IFF - 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Dynasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynasty has chosen Pink Cadillac as his entrance music. Mark Marsden had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Marsden
vs
Dynasty

181 cm
24
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
187 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes musicals

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Marsden !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duke Dynasty!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynasty tries to clinch up
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
Dynasty misses the jab.
Dynasty looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Dynasty rushes Marsden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marsden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dynasty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marsden keeps control of Dynasty as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dynasty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marsden .
Dynasty misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dynasty throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marsden blocks it with crossed arms.
Dynasty is trying to break the clinch but Marsden has him pressed against the cage.

Marsden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dynasty smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dynasty has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Marsden doesn't manage to clinch there - Dynasty circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynasty lands with an overhand left.
Marsden blocks a jab.
Marsden moves out of range of the body kick.
Marsden checks a leg kick.
Marsden is looking to land body kicks.

Marsden darts in and clinches Dynasty up against the cage.

Dynasty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dynasty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden .
Marsden fails with the takedown
enabling Dynasty to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Marsden . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body. Dynasty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marsden shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dynasty pinned against the cage. Dynasty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A telegraphed right hand from Marsden misses the target.
Marsden looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a right hand that Dynasty ducks under and follows up with a left that Dynasty also avoids with ease.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Dynasty displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Mark Marsden has been cut.
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!
Horrible takedown by Dynasty or perhaps it was just good defense by Marsden which made him look bad.
Marsden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dynasty.
No luck for Marsden with that takedown attempt.
Marsden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dynasty shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsden sprawls well. He's pushed Dynasty's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Marsden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Marsden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dynasty wants to pass the guard but Marsden is keeping the position.
Dynasty is looking to work some ground and pound but Marsden has wrist control.
Dynasty trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.
Dynasty stands up over Marsden , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dynasty throws a big elbow that misses.
Marsden utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Marsden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marsden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marsden being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden trying to control the position.
Dynasty postures up in Marsden 's guard and throws a big left but Marsden blocks it.
Dynasty passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dynasty fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Dynasty in side control, throwing shots but Marsden defends.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marsden pushes Dynasty away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dynasty gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marsden defending against the ground and pound.

Marsden sneaks out the side door and pushes Dynasty away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Marsden moves in looking to clinch but Dynasty pushes him off.
Marsden tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Dynasty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Marsden 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dynasty tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dynasty bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Marsden 's head.
Dynasty throws a low kick, looking for Marsden 's leg but Marsden calmly moves out of range.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses.
Marsden is looking to clinch but Dynasty is avoiding it.
Marsden checks a leg kick nicely.

Marsden drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dynasty pulls Marsden in close to prevent any damage.
Marsden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dynasty is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden wants to control from the top but Dynasty keeps moving.

Dynasty has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Marsden off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Marsden misses with a hook. Dynasty ducked under it nicely.
Dynasty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden shoots for a double leg takedown but Dynasty sprawls well. He's pushed Marsden 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dynasty connects with a body shot.
Marsden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dynasty manages to avoid it.
Marsden lands a right hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty cracks Marsden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marsden stuffs the takedown attempt from Dynasty. Dynasty gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dynasty.
Dynasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
Duke Dynasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dynasty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dynasty checks it well.
Mark Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marsden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dynasty stalks Marsden and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marsden 's face. Marsden staggers backwards, shaken.
Dynasty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dynasty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Marsden with that takedown attempt.
Marsden avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty tries for a takedown but Marsden circles away easily
and Marsden counters with a nice body shot.
Dynasty is breathing heavily.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dynasty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dynasty connects with a body shot that sends Marsden 's belly button to the back.
Marsden shoots for a takedown but Dynasty saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Marsden . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dynasty lands a really nice looking cross but Marsden seems unphased.
Marsden fails with a takedown attempt.
Dynasty cracks Marsden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dynasty circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty keeps the fight on the outside.
Dynasty tries to land a leg kick but Marsden saw it coming and moves away.

Dynasty moves into the clinch.
Marsden cracks Dynasty with a nice body shot.
Marsden is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dynasty pulls him back up using the underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Marsden throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Dynasty's face as he tries to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dynasty wants to get back to striking at distance but Marsden won't allow it.
Dynasty blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Marsden throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marsden goes for a takedown attempt but Dynasty pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynasty misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Duke Dynasty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mark Marsden 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Marsden shoots in but Dynasty avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dynasty checks a leg kick.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dynasty sprawls well. Dynasty wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Dynasty.
A bone on bone clash there as Marsden blocks the leg kick.
Dynasty slips a straight right by Marsden .
Dynasty cracks Marsden with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Dynasty gets a clinch.
Marsden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dynastys head.
Dynasty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dynasty struggles to land a body shot inside as Marsden controls his hands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynasty lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marsden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dynasty in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Marsden misses with a body punch.

Dynasty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dynasty lands a jab.
Dynasty jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dynasty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Marsden on the side of the head.
Dynasty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsden counters with a good, hard body kick but Dynasty shrugs it off.
Nice sprawl there from Marsden as Dynasty shoots in.
Duke Dynasty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marsden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dynasty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marsden looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marsden gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty with a hook.
Dynasty avoids the body shot from Marsden .
Nice uppercut lands for Dynasty. That snapped Marsden 's head back.

Marsden closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dynasty's guard.
Dynasty looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marsden is one step ahead there.
Duke Dynasty is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marsden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynasty wants to control but Marsden passes easily into half guard.
Marsden wants to take a breather but Dynasty is having none of it.
Marsden misses with a head shot. Dynasty uses the momentum to regain guard.

Dynasty had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marsden defends it easily.
Marsden trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynasty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dynasty is on top in guard.
Mark Marsden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marsden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dynasty defends it easily.
Dynasty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marsden swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marsden is looking to stand up but Dynasty isn't so interested in that idea.
Dynasty trying to control but Marsden is working from the bottom.

Dynasty got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marsden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dynasty has managed to get both his arms back between Marsden 's legs - danger averted.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dynasty is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Duke Dynasty.
Well Dynasty 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Dynasty!
A victorious Duke Dynasty thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Charles Angleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honza Kucera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Angleus
vs
Kucera

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

157 cm
18
144 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Angleus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Angleus's waist but Angleus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kucera off to one side.
Angleus stuffs the takedown attempt from Kucera. Kucera gets slowly back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Angleus.
Kucera looks for a takedown but Angleus sprawls well.
Charles Angleus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Kucera avoids the head kick by Angleus.
Kucera takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Angleus throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nice sprawl there from Angleus as Kucera shoots in.
Kucera avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera has a takedown stuffed.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Angleus as he jumps to the side.
Kucera looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Angleus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Kucera has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Angleus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kucera.
Angleus working away.
Kucera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Angleus haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kucera regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kucera gets full guard.
Kucera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Angleus is one step ahead there.
Angleus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kucera's guard.

Kucera looking for a guillotine here but Angleus defends easily.
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!

Kucera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Angleus is aware though and is defending well.

Angleus has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kucera to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Angleus is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kucera pulls down on the head and he's put Angleus to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Honza Kucera!
In defeat, Charles Angleus stepped up to the mic, saying 'I've tried very hard in this fight, but I think I still could've pushed harder. I have learnt much from this fight and I would like to show my deepest respect towards my opponent who has fought very well. I would like to apologize to all the fans for disappointing you all, but I promise I will com'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willy Gilligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Ronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Gilligan
vs
Ronson

186 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willy Gilligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Ronson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilligan cracks Ronson with a good jab.
Willy Gilligan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilligan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ronson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The fighters circling - Ronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gilligan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Gilligan gets caught flat footed, as Ronson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ronson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ronson chips away with some ground and pound.
Ronson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ronson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ronson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gilligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronson throwing strikes but missing.
Ronson throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gilligan working a defensive guard here.
Gilligan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ronson on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronson is looking to work some ground and pound but Gilligan has wrist control.
Ronson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilligan's guard.
Ronson working the head and body with strikes.
Gilligan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ronson.
Ronson winds up and cracks Gilligan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gilligan is refusing to be controlled, as Ronson sits in half guard.
Ronson passes to full mount!
Gilligan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gilligan tries to get out of the position.
Ronson unloading with bombs!
Gilligan tries to hold on but Ronson postures up.
Ronson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Gilligan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilligan is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronson trying to control but Gilligan is having none of it.
Gilligan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ronson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ronson lands a big shot there that rocks Gilligan but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Gilligan is in a horrible position here. Ronson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ronson lands a couple of good shots and Gilligan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ronson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Gilligan's head.
Ronson scores with punches from the back.
Gilligan tries to escape but Ronson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronson lands punches and elbows.
Ronson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Ronson is looking to control Gilligan but Gilligan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ronson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gilligan doesn't escape.
Ronson avoiding Gilligan 's attempts to control his hands.
Gilligan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ronson keeps control of the position as Gilligan tries to break free.
Ronson is working the ground and pound. Can Gilligan escape?
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!
Gilligan is trapped and Ronson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Ronson gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronson keeps control of the position as Gilligan tries to break free.
Ronson trying to control momentarily.
Gilligan is trapped and Ronson is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gilligan takes a big shot to the side of the head.

Gilligan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ronson's arms.
Ronson lands punches and elbows.
Ronson has the hooks in. Gilligan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ronson tightening his grip on Gilligan, looking for the choke.
Ronson lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charles Ronson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ronson moves away from the strike by Gilligan.
Gilligan slips under a jab.
Gilligan avoids the body shot from Ronson.
Ronson slips a straight right by Gilligan.
Ronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilligan.
Horrible takedown by Ronson or perhaps it was just good defense by Gilligan which made him look bad.
Ronson shoots in but no luck this time.
Ronson misses with a hook.
Ronson misses with an uppercut.
Gilligan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ronson at a distance.
Gilligan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Gilligan clinches with his opponent.
Ronson wants to break free but Gilligan has control.
Gilligan blocks an elbow strike.
Gilligan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ronson throws a head punch that misses.
Gilligan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronson's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilligan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ronson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gilligan is defending well.
Willy Gilligan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Ronson.
Gilligan misses with a body punch.
Ronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gilligan misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gilligan as Ronson tries to tie him up.
Gilligan slows down the pace here.
Ronson is trying to break the clinch but Gilligan is controlling him.
Gilligan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gilligan works on Ronson's body with a couple of short punches.
Gilligan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Gilligan.
Gilligan working aggressively here.
Gilligan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ronson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilligan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Gilligan.
Ronson is breathing heavily.
Gilligan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ronson's elbow.
Gilligan pushes Ronson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gilligan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronson backwards.
Ronson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilligan lands an uppercut.
Gilligan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronson backwards.
Ronson working hard to break the clinch.
Ronson tries to throw a body punch but Gilligan avoids it by throwing Ronson back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Gilligan.
Ronson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gilligan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilligan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gilligan pushes Ronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Gilligan as the two fighters clinch.
Gilligan scores with a shot to the side of Ronson's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Gilligan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Gilligan.
Gilligan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ronson backwards.
Gilligan scores with a shot to the side of Ronson's head.
Gilligan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilligan lands a nice uppercut.
Gilligan gets through Ronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ronson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gilligan lands with a right to the head.
Gilligan pushes Ronson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilligan lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilligan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gilligan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gilligan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gilligan scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilligan lands with a light punch inside.
Gilligan lands a body punch.
Gilligan lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilligan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ronson backwards.
Gilligan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gilligan lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Gilligan.
Ronson tries to stall but Gilligan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gilligan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gilligan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ronson.
Gilligan gets through Ronson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gilligan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gilligan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short uppercut from Gilligan.
A body shot lands from Gilligan.
A shot in the inside from Gilligan.
A hook to the body from Gilligan.
Willy Gilligan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Gilligan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Gilligan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Gilligan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ronson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gilligan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ronson moves away.

Gilligan has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gilligan.
Gilligan digs a right hand into Ronson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ronson's gas tank.
Ronson has a couple of punches blocked by Gilligan.
Ronson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gilligan fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Gilligan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gilligan lands a right hand.
A bit of stalling here from Gilligan.
Gilligan lands with a left to the head.
Gilligan controlling the action here for a moment.
Gilligan scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronson blocks a body shot from Gilligan.
Gilligan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ronson blocking some punches.
Ronson trying to stall but Gilligan improves his position.
Gilligan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gilligan fails to land.
Gilligan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gilligan scores with a shoulder strike.
Ronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gilligan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gilligan lands a nice shot to the body.
Gilligan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Gilligan.
Gilligan digs a right hand underneath Ronson's ribcage. Ronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Gilligan.
Gilligan lands an uppercut.
Gilligan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gilligan leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilligan digs a right hand underneath Ronson's ribcage. Ronson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilligan.
Gilligan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gilligan lands a left hand.
Gilligan is working Ronson over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gilligan.
Ronson is looking to control Gilligan's arms but Gilligan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ronson has his back to the cage.
Gilligan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Ronson is rocked!
Gilligan works on Ronson's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Gilligan.
Ronson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gilligan finish him?
Ronson misses with the head strike.
Ronson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gilligan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gilligan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Gilligan.
Gilligan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ronson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gilligan is unloading with more strikes now! Ronson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Gilligan!
Willy Gilligan made sure to mention his sponsor, Ace of Spades Clothing in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mata Helu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mata Helu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sparrow
vs
Helu

183 cm
25
198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
195 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mata Helu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Helu clinches up with Sparrow and pushes him back against the cage.
Helu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sparrow's defenses.
Helu blocks an uppercut.
Sparrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sparrow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Helu throws an elbow that misses.
Sparrow slows down the pace here.
Sparrow blocks an elbow strike from Helu.
Sparrow takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jack Sparrow has been cut.
Sparrow is trying to break free.
Helu stalling in the clinch but Sparrow improves position.
Sparrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sparrow is trying to stall.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Helu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparrow's elbow.
Helu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparrow is trying to force a seperation but Helu has the dominant position.
Helu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Helu has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Helu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Helu tries to work over Sparrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helu trying to stall but Sparrow improves his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Helu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sparrow up against the cage.
Sparrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Helu backwards.
Sparrow struggles to land a body shot inside as Helu controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sparrow.
Helu is looking to control Sparrow's arms but Sparrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helu has his back to the cage.
Helu keeps control of Sparrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sparrow tries to break free but Helu pushes him back against the cage.
Sparrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Helu being controlled against the cage.
Helu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helu throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Helu throws an elbow but it misses.
Helu keeps control of Sparrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sparrow lands a body shot.
Sparrow controlling the action here for a moment.
Sparrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow has a couple of punches blocked by Helu.
A frustrated look appears on Sparrow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Helu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sparrow's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparrow is working Helu over against the cage.
Sparrow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sparrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Helu backwards.
Helu pushes off an throws an elbow but Sparrow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Helu lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Helu.
Helu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Helu misses with a body punch.
Sparrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Helu backwards.
Helu misses with an elbow strike.
Helu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparrow's efforts to push away.
Helu lands an elbow inside that Sparrow shrugs off.
Helu lands an elbow just above Sparrow 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sparrow is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Sparrow.
Helu is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sparrow is keeping busy.
Sparrow wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sparrow is trying to maintain a safe position but Helu gets an underhook and turns Sparrow into the cage.
Sparrow tries to circle away but Helu has him pinned against the cage.
Sparrow misses with a punch to the body.
Helu looking to slow down the pace here.
Helu lands a nice elbow.
Sparrow blocks an elbow strike.
Helu is trying to stall.
Sparrow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Helu taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Sparrow.
Sparrow avoiding damage as Helu throws knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow tries a body shot but Helu blocks it.
Helu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helu throws an elbow that misses.
A short uppercut from Sparrow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Helu.
Sparrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sparrow tries to break free but Helu pushes him back against the cage.
Sparrow is looking to control Helu's arms but Helu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sparrow has his back to the cage.
Sparrow avoids the elbow strike from Helu, against the cage.
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!
Helu can't find room to land a body shot as Sparrow controls the action.
Helu misses with an elbow over the top.
Sparrow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Helu up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Helu.
Sparrow lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sparrow tries to throw a body punch but Helu avoids it by throwing Sparrow back against the cage.
Sparrow takes an elbow to the temple.
Helu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sparrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mata Helu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jack Sparrow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

A jab lands there for Sparrow.
Helu tries to clinch up but Sparrow circles away and keeps his distance.
A swing and a miss from Sparrow.
Jack Sparrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sparrow lands a lovely overhand right.
Sparrow looks to throw the jab but Helu is out of range.
Helu tries to clinch up
letting Sparrow counter with a right hand.
Helu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Helu doesn't manage to clinch there - Sparrow circles away.
Helu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Helu tries to clinch but Sparrow is having none of it.
Helu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparrow.
The fight stays on the outside here - Helu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Helu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparrow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sparrow cracks Helu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sparrow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Helu on the side of the head.

Helu closes the distance and clinches.
Sparrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Helu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sparrow's efforts to push away.
Sparrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Helu tries to throw a body punch but Sparrow avoids it by throwing Helu back against the cage.
Helu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sparrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Sparrow is trying to break the clinch but Helu is controlling him.
Sparrow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparrow tries to break the clinch but Helu is controlling the position.
Sparrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Helu backwards.
Sparrow tries to stall but Helu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sparrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Helu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sparrow taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helu lands an elbow inside that Sparrow shrugs off.
Sparrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Helu uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Helu is trying to stall.
Sparrow is trying to break the clinch but Helu has him pressed against the cage.
Jack Sparrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Helu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helu.
Sparrow blocks the elbow strike.
Sparrow looking to slow down the pace here.
Helu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sparrow is trying to push Helu away but Helu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sparrow is looking to break free of the clinch but Helu has double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Sparrow.
Sparrow is trying to push Helu away but Helu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sparrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Helu tries to work over Sparrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Helu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sparrow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow tries to circle away but Helu has him pinned against the cage.
Sparrow blocks the elbow strike.
Helu is looking to control Sparrow's arms but Sparrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helu has his back to the cage.
Sparrow avoids the elbow strike from Helu, against the cage.
Helu lands a nice elbow.
Helu tries to work over Sparrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparrow blocks a body shot from Helu.
Helu tries to work over Sparrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparrow is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Helu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sparrow dodges an elbow strike from Helu.
Sparrow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helu is keeping busy.
Sparrow tries to circle away but Helu has him pinned against the cage.
Sparrow being controlled against the cage.
Helu struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparrow controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helu has Sparrow pressed against the cage, preventing Sparrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sparrow takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Helu.
Sparrow throws a head punch that misses.
Sparrow has had enough of the clinch but Helu keeps him there for the moment.
Sparrow is trying to break the clinch but Helu has him pressed against the cage.
Sparrow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helu has him pressed against the cage.
Sparrow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helu is keeping busy.
Helu looking to slow down the pace here.
Helu misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Helu wants to stall.
Sparrow dodges an elbow strike from Helu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparrow is trying to break the clinch but Helu is controlling him.
A short right from Sparrow on the inside.
Sparrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Sparrow on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sparrow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Sparrow's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Sparrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Helu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sparrow avoids the body shot from Helu.
Sparrow throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparrow catches Helu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Sparrow tries to keep at a distance but Helu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Helu keeps control of Sparrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Helu has Sparrow pressed against the cage, preventing Sparrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Helu is trying to stall.
Sparrow blocks an elbow strike from Helu.
Helu tries to throw a body punch but Sparrow avoids it by throwing Helu back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sparrow.
Helu lands a damaging elbow.
Sparrow tries to circle away but Helu has him pinned against the cage.
Sparrow's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sparrow scores with a shot to the side of Helu's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Sparrow.
Sparrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sparrow is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Helu is keeping busy.
Sparrow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Helu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Helu as Sparrow tries to tie him up.
Helu tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparrow avoids the damage to the body.
Sparrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Helu backwards.
Sparrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Helu can't find room to land a body shot as Sparrow controls the action.
Helu tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparrow avoids the damage to the body.
Sparrow takes an elbow to the temple.
Helu blocks an uppercut.
Helu prevents Sparrow from breaking the clinch.
Sparrow controlling the action here for a moment.
Sparrow misses with the head strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sparrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Helu.
Helu prevents Sparrow from breaking the clinch.
Helu prevents a body shot from Sparrow.
Sparrow is trying to force a seperation but Helu has the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Come on Helu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sparrow is trying to break the clinch but Helu is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Helu stalls.
Helu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Helu tries to work over Sparrow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sparrow lands with a left to the head.
Helu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Helu.
Helu lands an elbow just above Sparrow 's eye.
Helu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Helu is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sparrow can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sparrow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sparrow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Helu misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Helu.
Sparrow blocks the elbow strike.
Helu lands an elbow inside.
Helu lands an elbow that stopped Sparrow in his tracks for a moment.
Helu lands an elbow that stopped Sparrow in his tracks for a moment.

Sparrow is rocked!
Helu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Helu is looking to control Sparrow's arms but Sparrow gets an underhook and turns him. Now Helu has his back to the cage.
Sparrow is trying to force a seperation but Helu has the dominant position.
Helu tries a body shot but Sparrow blocks it.
Helu can't find room to land a body shot as Sparrow controls the action.
Sparrow digs a right hand underneath Helu's ribcage. Helu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Helu has Sparrow pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Helu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helu lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Helu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sparrow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Helu has him pressed against the cage.
Sparrow misses with a punch to the body.
Helu misses with an elbow strike.
Helu lands a damaging elbow.
Sparrow avoids a wild elbow strike from Helu.
Helu trying to land knees to the body.
Sparrow wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Sparrow fails to land.
Sparrow is trying to break the clinch but Helu has him pressed against the cage.
Helu looking to slow down the pace here.
Sparrow avoids the elbow strike from Helu, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helu lands an elbow inside that Sparrow shrugs off.
Helu lands an elbow just above Sparrow 's eye.
Helu effectively controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mata Helu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Helu 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mata Helu!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mata Helu made sure he mentioned Ace of Spades Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Abbot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Force
vs
Abbot

188 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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, Mac Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Force misses.
Abbot slips a jab from Force.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abbot manages to avoid it.
Abbot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Abbot slips the punch.
Force misses with an uppercut. Abbot saw that one coming.
Force thows a body shot but no joy.
Force pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Force throws a lazy uppercut
and Abbot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Force throws a hook but Abbot avoids it easily.
Force misses with a right hand
and Abbot counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Force connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Tony Abbot has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abbot digs a good body shot into Force's ribs.
Force misses with a wild body shot.
Abbot digs a good hook to Force's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Force connects with a right hand. Abbot shakes it off.
Force swings away with a body shot that misses
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mac Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abbot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Force throws out the jab.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Abbot slips the punch.
Abbot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Force.
Force bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Force misses with a left hand
and Abbot counters with a nice uppercut.
Force seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Force misses with an uppercut
and Abbot counters with a left to the body.
Nice body punch from Abbot.
Force is breathing heavily.
Abbot shoots in for a takedown but Force shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A cross from Force lands.
Abbot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Force there as he acknowledges the shot.
Force misses with an uppercut. Abbot saw that one coming.
Force misses the body punch

and Abbot lands a stunning uppercut that sends Force to the mat!
Abbot is trying to control. Force wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Abbot in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Force tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Abbot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Abbot!
Tony Abbot was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Magnus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Pervis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus comes to the cage accompanied by 2Pac-Uppercut. Pervis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mistah F.A.B. - N.E.W. Oakland. Nelson Pervis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mirko Magnus's chin.

Magnus
vs
Pervis

190 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Tends to cut

Bad Ideas, Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mirko Magnus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nelson Pervis!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pervis throws a body kick that misses.
Magnus scores with a nice head shot.
Magnus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pervis.

Pervis lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Magnus sprawling to the canvas. Pervis follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Magnus hang on?

Magnus is rocked!

It looks like Mirko Magnus has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magnus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pervis is working away from the top position though.
Oh Magnus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pervis is nestled in close to Magnus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Magnus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pervis is working away from the top position though.

Magnus is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Pervis is tapping! Great win for Magnus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mirko Magnus!
Mirko Magnus made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'And here I thought you would be a challenging opponent. What a shame!!!#TeamMakaveli 1-1 #TeamScrap#TeamShitheads#TeamBitchass# TeamPussies#Teambums#Teamwimps'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lee Roy Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zombie Nation (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Roy Brown
vs
Nation

165 cm
25
144 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Roy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zombie Nation!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a body punch but Nation moves out of range.
Nation looks to clinch

and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nation won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brown controlling the position from side mount.

Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nation wants to get back to his feet.

Brown is working to tighten his grip on Nation's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nation has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Brown is really squeezing tight and eventually Nation passes out! Brown breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lee Roy Brown!
A victorious Lee Roy Brown thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.