The Island Season 2, 185 lbs, Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Tetahiti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mann might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blue Moon - Supra. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mann
vs
Tetahiti

185 cm
26
192 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

177 cm
27
196 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dwayne Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Adam Tetahiti!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tetahiti counters with a left to the body.

Mann tries to keep at a distance but Tetahiti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mann wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tetahiti works on Mann's body with a couple of short punches.
Tetahiti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tetahiti.
Tetahiti lands a body shot.
Mann is breathing heavily.
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!
Still in the clinch, Tetahiti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tetahiti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tetahiti lands a left hand.

Mann is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Tetahiti.
Oh Mann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tetahiti lands a nice shot to the body.
Mann seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tetahiti.
Come on Tetahiti - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tetahiti presses Mann against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tetahiti's coach down at Island Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tetahiti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body punch from Tetahiti - that landed with a thud.
Tetahiti stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tetahiti digs a right hand into Mann's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mann's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Tetahiti as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tetahiti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tetahiti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tetahiti has Mann pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tetahiti scores with a nice short uppercut.

Tetahiti manages to break the clinch.
Tetahiti with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tetahiti fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tetahiti fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mann looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tetahiti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tetahiti drops Mann with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mann! Tetahiti dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Tetahiti!
Adam Tetahiti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Dwayne Mann had this to say: 'Not what I was expecting but I'll go back to camp, re-work, train harder and be back and put on a damn good show for these fans!'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Rodrigo Souza has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rodrigo Souza seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Souza
vs
Watson

175 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodrigo Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Watson!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Souza takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Souza knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Watson on the ground.
Nice strikes from Souza there.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Watson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza is trying to control the action in half guard but Watson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Souza there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza wants to control from the top but Watson keeps moving.
Souza is pushing down on Watson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Watson is fighting to maintain full guard but Souza has managed to sneak the leg through.
Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Watson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Souza.
Souza is pressing down on Watson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Watson is holding on for now.
Souza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Watson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Watson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Souza.
Souza connects with a couple of short punches.
Souza won't allow Watson to sweep him here.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Watson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Watson!
Souza lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza working the ground and pound effectively.
Souza lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Watson hang on?
Souza raining down shots from the mount!

Watson is rocked!
Watson wants to control but Souza is having none of it.
Watson is still in real trouble! Can Souza finish him?
A big strike lands for Souza! That's really hurt Watson and he's turned his back - Souza keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Souza jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodrigo Souza!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

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

Grind
vs
Kahuna

189 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

186 cm
27
193 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Atlantis - Inventory Liquidation!

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Grind!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timo Kahuna!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahuna loads up on a big right hand but Grind slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Kahuna.
Grind gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahuna.
Grind slips under a jab from Kahuna.
Kahuna lands with a right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Grind has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kahuna throws a right hand that misses
and Grind counters with a two punch combo.
Kahuna connects with a body shot that sends Grind's belly button to the back.
Kahuna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grind sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahuna scores with a sloppy right hand. Grind should have avoided that one.
Grind dodges the punch combination from Kahuna.
Kahuna throws a right hand that misses
and Grind counters with a left and a right that stings Kahuna.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahuna moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kahuna missing with a left hand there. Grind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahuna scores with a sloppy right hand. Grind should have avoided that one.
Kahuna missing with a left hand there. Grind was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahuna throws a lazy uppercut

and Grind counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kahuna wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grind 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.
Grind is looking to take a break and control but Kahuna is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kahuna 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The strikes coming from Grind are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kahuna bucks up and tries to throw Grind off but instead Grind has got his back!
Grind 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.
Grind landing with strikes.
Kahuna is trying to get back to his feet but Grind has full control of the position and if anything, Kahuna has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grind is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Grind gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Grind gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Grind apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Kahuna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahuna misses with a hook. Grind ducked under it nicely.
Grind ducks under a wild hook from Kahuna.
Grind slips a straight right by Kahuna.
Grind gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kahuna misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kahuna swings widly with a right hand

and Grind counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kahuna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Grind prevents Kahuna from standing back up.
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!
Grind thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kahuna wants to get back to his feet.
Kahuna keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahuna is not content to let Grind control the position.
Grind takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Timo Kahuna will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kahuna throws a hook to the side of Grind's head but Grind sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahuna pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grind back to the cage. Kahuna follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Grind ducks under a wild hook from Kahuna.
Kahuna jabs Grind to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kahuna bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Grind's head backwards.
Kahuna connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kahuna throws a looping overhand right but Grind ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Kahuna misses.
Kahuna connects with a good right hand that stumbles Grind. Grind circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahuna swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kahuna looks to land a right hand but Grind moved out of range.
Kahuna misses with a right hand

and Grind counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grind.

Kahuna's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grind defending well as Kahuna loads up on a big left hand.
Grind keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahuna.
Grind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahuna.
Grind on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnny Grind is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kahuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna misses with a lunging right hand

so Grind counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kahuna preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahuna wants to stand and escape but Grind is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grind wants to pass the guard but Kahuna is keeping the position.
Grind postures up in Kahuna's guard and throws a big left but Kahuna blocks it.
Johnny Grind overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kahuna is looking to stand up but Grind isn't so interested in that idea.
Grind throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grind stops Kahuna from standing up.
Grind stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Grind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahuna throws out the jab.
Kahuna connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kahuna misses with a right hand
and Grind counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kahuna throws the left hand but Grind avoids the punch easily.
Grind avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahuna misses the target.
Kahuna throws a lazy uppercut

and Grind holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Kahuna manages to break the clinch.
Kahuna misses with a hook.
Grind staying out of range there.
Grind shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grind takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahuna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timo Kahuna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kahuna throws out a loose jab but Grind uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kahuna throws a right hand that Grind ducks under and follows up with a left that Grind also avoids with ease.
Kahuna misses with an uppercut

and Grind counters with a single leg into guard. Kahuna didn't expect that.
Kahuna is looking to stand up but Grind isn't so interested in that idea.
Grind working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Grind postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Grind keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kahuna's head.
Grind loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grind is standing up over Kahuna. Kahuna looks to escape but Grind dives into side control.

Grind decides to stand back up. Grind steps back and let's Kahuna get back to his feet.
Timo Kahuna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahuna tests Grind's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahuna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kahuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grind was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahuna.
Kahuna throws a hook but Grind avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna lands an overhand right.
Grind displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahuna throws out the jab.
Kahuna lands a nice shot that snaps Grind's head back.
Grind gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kahuna.
A swing and a miss from Kahuna.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahuna misses with an uppercut.
Kahuna connects with the punch.
Kahuna misses with a double jab
and Grind counters with a left and a right that stings Kahuna.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna swings widly with a right hand

and Grind counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kahuna won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grind prevents Kahuna from escaping the position.

Grind has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kahuna throws a poor cross that misses

and Grind counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kahuna won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grind lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kahuna down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahuna managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Grind.
Grind looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kahuna is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahuna defending against the ground and pound.
Kahuna tries to escape but Grind is in control.

Kahuna throws Grind to one side and escapes!
Kahuna swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Timo Kahuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahuna looks to land a right hand but Grind moved out of range.
Kahuna swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grind.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Grind.
I think Kahuna 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Timo Kahuna!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Timo Kahuna!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Timo Kahuna!

Timo Kahuna wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Timo Kahuna thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gwan Dylan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bailey's choice of entrance music: Grim Reaper Song. Harley Bailey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dylan
vs
Bailey

200 cm
27
190 lbs
8 - 6 - 1

183 cm
24
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Knockout power

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 8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Gwan Dylan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harley Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bailey scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bailey is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dylan reverses the position - he's now on top in Bailey's guard.
Dylan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dylan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dylan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bailey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dylan.

Dylan is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bailey looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dylan gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bailey is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dylan lets go of the hold and Bailey can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gwan Dylan!
Gwan Dylan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penncil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). BJ Penncil is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cruz
vs
Penncil

170 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
190 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Penncil!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penncil shoots in for a double leg but Cruz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penncil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cruz pinned against the cage. Cruz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Penncil bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cruz is pushing Penncil's head away, looking to escape. Penncil manages to hold on to the position though.
Penncil advances to mount.
Cruz is desperately trying to improve his position but Penncil has a good base and remains in mount.
Cruz regains half guard.

Penncil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Penncil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cruz is refusing to be controlled, as Penncil sits in half guard.
Penncil passes to side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penncil on the ground.
Penncil wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penncil controlling the position from side mount.
Cruz tries to buck Penncil off but Penncil is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Penncil thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cruz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Penncil taking a breather here.
Cruz is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penncil moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penncil can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cruz is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Penncil forces the positional change into back control.

Penncil has managed to slip his arm under Cruz's chin. This could be all over... yep, Cruz is tapping out! Submission win for Penncil.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Penncil!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gasan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Aslamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by "Remedy" by Seether. Ruslan Aslamanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Magomedov
vs
Aslamanov

183 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
185 lbs
9 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gasan Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Ruslan Aslamanov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aslamanov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aslamanov is in Magomedov's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Magomedov is looking for a triangle but Aslamanov pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aslamanov being controlled here momentarily.
Aslamanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aslamanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Magomedov controlling the position.
Aslamanov postures up in Magomedov's guard and throws a big left but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aslamanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aslamanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aslamanov throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Aslamanov throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aslamanov stopping the sweep attempt from Magomedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aslamanov throwing strikes but missing.
Aslamanov throws a big right hand that misses.
Aslamanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov trying to keep a closed guard but Aslamanov is proving a slippery customer.
Aslamanov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magomedov tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aslamanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Aslamanov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magomedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Aslamanov keeps moving.
Magomedov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Magomedov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aslamanov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov keeping full guard, as Magomedov tries to pass.

Magomedov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Magomedov cracks Aslamanov with a solid left hand.

Aslamanov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Aslamanov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Magomedov uses it to pass to side control.
Magomedov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Aslamanov is working from the bottom.
Aslamanov is looking to regain half guard here but Magomedov keeps moving and retains side control.

Magomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Aslamanov is defending well.

Magomedov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aslamanov has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Aslamanov actively working from the bottom here.

Aslamanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aslamanov taking some punishment here, with Magomedov in his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Magomedov drops an elbow to the side of Aslamanov's head.

Aslamanov actively working from the bottom here.
Magomedov working the head and body with strikes.
Aslamanov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Basics -LOD- . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Aslamanov defends the submission attempt.

Aslamanov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ruslan Aslamanov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Magomedov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Aslamanov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Aslamanov being controlled here momentarily.
Aslamanov throws a strike but Magomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Aslamanov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magomedov is aware though and is defending well.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aslamanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Aslamanov keeps moving.

Aslamanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomedov landing some decent shots from guard.

Aslamanov has his foot on Magomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomedov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aslamanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Magomedov!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aslamanov working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Magomedov slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Magomedov is looking to improve his position.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Aslamanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Magomedov has his hands clasped together around Aslamanov's back. He's all about the action.
Magomedov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aslamanov scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Magomedov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aslamanov throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Aslamanov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Magomedov defending well though.
Magomedov wants to improve his position but Aslamanov is controlling well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Magomedov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magomedov pulls Aslamanov in close to his closed guard and prevents Aslamanov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ruslan Aslamanov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aslamanov throwing strikes from guard but Magomedov blocks nicely.
Magomedov controls Aslamanov momentarily but Aslamanov frees himself.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aslamanov is controlling him.
Magomedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aslamanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Magomedov has wrist control.
Aslamanov works over Magomedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Aslamanov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Magomedov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aslamanov has Magomedov in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Aslamanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Magomedov. Aslamanov does a little dance to reset his feet.

Aslamanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Magomedov is trying to defend but Aslamanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Magomedov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aslamanov.
Magomedov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aslamanov lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Aslamanov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aslamanov throwing shots but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Aslamanov prevents Magomedov from improving his position.
Aslamanov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Magomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Magomedov pushes Aslamanov off looking to stand but Aslamanov dives back in and keeps control.
Aslamanov thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
Aslamanov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aslamanov misses with a head shot. Magomedov uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aslamanov won't allow Magomedov to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aslamanov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aslamanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aslamanov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magomedov is pulling down on Aslamanov's head to control his posture.
Aslamanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Aslamanov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Magomedov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Magomedov has escaped and now he's on top!
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Aslamanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov works over Aslamanov with some ground and pound from guard.

Magomedov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Aslamanov has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Magomedov is looking to defend but Aslamanov has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Magomedov! Aslamanov pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Magomedov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ruslan Aslamanov!
Ruslan Aslamanov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gasan Magomedov was interviewed post fight and said 'That loss sucked. Guess I have to go wrestle some more bears!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love comes to the cage accompanied by Dude Love . King has chosen When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Love
vs
King

197 cm
27
194 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

187 cm
27
184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Atlantis - Inventory Liquidation!

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dude Love!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samir King!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Love lands.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Samir King has been cut.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Love.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Love lands a big right hand that sends King crashing to the mat! Love stays standing though and waves King back to his feet!

King is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Love drops King with a big left hand! King is injured, injured bad! Love jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Love!
A victorious Dude Love thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dewey Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Foley
vs
Ron

192 cm
20
192 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

184 cm
26
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dewey Foley!
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, Billy Ron!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ron. Foley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice cross by Foley.

It looks like Billy Ron has been cut.
Foley misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ron missing with a left hand there. Foley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ron scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Foley lands with a nice body punch.
Foley moves away from the strike by Ron.
Foley scores with a sloppy right hand. Ron should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ron darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.
Ron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foley stalling in the clinch but Ron improves position.
Ron blocks a body shot from Foley.
Ron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foley prevents a body shot from Ron.
Foley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ron has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ron slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch on the inside from Ron fails to land.
Ron struggles to land a body shot inside as Foley controls his hands.
Ron misses with a punch to the body.
Foley wants to get back to striking at distance but Ron won't allow it.
Ron stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foley blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ron fails to land.
Ron can't find room to land a body shot as Foley controls the action.
Ron slowing the pace effectively.
Foley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Foley blocks an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ron tries a body shot but Foley blocks it.
Foley blocking some punches.
Ron has a couple of punches blocked by Foley.
Ron misses with the head strike.
Ron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ron struggles to land a body shot inside as Foley controls his hands.
Ron scores with a shot to the side of Foley's head.
Foley trying to control the position but instead, Ron has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foley into the cage.
Ron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Foley looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ron misses with the head strike.
Ron taking a breather.
Foley is trying to push Ron away but Ron has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foley.
Ron scores with a shot to the side of Foley's head.
Come on Ron - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ron.
Ron misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee calls for Ron to work.
Ron lands a nice uppercut.
Ron swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley is trying to force a seperation but Ron has the dominant position.
Ron misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foley.
Ron lands a shot to the body.
Ron throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foley.
Ron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ron scores with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foley blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Foley backwards.
Ron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ron holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Ron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Ron's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Foley misses with a straight right.
Ron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Foley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ron. Ron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Foley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Foley cracks Ron with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ron looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Foley finish him?

Ron is rocked!
Dewey Foley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Foley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ron is still on wobbly legs! Can Foley finish him?
Billy Ron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ron throws a leg kick that misses.
Ron seems to have recovered his senses.
Foley dodges the punch combination from Ron.
Foley scores with a sloppy right hand. Ron should have avoided that one.

That has opened up Billy Ron's cut even more.
Ron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Foley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ron throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Foley counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Ron off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Foley follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Ron was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dewey Foley!
The defeated Billy Ron had this to say: 'BULLSHIT!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Moises Abegunde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitt Thrawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moises Abegunde has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Abegunde
vs
Thrawn

188 cm
23
188 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

165 cm
19
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moises Abegunde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitt Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn misses with a looping left.
Thrawn misses with a body shot.
Thrawn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Good leg kick by Abegunde there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thrawn throws a hook but Abegunde blocks it.

Abegunde has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thrawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Abegunde unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thrawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Thrawn - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abegunde trying to land knees to the body.
Abegunde avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
Abegunde blocks the elbow strike.
Abegunde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Moises Abegunde has been cut.
Abegunde landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abegunde prevents a body shot from Thrawn.
Thrawn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thrawn lands an elbow that stopped Abegunde in his tracks for a moment.
Thrawn avoiding damage as Abegunde throws knees to the body.
Abegunde misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abegunde is trying to break the clinch but Thrawn has him pressed against the cage.
Abegunde misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Thrawn.
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thrawn lands a nice shot to the body.
Thrawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thrawn has Abegunde pressed against the cage, preventing Abegunde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Thrawn.
Abegunde lands a knee to the body.
Thrawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Abegunde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrawn avoids it.
Abegunde tries to land a knee to the head but Thrawn blocks with his arms.
Abegunde lands a good knee to the midsection. Thrawn won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrawn throws an elbow but misses.
Abegunde with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thrawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abegunde using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thrawn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Abegunde landing knees to the head.

It looks like Mitt Thrawn has been cut.
Thrawn lands a shot to the body.
Abegunde blocks an elbow strike.
Thrawn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abegunde blocks an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Abegunde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrawn avoids it.
Abegunde tries to land knees in the clinch but Thrawn avoids the damage to the body.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Abegunde takes an elbow to the temple.

Moises Abegunde's cut is getting worse.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Abegunde leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abegunde putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Thrawn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thrawn.
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thrawn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abegunde dodges an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Abegunde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Abegunde connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thrawn's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abegunde scores a nice knee to the body.
Thrawn has Abegunde pressed against the cage, preventing Abegunde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abegunde looking to throw knees to the head but Thrawn is blocking nicely.
Abegunde takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abegunde landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Abegunde blocks an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Abegunde blocks an elbow strike.
Abegunde tries to land a knee to the head but Thrawn blocks with his arms.
Abegunde blocks the elbow strike.
Abegunde tries to land a knee to the head but Thrawn blocks with his arms.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abegunde missing with knees to the body.
Abegunde working Thrawn over with knees to the body.
Abegunde avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thrawn misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Abegunde's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Abegunde leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Thrawn managing to block the knees to the body from Abegunde.
Thrawn lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Abegunde.
Abegunde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrawn avoids it.
Abegunde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thrawn.
Abegunde avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Abegunde crunches a lovely knee into Thrawn's ribcage.
Abegunde blocks an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrawn throws an elbow but misses.
Abegunde misses with a knee to the head.
Thrawn lands an elbow just above Abegunde 's eye.

Moises Abegunde's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thrawn misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thrawn managing to block the knees to the body from Abegunde.
Abegunde connects with a knee to the head.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thrawn misses with a punch to the body.
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 Moises Abegunde will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A looping hook to the body misses from Thrawn. Abegunde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrawn misses with an uppercut
and Abegunde counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circling - Thrawn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abegunde walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thrawn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the body
and Abegunde makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Thrawn connects with a nice looking jab.
Thrawn throws an overhand right that lands on Abegunde's shoulder, as Abegunde tries to avoid the shot.
Thrawn scores with a sloppy right hand. Abegunde should have avoided that one.
Mitt Thrawn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thrawn looks to land a left hand but Abegunde moved out of range nicely.

Thrawn gets a clinch.
Thrawn misses with a body punch.
Thrawn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thrawn misses with an elbow strike.
Abegunde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thrawn.
Abegunde missing with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn avoiding damage as Abegunde throws knees to the body.
Abegunde misses with a knee strike.
Thrawn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abegunde blocks an elbow strike.
Abegunde tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thrawn avoids it.
Thrawn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abegunde's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thrawn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abegunde's brow.
Abegunde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thrawn is defending well for now.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Moises Abegunde has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abegunde tries to throw a body punch but Thrawn avoids it by throwing Abegunde back against the cage.
Abegunde dodges an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thrawn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thrawn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abegunde tries to land a knee to the head but Thrawn blocks with his arms.
Thrawn takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abegunde avoids the elbow strike from Thrawn, against the cage.
Thrawn pushes off an throws an elbow but Abegunde leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Abegunde throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abegunde unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abegunde misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thrawn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Moises Abegunde's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

Abegunde breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Thrawn moves into range and clinches up with Abegunde.
Abegunde trying to land knees to the body.
Thrawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thrawn avoiding damage as Abegunde throws knees to the body.
Thrawn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Abegunde.
A short body shot lands from Thrawn as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thrawn digs a right hand underneath Abegunde's ribcage. Abegunde let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thrawn can't find room to land a body shot as Abegunde controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thrawn.
Abegunde trying to land knees to the body.
Thrawn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abegunde tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abegunde takes an elbow to the forehead.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Moises Abegunde's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitt Thrawn!
A relieved looking Mitt Thrawn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Eubanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pollux Ulysses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Eubanks
vs
Ulysses

180 cm
19
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brandon Eubanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pollux Ulysses!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulysses lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Eubanks circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for Ulysses, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eubanks blocks a jab.
Eubanks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ulysses dodges the punch combination from Eubanks.
A jab from Eubanks misses.
Eubanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ulysses manages to avoid it.
Eubanks misses with a hook
and Ulysses counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Brandon Eubanks has been cut.
Eubanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Ulysses misses.
Ulysses has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eubanks is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ulysses scores with a jab to the head.
Eubanks scores with a hook to the body. Ulysses takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ulysses looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eubanks misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Ulysses pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eubanks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eubanks slips under a jab.
Eubanks throws a hook but Ulysses avoids it easily.
Pollux Ulysses seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ulysses throws the left hand but Eubanks avoids the punch easily.
Ulysses is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Pollux Ulysses has been cut.
Eubanks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eubanks slips a straight right by Ulysses.
Eubanks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Ulysses finds it's way through Eubanks's defenses.
Ulysses just misses with a punch to the body.
Eubanks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eubanks misses with a straight right.
Eubanks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ulysses.
Ulysses connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Eubanks momentarily.
Eubanks's corner calls for a 1-2. Eubanks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ulysses dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eubanks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ulysses.
Eubanks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ulysses might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ulysses keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ulysses thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Eubanks misses.
Ulysses uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eubanks.
We've been told by Eubanks's head coaches at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ulysses scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Brandon Eubanks's cut is getting worse.
Eubanks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ulysses connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Eubanks scrambles back to his feet.
Eubanks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ulysses lands a really nice looking cross but Eubanks seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eubanks jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Ulysses feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Eubanks sprawling to the canvas! Eubanks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ulysses finish him?!

Eubanks is rocked!
Ulysses grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Eubanks takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Ulysses cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pollux Ulysses!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffery Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dahmer has chosen 50 Cent - Animal as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Hunt
vs
Dahmer

189 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
26
201 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Hunt!
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, Jeffery Dahmer!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt tries to clinch up
and Dahmer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hunt dives in and grabs Dahmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dahmer pushes down on Hunt's head and hops out.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Dahmer connects with a body shot that sends Hunt's belly button to the back.
Hunt tries to clinch
and Dahmer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dahmer finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahmer connects with a looping right hand.
Dahmer scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Dahmer drops Hunt with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dahmer follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffery Dahmer!
Jeffery Dahmer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anya Oley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickey Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anya Oley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rickey Steamboat's chin.

Oley
vs
Steamboat

176 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anya Oley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rickey Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oley misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Steamboat - just one landing.
Oley throws a low kick but Steamboat avoids it.
Steamboat ducks under a wild hook from Oley.
Oley ducks under a wild hook from Steamboat.
Steamboat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left and a right from Steamboat both land. Nice combination.
Steamboat connects with a body shot that sends Oley's belly button to the back.
Steamboat looks to throw the jab but Oley is out of range.
Rickey Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Steamboat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Oley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oley trying to control but Steamboat is working from the bottom.
Steamboat wants to sweep here but Oley controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oley wants to control from the top but Steamboat keeps moving.
Steamboat is adopting a defensive guard.
Oley trying to control the position from guard on top but Steamboat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anya Oley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Oley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steamboat keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steamboat.
Oley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oley misses with a low kick.
Steamboat swinging wildly here.
Oley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steamboat tests Oley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steamboat scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Oley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steamboat misses with a wild combination.
Steamboat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Oley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steamboat is able to avoid easily.
Steamboat throws a series of strikes that have Oley backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oley misses with a low kick.
Steamboat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steamboat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oley throws out the jab.
Steamboat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steamboat misses the shot to the body.
Steamboat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut lands for Steamboat. That snapped Oley's head back.
Steamboat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steamboat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steamboat is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steamboat uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oley has time to react.
Oley avoids the body shot from Steamboat.
Steamboat avoids the body shot from Oley.
Oley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steamboat connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Steamboat misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Oley is rocked!
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!
Steamboat feints with a jab and clips Oley right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Oley is sent crashing into the canvas and Steamboat leaps in for the kill! Oley tries to get to his feet but Steamboat is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Oley is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rickey Steamboat!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chechnya Chechnya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josiah Mudzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Chechnya
vs
Mudzuri

185 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
194 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Atlantis - Inventory Liquidation!

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chechnya Chechnya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josiah Mudzuri!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mudzuri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chechnya throws an off balance right hand

and Mudzuri counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chechnya won't be happy with that.

Mudzuri tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mudzuri trying to control the action but Chechnya is working from the bottom.

Mudzuri has hold of Chechnya's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Chechnya seems comfortable defending it but Mudzuri has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Chechnya is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Chechnya is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mudzuri couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josiah Mudzuri!
Josiah Mudzuri really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Atlantis - Inventory Liquidation! logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaro Pajari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horst Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pajari
vs
Marshall

178 cm
27
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaro Pajari!
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, Horst Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajari has his takedown stuffed
and Marshall counters with a series of strikes. Pajari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pajari misses with a takedown attempt
and Marshall counters with a series of strikes. Pajari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pajari shoots for a double leg takedown but Marshall sprawls well. He's pushed Pajari's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaro Pajari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall throws out a powerful jab.
Marshall's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marshall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Marshall thows a body shot but no joy.
Pajari throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marshall's waist but Marshall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pajari off to one side.

Pajari scores with a takedown into Marshall's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marshall can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Pajari landing some decent shots from guard.
Marshall is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pajari with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Marshall looking for a guillotine here but Pajari defends easily.

Pajari drops back looking for a leg! Marshall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marshall manages to kick Pajari off! Pajari jumps back into Marshall's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajari trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pajari passes Marshall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Pajari is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Pajari there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pajari connects with a nice short shot to Marshall's temple.
Pajari trying to control from half guard but Marshall is working away.
Marshall is trying to control but can't.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Pajari is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marshall is defending against the submission attempts here by Pajari.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall wants to improve his position but Pajari is controlling well.
Pajari 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.
Pajari is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pajari lands strikes from half guard.
Pajari takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Pajari seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Marshall is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Aaro Pajari!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermain Leaseau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Radioactive-Imagine Dragons. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Anderson
vs
Leaseau

200 cm
20
185 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
185 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Liam Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jermain Leaseau!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Jermain Leaseau has been cut.
Leaseau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson throws the kick towards the body but Leaseau avoids it.
Anderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Anderson shoots in and drives through. Leaseau sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Leaseau or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
Leaseau throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Leaseau shoots in looking for a takedown. Anderson tries to sprawl out of it but Leaseau keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Liam Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jermain Leaseau.
Anderson connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Leaseau as he avoids it easily.
Leaseau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Anderson or perhaps it was just good defense by Leaseau which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Leaseau counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Anderson with a poor takedown
and Leaseau counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leaseau uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leaseau's head.

Anderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Anderson, not yet.
Leaseau looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Anderson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson is trying to keep Leaseau in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Leaseau should have avoided that one.
Anderson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Leaseau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown by Leaseau or perhaps it was just good defense by Anderson which made him look bad.
Anderson leaves Leaseau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Anderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Leaseau looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Anderson!

Leaseau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Anderson is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is not content to let Leaseau control the position.
Leaseau is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Leaseau decides to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anderson is defended easily by Leaseau.
Leaseau throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown but Leaseau manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Anderson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Leaseau tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson thuds a left hand into Leaseau's body.
Anderson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leaseau misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leaseau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anderson defends well and Leaseau ends up having to push Anderson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
I was talking to Anderson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

Leaseau tightens his grip and picks Anderson up, before dumping him to the ground. Anderson manages to land in guard.
Anderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anderson wants to control the position but Leaseau says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson controlling the position well.
Leaseau prevents Anderson from improving his position.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leaseau wants to pass the guard but Anderson is defending well.

Leaseau is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liam Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jermain Leaseau's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Anderson does no damage.
Liam Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Anderson misses with an uppercut. Leaseau saw that one coming.
Leaseau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Leaseau moves out of range.
Anderson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Anderson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Anderson shoots in looking for a takedown. Leaseau tries to sprawl out of it but Anderson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leaseau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leaseau thuds a left hand into Anderson's body.
Leaseau tries to clinch there but Anderson circles away.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Leaseau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leaseau tries to clinch but Anderson moves out of range.

Leaseau pushes Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leaseau stops a takedown attempt from Anderson.
Anderson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leaseau lands with a left to the head.
Leaseau gets underhooks to prevent Anderson's takedown attempt.

Leaseau pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leaseau is on top in guard.
Leaseau stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anderson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leaseau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Leaseau trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leaseau content to stall in guard here.
Anderson wants to control the position but Leaseau says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leaseau on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to get back to full guard.

Leaseau is trying to work for a kimura but Anderson is defending well.
Leaseau is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Anderson gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leaseau stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Anderson controls Leaseau momentarily but Leaseau frees himself.
Leaseau trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leaseau might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Anderson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jermain Leaseau hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Anderson scores with a nice strike.

That has opened up Jermain Leaseau's cut even more.
Anderson misses with a straight right.
Anderson lands the left hand.
Leaseau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Anderson clobbers Leaseau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice sprawl there from Anderson as Leaseau shoots in.
Anderson lunges at Leaseau with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leaseau's hand.

The cut above Jermain Leaseau's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Anderson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Anderson lands a big uppercut and Leaseau crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Leaseau looks OK. Anderson waves Leaseau back to his feet!

Leaseau is rocked!
Leaseau changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Anderson tries to avoid it but Leaseau manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Anderson to the ground. Anderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leaseau is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Leaseau is breathing heavily.
Anderson cracks Leaseau with a left hook right on the temple and Leaseau goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Anderson lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Leaseau is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Anderson!
A relieved looking Liam Anderson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fardoche Fermier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jagger Jacques (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fermier
vs
Jacques

167 cm
25
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

186 cm
27
188 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

DROPPIN BODIES

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Fardoche Fermier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jagger Jacques!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fermier misses the shot to the body.
Jacques looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Fermier closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fermier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacques does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jacques slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jacques looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacques keeping moving, preventing Fermier from controlling successfully.

Jacques is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fermier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacques on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fermier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Jacques looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fermier works over Jacques with some ground and pound from guard.

Fermier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Jacques is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fermier is aware though and is defending well.
Fermier passes Jacques's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fermier trying to control the action but Jacques is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jacques looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fermier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Jacques looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jacques is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fermier pulls his head out easily.
Jacques is not content to let Fermier control the position.
Fermier winds up and cracks Jacques 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.
Jacques has hold of Fermier's hands but Fermier slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fermier lands a nice short elbow.
Fermier 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.
Fermier drops an elbow to the side of Jacques's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fermier sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fermier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fermier lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Jacques looking for submissions off his back.

Jacques actively working from the bottom here.

Jacques looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Fermier.
Well, if Fermier is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fermier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fermier wants to stand up but Jacques is controlling the position.
Jacques is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fermier scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fermier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Jacques looking for submissions off his back.

Jacques looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fermier is nestled in close to Jacques, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fermier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fermier working the head and body with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fermier is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Jacques looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fermier controlling the pace.
Fermier seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jacques does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jacques actively working from the bottom here.
Fermier takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fermier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fermier lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fermier slows the pace down in half guard.

Jacques actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fardoche Fermier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Fermier lands a slapping body shot.
Jacques wants to clinch up but Fermier keeps it at a distance.
Fermier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jacques's hands.

Jacques is rocked!
Fermier seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Fermier closes the distance looking for a takedown. Jacques stuffs it but Fermier still has hold of him. Fermier picks Jacques up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Fermier slams Jacques to the floor and that's really hurt Jacques - he doesn't know where he is! Fermier throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fardoche Fermier!
Fardoche Fermier took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, DROPPIN BODIES for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Zanetti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phat Funk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zanetti
vs
Funk

169 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent knees
Good gas tank

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Zanetti !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phat Funk!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Funk tries to keep at a distance but Zanetti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funk's coach down at Island Premium 20x CT's was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Funk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk landing knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funk landing knees to the body.
Zanetti is breathing heavily.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Pablo Zanetti has been cut.
Zanetti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Funk leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zanetti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funk prevents Zanetti from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Funk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zanetti up against the cage.
Funk crunches a lovely knee into Zanetti 's ribcage.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Funk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Funk unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zanetti lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Funk.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk working Zanetti over with knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zanetti has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zanetti tries to break the clinch but Funk is controlling the position.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Pablo Zanetti 's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Funk - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zanetti tries to break free but Funk pushes him back against the cage.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Funk lands a nice knee to the body.
Funk with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Funk.
Funk putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zanetti in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Zanetti takes a knee right on the jaw!
Funk working Zanetti over with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funk has Zanetti pressed against the cage.
Zanetti is trying to force a seperation but Funk has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Funk.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Funk utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Funk drops Zanetti with a big knee straight up the middle! Zanetti is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Pablo Zanetti 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An inside leg kick lands from Funk.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zanetti tries to keep at a distance but Funk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Funk with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phat Funk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Zanetti 's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Funk clinches with his opponent.
Funk slows down the pace here.
Funk scores with a knee to the head.
Funk will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zanetti up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Funk obliges.
Funk is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Funk scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funk lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Funk has Zanetti tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Zanetti to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Phat Funk!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Didenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramsay Bolton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramsay Bolton has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Didenko
vs
Bolton

197 cm
23
190 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
188 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vlad Didenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ramsay Bolton!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didenko moves out of range of the body kick from Bolton.
Didenko dives in and grabs Bolton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bolton pushes down on Didenko's head and hops out.
Bolton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Didenko tries for a takedown but Bolton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Didenko dives in for a single leg takedown but Bolton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Didenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolton lands an elbow inside that Didenko shrugs off.

It looks like Vlad Didenko has been cut.
Didenko blocks the elbow strike.
Didenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Didenko dodges an elbow strike from Bolton.
Bolton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bolton working Didenko over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolton misses with a knee strike.
Bolton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Didenko.
Didenko is breathing heavily.
Bolton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Didenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolton lands a good knee to the midsection. Didenko won't want to take too many of those.
Bolton trying to land knees to the body.
Bolton tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bolton scores with a knee to the head.
Bolton trying to land knees to the body.
Bolton trying to land knees to the body.
Bolton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bolton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bolton tries a knee to the head but Didenko blocks it.
Bolton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bolton lands a good knee to the midsection. Didenko won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bolton with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bolton.
Bolton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bolton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bolton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bolton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Didenko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bolton misses with a knee to the head.

Didenko jumps guard.

Bolton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Didenko has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bolton is looking to defend but Didenko has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bolton! Didenko pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bolton taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vlad Didenko!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cervantes De Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cervantes De Leon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Ribeiro
vs
De Leon

188 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

186 cm
27
193 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thiago Ribeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cervantes De Leon!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro keeps the fight on the outside.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Thiago Ribeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown but De Leon shows good takedown defense.
Ribeiro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but De Leon avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Ribeiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ribeiro fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Leon to the ground. Ribeiro is now in De Leon's guard.
Ribeiro working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Leon is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ribeiro forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Ribeiro looking for a guillotine from mount but De Leon is having none of it.

Ribeiro working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. De Leon looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ribeiro! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thiago Ribeiro!
Thiago Ribeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Aldridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel comes to the cage accompanied by Street Gang. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Scott Aldridge enters the cage!

Noel
vs
Aldridge

186 cm
25
199 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

180 cm
27
194 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Atlantis - Inventory Liquidation!

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Noel!
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, Scott Aldridge!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldridge takes a swing at Noel's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aldridge scores with a three punch combo!
Noel tries to clinch up but Aldridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Noel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aldridge keeps the fight on the outside.
Noel tries to clinch up

and Aldridge counters by clinching up.
Aldridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aldridge avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Aldridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noel.
Aldridge has had enough of the clinch but Noel keeps him there for the moment.
Aldridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Aldridge in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Scott Aldridge has been cut.
Aldridge dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Aldridge is trying to break the clinch but Noel is controlling him.
Aldridge blocks an elbow strike from Noel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aldridge can't break the clinch.
Aldridge blocks an elbow strike.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Noel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aldridge misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldridge.

Aldridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Aldridge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aldridge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aldridge thows a body shot but no joy.
Noel checks a leg kick.
Aldridge misses with a lunging right hand

and Noel counters by clinching up.
Aldridge avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Aldridge blocks the elbow strike.
Aldridge tries to throw a body punch but Noel avoids it by throwing Aldridge back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aldridge's defenses.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aldridge stalling the fight.
Aldridge lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That has opened up Scott Aldridge's cut even more.
Aldridge takes an elbow to the temple.
Noel prevents a body shot from Aldridge.
Aldridge avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Aldridge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Aldridge avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel lands an elbow just above Aldridge 's eye.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Aldridge tries to break free but Noel pushes him back against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
Aldridge lands with a light punch inside.
Noel prevents a body shot from Aldridge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Aldridge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aldridge's defenses.

The cut above Scott Aldridge's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Noel lands an elbow just above Aldridge 's eye.
Aldridge misses with some punches.
Noel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Aldridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldridge trying to land knees to the body.
Aldridge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aldridge avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Noel lands an elbow just above Aldridge 's eye.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Aldridge shrugs off.
Noel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aldridge is trying to push Noel away but Noel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aldridge blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aldridge takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aldridge misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldridge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noel dodges an elbow strike from Aldridge.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Scott Aldridge's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Aldridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aldridge throws an elbow but it misses.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Noel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Scott Aldridge's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Noel!
After the fight, Danny Noel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Friendly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Sparrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sparrow has chosen He's a Pirate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Sparrow enters the cage!

Friendly
vs
Sparrow

178 cm
20
184 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

183 cm
27
198 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, George Friendly !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Sparrow!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Sparrow. No joy for Friendly on that attempt.
Friendly moves away from the strike by Sparrow.
Friendly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Friendly shoots in looking for a takedown. Sparrow tries to sprawl out of it but Friendly keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sparrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sparrow lands a slapping body shot.
Sparrow connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like George Friendly has been cut.
Friendly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sparrow finds it's way round the side to connect with Friendly 's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparrow lands a body shot.
Sparrow connects with a looping right hand.
Sparrow with a hook.
Sparrow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Friendly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sparrow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Friendly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sparrow has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Friendly shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sparrow as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Friendly . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Friendly does no damage.
Sparrow looks to throw the jab but Friendly is out of range.
Sparrow moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Friendly tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sparrow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Friendly somewhat.
Sparrow throws an overhand right that lands on Friendly 's shoulder, as Friendly tries to avoid the shot.
Sparrow scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Sparrow.
Friendly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sparrow makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Friendly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sparrow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Friendly on the side of the head.

Friendly is rocked!
Friendly walks straight into a right hand from Sparrow - that's dropped him! Sparrow jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Friendly from any more punishment! Friendly complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jack Sparrow!
A relieved looking Jack Sparrow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
George Friendly was interviewed post fight and said 'I'd like to thank the boyz and staff at Head Hunters FIght Club here on the island and I'll be back in the octagon soon!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Skunky Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Kurosawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurosawa has chosen One Mic as his entrance music. Skunky Monkey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takeshi Kurosawa's chin.

Monkey
vs
Kurosawa

199 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

192 cm
20
195 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Skunky Monkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Takeshi Kurosawa!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurosawa.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Kurosawa's legs.
Nice body kick from Kurosawa.
Monkey wants to slow Kurosawa down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurosawa. That's going to slow Monkey down.
Monkey scores with a nice right hand.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurosawa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kurosawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurosawa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kurosawa counters with an inside leg kick.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurosawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Kurosawa blocks the leg kick.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kurosawa counters with a good low kick that Monkey was not able to check.
Monkey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Kurosawa counters with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monkey misses with a series of wild punches.
Monkey misses with a leg kick
and Kurosawa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Monkey punishes Kurosawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Monkey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurosawa tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurosawa has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Kurosawa feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Monkey takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kurosawa tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Kurosawa.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey is looking to wear down Kurosawa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Kurosawa avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey thows a body shot but no joy.
Monkey misses with a hook. Kurosawa ducked under it nicely.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Kurosawa throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
Kurosawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kurosawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Kurosawa throws a body kick that misses.
Kurosawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Kurosawa moved away.
Kurosawa keeps Monkey at a distance using the push kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Monkey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Kurosawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurosawa looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Monkey lands.
Kurosawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick.
Kurosawa scores with a kick to the body.
Kurosawa misses with a wild combination.
Kurosawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Monkey misses with a double jab.
Kurosawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosawa is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kurosawa circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Monkey lands.
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kurosawa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey misses with a two punch combination.
Kurosawa moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Kurosawa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick from Kurosawa.
Nice cross by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa lands a nice looking kick to the body. Monkey takes a step back to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Kurosawa throws a body kick that misses
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kurosawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Monkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Monkey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kurosawa's hands.
Kurosawa avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Kurosawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Kurosawa saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Monkey.
Monkey throws a hook but Kurosawa avoids it easily.
Monkey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Kurosawa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a hook but Kurosawa blocks it.
Kurosawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kurosawa throws a leg kick that misses.
Kurosawa looks to land a body kick but Monkey moved away.
Kurosawa avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Monkey looks to land a combination but Kurosawa avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kurosawa.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kurosawa. Kurosawa obviously looking to wear him down.
Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
Kurosawa goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Kurosawa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosawa.
Monkey is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kurosawa wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey avoids the head kick by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kurosawa checks a low kick from Monkey.
Kurosawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick from Kurosawa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kurosawa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurosawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.
Monkey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Monkey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurosawa avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Kurosawa lands with a hook. Monkey tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurosawa misses with a head kick.
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Kurosawa should have avoided that one.
Kurosawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick
and Kurosawa counters with a leg kick.
Kurosawa connects with an inside leg kick.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Kurosawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throws a body punch but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Kurosawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Kurosawa finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kurosawa scores with a push kick.
Kurosawa misses with a kick to the body.
Kurosawa misses with a body kick.
Kurosawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Kurosawa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Monkey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurosawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Kurosawa throws a head kick but Monkey moves out of range.
Kurosawa throws the kick towards the body but Monkey avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Kurosawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeshi Kurosawa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurosawa motions for Monkey to come forward. Kurosawa throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurosawa.
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!
Monkey misses with a hook. Kurosawa ducked under it nicely.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Kurosawa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Monkey really felt that one!
Kurosawa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses.
Kurosawa misses with a body shot.
Kurosawa connects with an inside leg kick.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.
Kurosawa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeshi Kurosawa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Monkey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Kurosawa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Monkey.
Monkey will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kurosawa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kurosawa misses with a kick to the body.
Kurosawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurosawa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Kurosawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kurosawa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid body kick from Kurosawa.
Monkey tries a low kick but Kurosawa avoids it.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kurosawa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monkey is out of range and Kurosawa settles back down.
Kurosawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey cracks Kurosawa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kurosawa cracks the inside of Monkey's front leg.
Kurosawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monkey on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kurosawa ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Kurosawa lands a high kick!
Kurosawa throws a leg kick but Monkey checks it.
Kurosawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
Kurosawa throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa slips under a jab from Monkey.
Kurosawa avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick.
Kurosawa throws a body kick that misses
and Monkey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monkey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kurosawa.
Monkey takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot by Monkey.
Monkey scores with the left hand. Kurosawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kurosawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Monkey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurosawa.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body punch but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Monkey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kurosawa counters with a head kick.
Monkey blocks a head kick by Kurosawa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurosawa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Kurosawa moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Monkey coming out on top.
A low kick from Monkey is predictable there
and Kurosawa counters with a good, hard body kick but Monkey shrugs it off.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kurosawa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kurosawa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurosawa pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kurosawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kurosawa pushes Monkey away with a front kick.
Monkey throws a body punch but Kurosawa moves out of range.
Monkey with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kurosawa.
Kurosawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kurosawa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurosawa is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
A head kick misses from Kurosawa.
Monkey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kurosawa.
Monkey works the jab nicely.
Kurosawa throws a sloppy head kick and Monkey moves out of range easily.
Monkey tries to bum rush Kurosawa with a series of wild strikes but Kurosawa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monkey misses the shot to the body.
Kurosawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Skunky Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurosawa.
Monkey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kurosawa misses with a body kick.
Kurosawa throws the kick towards the body but Monkey avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Takeshi Kurosawa.
Well Kurosawa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Takeshi Kurosawa!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Takeshi Kurosawa!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Takeshi Kurosawa!

Takeshi Kurosawa wins by unanimous decision!
Takeshi Kurosawa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Fanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Papadakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Fanta
vs
Papadakis

180 cm
27
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
184 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Atlantis - Inventory Liquidation!

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gaston Fanta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kostas Papadakis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Papadakis looking to score a takedown here. Fanta is defending well but Papadakis drives through and ends up in Fanta's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fanta is pulling down on Papadakis's head to control his posture.
Papadakis trying to control but Fanta is working from the bottom.
Papadakis is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fanta pulls Papadakis in close to prevent any damage.

We're going to have a standup here because Gaston Fanta wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Papadakis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Papadakis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fanta, who protects the arm well.
Papadakis in side control, throwing shots but Fanta defends.
Papadakis taking a break here but Fanta is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis is taking a breather. Fanta 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.
Papadakis stalling away here and it's allowed Fanta to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Fanta keeping moving, preventing Papadakis from controlling successfully.
Papadakis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fanta is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Fanta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kostas Papadakis wasn't active enough on the ground.

Papadakis has closed the distance and engaged Fanta in a clinch.
Fanta lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadakis backwards.

Papadakis has Fanta pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Papadakis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fanta tumbling to the mat - Papadakis dives into Fanta's guard.
Fanta keeping moving, preventing Papadakis from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fanta keeping moving, preventing Papadakis from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kostas Papadakis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Papadakis closes the distance and clinches.
Papadakis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Fanta.
Papadakis's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Papadakis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Papadakis trying to stall but Fanta improves his position.
Fanta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Fanta scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papadakis is trying to maintain a safe position but Fanta gets an underhook and turns Papadakis into the cage.
Fanta lands a body punch.

Papadakis lands a takedown into guard.

Papadakis drops back looking for a leg! Fanta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fanta manages to kick Papadakis off! Papadakis jumps back into Fanta's guard.

Papadakis drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Papadakis as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fanta screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Papadakis! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kostas Papadakis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Kostas Papadakis made sure he mentioned Atlantis - Inventory Liquidation!, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Butch Copeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Koli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Copeland
vs
Koli

166 cm
27
175 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

190 cm
20
196 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Butch Copeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sam Koli!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Copeland misses with a takedown
enabling Koli to counter with a crisp jab.
Copeland shoots in for a double leg but Koli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Koli as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland misses with a takedown
and Koli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense.
Koli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Copeland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Copeland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koli circles away.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense.
Copeland takes one on the button.
Copeland with a poor takedown
and Koli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Copeland shoots and misses
and Koli counters with a nice uppercut.
Copeland has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Koli.
Copeland misses with a takedown
and Koli counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koli counters with a nice body shot.
Koli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Copeland's head.
Copeland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Copeland shoots in for a double leg but Koli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koli's corner calls for a 1-2. Koli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Copeland is defended easily by Koli.
Copeland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Copeland is breathing heavily.
Copeland has his takedown stuffed
and Koli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Copeland thinking.
Copeland shoots and misses
and Koli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Koli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense.
Copeland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Copeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koli works over Copeland's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Copeland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Copeland. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Copeland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koli works the jab nicely.
Copeland has his takedown stuffed
and Koli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Koli as he connects with a hook.
Koli lands a nice shot to the body.
Copeland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koli counters with a two punch combo.
Copeland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Koli to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copeland dodges the punch combination from Koli.
Copeland goes for a double leg but Koli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Koli continues to drive forward.
Copeland fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Koli breaks the clinch.
Koli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Copeland shoots for a takedown but Koli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Koli has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Koli stuffs the takedown.
Copeland tries for a takedown but Koli circles away easily
enabling Koli to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Koli coming out on top.
Copeland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Koli defends well and Copeland ends up having to push Koli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koli stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Copeland tries to stall but Koli uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Koli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Copeland with a poor takedown
and Koli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Butch Copeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Copeland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Koli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Copeland feints and as Koli raises his hands in defense, Copeland changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Copeland has gone for a leg lock! Koli slips out almost immediately though and dives into Copeland's guard.
Koli wants to stand but Copeland is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Koli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Koli misses with a two punch combination.
Koli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Copelands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Copeland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Koli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Copeland misses with a takedown
and Koli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Copeland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Koli counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Copeland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Copeland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Koli swivels and escapes.
Copeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Copeland ducks right into an uppercut from Koli.
Koli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sam Koli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Copeland shoots in looking for a takedown. Koli tries to sprawl out of it but Copeland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copeland fails with the takedown
and Koli counters with a left and a right that stings Copeland.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Copeland tries for a takedown but Koli circles away easily
and Koli counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koli slaps away a takedown attempt from Copeland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Koli lands a lovely overhand right.
Copeland shoots and misses
and Koli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Koli.
Koli scores with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koli connects with a single shot there.
Koli lands a right hook to the body.
Koli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Copeland walks into a stiff left hand from Koli.
Koli throws a good cross that connects.
Copeland looks for a takedown but Koli sprawls well.
Koli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Copeland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Copeland shoots and misses
enabling Koli to counter with a crisp jab.
Koli feints a jab promting Copeland to slip. Koli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Copeland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Copeland shoots in for a takedown but Koli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Copeland fails with a takedown attempt.
Copeland tries for a takedown but Koli circles away easily
and Koli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Copeland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koli lands with an uppercut that bounces Copeland off the cage and back into range.
Copeland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Copeland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Copeland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Copeland misses with a takedown attempt
and Copeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Copeland shoots in looking for a takedown. Koli tries to sprawl out of it but Copeland keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Koli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Copeland closes the distance and clinches up with Koli, looking for a takedown. Copeland pushes Koli against the cage but Koli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice jab there from Koli.
Koli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Copeland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Copeland fails with the takedown
and Koli counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Copeland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koli lands with a nice body punch.

Copeland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Copeland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Copeland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Koli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Copeland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Koli can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Koli wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Copeland seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Koli is tapping! Wow, great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Butch Copeland!
Butch Copeland decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Achilles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Achilles comes into the arena with The Man blaring out of the sound system. Steiner has chosen Steiner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Hector Achilles has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Achilles
vs
Steiner

185 cm
19
199 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
27
198 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Achilles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steiner feints and as Achilles raises his hands in defense, Steiner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steiner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steiner throwing strikes but missing.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Achilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner is stalling in the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Achilles'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.
Achilles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steiner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ricky Steiner.
Jab by Achilles.
Achilles lands a jab to the nose.
Achilles lands with a cross.
Achilles lands an overhand right.
Steiner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Achilles lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Achilles.
Achilles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Achilles.
Steiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Achilles lands with an uppercut that bounces Steiner off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Achilles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steiner under the eye.
Achilles throws a lazy right hand but Steiner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Achilles jabs Steiner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steiner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Achilles.
Achilles throws a big shot that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner misses with the ground and pound.
Steiner lands a few punches from side control.
Steiner working the ground and pound.
Steiner is chipping away with strikes.
Achilles wants to control but Steiner postures up.
Steiner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

Steiner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Achilles knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Steiner throws a strike aimed at the side of Achilles's head but Achilles avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Achilles is avoiding damage well.
Achilles takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Achilles is trying to control Steiner's posture but Steiner avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Steiner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Steiner lands some shots froms side control.
Steiner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steiner scores with punches from side control.

Steiner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Achilles, who protects the arm well.
Steiner is looking to take a break and control but Achilles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steiner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Steiner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Achilles throws out the jab.
Steiner slips under a jab.
Steiner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Achilles cracks Steiner with a good jab.

Steiner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Achilles napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Steiner working the head with strikes.
Steiner in side control, throwing shots but Achilles defends.
Steiner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Steiner landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Achilles avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Steiner.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner wants to control but Achilles is keeping him busy.
Achilles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Steiner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Achilles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steiner working his ground and pound in the gym.
Steiner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Steiner throwing shots but Achilles is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Steiner is looking for a kimura but Achilles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Steiner to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Achilles trying to keep a closed guard but Steiner is proving a slippery customer.
Steiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steiner postures up and lands a big shot to Achilles's brow.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Achilles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Steiner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Achilles dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steiner working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steiner is on top in guard.
Steiner lands a couple of digs.
Achilles keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
Achilles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steiner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Achilles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Achilles is trying to control the position but Steiner postures up.
Steiner wants to control from the top but Achilles keeps moving.
Steiner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Steiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steiner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steiner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Achilles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steiner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Achilles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steiner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Achilles lands a really nice looking cross but Steiner seems unphased.
Achilles fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steiner manages to avoid it.

Steiner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Steiner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steiner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Achilles gets back to half guard.
Steiner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Achilles to regain full guard.
Achilles looking for a sweep. Not yet Achilles, not yet.
Steiner throws an elbow that misses. Achilles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steiner's guard. Nice move by Achilles!
Achilles is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Achilles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Steiner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Achilles has managed to get both his arms back between Steiner's legs - danger averted.

Steiner manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Achilles tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steiner was well out of range. Poor timing from Achilles.
Achilles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steiner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Achilles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Achilles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hector Achilles is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Steiner or perhaps it was just good defense by Achilles which made him look bad.
Achilles misses with a straight right.
Achilles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Achilles throws a jab when Steiner was well out of range.
Achilles misses with the combination.
Hector Achilles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steiner.
Achilles misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Achilles throws a right and a left that both miss.
Achilles lands with a shot to the body.
Achilles lands with a good body shot.
Achilles lands with a nice body punch.
Achilles lands a jab-cross combination.

Steiner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steiner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Achilles is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner throwing shots but Achilles is blocking nicely.
Hector Achilles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Achilles wants to control but Steiner is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steiner working the head and body with strikes.
Steiner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Achilles's head.
Achilles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Steiner.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steiner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Achilles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steiner scores with a couple of nice shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ricky Steiner.
I've got Steiner 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Ricky Steiner!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Ricky Steiner!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Ricky Steiner!

Ricky Steiner wins by unanimous decision!
Ricky Steiner was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

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

Gill
vs
Fisher

188 cm
26
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Armon Gill!
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, Trevor Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gill takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fisher misses with a body shot.
We've been informed that Fisher has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gill looks for a takedown but Fisher sprawls well.
Gill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gill sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fisher thuds a left hand into Gill's body.
Fisher digs a good hook to Gill's body.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Gill got wobbled bad by a big combination! Fisher presses forward with punches and knees until Gill stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Gill closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Fisher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Krarotrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Soprano has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Soprano
vs
Krarotrov

210 cm
25
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

179 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jason Krarotrov!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano misses with a hook.
Krarotrov slips under a jab from Soprano.

Krarotrov lands a big head kick that sends Soprano tumbling to the mat! Krarotrov takes a step backwards and waves Soprano back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Soprano is rocked!

It looks like Tony Soprano has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krarotrov throws a head kick but Soprano moves out of range.
Oh Soprano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soprano bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Krarotrov comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Soprano falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Soprano was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Krarotrov!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Krarotrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Art Vandalay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Vandalay
vs
Hamilton

184 cm
27
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

186 cm
26
182 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Art Vandalay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vandalay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vandalay fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hamilton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hamilton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hamilton dodges the punch combination from Vandalay.
Vandalay throws a right and a left that Hamilton avoids nicely.
Vandalay slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

It looks like Paul Hamilton has been cut.

Vandalay gets a clinch.
Vandalay lands a right hand.
Hamilton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vandalay lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Vandalay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandalay lands a nice hook to Hamilton's body. Hamilton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vandalay throws a body punch but Hamilton moves out of range.
No joy there for Vandalay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Vandalay gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandalay.
Vandalay lands a body shot.
Vandalay lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vandalay.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vandalay.
Vandalay works on Hamilton's body with a couple of short punches.
Hamilton looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vandalay lands a left hand.
Vandalay lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Vandalay.
A right hand to the body from Vandalay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Vandalay.
Vandalay gets through Hamilton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vandalay lands a shoulder strike.
Vandalay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamilton or not.
Nice body punch from Vandalay - that landed with a thud.
Vandalay lands with a left to the head.
Vandalay lands a nice uppercut.
Vandalay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vandalay.

Hamilton is rocked!
Vandalay lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hamilton is still on wobbly legs! Can Vandalay finish him?
Vandalay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hamilton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hamilton takes a shot to the head.
Vandalay lands a hook that snaps the head of Hamilton backwards.
Vandalay lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vandalay - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vandalay lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Vandalay.
A right hook to the body lands for Vandalay.
Vandalay lands a body shot.
Hamilton seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Vandalay lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Vandalay.
Vandalay lands a shoulder strike.
Vandalay lands a shot to the body.
Hamilton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hamilton being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vandalay.
A nice left hand lands by Vandalay.
Nice body punch from Vandalay.
Vandalay pushes Hamilton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vandalay lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vandalay stalling in the clinch.
Vandalay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamilton or not.
Vandalay lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hamilton or not.
A short body shot lands from Vandalay as the two fighters clinch.
Vandalay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vandalay throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vandalay.
Vandalay is working Hamilton over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Vandalay.
Vandalay lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vandalay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That has opened up Paul Hamilton's cut even more.
Still in the clinch, Vandalay scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vandalay works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Vandalay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vandalay lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vandalay pushes Hamilton against the cage. Vandalay is working some dirty boxing. Vandalay pushes off with a quick right hook! Hamilton goes down! Hamilton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Vandalay moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Vandalay!
Art Vandalay thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mustafa Ebola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ebola
vs
Jo

180 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
25
190 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mustafa Ebola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Jo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo avoids the body shot from Ebola.
Ebola just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexander Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jo misses with an uppercut.
Jo thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Ebola misses its intended target.
Jo tries to bum rush Ebola with a series of wild strikes but Ebola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ebola takes a swing at Jo's ribcage but misses.
Jo throws a nice looking combination but Ebola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ebola thuds his right hand into Jo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ebola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jo.
Ebola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ebola definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ebola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ebola misses with a straight left.
Jo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jo defending well as Ebola loads up on a big left hand.
Jo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jo avoids the body shot from Ebola.
Ebola keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ebola circles away quickly and effectively.
Ebola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Jo does no damage.
Jo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ebola.
A punch combination from Jo misses.
Jo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ebola clinches up against the cage.
Ebola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mustafa Ebola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jo.
Ebola has had enough of the clinch but Jo keeps him there for the moment.
Jo jumps guard but Ebola turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ebola fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ebola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jo thinking.
Jo looks winded!
Ebola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ebola's waist but Ebola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jo off to one side.

Ebola 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 Ebola waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Jo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ebola counters with a huge right that knocks Jo out cold! Ebola is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mustafa Ebola!
Mustafa Ebola bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Walters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Walters
vs
Gracie

185 cm
26
192 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk Walters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Viktor Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walters throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Walters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Walters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch there but Walters circles away.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Walters uses good head movement to avoid it.
Walters defending well as Gracie loads up on a big left hand.
Walters slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Walters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Walters's knee but Walters avoids it well.
Walters seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Walters lands a jab to the nose.
Walters checks a leg kick.
Walters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Walters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Walters circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walters throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Walters lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Walters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Walters throws a nice looking combination but Gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Walters is out of range.
No joy there for Walters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walters cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Walters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walters gets in close and tags Gracie with a short punch that almost sends Gracie to the mat! Oh Gracie is in big trouble! He turns his back on Walters, trying to create some distance but Walters rushes him, striking wildly and Gracie goes down! The referee tackles Walters into the cage to end the fight! Walters is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirk Walters!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicol Bolas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rigoberto Lamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lamas's choice of entrance music: Brazilian National Anthem. Rigoberto Lamas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bolas
vs
Lamas

170 cm
20
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
186 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicol Bolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rigoberto Lamas!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamas throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolas.
Lamas cracks a nice hook into Bolas's ribs.
Lamas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bolas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamas's waist but Lamas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolas off to one side.
Lamas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lamas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bolas is fending him off so far but Lamas persists. Nope, Bolas circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamas misses with a wild body shot.
Lamas lands a really nice looking cross but Bolas seems unphased.

Bolas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lamas to the ground. Bolas is now in Lamas's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bolas landing some decent shots from guard.
Lamas keeping full guard, as Bolas tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lamas wants to sweep here but Bolas controlling him for the moment.
Bolas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolas postures up.
Bolas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolas is one step ahead there.
Bolas wants to control from the top but Lamas keeps moving.
Bolas advances to half guard.
Bolas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lamas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lamas is trying to get back to full guard.

Lamas looking for submissions off his back.
Bolas is looking to take a break and control but Lamas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bolas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas wants to improve his position but Bolas is controlling well.
Lamas keeps trying to improve his position.
Bolas not doing much here.

Bolas is looking for a kimura here.
Lamas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bolas is working away from the top position though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bolas lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bolas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lamas is just riding it out for now. Bolas eventually gives up the hold.
Bolas throws a strike but Lamas avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lamas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lamas can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lamas is refusing to be controlled, as Bolas sits in half guard.
Lamas is pressing down on Bolas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lamas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bolas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bolas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bolas trying to control the position from guard on top but Lamas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamas looking to control.
Lamas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bolas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lamas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lamas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bolas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamas is keeping the position for now.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bolas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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 Nicol Bolas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bolas has a takedown stuffed.
Bolas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lamas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nicol Bolas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolas avoids the body shot from Lamas.
Bolas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lamas moves out of range of the strikes.
Bolas needs to keep his hands up - Lamas had a free shot at his head there.
Lamas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bolas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bolas.
Bolas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamas.
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!
Bolas tries to clinch but Lamas is having none of it.
Bolas misses the shot to the body.
Lamas takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Rigoberto Lamas has been cut.
Bolas misses with a takedown attempt - Lamas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicol Bolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bolas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolas ducks under a wild hook from Lamas.
Bolas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bolas scores with a hook.

Bolas fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamas, pushing him back against the cage.
Bolas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lamas is trying to break free.
Bolas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lamas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bolas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lamas is trying to break free.
Lamas is trying to break the clinch but Bolas is controlling him.
Bolas looking for a takedown.

Bolas manages to break the clinch.
Bolas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas lands a jab to Bolas's midsection.
Bolas misses with a double jab

and Lamas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bolas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lamas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolas keeps working.
Bolas tries to escape but Lamas is in control.
Lamas taking a breather here.
Lamas trying to control the action but Bolas is working from the bottom.
Rigoberto Lamas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lamas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bolas tries to kick Lamas off but Lamas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lamas wants to pass the guard but Bolas is defending well.
Bolas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lamas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bolas is trying to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lamas seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolas tries to roll over but Lamas keeps him under control.
Bolas trying to hold on to Lamas's head to control him but Lamas postures up.
Bolas is trying to stand.
Bolas is not content to let Lamas control the position.

Lamas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lamas is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rigoberto Lamas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rigoberto Lamas'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. This is the final round!

Lamas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lamas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolas is just out of range.
A combination from Bolas does no damage.

Lamas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lamas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bolas is trying to get back to half guard.
Bolas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bolas pushes Lamas off looking to stand but Lamas dives back in and keeps control.
Lamas is looking to take a break and control but Bolas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lamas is looking for submissions but instead, Bolas has regained full guard.

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

Lamas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lamas, into his guard.
Bolas content to stall in guard here.
Bolas stopping the sweep attempt from Lamas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamas keeping moving, preventing Bolas from controlling successfully.
Bolas looking to sit in guard and control but Lamas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lamas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bolas tries to get out of the position.
Lamas won't allow Bolas to sweep him here.
Bolas trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamas stops Bolas from standing up.
Lamas wants to pass the guard but Bolas is keeping the position.
Bolas controls Lamas momentarily but Lamas frees himself.

Nicol Bolas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lamas throws out a loose jab but Bolas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Lamas as he checks the leg kick.
Bolas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lamas's waist but Lamas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bolas off to one side.
Lamas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bolas.
Lamas throws a jab when Bolas was well out of range.
Bolas tries to clinch up but Lamas circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolas throws a head kick but Lamas moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Lamas.

Bolas closes the distance and clinches.

Lamas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamas darts in looking for a takedown but Bolas gets double underhooks and turns Lamas into the cage.
Lamas misses with a punch to the body.

Bolas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bolas misses the shot to the body.
Bolas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolas throws a hook but Lamas blocks it.
Lamas throws a body punch but Bolas moves out of range.
Lamas throws a hook to the side of Bolas's head but Bolas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamas slips under a jab from Bolas.
A telegraphed right hand from Bolas misses the target.

Lamas throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bolas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lamas is in Bolas's guard.
Lamas trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rigoberto Lamas.
I think Lamas 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 Bart Greer scores the fight for Rigoberto Lamas!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Rigoberto Lamas!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Rigoberto Lamas!

Rigoberto Lamas wins by unanimous decision!
Rigoberto Lamas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Berzins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Berzins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aaron Rodgers's chin.

Berzins
vs
Rodgers

185 cm
27
185 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

184 cm
24
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Berzins!
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, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzins lands a head kick. Rodgers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Berzins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rodgers blocks the body kick.
Berzins motions for Rodgers to come forward. Berzins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Berzins lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rodgers crumples to the floor! Berzins milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Daniel Berzins!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Berzins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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