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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Harri Virtanen (ranked 3270 p4p, 3022 weight class) and Mikey Musumeci (ranked 264 p4p, 248 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 cm 26 154 3 - 3 - 0 |
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173 cm 26 150 2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt Counter fighter Granite chin |
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harri Virtanen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Musumeci! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Musumeci shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Virtanen defends it nicely. Virtanen tries to counter with a takedown but Musumeci is quick to defend against it. Nice sprawl there from Virtanen as Musumeci shoots in. Virtanen throws a nice looking combination but Musumeci bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musumeci manages to avoid it. Musumeci feints the counter takedown. Musumeci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one. Harri Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Musumeci. Musumeci closes this distance looking for a takedown but Virtanen circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Musumeci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Musumeci with the counter takedown but Virtanen avoids it easily. Musumeci tries for a takedown but Virtanen circles away easily and Virtanen counters with a two punch combo.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Musumeci stuffs the takedown attempt from Virtanen. Virtanen gets slowly back to his feet. Musumeci darts in looking for a takedown but Virtanen gets double underhooks and turns Musumeci into the cage. Virtanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Musumeci. Virtanen appears to be looking for a big counter. Musumeci has a takedown stuffed. Musumeci swats away the attempt to clinch by Virtanen. Musumeci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Musumeci shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Virtanen but Virtanen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Virtanen throws a body kick that misses. No luck with that takedown attempt from Musumeci. Musumeci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Virtanen sprawls well. Virtanen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Musumeci gets slowly back to his feet. Virtanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Virtanen wants to clinch up but Musumeci keeps it at a distance. Virtanen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virtanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Musumeci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Virtanen as he avoids it easily. Virtanen leaves Musumeci with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Musumeci fails with a takedown attempt from distance. A nice combination there by Virtanen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Virtanen. Virtanen misses with a two punch combination.
Musumeci is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Virtanen throws a head kick that misses
and Musumeci counters with a single leg into guard. Virtanen didn't expect that. Musumeci trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom.
Virtanen is looking for a triangle but Musumeci pushes his legs off easily.
Musumeci trying to control the position from guard on top but Virtanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Musumeci looking to pass the guard. Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully. Virtanen wants to stand but Musumeci is controlling the position. Musumeci is stalling in the full guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Virtanen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Harri Virtanen dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Musumeci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Virtanen tries to avoid it but Musumeci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Virtanen to the ground. Virtanen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Virtanen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Musumeci. Virtanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Musumeci swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt. Musumeci with the counter takedown but Virtanen avoids it easily. Musumeci fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Harri Virtanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikey Musumeci. Virtanen swings for the body but Musumeci moves out of range.
Harri Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Virtanen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Virtanen thows a leg kick but Musumeci checks it
and Musumeci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Musumeci. Musumeci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Musumeci trying to control but Virtanen is working from the bottom. Musumeci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Virtanen is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Virtanen keeping moving, preventing Musumeci from controlling successfully. Musumeci trying to move into half guard but instead Virtanen has managed to sweep!

Musumeci is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Virtanen defends well. Musumeci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

 That's two minutes gone in the round. Virtanen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Musumeci is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Virtanen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Musumeci!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Steelstorm (ranked 5266 p4p, 5422 weight class) and Don Juan (ranked 471 p4p, 474 weight class). Steelstorm comes to the cage accompanied by No cap. Don Juan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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175 cm 25 170 0 - 1 - 0 |
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189 cm 22 170 0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid boxing KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dominic Steelstorm! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Don Juan! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Juan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steelstorm.
Juan looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Steelstorm uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Juan has time to react.
It looks like Don Juan has been cut. Juan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steelstorm goes for a small jab and connects. Now Steelstorm goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Juan stumbles back but Steelstorm runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Juan to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Juan will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dominic Steelstorm! Dominic Steelstorm decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. The defeated Don Juan had this to say: 'Thank you guys. Next time i break his arm!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Erakovic (ranked 5031 p4p, 25728 weight class) and Rasul Rzayev (ranked 447 p4p, 498 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Dragan Erakovic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Dragan Erakovic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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172 cm 18 160 0 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm 19 155 1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Basic striking Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt Basic striking Likes musicals |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Erakovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rasul Rzayev! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Erakovic throws a leg kick which misses Rzayev's front leg but catches the back leg as Rzayev tries to avoid it. Rzayev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Erakovic scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Erakovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erakovic misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Rzayev.
Rzayev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Erakovic's waist but Erakovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rzayev off to one side. Erakovic throws a nice inside leg kick. Rzayev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rzayev takes a shot right to the bread basket. Erakovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice jab there from Erakovic. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rzayev tries to clinch but Erakovic is having none of it. It looked like Erakovic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rzayev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Erakovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Erakovic scores with a shot to the body.
Donk. Erakovic catches Rzayev right on the button with a cross. Erakovic jabs at Rzayev's body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rzayev misses with a takedown attempt - Erakovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Rzayev looks winded! Erakovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rzayev. Dragan Erakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rasul Rzayev. Erakovic works Rzayev's body with a nice hook. Erakovic seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Erakovic thumps Rzayev with a low kick. Erakovic cracks a nice hook into Rzayev's ribs. Erakovic lands a jab to Rzayev's midsection. Erakovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Erakovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rzayev's head. Dragan Erakovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Erakovic works Rzayev's body with a nice hook. A slapping leg kick lands for Erakovic.
Rzayev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rzayev is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rzayev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Rzayev is still on wobbly legs! Can Erakovic finish him?
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Rzayev looks up at the clock. Bad move! Erakovic lands a right hand from hell, dropping Rzayev. Erakovic pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragan Erakovic!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Matador (ranked 3745 p4p, 4616 weight class) and Slade Hodge (ranked 366 p4p, 426 weight class). Slade Hodge has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eduardo Matador's chin.
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177 cm 25 165 1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Brawler Cuts easily |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eduardo Matador! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slade Hodge! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hodge throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Eduardo Matador has been cut. Matador fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hodge. Matador avoids the body shot from Hodge.
Hodge drops Matador with a straight right hand, right on the button! Hodge follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slade Hodge! After the fight, Slade Hodge was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Parkinson (ranked 3810 p4p, 4357 weight class) and Benjamin Barella (ranked 416 p4p, 447 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Parkinson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Barella! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barella slips under a jab from Parkinson. A clash of legs there as Parkinson blocks the low kick. Barella swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parkinson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Parkinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Parkinson fails in his attempt to clinch. Barella misses with a low kick.
Parkinson lands a big right hand that sends Barella crashing to the mat! Parkinson stays standing though and waves Barella back to his feet!
It looks like Benjamin Barella has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Parkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barella paws at him with a jab and circles away. Barella lands with a good body shot. Parkinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barella. Barella tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. We've been told by Parkinson's head coaches at Angels Above that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Parkinson cracks Barella with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Parkinson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Barella to stand back up!
Barella is rocked!
That has opened up Benjamin Barella's cut even more. Barella takes a swing at Parkinson's ribcage but misses. Barella is still on wobbly legs! Can Parkinson finish him?
Parkinson forces Barella back against the cage and clinches. Parkinson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barella! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Parkinson is unloading with more strikes now! Barella drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Parkinson! Peter Parkinson made sure to mention his sponsor, Feeble Fightware in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Allen Estes (ranked 2517 p4p, 3357 weight class) and Seung Ho Park (ranked 213 p4p, 270 weight class). Allen Estes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm 25 155 2 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Allen Estes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seung Ho Park! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Estes sizes up Park with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Park swats away the attempt to clinch by Estes. Park is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Estes with a body shot. Park goes for a double leg but Estes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Estes continues to drive forward. Park misses with a takedown attempt - Estes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Park takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Estes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Estes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Park takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Estes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Park fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Allen Estes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seung Ho Park. Estes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Park. Park changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Estes tries to avoid it but Park manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Estes to the ground. Estes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Estes lands a big head kick that sends Park to the canvas! Estes follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allen Estes! Allen Estes bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conben Schallach (ranked 3062 p4p, 2300 weight class) and Tyler Tea (ranked 317 p4p, 246 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Conben Schallach! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Tea! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Steven Brown.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tea slips a jab and a cross from Schallach.
Tea darts in and clinches Schallach up against the cage. Tea is stalling here.
Schallach can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Tea.
Tea lands a left hand.
Tea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Schallach is trying to force a seperation but Tea has the dominant position. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Tea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schallach backwards. Still in the clinch, Tea scores with a nice short uppercut. Tea effectively controlling the action here. Tea lands a shoulder strike.
Schallach is rocked! Tea's coach down at WillyQuay MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tea's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Schallach tries for a takedown but Tea manages to get underhooks.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A short left from Tea. Oh Schallach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Schallach wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Schallach is trying to break the clinch but Tea is controlling him. Schallach seems to have got his legs back now.
Tea drops Schallach onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Schallach is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Tea creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Schallach with a big uppercut! Schallach tries to clinch up but Tea pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Schallach to the mat! Schallach covers up and Tea unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tyler Tea! A relieved looking Tyler Tea thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darius Fields (ranked 2626 p4p, 2736 weight class) and Peter Pan (ranked 171 p4p, 177 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Pan enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darius Fields! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Pan! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fields stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fields tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pan swats him away and circles back towards the center. Fields misses with a wild combination.
Fields throws a series of punches but Pan moves out of range. Pan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pan closes the distance and pushes Fields back into the cage. Fields misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pan scores with a hook to the body. Pan can't find room to land a body shot as Fields controls the action.
Fields is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pan to keep the fight standing.
Pan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fields throws a body shot but no joy. Fields displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pan throws out the jab. Fields lands a jab. Pan works Fields's body with a nice hook. Nice jab there from Pan. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Fields throws a big shot that misses. Pan throws an overhand right that lands on Fields's shoulder, as Fields tries to avoid the shot.
Pan moves into the clinch. Fields is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Fields has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Fields looks to throw an elbow but misses. Pan blocks an elbow strike from Fields.
Fields looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Decent striking displayed by Pan there. Nice defenses there by Pan.
Pan clinches up against the cage. Pan blocks the elbow strike.
Pan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fieldss head. Fields throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fields tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Pan digs a right hand underneath Fields's ribcage. Fields let out a lung full of air as it connected. Fields throws an elbow but it misses.
Fields misses with an elbow over the top. Fields takes a shot to the head.
Pan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fields.
A little jabbing left from Pan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Some wild striking there from Fields.
 That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pan moves into range and clinches up with Fields. Pan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pan pushes Fields back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fields takes a shot to the head. Pan lands a left hand.
Pan breaks the clinch.
Fields motions for Pan to come forward. Fields throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A countering left hand to the body from Pan misses. Fields misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Pan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Pan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fields takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Pan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Fields throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Pan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Fields misses with a double jab
and Fields takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Fields clobbers Pan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Fields takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Fields is breathing heavily. Fields lands a jab-cross combination. Pan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pan closes the distance and pushes Fields back into the cage. Pan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pan works on Fields's body with a couple of short punches.
Pan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pan misses with a wild body shot. Pan lands with a good body shot. Fields has been working on his balance at Hilo Mats, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pan. Pan staying out of range there. Pan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fields's head backwards. The crowd cheers as Fields lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pan doesn't seem phased though.
Pan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Pan.
Pan breaks the clinch.
Fields on the wrong end of a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pan closes the distance and clinches. Pan digs a right hand underneath Fields's ribcage. Fields let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pan connects with a looping right hand.
Fields is rocked!
Pan clinches with his opponent.
Oh Fields is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Pan ducks under a wild hook from Fields. Fields seems to have got his legs back now. Pan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Fields's face as he tries to break the clinch. Pan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fields. Pan lands a body shot. Pan pushes Fields back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Fields creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Pan lands a nice shot that snaps Fields's head back.
Pan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pan closes the distance and clinches. Nice body punch from Pan.
Pan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fields takes one to the chin there.
Pan has managed to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Pan lands with a light punch inside. Fields blocks a body shot from Pan. Pan is working Fields over against the cage. Fields is trying to break the clinch but Pan is controlling him. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fields just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pan's brow. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Pan dominated that round. That's time! Fields's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Pan has Fields up against the cage in a clinch.
Fields can't find room to land a body shot as Pan controls the action.
Pan lands a nice shot to the body.
Pan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Fields on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pan misses with an uppercut. Fields throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Darius Fields is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pan closes the distance and clinches. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Pan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Good body shot from Pan.
Pan lands a body punch in the clinch. Pan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Pan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice left hand lands by Pan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Pan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pan presses Fields against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Pan pushes Fields back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Pan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fields or not. Good body shot from Pan.
Pan digs a right hand underneath Fields's ribcage. Fields let out a lung full of air as it connected.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A body shot lands from Pan.
Pan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fields backwards. Pan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fields. Pan lands on the inside with an uppercut. A right handed body shot lands from Pan.
Pan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Pan.
Pan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Pan lands a shot to the body. Pan cracks Fields with a nice body shot. Pan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short body shot lands from Pan as the two fighters clinch.
Pan stalling.
Pan works on Fields's body with a couple of short punches. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A body shot lands from Pan.
Pan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Pan lands with a short shot to the head. Pan lands a shot to the body.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Pan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fields backwards. Pan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fields backwards. Nice body punch from Pan. Pan has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pan scores with a nice hook to the head. Pan lands with a right to the head. Pan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fields. Pan is working Fields over against the cage. Pan cracks Fields with a nice body shot. Pan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Pan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pan lands a nice uppercut. Pan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Pan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pan breaks from the clinch.
Fields is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pan throws a monster overhand right that drops Fields! Pan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Pan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Justice Singleton (ranked 2443 p4p, 2192 weight class) and Austin Dennie (ranked 207 p4p, 184 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justice Singleton! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Dennie! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dennie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Singleton catches Dennie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Singleton lands a nice looking body shot.
Singleton scores with a jab. Dennie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dennie is rocked! Singleton drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Dennie's head, knocking him out cold! Singleton is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Justice Singleton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orion Malone (ranked 1763 p4p, 2785 weight class) and Haga Hisao (ranked 233 p4p, 329 weight class). Orion Malone could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Haga Hisao's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Malone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Haga Hisao! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hisao gets a clinch. Malone misses with some punches.
Hisao trying to land knees to the body.
Hisao throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hisao lands a knee to the body.
Hisao missing with knees to the body.
Hisao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Malone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hisao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Hisao lands a knee to the body.
Malone is breathing heavily. Malone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Hisao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Malone.
Hisao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Malone avoids it. Hisao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hisao trying to land knees to the body.
Hisao misses with a knee strike.
Hisao misses with a knee to the head. Hisao tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body. Hisao scores a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hisao manages to break the clinch.
Hisao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malone. Hisao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Hisao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Malone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hisao.
Hisao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Malone loads up on a big right hand but Hisao slips the punch. Hisao throws a head kick that misses. Malone throws a good cross that connects.
Hisao throws a sloppy head kick and Malone moves out of range easily. Malone looks to land a left hand but Hisao moved out of range nicely.
Hisao clinches up with Malone and pushes him back against the cage. Hisao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hisao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hisao lands a high kick!
It looks like Orion Malone has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Malone lands a nice shot that snaps Hisao's head back.
Hisao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Malone throws the left hand but Hisao avoids the punch easily. Hisao slips under a jab from Malone.
Hisao has managed to clinch.
Malone struggles to land a body shot inside as Hisao controls his hands.
Malone lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hisao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Hisao.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Malone misses with a hook from the clinch. Hisao trying to land knees to the body.
Hisao looking to throw knees to the head but Malone is blocking nicely.
Hisao tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body. Hisao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Hisao misses with a knee strike.
Malone working aggressively here.
Malone working aggressively here.
Malone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malone managing to block the knees to the body from Hisao.
Malone avoiding damage as Hisao throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malone. Hisao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hisao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hisao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hisao with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Malone cracks Hisao with a nice body shot. Hisao tries a knee to the head but Malone blocks it.
Malone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Malone lands a nice uppercut. Malone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Malone pushes Hisao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Malone is working Hisao over against the cage. Malone cracks Hisao with a nice body shot. Malone scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Malone on the inside. Malone lands a hook to the side of the head. Hisao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Malone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Malone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hisao backwards. Malone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Malone scores with a shot to the side of Hisao's head. Malone lands with a short shot to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Malone works on Hisao's body with a couple of short punches. Hisao working hard to break the clinch. Malone avoiding damage as Hisao throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Malone.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone lands with a light punch inside. Malone lands a nice shot to the body. Malone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Malone lands a body punch. Malone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hisao tries to land knees in the clinch but Malone avoids the damage to the body. Malone scores with a nice hook to the head. A short uppercut from Malone. Malone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Malone lands with a light punch inside. Malone misses with the head strike.
Malone lands a shot to the body. Malone lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Malone - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Malone. Malone lands a body punch in the clinch. Malone scores with a nice hook to the head. Malone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hisao backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Malone scores with a shot to the side of Hisao's head. Malone lands a nice uppercut.
Hisao is rocked! Malone lands with a right to the head. Hisao is still on wobbly legs! Can Malone finish him? Malone scores with a shoulder strike. Nice body punch from Malone. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Orion Malone dominated that round. The cut man is working on Orion Malone's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hisao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hisao seems to have recovered his senses.
Malone feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hisao sprawling to the canvas! Hisao rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Malone finish him?!
Malone moves out of range as Hisao throws a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hisao. Hisao defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand. Malone scores with a decent looking hook. Hisao tries to clinch and Malone counters with a straight right hand. This has been an exciting period of action! Hisao moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off. An attempted straight right counter from Malone misses the target. Malone blocks a head kick by Hisao.
Malone looks to land a left hand but Hisao moved out of range nicely. Hisao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hisao in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Malone throws a hook to the side of Hisao's head but Hisao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Malone misses the jab. Malone tests Hisao's chin there with a solid looking shot. Malone is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Hisao drops his hands momentarily and Malone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Malone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Malone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hisao can do to turn this around? Malone sizes up Hisao with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Malone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Malone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Hisao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hisao misses with a head kick.
Hisao throws a head kick that misses and Malone counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hisao is breathing heavily. Hisao throws a sloppy head kick and Malone counters with a straight right hand. Hisao misses with a body kick. Hisao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hisao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hisao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hisao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Malone just misses with a punch to the body.
Hisao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hisao scrambles back to his feet. Malone misses the shot to the body. Hisao only half commits to the counter leg kick. Malone throws a hook but Hisao blocks it. Malone clobbers Hisao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Malone misses with a looping right. Malone blocks a head kick by Hisao.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Malone throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hisao throws a lazy body kick and Malone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Malone looks to land a left hand but Hisao moved out of range nicely.
Malone drops Hisao with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Hisao looks back up at him and smiles so Malone waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Hisao switches off momentarily and Malone cracks him with a monster right hand! Hisao topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Malone dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Malone!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orion Malone! Orion Malone decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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