayton 's head back.
Hicks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dayton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hicks connects with a body shot.
Hicks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton fails with the takedown
and Hicks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dayton or perhaps it was just good defense by Hicks, which made it look bad.
Dayton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dayton throws a poor cross that misses
and Hicks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hicks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dayton fails to land the takedown.
Hicks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Hicks. Beautiful body shot.
Hicks's corner calls for a 1-2. Hicks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dayton walks into a stiff left hand from Hicks.
Dayton closes the distance and clinches up with Hicks, looking for a takedown. Dayton pushes Hicks against the cage but Hicks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot.
Hicks lands a glancing blow to the side of Dayton 's head.
Dayton throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Hicks staying out of range there.
Dayton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dayton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hicks lands with a shot to the body.
Dayton throws a jab when Hicks was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hicks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Hicks scores with a four punch combination!
Hicks with a hook.
Dayton is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hicks's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hicks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dayton looking to score a takedown here. Hicks is defending well but Dayton drives through and ends up in Hicks's guard.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Hicks can't keep his opponent in guard - Dayton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hicks is refusing to be controlled, as Dayton sits in half guard.
Dayton seems to be looking for submissions.
Dayton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks gets back to full guard.
Hicks controlling the position.
Hicks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Hicks keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hicks holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Dayton throws a hook but Hicks avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hicks.
Dayton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dayton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dayton misses with an uppercut.
Dayton needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Hicks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hicks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks won't allow Dayton to sweep him here.
Hicks pushing down on Dayton 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dayton looking for submissions off his back.
Hicks prevents Dayton from improving his position.
Hicks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dayton tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hicks has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Hicks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
Hicks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dayton is desperately trying to improve his position but Hicks has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks controlling his opponent.
Dayton wants to hold on but Hicks pushes him away.
Hicks wants to control the pace but Dayton is squirming around nicely.
Dayton is trying to escape the mount.
Hicks trying to control but Dayton is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dayton is trying to escape the mount.
Dayton is working hard here to advance position.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dayton is squirming around, avoiding Hicks's attempts to control the action.
Small Dayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Lyman Hicks 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Cody Wyldin (ranked 440 p4p, 803 weight class) and Roger Glover (ranked 59 p4p, 96 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Cody Wyldin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roger Glover's chin.
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5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cody Wyldin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Glover!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover looks to land a right hand but Wyldin moved out of range.
Wyldin misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
Wyldin shoots in for a double leg but Glover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wyldin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glover leaves Wyldin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Wyldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyldin misses with an uppercut
and Wyldin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wyldin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wyldin shoots and misses
and Glover counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Glover looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyldin is just out of range.
Glover lands a jab.
Wyldin is rocked!
Glover leaves Wyldin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oh Wyldin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glover misses the jab.
Wyldin seems to have got his legs back now.
Wyldin misses with a takedown
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyldin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyldin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glover is fending him off so far but Wyldin persists. Nope, Glover circles away and we're back to standing.
Wyldin dives in and scores a takedown into Glover's guard.
Glover is controlling Wyldin's posture.
Wyldin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Glover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Glover avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wyldin throwing strikes but missing.
Glover wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Glover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wyldin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wyldin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Glover preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wyldin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Glover not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Glover. No joy for Wyldin on that attempt.
Wyldin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glover tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wyldin is in Glover's guard.
Wyldin trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
Wyldin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wyldin 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.
Glover pulls Wyldin in to control the position.
Glover is trying to keep Wyldin in close.
Wyldin with a nice head shot there.
Wyldin distracts Glover with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Glover utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wyldin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Glover has Wyldin pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wyldin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wyldin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wyldin throws a big elbow that misses.
Wyldin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wyldin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wyldin trying to control but Glover is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roger Glover will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wyldin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wyldin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wyldin tries for a takedown but Glover circles away easily
and Wyldin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Wyldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wyldin fails with the takedown
and Glover counters with a crisp one two that drops Wyldin! Glover thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wyldin to his feet! Wyldin is in big trouble!
Wyldin throws the left hand but Glover avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyldin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glover sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wyldin somewhat.
Glover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Glover slaps away a takedown attempt from Wyldin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyldin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glover sprawls well. Glover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wyldin gets slowly back to his feet.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Wyldin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wyldin looks for a takedown but Glover sprawls well.
Glover lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wyldin circles away quickly and effectively.
Wyldin closes the distance and clinches up with Glover, looking for a takedown. Wyldin pushes Glover against the cage but Glover circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Glover lands a nice hook to Wyldin's body. Wyldin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wyldin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Glover on his heels. He'll look to pass Glover's guard now, I'm sure.
Glover is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin scoring with some ground and pound.
Glover is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wyldin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wyldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cody Wyldin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wyldin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wyldin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wyldin trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin is looking to work some ground and pound but Glover has wrist control.
Wyldin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wyldin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Glover works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wyldin lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wyldin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wyldin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wyldin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Glover trying to keep a closed guard but Wyldin is proving a slippery customer.
Wyldin lands a couple of elbows.
Glover is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyldin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Glover keeping moving, preventing Wyldin from controlling successfully.
Wyldin throws a big elbow that misses.
Glover working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wyldin.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wyldin throwing strikes from guard but Glover blocks nicely.
Wyldin wants to control from the top but Glover keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wyldin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wyldin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wyldin shoots in but Glover avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Glover does it's job there.
Glover slaps away a takedown attempt from Wyldin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wyldin shoots and misses
and Glover counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cody Wyldin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Glover wants it to stay on the feet.
Glover throws an overhand right that lands on Wyldin's shoulder, as Wyldin tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover tests Wyldin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wyldin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glover sprawls well. Glover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wyldin gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wyldin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wyldin.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wyldin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wyldin thinking.
Cody Wyldin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wyldin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wyldin thinking.
A jab from Glover does it's job there.
Wyldin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Glover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Glover lands with a right hand.
Glover changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyldin fails with the takedown
and Glover counters with a big left hand that crumples Wyldin! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roger Glover!
Roger Glover is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Roger Glover thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colby Taylor (ranked 736 p4p, 853 weight class) and Stan Man (ranked 54 p4p, 60 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
145
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Colby Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stan Man!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Man doesn't seem phased though.
Man closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taylor tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Man trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Man looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man trying to control the position.
Man pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Man is keeping the position.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
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.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor gets full guard.
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Man is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well.
Man throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Man tries to advance to mount but can't.
Taylor manages to get back to half guard.
Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Man pulls his head out easily.
Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Man dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Man looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Man works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Stan Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man working a defensive guard but Taylor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Man is trying to improve his position.
Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Man has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Man has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Taylor escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Taylor!
Man keeps Taylor under control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Man is trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor trying to control the action but Man is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Man tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Colby Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Man counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to control.
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Man trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Man wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stan Man will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Man misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Man misses with a takedown
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Man slips the punch.
Man tries to counter by closing the distance.
Man needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Colby Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Man looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Taylor.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Man there as he acknowledges the shot.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor sets himself, and Man steps forward looking for the clinch! Taylor avoids it this time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Stan Man is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor digs a good hook to Man's body.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Man stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Man tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Man takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Man looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Man walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Man changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Man lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor is trying to control Man's posture but Man avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tokoni Soaki (ranked 469 p4p, 752 weight class) and Jack Bruce (ranked 26 p4p, 40 weight class). Soaki comes into the arena with Shepherds Reign - Le Manu blaring out of the sound system. Jack Bruce has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tokoni Soaki's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tokoni Soaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bruce swings for the body but Soaki moves out of range.
Soaki definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bruce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruce.
Soaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soaki is looking to counter punch.
Bruce fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Tokoni Soaki has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soaki slips a jab and a cross from Bruce.
Soaki attempts a counter takedown but Bruce avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Soaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruce lands with a nice body punch.
Bruce throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Bruce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Soaki doesn't seem phased though.
Bruce is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bruce drops Soaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Soaki looks back up at him and smiles so Bruce waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Soaki is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruce drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Soaki's head, knocking him out cold! Bruce is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jack Bruce thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Tokoni Soaki stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.
And to everyone in my division, Teke lava tauolunga mo au? (Do you wanna Dance with me?)'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darstknasset Oystenteller (ranked 320 p4p, 797 weight class) and Tommy Fury (ranked 55 p4p, 124 weight class). Oystenteller comes to the cage accompanied by "You're Having My Baby" by Paul Anka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darstknasset Oystenteller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Fury!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oystenteller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oystenteller tries to keep at a distance but Fury has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fury jumps guard.
Fury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oystenteller defends it easily.
Oystenteller wanted to stand there but Fury had control of the position.
Fury is trying to control the position but Oystenteller postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury looking for a guillotine here but Oystenteller defends easily.
Fury keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller wants to get up but he can't break Fury's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oystenteller trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Oystenteller preventing the sweep.
Oystenteller trying to move into half guard but instead Fury has managed to sweep!
Fury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oystenteller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fury wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fury looking to sit in guard and control but Oystenteller gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oystenteller postures up and lands a big shot to Fury's brow.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oystenteller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Oystenteller from controlling successfully.
Oystenteller being controlled here momentarily.
Oystenteller looking to sit in guard and control but Fury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fury slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fury tries to move into full mount but can't pass Oystenteller's legs.
Oystenteller is looking to regain half guard here but Fury keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fury has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Fury prevents Oystenteller from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury is working for a guillotine from mount but Oystenteller frees his head quite easily.
Fury controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Fury 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.
Fury rushes Oystenteller and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Oystenteller fails to land.
Oystenteller is trying to push Fury away but Fury has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fury jumps guard but Oystenteller stands there with Fury around his waist. Fury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oystenteller walks away with a smile on his face. Fury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oystenteller throws a leg kick that misses.
Oystenteller misses with a low kick.
Fury tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oystenteller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oystenteller to keep the fight standing.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Fury.
Fury tries to pull guard but Oystenteller holds him up against the cage and eventually Fury drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller breaks the clinch.
Oystenteller misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Fury moves out of range as Oystenteller strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fury! But no joy.
Fury doesn't manage to clinch there - Oystenteller circles away.
Fury wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury lands a head shot.
Fury throws a right hand that Oystenteller ducks under and follows up with a left that Oystenteller also avoids with ease.
Fury looks to land a left hand but Oystenteller moved out of range nicely.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Oystenteller.
Good leg kick by Oystenteller.
Good standup being displayed there by Fury as he connects with a hook.
Fury instigates a clinch.
Fury tries to pull guard but Oystenteller won't allow it.
Oystenteller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oystenteller feints and then cracks Fury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fury down.
Fury has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fury tries to clinch but Oystenteller is having none of it.
Oystenteller with a nice calf kick.
Oystenteller pushes Fury up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oystenteller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury fails to pull guard.
Fury fails to pull guard.
Fury manages to pull guard.
Fury looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oystenteller connects with a couple of short punches.
Oystenteller postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fury is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fury keeping full guard, as Oystenteller tries to pass.
Fury wants to sweep but no luck.
Oystenteller has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller is pushing down on Fury's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fury is fighting to maintain full guard but Oystenteller has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fury wants to control but Oystenteller is keeping busy.
Oystenteller winds up and cracks Fury with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oystenteller wants to stand but Fury has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oystenteller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four 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.
Oystenteller tries to pass to full mount but Fury defends it.
Fury trying to control here.
Fury wants to get back to full guard.
Oystenteller is nestled in close to Fury, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oystenteller looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fury regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Oystenteller.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oystenteller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darstknasset Oystenteller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Oystenteller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury fails to pull guard.
Fury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oystenteller lands a takedown into guard.
Oystenteller is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oystenteller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fury wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Darstknasset Oystenteller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fury is pulling down on Oystenteller's head to control his posture.
Oystenteller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fury has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oystenteller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oystenteller wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Oystenteller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oystenteller is looking to work some ground and pound but Fury has wrist control.
Oystenteller cracks Fury with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oystenteller with a nice head shot there.
Fury pulls Oystenteller in to control the position.
Fury manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oystenteller manages to get himself to full guard.
Oystenteller looking to control.
Oystenteller wants to sweep but no luck.
Fury wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
Oystenteller trying to control the position.
Fury trying to control the position from guard on top but Oystenteller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Fury finds it's way through Oystenteller's defenses.
Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Oystenteller's shoulder, as Oystenteller tries to avoid the shot.
Oystenteller moves into the clinch.
Oystenteller misses with a punch on the inside.
Oystenteller scores with a shot to the side of Fury's head.
Fury is trying to pull guard but Oystenteller has him pressed against the cage.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Fury.
Oystenteller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fury is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oystenteller to keep the fight standing.
Oystenteller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury is trying to pull guard but Oystenteller turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Oystenteller misses with some punches.
Oystenteller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oystenteller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fury tries to pull guard but Oystenteller forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Darstknasset Oystenteller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Oystenteller tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fury is trying to pull guard but Oystenteller has him pressed against the cage.
Fury jumps guard but Oystenteller stands there with Fury around his waist. Fury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to pull guard but Oystenteller won't allow it.
Fury tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fury pulls Oystenteller into guard.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury is looking for a triangle here but Oystenteller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Oystenteller advances nicely into full mount.
Fury tries to hold on but Oystenteller postures up.
Oystenteller lands with some strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oystenteller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darstknasset Oystenteller clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fury is looking to clinch.
Oystenteller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oystenteller has closed the distance and engaged Fury in a clinch.
Fury tries to pull guard but Oystenteller won't allow it.
Fury tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oystenteller smiles and moves away.
Fury moves into the clinch.
Oystenteller gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Oystenteller prevents Fury from improving his position.
Fury moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fury working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oystenteller has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fury with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fury tries to get to full guard but Oystenteller has control of the leg.
Oystenteller is nestled in close to Fury, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oystenteller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oystenteller wants to take a breather but Fury is having none of it.
Oystenteller with the ground and pound but Fury uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Oystenteller connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller preventing the sweep.
Oystenteller cracks Fury with a solid left hand.
Oystenteller trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Oystenteller distracts Fury with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oystenteller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fury pulls Oystenteller in close to prevent any damage.
Oystenteller passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oystenteller lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oystenteller works to advance to full mount. Fury defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fury tries to hold on but Oystenteller postures up.
Oystenteller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fury is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Fury that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oystenteller jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fury is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fury and Oystenteller has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fury is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darstknasset Oystenteller had his way with Tommy Fury in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fury throws a looping overhand right but Oystenteller ducks down to avoid it.
Fury misses with a hook.
Oystenteller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oystenteller wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy.
Oystenteller works his way into side control.
Oystenteller landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oystenteller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fury is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oystenteller looks up at the clock and then as Fury takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Oystenteller smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oystenteller is trying to move to mount but Fury reverses beautifully and ends up in Oystenteller's guard.
Oystenteller being controlled here, momentarily.
Fury looking to pass the guard.
Oystenteller controls Fury momentarily but Fury frees himself.
That's two 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.
Oystenteller has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Oystenteller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fury is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Fury has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fury trying to control but Oystenteller is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oystenteller is keeping the position for now.
Oystenteller is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fury wants to control from the top but Oystenteller keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oystenteller wants to hit a sweep here but Fury passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oystenteller there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fury controlling his opponent.
Fury looking to secure an arm triangle but Oystenteller defends it well.
Fury has hold of Oystenteller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oystenteller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fury sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tommy Fury.
Well Oystenteller 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 48:47
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darstknasset Oystenteller!
Darstknasset Oystenteller retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Darstknasset Oystenteller 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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