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LFC 29 - Leigertwood vs Karoa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeAndre Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurko Tyrma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurko Tyrma is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, DeAndre Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurko Tyrma!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyrma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tyrma works the jab nicely.
Tyrma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Tyrma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Tyrma.
Nice jab there from Tyrma.
Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyrma keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tyrma's guard.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tyrma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Tyrma's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrma is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith is pressing down on Tyrma's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tyrma is holding on for now.
Tyrma is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thows a huge punch but Tyrma dodges it nicely.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Tyrma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyrma to regain full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Tyrma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyrma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tyrma defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tyrma is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tyrma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyrma wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DeAndre Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tyrma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tyrma lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Tyrma throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tyrma stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyrma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeAndre Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyrma gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Tyrma manages to retain guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyrma has wrist control.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Tyrma blocks nicely.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyrma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyrma has wrist control.
Smith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tyrma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smith pulls Tyrma in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smith manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tyrma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyrma lands with a right hand.
A jab from Tyrma does it's job there.
Tyrma jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kurko Tyrma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyrma with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Tyrma sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyrma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyrma's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyrma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyrma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma scores with a jab to the body.
Kurko Tyrma seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tyrma bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Tyrma tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyrma cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyrma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrma lands a jab to the head.
Tyrma lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyrma lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyrma tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyrma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tyrma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tyrma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Tyrma counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyrma scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tyrma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Tyrma leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Tyrma there.
Good exchange - Tyrma coming out on top.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Tyrma sprawls well.
Tyrma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Tyrma changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyrma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith tries to move into range but Tyrma moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyrma fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tyrma.
Tyrma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurko Tyrma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith tries for a takedown but Tyrma sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyrma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyrma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a takedown
and Tyrma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeAndre Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyrma fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Tyrma to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyrma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyrma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tyrma connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tyrma struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyrma gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyrma moves into full guard.
Tyrma lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Tyrma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Smith keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to hold on but Tyrma pushes him away.
Smith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Tyrma passes into side control, despite Smith's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to bench press Tyrma off him but Tyrma keeps the position.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith is trying to control but Tyrma passes into side control!
Smith struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyrma wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Tyrma is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurko Tyrma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyrma 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurko Tyrma!
Kurko Tyrma 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Fisher is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trevor Fisher!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jo throwing shots but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Fisher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fisher told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fisher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
Jo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Jo wants to control but Fisher is keeping him busy.
Jo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisher defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fisher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Fisher is looking to improve his position.
Jo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fisher keeps working.
Fisher tries to get to full guard but Jo has control of the leg.
Jo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisher's head.
Jo is looking to take a break and control but Fisher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fisher avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo working the head and body with strikes.
Jo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fisher has hold of Jo's hands but Jo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jo drops an elbow to the side of Fisher's head.
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!
Jo is keen to just control but Fisher is a slippery customer.
Fisher is looking for a sweep. Jo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jo is trying to control the action in half guard but Fisher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jo working Fisher over with strikes.
Jo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jo lands with a punch from half guard.
Jo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo lands with a punch from half guard.
Jo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jo winds up and cracks Fisher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fisher is looking to escape.
Jo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jo thows a huge punch but Fisher dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Jo there.
Jo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fisher with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jo lands with a punch from half guard.
Jo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
Jo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jo is nestled in close to Fisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fisher is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo with the ground and pound but Fisher uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jo connects with a couple of short punches.
Jo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fisher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jo chips away with some ground and pound.
Jo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fisher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fisher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jo is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisher has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Jo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jo closes the distance and clinches up with Fisher, looking for a takedown. Jo pushes Fisher against the cage but Fisher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jo.
Jo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jo slips under a jab.
Alexander Jo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fisher misses with a double jab.
Jo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Jo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jo somewhat.
Fisher gets tackled into the cage by Jo. Jo maintains the clinch.
Fisher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fisher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fisher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jo has him pressed against the cage.
Jo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fisher avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fisher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fisher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher stops a takedown attempt from Jo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fisher is trying to break the clinch but Jo is controlling him.
Jo looking to throw knees to the head but Fisher is blocking nicely.
Fisher is pressed up against the cage. Jo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fisher down to the mat. Fisher avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jo shoots for a takedown but Fisher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jo moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
Horrible takedown by Jo or perhaps it was just good defense by Fisher which made him look bad.
Fisher throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jo is rocked!
Fisher looks to land a right hand but Jo moved out of range.
Oh Jo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fisher lands a body shot.
Jo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Jo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fisher lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fisher throws a looping overhand right but Jo ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jo.
Jo blocks a jab.
Jo tries for a takedown but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fisher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jo seems to have got his legs back now.
Fisher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fisher lands a nice looking body shot.
Fisher lands a big uppercut and Jo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jo looks OK. Fisher waves Jo back to his feet!
Trevor Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher misses with a series of wild punches.
Fisher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fisher thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fisher cracks Jo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fisher finish him?
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fisher stuffs the takedown attempt from Jo. Jo gets slowly back to his feet.
Fisher misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jo fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fisher.
Fisher lands a jab to Jo's midsection.
Fisher fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jo moves out of range of the strikes.
Jo moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher drops Jo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jo looks back up at him and smiles so Fisher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher takes a swing at Jo's ribcage but misses.
Fisher misses with a wild combination.
Fisher cracks Jo with a hook to the temple - Jo is on wobbly legs here! Fisher swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Jo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Fisher wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Trevor Fisher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Rico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Zitska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rico might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bolt Thrower - The IVth Crusade . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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Brawler
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Johny Rico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Milan Zitska!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zitska tries to clinch up.
Zitska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rico takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Johny Rico has been cut.
Rico goes for a double leg but Zitska avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zitska continues to drive forward.
Rico gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rico has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zitska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rico postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zitska pulls Rico in close to his closed guard and prevents Rico from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rico working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rico engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zitska controls Rico momentarily but Rico frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Milan Zitska wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zitska avoids the body shot from Rico.
Rico changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zitska tries to avoid it but Rico manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zitska to the ground. Zitska escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zitska scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zitska darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zitska.
Rico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zitska.
Zitska gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rico goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rico lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zitska backwards.
Zitska goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rico can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Rico. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rico keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zitska's efforts to push away.
Rico takes a shot to the head.
Zitska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zitska trying to control the position but instead, Rico has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zitska into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rico.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zitska lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rico has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zitska uses from the top position.
Zitska preventing the sweep.
Zitska looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rico keeping moving, preventing Zitska from controlling successfully.
Rico looking for a sweep. Not yet Rico, not yet.
Zitska trying to control but Rico is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Milan Zitska.
Zitska keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rico showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zitska.
Zitska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rico paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rico looking to score a takedown here. Zitska is defending well but Rico drives through and ends up in Zitska's guard.
Rico scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zitska utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zitska wants to stand but Rico is controlling the position.
Rico might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rico is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zitska keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
Zitska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zitska is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Milan Zitska.
Rico looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zitska slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rico being controlled here momentarily.
Rico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zitska working a defensive guard here.
Zitska keeping moving, preventing Rico from controlling successfully.
Rico is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Johny Rico wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rico takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rico dives in for a single leg takedown but Zitska sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rico doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milan Zitska will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johny Rico's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rico. Zitska does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zitska smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zitska misses with a head kick.
Zitska tries to clinch there but Rico circles away.
Zitska doesn't manage to clinch there - Rico circles away.
Zitska throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rico colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Zitska as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rico is left battered and dazed whilst Zitska and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Milan Zitska!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Blagojevic Batakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Blagojevic Batakovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Briggs!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batakovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Briggs blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Briggs.
Briggs blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batakovic.
Batakovic decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Briggs is working Batakovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Batakovic is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Elite Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Briggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Briggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Batakovic working for submissions but it's allowed Briggs to get to half guard.
Briggs scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Batakovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Briggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Batakovic is retaining full guard.
Briggs wants to control from the top but Batakovic keeps moving.
Briggs keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Batakovic's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Batakovic's guard.
Briggs works his way into side control.
Batakovic is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Batakovic some visible discomfort.
Batakovic is trying to get back to his feet.
Briggs trying to control the action but Batakovic is working from the bottom.
Briggs tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Batakovic is trying to improve his position.
Batakovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs cracks Batakovic with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Batakovic tries to buck Briggs off but Briggs is having none of it.
Batakovic struggling a bit here.
Batakovic prevents Briggs from improving position.
Briggs scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batakovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Briggs lands a few punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batakovic taking punishment in the form of punches.
Briggs lands a decent elbow from side control.
Batakovic is looking for a sweep.
Briggs advances to full mount.
Batakovic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Briggs lands with some strikes.
Batakovic tries to hold on but Briggs postures up.
Briggs scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Batakovic?
Briggs lands a couple of good shots and Batakovic has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs lands with a hammerfist to the side of Batakovic's head.
Batakovic is rocked!
Batakovic is keeping busy.
Oh Batakovic is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Briggs lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Briggs cracks Batakovic with a big right hand from the back mount! Batakovic immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Briggs takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Briggs!
James Briggs 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bloody Blood (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eino Juutilainen!
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, Bloody Blood!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen with a poor takedown
and Blood counters with a takedown into side control.
Juutilainen being controlled for a moment.
Juutilainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Blood's best efforts.
Blood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Blood prevents Juutilainen from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Juutilainen trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juutilainen throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Blood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juutilainen wants to control but Blood is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've been hearing good reports from Juutilainen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Blood is controlling the pace.
Juutilainen wants to improve his position but Blood is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood is taking a breather. Juutilainen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bloody Blood was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Juutilainen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blood to score with a decent uppercut.
Juutilainen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blood is fending him off so far but Juutilainen persists. Nope, Blood circles away and we're back to standing.
Juutilainen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Juutilainen trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Juutilainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood has wrist control.
Juutilainen throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Juutilainen being controlled here momentarily.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Juutilainen from controlling successfully.
Juutilainen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juutilainen defends well.
Juutilainen stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Juutilainen throws an elbow that misses. Blood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Juutilainen's guard. Nice move by Blood!
Blood content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen controls Blood momentarily but Blood frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Juutilainen is on top in guard.
We've been informed that Blood has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Juutilainen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Juutilainen from controlling successfully.
Blood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Juutilainen passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juutilainen wants to pass the guard but Blood is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Juutilainen is thwarting Blood's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bloody Blood will probably get the nod.
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.
Blood keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blood closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Juutilainen to the mat! Juutilainen manages to get full guard.
Juutilainen keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Juutilainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blood drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Blood jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Juutilainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Juutilainen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blood's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood trying to control but Juutilainen is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bloody Blood.
Juutilainen misses with a takedown
so Blood counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juutilainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Juutilainen looking for a guillotine from mount but Blood is having none of it.
Blood is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blood regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood works his way to full guard. Good work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juutilainen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Juutilainen throwing strikes from guard but Blood blocks nicely.
Juutilainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Juutilainen is looking to work some ground and pound but Blood has wrist control.
Blood preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bloody Blood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blood pushes a forearm under Juutilainen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Juutilainen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bloody Blood!
A very excited looking Bloody Blood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JoJo Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hearts on Fire-Rocky 4 . Rocky Drago could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to JoJo Kush's chin.
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257 lbs
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266 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocky Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, JoJo Kush!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Drago counter with a right hand.
Drago displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kush.
Kush moves out of range as Drago strikes.
Kush throws a series of punches but Drago avoids them all with ease.
JoJo Kush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kush misses with a wild body shot.
Drago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Drago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drago wants it to stay on the feet.
Rocky Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JoJo Kush.
Drago swings widly with a right hand
so Kush counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Drago trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kush won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kush postures up in Drago's guard and throws a big left but Drago blocks it.
Drago is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kush is controlling him.
My spies in Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA inform me that Kush has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kush scoring with some ground and pound.
Kush scoring with some ground and pound.
Drago might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Drago has momentary wrist control but Kush slips an elbow through the middle.
It looks like Rocky Drago has been cut.
Kush lands a couple of elbows.
Kush is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kush won't allow Drago to sweep him here.
Kush has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kush trying to control but Drago is working from the bottom.
Drago controls Kush momentarily but Kush frees himself.
Kush postures up and lands a big shot to Drago's brow.
Drago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kush is one step ahead there.
Kush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Drago is rocked!
Rocky Drago's cut is getting worse.
Kush advances to half guard.
Oh Drago is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kush scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kush lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Drago quite badly. Drago pulls Kush in close trying to recover. Kush postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Drago on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Drago doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). JoJo Kush!
Rocky Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'Im so fuckin pissed!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Phat Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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26
180 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Good knees
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phat Funk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Askren!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren looks for a takedown but Funk sprawls well.
Askren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Funk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Funk wants it to stay on the feet.
Askren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Funk circles away.
Phat Funk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Askren.
Askren tries to keep at a distance but Funk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funk landing knees to the head.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Askren up against the cage.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Askren's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ben Askren has been cut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Funk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Askren tries to score a body lock takedown but Funk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Askren looks winded!
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
Funk prevents the takedown attempt.
Funk with a knee to the head.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Askren's face.
Funk effectively controlling the action here.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Askren's ribcage.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk lands a knee to the body.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk controlling the action here for a moment.
Funk prevents the takedown attempt.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Askren's face.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Funk using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Funk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren being controlled against the cage.
Knees to the body from Funk.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Funk working Askren over with knees to the body.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Askren's face.
Funk connects with a knee to the head.
Funk stalling.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk landing knees to the body.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Askren lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Askren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Askren takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk working Askren over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
We've been informed that Askren has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Askren's face.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Funk landing knees to the head.
Askren is rocked!
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Askren is still on wobbly legs! Can Funk finish him?
Funk connects with a nasty looking knee right to Askren's face.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Askren takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Funk has Askren pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Askren is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Funk - that's hurt Askren badly! Oh, another knee lands and Askren is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Askren doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Phat Funk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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279 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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268 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Numero Deux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Force!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deux throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Ray Force has been cut.
Force scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deux misses with a straight left.
Deux misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Deux slips the punch.
Deux scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Force ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Force's coach down at Elite Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Force's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Deux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Deux. That snapped Force's head back.
Deux misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Deux's head coaches at Island Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Force scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Deux lands a nice looking body shot.
Deux swinging wildly here.
Deux throws a poor cross that misses
and Force makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Force paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Force scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Deux is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force digs a good hook to Deux's body.
Force ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deux misses with a hook
and Force counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Force lands a left and a right that send Deux crashing to the mat, dazed. Force thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Deux is rocked!
Force knocks out Deux with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Force before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Force picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ray Force!
After winning the bout, Ray Force thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penncil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samuel Berzins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Penncil!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Berzins sends Penncil crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Berzins is motioning to the referee to let Penncil up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
It looks like BJ Penncil has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berzins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Berzins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Berzins lands a nice uppercut.
Penncil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Berzins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Berzins gets underhooks to prevent Penncil's takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Berzins.
Berzins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Penncil looking for a takedown.
Samuel Berzins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penncil.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Berzins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Berzins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Penncil drops down looking for an ankle pick but Berzins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Penncil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berzins circles away.
Berzins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penncil misses with a takedown attempt - Berzins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Penncil misses with a takedown
and Berzins counters with a nice right hand that sends Penncil toppling to the canvas! Penncil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Berzins finish him?!
Penncil is rocked!
Penncil looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzins walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Penncil drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Berzins swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Penncil's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Berzins!
Samuel Berzins retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Samuel Berzins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Leigertwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miron Karoa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miron Karoa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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26
176 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Leigertwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Miron Karoa!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karoa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Leigertwood pinned against the cage. Leigertwood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Leigertwood bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Karoa misses with a takedown attempt - Leigertwood sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leigertwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Karoa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dexter Leigertwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Karoa.
Karoa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leigertwood counters with a shoot takedown. Karoa fights it but they end up in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Leigertwood tries to free his leg and advance position but Karoa is retaining full guard.
Karoa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leigertwood defends well.
Karoa is looking for a triangle but Leigertwood pushes his legs off easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leigertwood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leigertwood is looking to take a break and control but Karoa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leigertwood tries for a kimura but Karoa is defending well.
Leigertwood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Karoa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Karoa struggling a bit here.
Karoa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Leigertwood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karoa is working away from the top position though.
Karoa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leigertwood's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karoa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leigertwood sees it coming and defends easily.
Karoa trying to control from half guard but Leigertwood is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Leigertwood's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Karoa prevents Leigertwood from improving his position.
Karoa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leigertwood defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karoa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Karoa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leigertwood defending well though.
Leigertwood is holding on to half guard well.
Leigertwood manages to get to full guard.
Karoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Leigertwood is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leigertwood looking for a sweep. Not yet Leigertwood, not yet.
Leigertwood is trying to control the position but Karoa postures up.
Karoa trying to control the position from guard on top but Leigertwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karoa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leigertwood looking to control.
Karoa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karoa throws an elbow that misses. Leigertwood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Karoa's guard. Nice move by Leigertwood!
Karoa is looking for a triangle but Leigertwood pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karoa keeping moving, preventing Leigertwood from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dexter Leigertwood will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Leigertwood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Karoa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karoa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Leigertwood but Leigertwood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miron Karoa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karoa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Leigertwood defends well and Karoa ends up having to push Leigertwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Leigertwood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Leigertwood lands an uppercut.
Leigertwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leigertwood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Leigertwood trying to stall but Karoa improves his position.
Leigertwood seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Karoa is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Karoa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Leigertwood fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dexter Leigertwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miron Karoa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Karoa. No joy for Leigertwood on that attempt.
Karoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leigertwood stuffs the takedown.
Karoa fails with the takedown
and Leigertwood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Karoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Leigertwood.
Horrible takedown by Karoa or perhaps it was just good defense by Leigertwood which made him look bad.
Karoa is breathing heavily.
Leigertwood moves in looking to clinch but Karoa pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leigertwood tries to sprawl but Karoa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Leigertwood wants to get back to full guard.
Karoa wants to pass the guard but Leigertwood is defending well.
Leigertwood has his hands clasped together around Karoa's back. He's all about the action.
Leigertwood is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Karoa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Karoa's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karoa wants to escape the position.
Leigertwood tries to keep control of the position but Karoa is staying busy.
Leigertwood has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Karoa is defending well but eventually Leigertwood manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Karoa has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dexter Leigertwood!
Dexter Leigertwood got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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