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LFC Fightt Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bloody Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Galneryus - Everlasting. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bloody Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blood to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Blood wants to control from the top but Hunter keeps moving.
Blood won't allow Hunter to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunter wants to get back to his feet but Blood is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blood showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunter is keeping the position for now.
Hunter wants to stand but Blood is controlling the position.
Blood being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blood keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Blood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hunter tries to clinch but Blood is having none of it.
Hunter clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Blood definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tim Hunter.
Hunter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
Hunter tries to clinch up.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter tries to clinch but Blood moves out of range.
Tim Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blood walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Hunter tries to clinch but Blood moves away
and Blood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hunter's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter pulls Blood in close to prevent any damage.
Hunter wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Blood's hips, looking to push off. But Blood grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Hunter screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Bloody Blood!
Our winner, Bloody Blood, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustav Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gilbert Smith!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into the clinch.
Axelsson dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Axelsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsson scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Axelsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Axelsson scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Gilbert Smith has been cut.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Axelsson lands with a right hand.
Axelsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Axelsson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Axelsson's guard.
Smith stands and throws Axelsson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Axelsson can't do much from the bottom here.
Axelsson is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith tries to stand but Axelsson is controlling his head.
Axelsson is looking for a sweep.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Axelsson manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Axelsson defends it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Axelsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Axelsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Axelsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Axelsson gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.
Smith performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Axelsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gilbert Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Axelsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Axelsson connects with a looping right hand.
Axelsson slips under a jab.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Axelsson is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Axelsson trying to control but Smith postures up.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Axelsson!
Smith throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Axelsson has his hands clasped together but Smith breaks the hold and Axelsson is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gilbert Smith!
Gilbert Smith took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Otto The Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregor Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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167 lbs
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163 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otto The Great!
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, Gregor Erikson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson wants to clinch up but The Great keeps it at a distance.
Erikson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Erikson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from The Great as Erikson shoots in.
The Great clinches up against the cage.
The Great with a knee to the head.
The Great scores with a knee to the head.
The Great landing knees to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Great takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Erikson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Great lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The Great scores with a knee to the head.
Erikson is trying to break free.
The Great manages to break the clinch.
The Great tries to clinch but Erikson moves out of range.
The Great stuffs the takedown.
Otto The Great has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregor Erikson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Great drives through and clinches with Erikson against the cage.
The Great tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing The Great back against the cage.
The Great creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Erikson's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Great.
The Great pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Great gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The Great gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls for The Great to work.
Erikson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Great comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Great with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The Great lands an elbow just above Erikson 's eye.
Erikson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Great comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The Great gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Great landing knees to the head.
The Great swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Great with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Erikson pulls guard successfully.
The Great has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Erikson is proving hard to escape from.
The Great is sitting in close to Erikson's body. Erikson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! The Great is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, The Great is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Erikson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gregor Erikson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregor Erikson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quavious Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Migos-Emmit Smith kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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150 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quavious Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshall lands with a nice combination. Frost backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jack Frost has been cut.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marshall.
Marshall dives in and grabs Frost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes down on Marshall's head and hops out.
Frost scores with a takedown into Marshall's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Jack Frost.
Frost shoots in and bounces Marshall off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Frost drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Frost jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marshall is keeping the position for now.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost looking to pass the guard.
Frost trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall keeping full guard, as Frost tries to pass.
Frost passes into half guard.
Frost is looking for a kimura but Marshall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frost to get the leverage.
Frost is pressing down on Marshall's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marshall is holding on for now.
Frost is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Frost 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. Marshall tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Frost!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Frost!
Jack Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Avila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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150 lbs
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Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Avila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonardo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avila throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Avila misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Avila. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Avila looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Avila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avila misses with a series of wild punches.
Avila misses with a double jab.
Martinez tries to clinch but Avila moves out of range.
Avila misses with a few strikes there.
Avila keeps the fight on the outside.
Avila throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Avila is avoiding it.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Avila circles away.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Avila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avila throws a series of punches but Martinez avoids them all with ease.
Avila misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Avila escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Avila scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
Avila jabs Martinez right on the nose. Martinez blinks but takes it well.
Avila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avila paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Martinez tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Avila pushes him off.
Avila throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Avila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Martinez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Avila lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martinez backs up against the cage.
Avila is breathing heavily.
Avila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Avila duly obliges.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Avila is avoiding it.
Martinez tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avila looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Avila will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avila misses with a wild combination.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Avila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch but Avila swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avila looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Avila throws a right and a left that both miss.
Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez pushes Avila back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avila blocking some punches.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Avila is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Avila blocking some punches.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Avila wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Avila blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Avila tries to break the clinch but Martinez is controlling the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leonardo Martinez will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Avila looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Avila misses with the combination.
Avila with a nice cross.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Avila pushes him off.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Avila pushes him off.
Avila looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avila misses with a jab, cross combination.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Avila looks to land a combination but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avila manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avila is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Martinez tries to clinch but Avila moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avila circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avila throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Avila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avila tries to bum rush Martinez with a series of wild strikes but Martinez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avila throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avila fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Martinez gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avila tries to circle away but Martinez has him pinned against the cage.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
Avila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Avila wants to break free but Martinez has control.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinez.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avila tries to break free but Martinez pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Martinez.
Avila blocks an uppercut.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Leonardo Martinez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Martinez misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Avila is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Avila is trying to force a seperation but Martinez has the dominant position.
Martinez misses with the head strike.
Avila is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinez.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Martinez has Avila pressed against the cage, preventing Avila from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Avila has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Avila manages to break the clinch.
Avila throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez doesn't manage to clinch there - Avila circles away.
Oscar Avila is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Avila throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
A combination from Avila does no damage.
Martinez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Avila misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonardo Martinez 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avila scores with a three punch combo!
Martinez wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Martinez tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
Avila misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez tries to clinch up but Avila circles away and keeps his distance.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Avila is avoiding it.
Avila throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
Oscar Avila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Avila throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Avila scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avila avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martinez moves in looking to clinch but Avila pushes him off.
Avila throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
Martinez dodges the punch combination from Avila.
Avila swats away the attempt to clinch by Martinez.
Martinez tries to clinch but Avila moves out of range.
Martinez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avila swinging wildly here.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Avila misses with a two punch combination.
Avila swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Martinez tries to clinch but Avila is having none of it.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez tries to clinch there but Avila circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avila misses with a two punch combination.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Avila keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez wants to clinch.
Martinez wants to clinch up but Avila keeps it at a distance.
Martinez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Avila, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Avila blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez throws a head punch that misses.
Martinez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Martinez fails to land.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avila is looking to break free of the clinch but Martinez has double underhooks.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez misses with some punches.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avila.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinez throws a punch but it's blocked by Avila.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avila blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martinez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Martinez lands an uppercut.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Martinez.
Martinez working aggressively here.
Martinez has a couple of punches blocked by Avila.
Avila blocking some punches.
Martinez misses with a punch on the inside.
Martinez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martinez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martinez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinez swings wildly with an uppercut but Avila uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oscar Avila has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leonardo Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avila breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Martinez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Martinez!
Leonardo Martinez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Magamutdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonatan Jose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonatan Jose has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ali Magamutdinov's chin.
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Magamutdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonatan Jose!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamutdinov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jose.
We've been hearing reports that Magamutdinov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jose pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jose shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Magamutdinov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jose is trying to get an arm triangle but Magamutdinov is defending well.
Jose controls the position.
Jose looks up at the clock and then as Magamutdinov takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jose smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jose is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magamutdinov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magamutdinov being controlled for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamutdinov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Magamutdinov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Magamutdinov gets back to half guard.
Magamutdinov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose stands up from Magamutdinov's guard - Jose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Jose gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Magamutdinov misses with a takedown
and Jose counters by moving into the clinch.
Jose gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Magamutdinov regains guard.
Jose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jose wants to control from the top but Magamutdinov keeps moving.
Jose slips nicely into half guard.
Magamutdinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magamutdinov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jose throws a strike but Magamutdinov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jose is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magamutdinov is controlling him.
We've been informed that Jose has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jose is controlling Magamutdinov's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jose wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jose holds on and takes a little breather.
Magamutdinov stopping the sweep attempt from Jose.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jonatan Jose wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jose closes the distance and pushes Magamutdinov back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonatan Jose dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Magamutdinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Jose counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jose wants to control but Magamutdinov is keeping him busy.
Jose is stalling here. Magamutdinov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jose seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Magamutdinov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Magamutdinov trying to control the position but Jose is working away.
Jose regains half guard there - taking advantage of Magamutdinov's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jose keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jose is looking to improve his position.
Magamutdinov is trying to work for a kimura but Jose is defending well.
Jose is looking to get back to full guard here but Magamutdinov has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jose tries to improve position but can't.
Magamutdinov working away.
Jose is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jose can do anything to dispel that myth.
Magamutdinov working away.
Magamutdinov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Magamutdinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jose keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Magamutdinov's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Magamutdinov! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Jose has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ali Magamutdinov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Locke is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tj Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, John Locke!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Locke sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Locke shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Locke throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith clinches up with Locke and pushes him back against the cage.
Locke is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith blocks a head kick by Locke.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Locke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Locke trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working for a triangle but Locke defends it easily.
Locke wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Locke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Locke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Smith'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 two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Locke puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Locke trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Locke wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Locke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Locke darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Locke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Smith. No joy for Locke on that attempt.
Locke feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Locke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Locke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Locke from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Locke was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Locke lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Locke's half guard.
Locke trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Locke will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Locke is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith stands up and beckons Locke to his feet.
Locke loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Locke is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Locke trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Locke working a defensive guard here.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith darts in and clinches Locke up against the cage.
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Locke won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has his foot on Locke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Locke works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith 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.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Locke with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Locke looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith won't allow Locke to sweep him here.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Locke is proving hard to escape from.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Locke has managed to sweep!
Locke wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Locke distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Smith is on top in guard.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith pushes down on Locke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Locke defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tj Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Locke back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Locke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith feints and as Locke raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Locke throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Locke not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Locke is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Smith content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Locke tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Smith easily slips into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Locke tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Locke is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Locke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Locke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Locke is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Locke hang on?
Smith has control of Locke's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Locke regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Tj Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Locke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith with shots to the head and body - Locke looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Smith is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Locke can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Locke can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Locke is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Locke is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tj Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tj Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Bizimana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soren Holst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizimana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Fela Soul. Holst is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Indestructible. Soren Holst has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benoit Bizimana's chin.
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26
146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benoit Bizimana!
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, Soren Holst!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizimana tests Holst's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holst swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bizimana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holst changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bizimana tries to avoid it but Holst manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bizimana to the ground. Bizimana escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Holst swings for the body but Bizimana moves out of range.
Bizimana moves out of range of the leg kick from Holst.
Bizimana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bizimana drops Holst with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Holst looks back up at him and smiles so Bizimana waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Holst is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holst looks up at the clock. Bad move! Bizimana lands a right hand from hell, dropping Holst. Bizimana pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benoit Bizimana!
Benoit Bizimana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Soren Holst stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better man. My opponent has showed me there's still a lot to learn. Well done!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Al (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Longhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al comes into the arena with Magnetic Eyes blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Chocolate Al has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Chocolate Al seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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216 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chocolate Al!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Longhold!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longhold has managed to clinch.
Al breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al ducks under a wild hook from Longhold.
Longhold on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danga de danga de dang - Longhold scores with a four punch combination!
Longhold takes one to the chin there.
Al has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
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!
Al throws a hook but Longhold blocks it.
Al sizes up Longhold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Al misses.
Al circles away from the clinch attempt.
Al scores with a nice right hand.
Longhold misses with a double jab
enabling Al to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Steve Longhold has been cut.
Longhold throws a nice looking combination but Al bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Longhold swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Al misses with an uppercut. Longhold saw that one coming.
Longhold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhold slips a straight right by Al.
Al looks to throw the jab but Longhold is out of range.
Al comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Longhold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al lands with a right hand.
Longhold swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Longhold is rocked!
Longhold throws a jab but it's blocked by Al.
Longhold gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Al gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chocolate Al!
During a confident post fight interview, Chocolate Al thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raju Armo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulwiha darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Boulwiha is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Armo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuba Boulwiha!
Yuba Boulwiha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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