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Utopia 17: Reboot PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jose Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Do De Bilha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabiano comes to the cage accompanied by Rev Theory - Voices. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Do De Bilha 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Fabiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do De Bilha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabiano moves in looking to clinch but De Bilha pushes him off.
Good leg kick by De Bilha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fabiano wants to clinch.
De Bilha shoots in and drives through. Fabiano sprawls well.
De Bilha tries to clinch but Fabiano is having none of it.
Fabiano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Bilha is trying to get back to full guard.
De Bilha pushes Fabiano off looking to stand but Fabiano dives back in and keeps control.
De Bilha wants to improve his position but Fabiano is controlling well.
Fabiano decides to stand up.
De Bilha is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fabiano darts in and clinches De Bilha up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Fabiano.
Fabiano blocks an uppercut.
Fabiano is stalling here.
De Bilha tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Bilha is trying to push Fabiano away but Fabiano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
De Bilha has Fabiano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. De Bilha pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fabiano tumbling to the mat - De Bilha dives into Fabiano's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabiano kicks De Bilha off and gets to his feet.
De Bilha misses with a double jab
and Fabiano counters with a single leg into guard. De Bilha didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabiano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fabiano throws a head kick that misses.
De Bilha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fabiano avoids it really well and circles away.
Jose Fabiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Do De Bilha.
De Bilha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fabiano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Bilha somewhat.
Fabiano pushes De Bilha up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fabiano.
Fabiano landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Fabiano.
Fabiano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabiano pushes De Bilha up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabiano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
De Bilha doesn't manage to clinch there - Fabiano circles away.
Fabiano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Bilha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fabiano sprawls well. Fabiano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Bilha gets slowly back to his feet.
De Bilha misses with a takedown attempt
so Fabiano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
De Bilha looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabiano stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Bilha shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fabiano as he jumps to the side.
Some wild striking there from Fabiano.
Fabiano drives through and clinches with De Bilha against the cage.
Fabiano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
De Bilha tries to keep at a distance but Fabiano has taken the fight into the clinch.
De Bilha trying to control the position but instead, Fabiano has worked for underhooks and has pushed De Bilha into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fabiano lands an elbow just above De Bilha 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Fabiano dominated that round.
That's time! Fabiano's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Bilha tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fabiano just stands there and leans against the cage.
De Bilha has had enough of the clinch but Fabiano keeps him there for the moment.
Fabiano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Bilha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fabiano.
De Bilha shoots in looking for a takedown. Fabiano tries to sprawl out of it but De Bilha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fabiano manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fabiano clinches with his opponent.
Fabiano holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fabiano breaks the clinch.
Fabiano defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Bilha.
Jose Fabiano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Do De Bilha.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Bilha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fabiano is looking to clinch.
Fabiano tries to close the distance and clinch but De Bilha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Bilha throws a head kick but Fabiano moves out of range.
Fabiano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Fabiano as De Bilha shoots in.
Fabiano has De Bilha up against the cage in a clinch.
Fabiano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabiano tries to clinch but De Bilha moves out of range.
Fabiano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fabiano looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De Bilha!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Bilha is trying to improve his position.
De Bilha is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Bilha wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Fabiano has ideas of his own. He's got hold of De Bilha's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! De Bilha is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Fabiano!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jose Fabiano!
Jose Fabiano bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Landon West was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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169 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Pilgrim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Landon West!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pilgrim tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Pilgrim. Pilgrim gets slowly back to his feet.
Pilgrim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pilgrim counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in West's guard now.
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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
West keeping moving, preventing Pilgrim from controlling successfully.
West has his foot on Pilgrim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pilgrim works his way back into a safe position though.
West lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pilgrim!
West thowing shots but they're missing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim tries to hold on but West pushes him away.
West landing shots from mount.
Pilgrim is squirming around, avoiding West's attempts to control the action.
West is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pilgrim to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pilgrim shrugs it off.
Pilgrim can't escape the position.
Pilgrim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for West on the ground.
Pilgrim really wants to buck West off and get back to his feet.
Pilgrim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
West is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pilgrim has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pilgrim!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West pulls Pilgrim in close to prevent any damage.
Pilgrim is stalling in the full guard.
West looking for a sweep. Not yet West, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim wanted to stand there but West had control of the position.
West is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Billy Pilgrim wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pilgrim darts in trying to clinch
and West counters with a good, hard body kick but Pilgrim shrugs it off.
Pilgrim clinches with his opponent.
West crunches a lovely knee into Pilgrim's ribcage.
West is trying to force a seperation but Pilgrim has the dominant position.
Pilgrim goes for a takedown in the clinch but West prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pilgrim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pilgrim is keeping busy.
Pilgrim wants to stall.
West goes for a takedown attempt but Pilgrim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pilgrim shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Pilgrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Pilgrim circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pilgrim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pilgrim. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Landon West will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pilgrim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
West drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West looking to stall.
Pilgrim tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pilgrim misses with a takedown attempt
and West counters with a nice body shot.
West closes the distance and clinches.
Pilgrim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
West tries to clinch up.
West getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
West takes the fight into the clinch.
West tries to stall but Pilgrim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim gets underhooks to prevent West's takedown attempt.
Pilgrim can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Pilgrim stalling against the cage.
West lands an elbow that stopped Pilgrim in his tracks for a moment.
Pilgrim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Pilgrim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
West lands a takedown into guard.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Pilgrim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pilgrim working a defensive guard but West passes into half guard.
Pilgrim manages to get to full guard.
Pilgrim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim wants to hit a switch here but West passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pilgrim there!
Pilgrim wants to get back to his feet.
West looking to secure an arm triangle but Pilgrim defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pilgrim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pilgrim is on top in guard.
Pilgrim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pilgrim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pilgrim wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West pulls Pilgrim in to control the position.
West keeping full guard, as Pilgrim tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim is working hard here to advance position.
Pilgrim throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pilgrim working for submissions but it's allowed West to get to half guard.
West wants to pass to mount but Pilgrim is defending the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pilgrim is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Landon West will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
West tries to clinch up but Pilgrim circles away and keeps his distance.
West tries to clinch but Pilgrim is having none of it.
Pilgrim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pilgrim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
West has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pilgrim after a bit of a struggle.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch.
West breaks the clinch.
Pilgrim is looking to clinch.
Pilgrim looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Pilgrim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim gets to his feet - West follows without any prompting.
West has a takedown stuffed.
Billy Pilgrim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon West.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pilgrim closes the distance and clinches.
West tries to land knees in the clinch but Pilgrim avoids the damage to the body.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch.
Billy Pilgrim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
West is trying to push Pilgrim away but Pilgrim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
West is working for takedown but Pilgrim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Landon West is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Pilgrim, looking for a takedown. West pushes Pilgrim against the cage but Pilgrim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pilgrim scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pilgrim thuds his shin into the meat of West's side.
Pilgrim thuds his shin into the meat of West's side.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Pilgrim.
Horrible takedown by Pilgrim or perhaps it was just good defense by West which made him look bad.
Pilgrim moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim breaks the clinch.
Pilgrim moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off.
West wants to clinch.
Pilgrim tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pilgrim wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance.
Pilgrim clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pilgrim.
West tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pilgrim avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim tries to circle away but West has him pinned against the cage.
Pilgrim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pilgrim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
West tries to clinch but Pilgrim moves out of range.
Billy Pilgrim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pilgrim throws a head kick that misses.
Pilgrim throws a left and a right that both miss
and West counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pilgrim is lucky that one didn't land flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West moves into range and clinches up with Pilgrim.
West takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Pilgrim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between KT Turnstile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, KT Turnstile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Miller!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Turnstile bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Turnstile trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Turnstile slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Turnstile is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Turnstile with a flurry of punches that miss.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Turnstile.
Turnstile is looking to work some ground and pound but Miller has wrist control.
Turnstile trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Turnstile sitting in guard here, content to control.
Turnstile's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnstile throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turnstile just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turnstile throws a hook but Miller avoids it easily.
Miller dives in and scores a takedown into Turnstile's guard.
Miller wants to stand but Turnstile is controlling his posture from full guard.
Turnstile manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Turnstile jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Miller is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Miller and Turnstile has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnstile goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Turnstile but great work by Miller.
Miller tries to stand but Turnstile is controlling his head.
Turnstile is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller wants to stand but Turnstile has his arm trapped.
Miller working away.
Miller wants to stand but Turnstile has his arm trapped.
Turnstile manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Still in half guard, Turnstile seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnstile wants to advance to full mount but Miller doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Miller is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Turnstile content to stall in guard here.
Miller is looking to stand up but Turnstile isn't so interested in that idea.
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnstile throws a strike but Miller rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Turnstile pulls Miller in to control the position.
Miller has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turnstile is proving hard to escape from.
Turnstile managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Miller wanted to stand there but Turnstile had control of the position.
Turnstile wants to sweep but no luck.
Turnstile has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that KT Turnstile will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Turnstile closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miller quickly recovers to half guard.
Turnstile throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turnstile looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Turnstile is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turnstile.
Turnstile sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turnstile missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turnstile looks to land a strike but Miller avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Turnstile pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Turnstile postures up and lands a big shot to Miller's brow.
Turnstile drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Turnstile has Miller in his guard.
Miller is looking to stand up but Turnstile won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turnstile 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.
Turnstile has a closed guard, preventing Miller from standing up.
Turnstile wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miller wants to stand but Turnstile is controlling his posture from full guard.
Turnstile throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Miller wanted to stand there but Turnstile had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turnstile wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
Miller tries to stand but Turnstile is controlling from the bottom.
Turnstile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miller wants to stand but Turnstile is controlling his posture from full guard.
KT Turnstile overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Miller is fighting to break Turnstile's control of his arms but Turnstile is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Turnstile working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Miller is looking to stand up but Turnstile won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turnstile lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Miller!
Turnstile postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Miller looks a forlorn figure.
Turnstile working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Miller turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Turnstile off and cradles Miller's limp body as Turnstile celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). KT Turnstile!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin McTaggert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin McTaggert is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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24
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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26
245 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kevin McTaggert!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up but McTaggert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McTaggert throws a big shot that misses.
McTaggert looks to land a right hand but Fernandez moved out of range.
Fernandez misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McTaggert.
McTaggert gets a takedown into half guard.
Fernandez tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fernandez wants to control but McTaggert is keeping busy.
McTaggert seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McTaggert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fernandez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fernandez wants to control but McTaggert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McTaggert wants to pass to mount but Fernandez is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is staying active underneath McTaggert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fernandez gets back to full guard.
Fernandez is trying to control the position but McTaggert postures up.
McTaggert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fernandez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McTaggert is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McTaggert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fernandez wants to sweep here but McTaggert controlling him for the moment.
Fernandez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fernandez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McTaggert scoring with punches to the head and body.
McTaggert scoring with some ground and pound.
McTaggert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandez trying to strike off his back.
McTaggert connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing McTaggert from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez wants to stand up but McTaggert is controlling him.
Fernandez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McTaggert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McTaggert looking to pass the guard.
Fernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McTaggert manages to get himself to full guard.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but McTaggert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTaggert seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fernandez sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Juan Fernandez just wasn't active enough.
Fernandez tries to clinch up but McTaggert circles away and keeps his distance.
Juan Fernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez misses with a two punch combination.
McTaggert swings for the body but Fernandez moves out of range.
McTaggert closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fernandez to the mat! Fernandez manages to get full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fernandez trying to control the position.
McTaggert throws a strike but Fernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McTaggert has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fernandez has passed into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McTaggert can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert struggling a bit here.
Fernandez works to advance to full mount. McTaggert defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McTaggert is looking to get to half guard.
Fernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTaggert wants to control but Fernandez is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McTaggert 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.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Fernandez enables McTaggert to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Fernandez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McTaggert throwing strikes from guard but Fernandez blocks nicely.
Fernandez is looking to stand up but McTaggert isn't so interested in that idea.
McTaggert throws an elbow that misses. Fernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McTaggert's guard. Nice move by Fernandez!
Fernandez wants to control from the top but McTaggert keeps moving.
Fernandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McTaggert wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez wants to control from the top but McTaggert keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Fernandez.
McTaggert throws a shot from downtown. Fernandez moves away and avoids it.
McTaggert ducks under a wild hook from Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to clinch but McTaggert moves out of range.
Fernandez has closed the distance and engaged McTaggert in a clinch.
Fernandez is pushing McTaggert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McTaggert is working for takedown but Fernandez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fernandez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fernandez displaying some good clinch control by pressing McTaggert up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez stalling in the clinch but McTaggert improves position.
McTaggert working hard to break the clinch.
Fernandez can't find room to land a body shot as McTaggert controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McTaggert manages to break the clinch.
McTaggert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McTaggert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fernandez looks to land a left hand but McTaggert moved out of range nicely.
Fernandez moves out of range as McTaggert strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Fernandez misses
and McTaggert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fernandez wants to control but McTaggert is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from McTaggert there.
McTaggert missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McTaggert not doing much here.
McTaggert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working.
Fernandez lands a couple of sideways elbows.
McTaggert wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is defending well.
McTaggert not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McTaggert throwing shots but Fernandez is blocking nicely.
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!
McTaggert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert thows a huge punch but Fernandez dodges it nicely.
Fernandez gets back to full guard.
McTaggert sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McTaggert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McTaggert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McTaggert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McTaggert with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTaggert postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fernandez lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McTaggert!
Fernandez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin McTaggert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McTaggert looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fernandez moves into full guard.
Fernandez keeping full guard, as McTaggert tries to pass.
McTaggert won't allow Fernandez to get back to his feet.
McTaggert is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fernandez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McTaggert postures up in Fernandez's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez blocks it.
Fernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McTaggert scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez keeping moving, preventing McTaggert from controlling successfully.
Fernandez is trying to keep McTaggert in close.
Kevin McTaggert has got the better of the ground game so far.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Juan Fernandez has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fernandez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McTaggert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McTaggert lands in his opponent's guard.
McTaggert postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McTaggert postures up.
Fernandez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
Fernandez is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Fernandez.
McTaggert misses with a looping right.
McTaggert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fernandez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTaggert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McTaggert stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTaggert trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
McTaggert wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
McTaggert scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McTaggert lands a couple of elbows.
McTaggert is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fernandez controls McTaggert momentarily but McTaggert frees himself.
McTaggert loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McTaggert's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to control the position here.
McTaggert content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
McTaggert with a flurry of punches that miss.
McTaggert trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McTaggert is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McTaggert throws a sloppy strike and Fernandez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McTaggert is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Fernandez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juan Fernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco No Big Deal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avila's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, DMX - Ain't No Sunshine. Eric Avila has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eric Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marco No Big Deal!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No Big Deal drives through and clinches with Avila against the cage.
Avila lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of No Big Deal backwards.
Avila tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avila lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down No Big Deal.
No Big Deal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
No Big Deal is trying to pull guard but Avila has him pressed against the cage.
No Big Deal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Avila gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Avila.
Avila lands a nice shot to the body.
Avila lands a hook that snaps the head of No Big Deal backwards.
No Big Deal drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eric Avila has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco No Big Deal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avila lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avila keeps control of No Big Deal as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
No Big Deal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
No Big Deal tries to land knees in the clinch but Avila avoids the damage to the body.
Avila makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
No Big Deal prevents a body shot from Avila.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
No Big Deal's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
No Big Deal working hard to break the clinch.
Avila misses with a hook to the ribs.
No Big Deal jumps guard but Avila stands there with No Big Deal around his waist. No Big Deal gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Avila works on No Big Deal's body with a couple of short punches.
Avila works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
No Big Deal looks winded!
A short uppercut from Avila.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila gets through No Big Deal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avila lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of No Big Deal backwards.
No Big Deal is rocked!
Avila lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
No Big Deal is still on wobbly legs! Can Avila finish him?
Avila drops No Big Deal onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! No Big Deal is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Avila creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends No Big Deal's eyes rolling into the back of his head! No Big Deal drops to his knees and Avila pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Avila!
Eric Avila thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Ray Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell's entrance music is Hysteria - Muse. A fine choice. Freeman has chosen Some Bodies Gonna Get It as his entrance music. Troy Mitchell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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26
269 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Troy Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobby Ray Freeman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell tests Freeman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Bobby Ray Freeman has been cut.
Mitchell connects with a body shot.
Mitchell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freeman counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Mitchell scores with a body shot.
Freeman looks to land a right hand but Mitchell moved out of range.
Freeman tries to clinch up.
Mitchell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Freeman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mitchell works over Freeman's head and body with a nice combination.
Freeman tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell jabs Freeman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mitchell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mitchell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Freeman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Freeman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitchell stalks Freeman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Freeman's face. Freeman staggers backwards, shaken.
Mitchell lands with a straight right. Freeman didn't see that one coming.
Troy Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freeman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Freeman off to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Freeman doesn't seem bothered though.
Freeman looks winded!
Freeman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Freeman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitchell lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
Oooooh!!! Mitchell has knocked Freeman down with a huge combo! Mitchell steps away and waves a wobbly Freeman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Freeman is rocked!
Mitchell is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell cracks Freeman with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Freeman looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mitchell finish him?
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitchell finish him?
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Freeman seems to have recovered his senses.
Mitchell is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Are you kidding me?! Mitchell ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Freeman clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Troy Mitchell!
Troy Mitchell opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Stanlay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kajimou Touma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
140 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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26
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Stanlay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kajimou Touma!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanlay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Touma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stanlay is in Touma's guard.
Stanlay stopping the sweep attempt from Touma.
Stanlay trying to control but Touma is working from the bottom.
Touma utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Touma wants to sweep but no luck.
Touma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stanlay can't escape the position.
Touma lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Touma dominating with strikes here.
Touma connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stanlay trying desperately to get to his feet.
Touma throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stanlay because Touma loaded up on that one.
Stanlay wants to hold on but Touma pushes him away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Touma misses with a head shot.
Stanlay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Touma throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Touma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stanlay wants to control but Touma is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Touma looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stanlay can't escape the position.
Touma trying to control but Stanlay is having none of it.
Stanlay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Touma looking to control but Stanlay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanlay tries to hold on but Touma postures up.
Touma misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Stanlay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Touma throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stanlay because Touma loaded up on that one.
Stanlay is looking to improve his position but Touma isn't that keen on the idea.
Touma wants to control the pace but Stanlay is squirming around nicely.
Stanlay tries to hold on but Touma postures up.
Stanlay really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stanlay holds on for dear life, controlling Touma's posture momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Touma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stanlay wants to control but Touma is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touma looking to control but Stanlay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stanlay working to try and regain half guard.
Touma looking to control but Stanlay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stanlay is in all sorts of trouble here.
Touma wants to control the pace but Stanlay is squirming around nicely.
Touma wants to control but Stanlay has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touma is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanlay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Touma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Touma looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Touma is looking to advance position but Stanlay won't allow it.
Touma trying to control the action but Stanlay is working from the bottom.
Stanlay tries to roll over but Touma keeps him under control.
Stanlay moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Touma throws an elbow that misses. Stanlay uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Touma's guard. Nice move by Stanlay!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanlay throws a big elbow that misses.
Stanlay stopping the sweep attempt from Touma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kajimou Touma dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Touma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stanlay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stanlay swings for the body but Touma moves out of range.
Stanlay drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Touma trying to keep a closed guard but Stanlay is proving a slippery customer.
Stanlay is looking to work some ground and pound but Touma has wrist control.
Touma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stanlay!
Touma avoids the attempt from Stanlay to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanlay is trying desperately to improve position.
Touma looking to finish with strikes here!
Touma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanlay is looking to escape.
Stanlay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Touma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stanlay tries to hold on but Touma postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Touma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stanlay is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touma wants to control the pace but Stanlay is squirming around nicely.
Stanlay is trying to escape the mount.
Touma looking to control but Stanlay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stanlay is desperately trying to improve his position but Touma has a good base and remains in mount.
Touma throws some wild stikes that Stanlay manages to avoid easily.
Touma trying to control but Stanlay is having none of it.
Stanlay regains half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Touma wants to pass the guard but Stanlay is defending well.
Touma wants to control but Stanlay is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanlay wants to get back to full guard.
Touma is trying to control the action in half guard but Stanlay is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Touma is nestled in close to Stanlay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Touma is nestled in close to Stanlay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Touma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Touma wants to control but Stanlay is keeping him busy.
Stanlay wants to improve his position but Touma is controlling well.
Stanlay manages to get to full guard.
Touma wants to control from the top but Stanlay keeps moving.
Touma might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stanlay haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touma throws a big right hand that misses.
Touma tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanlay is retaining full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Kajimou Touma hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stanlay closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stanlay lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
Touma 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.
Touma is still trying to improve position.
Stanlay stands up over Touma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Touma keeping moving, preventing Stanlay from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stanlay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kajimou Touma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Touma is looking to stand up but Stanlay isn't so interested in that idea.
Touma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kajimou Touma will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Touma punishes Stanlay's body with a nice straight punch.
Touma cracks a nice hook into Stanlay's ribs.
Touma scores with a punch to the head.
Stanlay drives through with a takedown into Touma's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stanlay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Touma wants to sweep but no luck.
Touma trying to control the position.
Touma looking for a sweep. Not yet Touma, not yet.
Touma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stanlay!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Touma throws some wild stikes that Stanlay manages to avoid easily.
Touma misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Touma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Touma thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Stanlay is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Touma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Touma lands a heavy elbow.
Touma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanlay is looking to escape.
Touma throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Stanlay because Touma loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Touma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stanlay is looking to escape.
Touma thowing shots but they're missing.
Touma thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stanlay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Touma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stanlay wants to control but Touma is having none of it.
Touma misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Touma trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Touma looking to ground and pound but Stanlay is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Touma cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Stanlay regains half guard.
Touma misses with a head shot. Stanlay uses the momentum to regain guard.
Touma tries to free his leg and advance position but Stanlay is retaining full guard.
Touma trying to control but Stanlay is working from the bottom.
Stanlay pulls Touma in close to prevent any damage.
Stanlay keeping full guard, as Touma tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Touma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Touma wants to pass the guard but Stanlay is keeping the position.
Stanlay controlling the position.
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!
We're going to have a standup here because Hugh Stanlay wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stanlay closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Touma to the mat! Touma manages to get full guard.
Stanlay stopping the sweep attempt from Touma.
Touma is trying to control the position but Stanlay postures up.
Kajimou Touma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stanlay missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Touma keeping moving, preventing Stanlay from controlling successfully.
Stanlay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hugh Stanlay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanlay connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kajimou Touma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Touma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kajimou Touma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Venizelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by FOZZY - Sandpaper (Featuring M Shadows). The key to victory for Jonathan Lewis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kostas Venizelos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis works Venizelos's body with a nice hook.
Venizelos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lewis.
Good work by Lewis as he checks the leg kick.
Jonathan Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Venizelos. Venizelos obviously looking to wear him down.
Venizelos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Venizelos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Venizelos shoots in but Lewis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Venizelos slips under a jab from Lewis.
Venizelos defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis lands an overhand right.
Venizelos slips under a jab from Lewis.
Horrible takedown by Venizelos or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis lands the left hand.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Venizelos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Venizelos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lewis swivels and escapes.
Jonathan Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Venizelos.
Venizelos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lewis misses with a hook. Venizelos ducked under it nicely.
Lewis punishes Venizelos's body with a nice straight punch.
Lewis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Venizelos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lewis avoids it really well and circles away.
Lewis lunges at Venizelos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Venizelos's hand.
Lewis swings for the body but Venizelos moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venizelos forces Lewis back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Lewis.
Lewis pushes Venizelos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lewis has a couple of punches blocked by Venizelos.
Lewis can't find room to land a body shot as Venizelos controls the action.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis taking a breather.
Lewis is looking to control Venizelos's arms but Venizelos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lewis has his back to the cage.
Venizelos prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venizelos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Venizelos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Venizelos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lewis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Venizelos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Venizelos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lewis throws a big right hand that misses.
Lewis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lewis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Venizelos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lewis has managed to get both his arms back between Venizelos's legs - danger averted.
Venizelos wants to sweep but no luck.
Venizelos is looking for a triangle but Lewis pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Venizelos is trying to control the position but Lewis postures up.
Venizelos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lewis!
Lewis is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Venizelos has taken his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venizelos not allowing Lewis to control his hands.
Venizelos missing with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venizelos has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lewis has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lewis is having to fend off submission attempts from Venizelos, who is looking to sink in the choke. Venizelos doesn't have the hooks in though and Lewis manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Venizelos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jonathan Lewis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis takes a swing at Venizelos's ribcage but misses.
Venizelos tries to score with a low kick but Lewis moves his leg out of the way.
Lewis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Venizelos fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Lewis.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
Venizelos fails to land the takedown.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Venizelos moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Venizelos's ribs.
Venizelos tries to move into range but Lewis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lewis connects with a right hand. Venizelos shakes it off.
Lewis connects with the punch.
Venizelos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a hook. Venizelos ducked under it nicely.
Jonathan Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
A clash of legs there as Lewis blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Lewis lands the left hand.
Lewis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lewis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Venizelos in his tracks.
Venizelos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Venizelos dives in and grabs Lewis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lewis pushes down on Venizelos's head and hops out.
Jonathan Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Venizelos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venizelos shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Venizelos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis works Venizelos's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Venizelos shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Venizelos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewis.
Venizelos is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?
Lewis scores with a decent looking hook.
Lewis lands an overhand right.
Venizelos slips a straight right by Lewis.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
Venizelos walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Venizelos.
Venizelos seems to have recovered his senses.
Venizelos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lewis as he avoids it easily.
Venizelos wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Venizelos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Venizelos slips under a jab.
Venizelos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Venizelos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Venizelos is breathing heavily.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
A cross from Lewis lands.
Lewis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Venizelos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venizelos in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lewis tries to bench press Venizelos off him but Venizelos keeps the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lewis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Venizelos working for a submission but Lewis is keeping him at bay.
Venizelos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lewis to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lewis shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis tries to hold on but Venizelos postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Lewis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Venizelos's shoulder, as Venizelos tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Lewis.
Venizelos closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Venizelos pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewis takes a swing at Venizelos's ribcage but misses.
Lewis works the jab nicely.
Venizelos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lewis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Venizelos was well out of range. Poor timing from Lewis.
Venizelos moves forwards but Lewis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A left and a right from Lewis both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis scores with a nice right hand.
Lewis misses with a hook. Venizelos ducked under it nicely.
Venizelos moves out of range as Lewis strikes.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venizelos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Venizelos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lewis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Venizelos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lewis lands with a right hand.
Lewis scores with a decent looking hook.
Venizelos ducks under a wild hook from Lewis.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
Good exchange - Lewis coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis cracks Venizelos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Venizelos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lewis pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Venizelos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Lewis!
Jonathan Lewis is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Lewis 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bentley Tessin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Xavier Bruno has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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171 lbs
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25
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xavier Bruno!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bentley Tessin !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruno scores with a jab. Tessin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Bentley Tessin has been cut.
Tessin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tessin misses with a low kick.
Bruno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tessin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bruno to the mat! Bruno manages to get full guard.
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tessin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tessin is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruno has wrist control.
Tessin 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.
Tessin stands up over Bruno, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tessin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tessin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tessin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bruno's head.
Tessin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bruno knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tessin on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tessin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bruno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tessin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bruno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tessin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tessin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tessin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tessin should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tessin is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruno has wrist control.
Tessin throws a big elbow that misses.
Tessin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tessin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tessin drops back looking for a leg! Bruno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bruno manages to kick Tessin off! Tessin jumps back into Bruno's guard.
Bruno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tessin .
Bruno is breathing heavily.
Bruno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tessin is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruno has wrist control.
Bruno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tessin .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessin is looking to work some ground and pound but Bruno has wrist control.
Bruno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tessin .
Tessin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bruno avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tessin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tessin throws a big right hand that misses.
Tessin cracks Bruno with a solid left hand.
Tessin distracts Bruno with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tessin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tessin works over Bruno with some ground and pound from guard.
Tessin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tessin cracks Bruno with a solid left hand.
Tessin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tessin is working Bruno over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tessin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tessin postures up in Bruno's guard and throws a big left but Bruno blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tessin pushing down on Bruno's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tessin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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!
Bruno is defending against the submission attempts here by Tessin .
Tessin is nestled in close to Bruno, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tessin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tessin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bruno doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tessin .
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruno has hold of Tessin 's hands but Tessin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Tessin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bentley Tessin 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tessin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bruno moves away.
A leg kick checked by Bruno.
Bruno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tessin .
A shot to the body from Tessin misses
and Bruno counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruno walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tessin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bruno swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tessin 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Bruno!
Xavier Bruno retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Laurence Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Sick Puppies - Cancer. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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26
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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165 cm
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152 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Laurence Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Fitch!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith punishes Fitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitch manages to avoid it.
Fitch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Fitch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Fitch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Fitch persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a hook. Fitch ducked under it nicely.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Fitch counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fitch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitch.
Fitch slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitch lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitch.
Smith is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fitch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fitch tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
Fitch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to control but Fitch passes into side.
Smith struggling a bit here.
Fitch throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fitch throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fitch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fitch cracks Smith with a big right hand but Smith just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A lull in the action here as Fitch stalls from top position.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fitch on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Fitch lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fitch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fitch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Smith is letting Fitch control him for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fitch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Fitch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fitch wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Fitch drags him back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Fitch scoring with punches from side control.
Smith is trying to escape the position but Fitch is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Fitch dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitch moves away.
Fitch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fitch shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitch has a takedown stuffed.
Laurence Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Laurence Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Fitch.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitch.
Smith misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with an uppercut. Fitch saw that one coming.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fitch.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith swings for the body but Fitch moves out of range.
Fitch fails with the takedown.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith swings for the body but Fitch moves out of range.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Laurence Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Fitch moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fitch takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith punishes Fitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith throws a right hand that Fitch ducks under and follows up with a left that Fitch also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith works Fitch's body with a nice hook.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Fitch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Fitch slips a straight right by Smith.
Fitch slips under a jab.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Fitch misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Fitch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fitch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitch.
Fitch walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitch shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Fitch scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurence Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith cracks Fitch with an open hand slap.
Fitch fails with the takedown.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Fitch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Fitch 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith tests Fitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitch fails with the takedown.
Laurence Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Fitch.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch gets a takedown into half guard.
Fitch prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fitch.
Fitch seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fitch trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Fitch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but Fitch postures up.
Fitch working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fitch wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Fitch is controlling him well.
Fitch is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fitch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitch trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Fitch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch with the ground and pound from mount.
Fitch dominating with strikes here.
Fitch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Fitch is retaining full guard.
Fitch 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.
Fitch is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is pulling down on Smith's head to control his posture.
Fitch keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fitch. Fitch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitch moves away.
Fitch tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fitch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Fitch really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitch moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Laurence Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Fitch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fitch in his tracks.
Smith thows a body shot but no joy.
Fitch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Fitch's head but Fitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith jabs Fitch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Fitch.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Fitch's shoulder, as Fitch tries to avoid the shot.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fitch takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith leaves Fitch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fitch slips a jab from Smith.
Fitch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Laurence Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martin Fitch.
Smith throws a series of punches but Fitch moves out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fitch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fitch ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Fitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitch gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Fitch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fitch wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Fitch scoring with punches from side control.
Fitch landing strikes.
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!
Fitch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fitch.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Fitch.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitch tries to advance to mount but can't.
Fitch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Smith some visible discomfort.
Fitch sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Martin Fitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fitch wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Fitch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fitch is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitch working the ground and pound from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitch creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fitch tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fitch has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fitch works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Fitch dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitch gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Fitch throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fitch keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Fitch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Fitch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Fitch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smith manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fitch tries to pass.
Fitch trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Fitch postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fitch trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Fitch landing with the ground and pound.
Laurence Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin Fitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fitch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitch.
Fitch stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fitch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fitch's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fitch in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fitch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith looking to control.
Fitch content to stall in guard here.
Fitch looking to pass the guard.
Fitch is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Fitch from controlling successfully.
Fitch is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitch drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Fitch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.
Fitch trying to control but Smith postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Fitch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fitch 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Fitch!
Martin Fitch is the new featherweight champion!
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FIGHT
RATING
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